Artstation Challenge: Lightbox Expo - Box of Mystery

My submission for the Lightbox Expo: Box of Mystery challenge. I had a lot of fun in the early stages thinking about/creating the world, characters, and story - who knows maybe it'll go somewhere in the future! :)

https://www.artstation.com/contests/lightbox-expo/challenges/84/submissions/53295

#1 - Siblings seek a way back home with the help of their new friend the Old Commodore

#2 - A book cave in the castle before they find the Artificer

#3 - Artificer shows them the key to the box of mystery

#4 - Sad mood, a tragic event has occurred and Grace questions if they'll make it

Color roughs trying to narrow down to the final 4 keyframes

Artificer designs, Grace & Leo (siblings), & Old Commodore