This is an exploration of form, light, and color with a great reference inspiration: snow! This time I used just one brush in Photoshop, which is the basic gouache brush from Kyle Webster's gouache brush pack. I use this brush along with basic round brushes for most of my work!
Timelapse Digital Painting: Poinsettia Elf
Here to spread some Christmas cheer is my Poinsettia elf. She was drawn and painted in Photoshop using the basic round brush and my favorite Gouache brush from a Kyle Webster brush pack.
Some of the notable tools used:
Symmetry Tool: Used to establish the face drawing and initial passes of painting
Liquify Tool: Great for adjusting proportions of the figure and making the edges of the leaves more wavy
Smudge tool: Sometimes used to blur edges, but also to push things a bit, like the liquify tool
Adjustment Layer: Gradient Map: Used to establish base layer for color
Mixer Brush: Used to blend harsh brush strokes
Stonebriar Academy Book Covers & Youtube
This year has finally started picking up speed! I recently finished four book covers for Stonebriar Academy: School for Dragon Riders, which is available on Amazon Kindle. I worked with the author, Tom Boyhan, over the course of two months and I enjoyed every stage of the process! Here are some thumbnails and final images:
In other recent news, I uploaded my first proper timelapse video to Youtube. It is the first time I have used more video editing than an iphone App: complete with a little intro and cool jams, which I added in Adobe Premiere Pro! Here is the resulting timelapse video of a fairy character I entered into the Character Design Challenge:
I have just the beginnings of a youtube channel, but you are welcome to follow me and see new videos as they are being released!
Troll Bridge Illustration
Just your average troll-slaying little lady and trusty stuffed side-kick. Work done as a personal commission for an amazing client who knows how to be whimsical!
Marine Musician Tattoo Design
As one of my first tattoo designs, I am very pleased with the results! Tattoos are full of surprises and piecing together the different symbolic elements is a rewarding challenge.
