Ayo, the Voodoo Siren (Borderlands Fan Character Concept Art)

When I did my SAE Diploma (3D game art & animation), the first module was on 2D art.
We were free to do whatever we wanted. The only restriction was to choose a game in which our 2D game art would fit. Concept art was also allowed.

I choose to develop a potential new (Borderlands) Siren character - based on West African inspiration and voodoo.

The idea was that she can summon creatures with her Siren forces - actually analogous to Vex' Phase Phamiliar Trouble. It was somehow a logical decision for an immersive new Siren playstyle, after having analyzed the Sirens of BL 1-3.

Some of the work is a bit older (2023), but I decided to redraw her main Concept/Illustration (2025).

I am training figure drawings since January this years and it made me think differently about many things I draw and paint.

Ayo - Full Body View

Ayo - Full Body View

Orthographic views (based on a first concept)

Orthographic views (based on a first concept)

Alternative design sketches I had done before committing to the final design

Alternative design sketches I had done before committing to the final design

Exploded view of the boot - never done one before. Was fun.

Exploded view of the boot - never done one before. Was fun.

Alternative Design - Himba/Hamar inspired

Alternative Design - Himba/Hamar inspired

Ayo

Ayo