Modelling and Animation - Character References

The design of the camel will have a unique set of challenges, because I'm tempted to sketch until I approach realism.  However, It looks like the best way to go in order to allow to camel to deform and move around in a humanoid way (in his face, anyway), is to make him a bit more cartoony.  Here's a good comparison

I like this design a lot (I didn't draw it).  Especially because of the skinny legs.

As for the rider, it was starting to look to me like a cross between Jafar and the Witch from Spirited Away.  I like the proportions and the nose of the witch, but Jafar has distinctive facial features (bags under the eyes, cool wardrobe, etc.) that I will try to incorporate.