Whisper, whisper...

Instead of whispering, I'll show it to you. Here's the next piece I'm working on. A fairy, a maiden, and a...wounded knight?

PPF WIP1

Leo

This was a lot of fun to work on. Here's the completed piece. Now onto the next one!

Rawr!

Things have been interesting and hectic lately but I'm glad to be back on a normal schedule. I'm continuing to work on my portfolio because I'm hoping to get a portfolio review when I'm in Altoona for Illuxcon. Here's what I am working on:

Leo WIP1

Awake

I have not felt 'awake' as an artist for a long time. I hit a road block and it was hard to back out. It was my dark years, the years where I felt uninspired and quite frankly...empty. I tried so many methods to snap out of it, like surrounding myself with things that inspired me when I was younger and continuing to draw things just to draw- which only lead to more frustration. It's like crashing your car into a wall and continuing to drive through it, but to only end up exactly where you are. It wasn't completely hopeless, I had a few moments of creativity but not enough to get back on track. Eventually, I did find myself on track again and it's all thanks to the Illustration class I took. The laid back atmosphere, the subject matter and just being in tune with the class helped me regain consciousness of who I was as an artist. That's what helped me, and the idea that I wasn't going to lose to the artist block. Everyone has their own method or way to reconnect with their artistic side. I'm glad I found mine.

Here's my book cover illustration in a mock up design that I did for fun. Enjoy.

Book Cover Illustration Final

After many hours of painting, filled with hot flashes, nervousness and some frustration...I think it's done...

Book Cover Illustration WIP 1

Hello all. I've been adding color to my previous illustration. Here's what I have done so far. Stay tuned for the finale!

Book Cover Illustration 2

After numerous thumbnails and a few developed sketches, I have finally decided on my final illustration. Now all I have to do is decide how to color it. Here it is in the beginning stage.