2023 Grad Show

Clarice Hopfe

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VCD – Character Design & Illustration

Character Design / Illustration Major with Minor in Animation

My main art inspirations come from mid-century modern 1950s-60s style illustration and animation, as well as folktales and fairytales. I love drawing vintage fashion, particularly Rococo style at the moment, and my interests in 20th century advertising always gives me inspiration for particular aesthetics.

I love drawing silly lil guys and making people smile :3

Earwig and the Witch Cover of Diane Wynne Jones's book "Earwig and the Witch"
The Ogre Downstairs Cover of Diane Wynne Jones's book "The Ogre Downstairs"
Howl's Moving Castle Stamp Stamp design using Diane Wynne Jones's story, "Howl's Moving Castle"
Stamp Booklet 1 Mock booklet displaying stamp design
Stamp Booklet 2 Colour variation of stamp booklet in blue
Stamp Booklet 3 Colour variation of stamp booklet in purple

Diane Wynne Jones Covers

Collection of covers and a stamp depicting 3 of children's author Diane Wynne Jones's stories
Stories are:
Earwig and the Witch
The Ogre Downstairs
Howl's Moving Castle (stamp)

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Earwig and the Witch Cover of Diane Wynne Jones's book "Earwig and the Witch"
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The Ogre Downstairs Cover of Diane Wynne Jones's book "The Ogre Downstairs"
Diane Wynne Jones Covers AUArts Grad Show stamp design
Howl's Moving Castle Stamp Stamp design using Diane Wynne Jones's story, "Howl's Moving Castle"
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Stamp Booklet 1 Mock booklet displaying stamp design
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Stamp Booklet 2 Colour variation of stamp booklet in blue
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Stamp Booklet 3 Colour variation of stamp booklet in purple
Once Upon A Crime title page for a concept development book for Once Upon A Crime
Style Frame Style frame of what the final product would look like
Princeton Expression Sheet Expressions of character Princeton. A frog turned into a fake prince
Princess Lily Expression Sheet Expressions of character Princess Lily. A rebellious princess who pretends to be taken in by the charlatan's scam
Ziggy Expression Sheet Expressions of character Ziggy. A crotchety wizard con-artist
Queen Peregrine Expression Sheet Expressions of character Queen Peregrine. Over-controlling mother / dignified queen

Once Upon A Crime

Work displaying the concept for an animated short film titled Once Upon A Crime. The short is about a frog and a wizard that attempt to scan a princess out of her money. The queen is not buying it, but the princess will play along with the scheme because she knows it will tick off her mom.

Once Upon A Crime AUArts Grad Show title image
Once Upon A Crime title page for a concept development book for Once Upon A Crime
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Style Frame Style frame of what the final product would look like
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Princeton Expression Sheet Expressions of character Princeton. A frog turned into a fake prince
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Princess Lily Expression Sheet Expressions of character Princess Lily. A rebellious princess who pretends to be taken in by the charlatan's scam
Once Upon A Crime AUArts Grad Show ziggy expressions
Ziggy Expression Sheet Expressions of character Ziggy. A crotchety wizard con-artist
Once Upon A Crime AUArts Grad Show queen expressions
Queen Peregrine Expression Sheet Expressions of character Queen Peregrine. Over-controlling mother / dignified queen
The Comte and the Baroness Illustration depicting the meeting between a vampire Comte and a Baroness
Dance in the Ballroom Illustration depicting the Comte and the Baroness at a ballroom dance
Sketch - Vampire and Lady A sketch depicting a vampire and a distinguished woman singing
Sketch - Comte and Baroness A sketch depicting the aftermath of the Comte and the Baroness's dance

Rococo and Vampires

Collection of Illustrations that include vampires and 18th century fashion

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The Comte and the Baroness Illustration depicting the meeting between a vampire Comte and a Baroness
Rococo and Vampires AUArts Grad Show ballroom scene
Dance in the Ballroom Illustration depicting the Comte and the Baroness at a ballroom dance
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Sketch - Vampire and Lady A sketch depicting a vampire and a distinguished woman singing
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Sketch - Comte and Baroness A sketch depicting the aftermath of the Comte and the Baroness's dance
Rococo Dress-Up Concept of the main page. Hairstyles and gowns can be mixed and matched onto the doll
Outfit 1 Example of an outfit combination. The ensemble is a French folk outfit
Outfit 2 Example of an outfit. The dress is a nightgown
Outfit 3 Example of an outfit
Outfit 4 Example of an outfit. Whitening effect of Venetian ceruse added to the doll.

Rococo Dress-Up

Collection depicting a concept for a dress-up game using rococo fashion

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Rococo Dress-Up Concept of the main page. Hairstyles and gowns can be mixed and matched onto the doll
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Outfit 1 Example of an outfit combination. The ensemble is a French folk outfit
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Outfit 2 Example of an outfit. The dress is a nightgown
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Outfit 3 Example of an outfit
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Outfit 4 Example of an outfit. Whitening effect of Venetian ceruse added to the doll.
Creatures of Folklore Illustration depicting various creatures from folklore
Thumbelina Illustration of Thumbelina in a traditional costume of Denmark
B is for Bug Illustration of a small bug.
Lighthouse Ghost Illustration spread page depicting the story of a ghost that haunts an old lighthouse
Bette Davis Magazine Spread Illustration for an article about actress Bette Davis
Royal Bath Concept Illustration for a royal bath for an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast

Spreads and Assortment

Illustrations mostly including dialogue and concepts for book illustrations

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Creatures of Folklore Illustration depicting various creatures from folklore
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Thumbelina Illustration of Thumbelina in a traditional costume of Denmark
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B is for Bug Illustration of a small bug.
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Lighthouse Ghost Illustration spread page depicting the story of a ghost that haunts an old lighthouse
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Bette Davis Magazine Spread Illustration for an article about actress Bette Davis
Spreads and Assortment AUArts Grad Show royal bath
Royal Bath Concept Illustration for a royal bath for an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast
Winter in Camrose County Digital painting displaying a winter scene in the style of painter Eyvind Earle. The plants and animals can all be found in the area of Camrose County
Dawson City, Yukon Stylized map of Dawson City, Yukon in a style inspired by artist Mary Blair. Points of interest noted on the map are locations or items that had significance to me on my trip there in 2009.
Bathhouse Piece depicting the scene of a familial bathhouse. The characters in the piece are furry aliens called "brians".
Monster Procession Procession of monsters finding a baby in the dark woods
Enigma Man Pulp fiction cover of original concept story called "Enigma Man", and a mock-up illustration pg from inside the "book"
Gutter Magic Comic Page and Exaggeration Comic page using dialogue from comic "Gutter Magic", and the exaggeration of the same comic

Year 3 Artworks

Collection of Artworks created in Year 3 of study at AUArts

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Winter in Camrose County Digital painting displaying a winter scene in the style of painter Eyvind Earle. The plants and animals can all be found in the area of Camrose County
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Dawson City, Yukon Stylized map of Dawson City, Yukon in a style inspired by artist Mary Blair. Points of interest noted on the map are locations or items that had significance to me on my trip there in 2009.
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Bathhouse Piece depicting the scene of a familial bathhouse. The characters in the piece are furry aliens called "brians".
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Monster Procession Procession of monsters finding a baby in the dark woods
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Enigma Man Pulp fiction cover of original concept story called "Enigma Man", and a mock-up illustration pg from inside the "book"
Year 3 Artworks AUArts Grad Show panels together copy
Gutter Magic Comic Page and Exaggeration Comic page using dialogue from comic "Gutter Magic", and the exaggeration of the same comic

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