Wishbone Wren
Fictional character created for TONGAL as part of a Thanksgiving themed brief focused on designing alternative holiday mascots. The concept centers around a mischievous fairy born from the very first Thanksgiving wishbone ever cracked.
According to the character’s lore, Wren appears each year to decide who gets their wish granted but her magic is unpredictable. Win the wishbone break, and your wish may come true; lose, and it might twist into a playful, ironic opposite. Ask for more pie, and you could find yourself buried in whipped cream. This duality became a key narrative element in both the character’s personality and visual design
Visually, Wishbone Wren was designed as a delicate yet mischievous fairy with expressive facial features, wishbone shaped horns, long flowing hair, and magical wings. She inhabits a whimsical forest environment filled with roots, mushrooms, and enchanted details.
While early color exploration leaned toward cooler blue tones, the final palette shifted to a warmer, autumn-inspired atmosphere to better reflect the Thanksgiving theme.
In addition to the character illustration, I also designed the custom title lettering for the piece.
The final artwork was featured on TONGAL’s Instagram, marking its inclusion in a broader creative campaign.
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