Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Cloud Character Portrait

These character bust posters were created as a conceptual exclusive collectible merchandise for die-hard fans to promote the release of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and encourage social media buzz. These posters were based off the official CGI render of Cloud from the game.

The style of the illustration busts were meant to be done in a realistic hatching style. This style is an unusual aesthetic for this franchise (where they would usually opt to use official CGI character renders/Key Art for promo items) making them so unique and collectable. In addition to the busts, I developed pattern work to go with the busts. These patterns were developed based off important items from each character;

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For Cloud, the pattern derived from his iconic large weapon, “The Buster Sword” which has a whole lore and history in it of itself in the game.

Cloud Close-up & Details

Cloud's Pattern