I wanna say I'm bit late but... Motivation is stronger so, let's do this !
First step, silouhettes, let's see what's coming !
My first idea is to create characters inspired by creatures from the sand, with spikes, scales, shell. My sandemons are creatures from warm places, they are dominators in their environnement. Those creatures are between lezards/scorpions and dragons ( to give them special abilities like spit fire or summon lava.
Can I call it "lineart" ? just trying to find the volumes in the silouhettes I drew before.
Beginning head variations at the same time to win some time