: Determining the "story" of the skin. For a summer theme, artists might focus on her "unbridled joy of life," a core trait established by her original concept artist, Paul "Zeronis" Kwon.

: The "Summer Heat" trend often appears on platforms like ArtStation and Pinterest , where artists share their early sketches and "WIP" updates to gather feedback from the community. Decoding "All WIP": The Creative Process

: Transitioning from line art to early color palettes to capture the "heat" of the theme.

: Many fans believe her playful personality and unique weapon—massive magical scissors—translate perfectly to a summer theme (e.g., using beach umbrellas or pool noodles as weapons).

: Adding specific summer elements, such as replacing her dark blue ribbons with tropical flowers or translucent "blessed mist" effects that look like ocean spray.

: Rapidly sketching poses and silhouettes. For Gwen, this often involves deciding how she holds her signature scissors.

When artists use the tag "All WIP," they are showcasing the iterative steps of character design. This process typically includes:

Gwen’s character design—a doll brought to life with long blue ringlets and a Victorian-gothic aesthetic—has made her a favorite for thematic skin concepts. While she has official skins like and Soul Fighter , the "Summer Heat" concept is an unofficial fan favorite.

Wip | Gwen Summer Heat - All

Wip | Gwen Summer Heat - All