You’re full of good advice @gradyp! Thanks for taking the time to share this kind of insight with everyone. It makes this thread rich with valuable info.
Your Melvin is an interesting take. Kinda like you intentionally put your own spin on the character’s design. You remember in Toy Story 3 when Mr Potato Head swapped his body for a tortilla? This version of Melvin is like that for me! He’s more flat than he is round and has a cactus-man aesthetic about him. A little bumpy in spots.