Before I post sketches from Go West Young Warrior Part 2, from the #Xena Virtual Season 7, I wanted to talk about capturing its atmosphere. In addition to books & image searches, I watched movies set in the region, & made screenshots to work from. I was already a fan of Colombian singer Shakira, & it just so happened she released her 1st English-language hit, Whenever Wherever, shortly before work on this ep began. To me the music, lyrics & attitude fit this trilogy perfectly. It uses the panpipe to recall her homeland’s indigenous culture, which is also the setting of this story. I recommended the video to the creative team, & the outfit she wears inspired the designs we came up with for the Amazons, particularly her top, which gave us an option besides the bare-chested look in my last post!