Tag " Digital Art"

Moved House – Still No Internet

Posted on Sep 25, 2011
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I've recently moved house. It's closer to work, so I can cycle there and cut two hours off of my daily travel time. Which is awesome. The downside is that our internet won't be activated until the 30th. Which has been agony (and expensive with all the phone tethering). Not long now though. I've been trying to get back into drawing. Using my tablet for a change.


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Inspiration for the Week #6 – Joël Dos Reis Viegas

Posted on May 22, 2009
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Joël Dos Reis Viegas, who also goes by the alias Feerik, is the concept artist I've decided to feature this week. He has a strong background in animation and many years experience as a successful concept artist. According to his site, Joël has been involved in TV animation series as well as video games. He is a co-founder of STEAMBOT Studios , a collective of talented digital artists and team of friends...


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Inspiration for the Week #5 – Wesley Eggebrecht

Posted on May 13, 2009
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Thought I'd feature another artist who I've been following for a while. Wesley has a very creepy and distinctive style to his work, which is probably why I love it so much. From his final pieces, right down to his sketch work. His painting style is something I'd like to work towards eventually with my own work. Definitely an artist I will continue to watch. I first discovered his work when I came...


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Inspiration for the Week #4 – Mike P Mitchell

Posted on Apr 25, 2009
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This week I have decided to concentrate on a singular artist. That artist is Mike P Mitchell. You may of seen that I featured his self portrait piece in my previous inspiration for the week. I love the ideas that he comes up with for his concept artwork. You should check out his websites. Links are at the bottom. Rocket Bird Invisible Man Middle Class Batman Mickey Mouse Nomnomnom Carly Places...


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Inspiration for the Week #3 – Digital Portraits

Posted on Apr 19, 2009
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For this week, digital portraits. Creating realistic portraits causes quite a debate in the art and design circles. Usually along the lines of: “Why bother? Why not just take a photo?”. Having attempted one myself, I know a lot of time goes into it. Mine was from reference (using an existing photo to look at as you draw/paint). I spent roughly 10 hours doing it with a mouse. The result: something...


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Inspiration for the Week #2 – Futuristic Cityscapes

Posted on Apr 04, 2009
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This week I wanted to feature some futuristic cityscapes that I've been looking at. Artist Alex Chin Yu Chu I found over at ConceptArtWorld, which is quickly becoming one of my new favourite concept art sites. I first discovered Gary Tonge and his work when reading his book Bold Visions: The Digital Painting Bible, which is a recommended purchase. Alex Chin Yu Chu Alex's environment concepts are awesome....


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What is a Concept Artist?

Posted on Mar 02, 2009
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A concept artist is someone who generates original ideas and communicates them visually. They must create the style and feel for characters, environments and objects. This can be in the form of fantasy worlds and characters which could never exist, or perhaps architecture and design which can potentially be created for real. Concept art can be very expressive and abstract, not just realistic. The approach...


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