Adriana Meyers

Featured Project

Asterius: The Forgotten Prince

A steampunk reinterpretation of the Minotaur myth, inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' 'The House of Asterion.' In this reimagined world, Asterión is the forgotten heir of Crete — condemned from birth to live imprisoned in a mechanical labyrinth built to punish him for a sin he did not commit.

Set in a Crete ruled by King Minos, where Dedal-E — a reimagined Daedalus — has been forced to build the Labyrinth: a living machine of steam, metal, and impossible geometry whose mechanisms are in constant motion. Asterión's imprisonment is not only physical, but psychological and symbolic, turning the Labyrinth into a representation of his own fragmented identity.

Environment

Crete — City Overview

The City of Crete

Designed as an extension of the project universe, combining classical architecture with industrial elements to convey social hierarchy — a city dominated by the power of Minos. Wide composition defines scale and perspective, using atmospheric depth and grisaille lighting to separate planes.

The World

Environments & Props

Every prop and environment was designed as a narrative element — not merely decorative. Each object and space contributes information about the world, its inhabitants, and its history. The grisaille method was used throughout to control values and lighting before adding color.

Environment

Throne Room

The Throne Room of Minos

A symbolic space representing Minos's control over the Labyrinth. The centered composition conveys authority and solemnity. Developed in grisaille to control dramatic lighting, with color applied to reinforce atmosphere.

Prop Design

Palace of Minos

Prop Design

The Labyrinth — Blueprint

The Palace of Minos reflects authority and control, combining classical Minoan architecture with metallic and mechanical details — inspired by reconstructions of the palace of Knossos. The Labyrinth was designed not as a static backdrop but as a living system, where each element conveys the idea of a machine in constant motion.

Environment

The Labyrinth

Environment

Room Concepts — Line Art

Dedal-E's Workshop

An intimate, functional space reflecting Dedal-E's personality — filled with tools, prosthetics, and repurposed parts. Organized by zones (work, storage, repair) with focal lighting to guide the viewer's eye through the scene.

The Characters

Myth Meets Machine

Each character is designed to reflect the duality of myth and machine — ancient forms powered by modern engineering. The style combines fantasy mythology and science fiction, using steampunk aesthetics as a unifying element, seeking a balance between organic and mechanical forms.

Main Character

Asterius — Character Turnaround

Asterión — The Forgotten Prince

Reinterpreted as a tragic, noble character — moving away from the traditional violent monster to portray a prince marked by isolation and an inheritance he never chose. Special attention was given to body language, conveying contained strength, vulnerability, and melancholy. The result is a character coherent with the narrative tone, capable of communicating his story even without textual support.

Variations

Color Variations I

Variations

Color Variations II

Acting

Expression Sheet

Expression and pose sheets developed to deepen the character's psychology and show his emotional range — exploring calm, contained anger, sadness, and determination through quick studies and more defined drawings.

Secondary Character

Dedal-E

Secondary Character

Theseus

Dedal-E was developed as a reimagination of Daedalus — conceived not only as an inventor but as a caretaker who accompanies Asterión during his childhood. Her design combines human and technological elements, reflecting her role as an engineer. Narratively, she is an emotional counterpoint to the protagonist's isolation, bringing humanity and remorse to the story.

Enemies

Mechanical Enemies

Mechanical Antagonists

Designed as representations of the dehumanization of classical myth and abuse of power. Each enemy acts as an extension of the mythological figure it represents, reinterpreted through an industrial lens. The main challenge was balancing mechanical complexity with visual readability — resolved through clear silhouettes, form hierarchy, and easily recognizable iconic elements.

Asterius

Character Board I

Asterius

Character Board II

Asterius

Silhouettes & Studies

Asterius

Dedal-E & Workshop

Character

Royal Guard

Process

Grisaille to Color

All illustrations were developed using the grisaille method — starting with a black and white base to establish correct value readings, volume, and lighting. Color was then applied through washes to unify atmosphere, followed by a detailed render focusing on materials like skin, metal, leather, and mechanical elements.

Splash Art — Prosthetic Installation

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Grisaille Final Color

Environment — Crete City

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Grisaille Final Color

Character — Asterius Turnaround

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Grisaille Final Color

Key Art

Splash Art & Illustrations

These illustrations represent two of the most important moments in Asterión's story — blending characters and environments to express the look and feel of the project with a polished, finished approach.

Splash Art

Prosthetic Installation

A key moment in the protagonist's evolution — the installation of one of his mechanical prosthetics by Dedal-E. The intimate composition focuses on the bond of trust between both characters, reflecting that the prosthetics represent not just a physical enhancement, but the beginning of Asterión's path toward freedom. The primary lighting comes from the welding, acting as the focal point and bringing drama to the scene.

Illustration

The Final Battle

The climax of Asterión's journey — the definitive confrontation against the Patched Giant. The enormous scale difference between protagonist and enemy conveys challenge and overcoming. Theseus enters combat from above, reinforcing dynamism and representing the final conflict between the three characters. Warm ochre tones dominate, with color accents reserved for Theseus's weapon energy and the colossus's eye.

Additional Project

The Ancient Lords: Last Blood

A fantasy world of desert kingdoms and warrior cultures. This project explores character and prop design through the lens of ancient civilizations reimagined with RPG-inspired visual language.

The Ancient Lords

Cover Art

Character Design

Scarab Warrior

Prop Design

Pottery Caravan

Motion

Videos

Demo reel, speed paintings, and parallax animations bringing the artwork to life.

Demo Reel

Full visual development pipeline for the Asterius project — characters, environments, props, and illustrations.

Splash Art — Speed Painting

Full creation process from grisaille to final render.

Environment Parallax

Depth parallax animation of the Crete city environment.

Splash Art Parallax

Depth parallax animation of the splash art.

Visual Identity

Color Palette

The signature colors of Asterius — click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Sand

Crimson

Teal

Steel

Gold

Navy

About Me

Concept artist specializing in game-oriented visual development — from character design to environments, props, and environmental narrative. My work focuses on building coherent worlds where every element serves a clear narrative function.

I work with a painterly approach inspired by Dishonored 2, developing a personal and consistent visual language through Procreate. My process emphasizes the grisaille method for controlling values and light, resulting in a more solid and visually coherent final result.

Character Design Environment Art Visual Development Prop Design Illustration Procreate Photoshop World Building

Get in Touch

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Contact Information

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, commissions, or just to say hello!

adriana.meyers@gmail.com