I began my research by watching the classic western Stagecoach (1939), gathering ideas from architecture, character clothing and other conventions within the film. The film follows a group of travelling strangers as they journey with the looming threat of Geronimo and the Apache tribes. I payed close attention to Ringo, an outlaw on the run after escaping prison. Ringo holds many stereotypes of western protagonists; shotgun, ridge top hat, leather boots, e.t.c. I think Ringo is a good reference for my own work.
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Ringo the outlaw
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Below, my outcomes after interpreting Stagecoach along with my initial ideas:
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Stereotypical architecture and props from western films infused with insect anatomy. The buildings also inspired by bug hotels.
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| Ringo inspired my developed character concept; a foul tempered beetle. |
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