Artist's commentary
Astesia - The Star XVII
My entry for the Arknights Fanart Contest! Almost thought I wouldn't finish on time (whew)
I love all the designs and characters from Arknights but I really love Astesia's design - especially her skin! The name and inspiration come from Tarot cards. Both Astesia's Astrology and Tarot cards try to "read" into something so I wanted to connect the two. In Tarot cards, "The Star" represents hope for the future / waiting for miracles and as an operator of Rhodes Island, I think it represents her well as she continues to fight for the "infected". She carries the galaxy with her and those same symbolic "Stars" are what help guide her Astrology.