![]() I also think his favorite candy would probably be chocolate-covered kangaroos filled with caramel!” Junkrat’s already super twitchy and hyper all the time the candy theme fits him well. “I think the inspiration was just candy and the hyper effect you get from eating all the sugar. “The initial sketch for Junkrat’s skin was done by Morten,” says Kang. ![]() Junkrat’s technicolor candy-coated costume is a notable pivot from Baptiste’s groovy threads, and Kang, along with Overwatch concept artist Morten Skaalvik, ensured that each gumdrop and wisp of whipped cream was rendered with love. You have to be able to know what time he’s from without anyone telling you. “It was challenging getting the fashion down. He researched everything from clothing patterns, to materials commonly used during the era, to trendy haircuts and jewelry in a funk-driven fervor to craft Baptiste’s legendary new look. To ensure Baptiste’s final look maintained a balance between retro-chic and technologically functional, Kang scoured references for everything “funky and groovy” from the ‘60s and ‘70s. We took inspiration from the older computers, lava lamps, tape recorders, and more.” That jacket just looks so good on him! Also, all the equipment on his back is in the blocky, simple style of the products in the ‘60s and ‘70s. It's definitely one of the reasons I put one on him. “I’m very into leather jackets,” Kang says, “and they’re one of the few things I splurge on. The sleek maroon leather jacket donned by Baptiste in this skin ended up being Kang’s favorite part of his final look. “I thought Baptiste would look so cool in the 1960s-1970s groovy theme, wearing a leather jacket and all that jazz.” “I was inspired by a lot of shows and movies I grew up watching,” Kang recalls. Baptiste’s skin somehow makes him look even more cool, and Junkrat’s skin makes him feel even more crazy… in a good way.”īefore bringing Baptiste’s ‘70s-themed couture to concept, Kang had ruminated on the idea for over a year, waiting for the right moment to dress everyone’s favorite field medic in his funky fit. ![]() “I feel like they both exaggerate the heroes’ characters. The end result? “Skins that are unique and exciting,” says Kang. The best part is seeing the end result of the concept coming to life.” They each have their own unique art style so, in the beginning, it’s definitely a challenging experience to help them adjust to the style of Overwatch. “I love working with amazing, talented artists from around the world. “Working with artists outside of Blizzard is pretty exciting and challenging at the same time,” says Kang. He also supervised the work of the talented artists from outside Blizzard that the team was lucky to work with, ensuring that the finished look of each skin had a perfect amount of Overwatch charm and flair. Kang oversaw each skin’s journey from concept to completion. While skins for other events like Halloween Terror and Winter Wonderland tend to work within the constraints of a seasonal thematic, the Anniversary event is a chance for artists on the Overwatch team to unlock their mental vaults and pen some of the year’s wildest skin concepts. ![]()
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