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Two faceless figures with yellow eyes in blue robes hold hands sitting on a tree branch. Surrounded by glowing lanterns with forest background.

Two faceless figures with yellow eyes in blue robes hold hands sitting on a tree branch. Surrounded by glowing lanterns with forest background.

Man, This Color Palette Really Tested Me

Discussing the challenges of finding a suitable color palette for the dense, dark fantasy imagery of 'Moments After the End.'

Work in Progress

Dec 17, 20242 min read

Ornate pencil drawing of man with machine-like implants sitting among flowers, birds, and planets. Monochromatic and tranquil.

Ornate pencil drawing of man with machine-like implants sitting among flowers, birds, and planets. Monochromatic and tranquil.

Always Trying to Work in More Pencil Detail

Pushing myself into greater detail work with the high-fantasy themed drawing 'Tension and Reverie.'

Work in Progress

Oct 25, 20246 min read

Robed figures with glowing eyes sit on tree branches illuminated by a swinging lantern. Black and white art with heavy shadows create a dark mood.

Robed figures with glowing eyes sit on tree branches illuminated by a swinging lantern. Black and white art with heavy shadows create a dark mood.

First Attempt at a Fully Digital Ink Drawing

Embracing a fully digital inking process and playing with shadows on 'Moments After the End.'

Work in Progress

Jun 13, 20246 min read

A baby head with eyes closed and machine implants is consumed by tentacles and purple tree branches. A haunting red sky and orange planet shine through barren silhouetted trees.

A baby head with eyes closed and machine implants is consumed by tentacles and purple tree branches. A haunting red sky and orange planet shine through barren silhouetted trees.

I Want Weirder Color Palettes

Playing with a bolder palette while sorting out the flat colors for 'The Tireless Lament of Past Selves.'

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May 6, 20247 min read

Darkened face with glowing eyes and heavy machinery gazes outward. Silhouetted castles and mountains loom in the background with an orange sunset.

Darkened face with glowing eyes and heavy machinery gazes outward. Silhouetted castles and mountains loom in the background with an orange sunset.

Daylight Color Palette for a Creature of the Night

A surprising daylight color palette emerges in the creative process for my dark fantasy surrealist drawing, 'Epistemic Machinations.'

Work in Progress

Feb 29, 20244 min read

Surreal landscape of trees and sunset surround mutated baby head with tentacles, machinery, and broken teeth. Black and white ink drawing creates somber mood.

Surreal landscape of trees and sunset surround mutated baby head with tentacles, machinery, and broken teeth. Black and white ink drawing creates somber mood.

Inking on Watercolor Paper Is Really Satisfying

Playing with line width and rough hatching while inking the surreal horror drawing 'The Tireless Lament of Past Selves.'

Work in Progress

Oct 23, 20235 min read

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