Since their conception our lovable Skells have been meant to tell a story. As things have progressed, LindaLee has focused in on defining a consistent esthetic for the Skells. Now that she has created a visually consistent universe the time for “Phase 2” is almost upon us. Working at a feverish pace she has created upwards of 2,000 images so far. When words appear you will find it is the Skells that have something to say.
What is this Phase 2 of which you speak?
Phase 2 isn’t the official title but I believe that it demonstrates that something new is coming to the world(s) of the Skells. As you may have gleaned by the opening paragraph, we are beginning to put stories to the imagery. Meaning, we will be adding textual narration as well as dialog to accompany our skinless characters.
What’s the delay?
If you’re asking why we’ve not put anything out with the stories attached then I can answer that for you. These efforts are aimed at creating something that will remain consistent, entertaining, and of good quality. When adding to something you’ve worked hard to create you want to do it right, the first time. In this case, when I mention ‘the first time’ I mean that once it is out there the follow up should be recognizable. Setting expectations when publishing something should adhere to a steady presentation pattern. In essence, we’re trying out a number of techniques behind the scenes until we find something that works. Creation and experimentation are central to everything we are trying to accomplish here at Poofff, so it should follow that our projects may well take on new forms.
We want to add something that elicits a reaction. Something the makes that gray matter between your ears do its thing. I don’t mean to suggest that every story will be a thought provoking epic. I do mean to say, the goal is to at least tickle your brain into seeing perspectives that it may have not been open to in the past. Entertaining stories with a unique visual presentation is paramount and I believe that we’re on the right path for such an accomplishment. When the final product is ready we are sure it will be something unlike anything you’ve enjoyed before.