Lunch-time sketching

3 quick sketches done at lunch -- for practice

(30 min total for all 3)

..done using Art Rage

Digital>Traditional process

Lately, I've been exploring a process of using my digital art to 'ideate' for the purpose of turning these into traditional paintings. I have done this for landscapes and now I'm working on a series of abstracts that combine figurative elements.

A few nights ago, I couldn't sleep.. got up at 11:30pm and worked on a digital painting/idea (in the attached image) until 2am. Over the weekend, I started on the traditional painting - here is a 'sneak peek' below that shows the early process.. at this point, I've only spent 30 minutes on this -- doing a quick Acrylic wash/under painting. More updates to come!

 

landscape study (digital)

quick 40 minute study done on the airplane (from a recent business trip) -- done using Art Rage and a Surface Pro 3

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watercolor study

40 minute watercolor sketch for study/practice..

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'Abstract doodles'

Here are 2 quick sketches (abstract doodles) -- or what I like to call, 'Art Therapy' :)

..doing some exploration of Verve Painter -- messing around with tools, settings, etc

New Killer Instinct character - Maya!

Today we announced another new character, Maya! (I was responsible for early concept art and art direction for this character)



Here is a link to the article on IGN:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/11/evo-2014-maya-revealed-for-killer-instinct-season-2?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook

Killer Instinct - interview on TJ Combo

One of the projects that I'm working on (Art Direction) is Killer Instinct.. We (Microsoft Games) are working with the developer, Iron Galaxy, for Season 2.. this is a great interview that discusses the creation of TJ Combo

Gamespot interview -- TJ Combo