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Recently Completed T. Fiddler Studies

After additional practice, I feel fairly confident with my current procedure and am eager to translate all I learned to the next original piece...

Thanks again for your support and patience,<...

Study of T.Fiddler's "An Unexpected Friend"

I've admired this piece for years and thought it'd provide an opportunity to test my patience, too, a new procedure; though the colors slightly differ from Taran's, I'm fond of the result.

A ...

Male Figure Study

A male figure study performed with graphite on standard paper, completed as a warmup.

Homeward Reach (Lona's Melody)

Finally, it's finished...onto the next...

Recently Attempted (and Failed) Pieces

For any concerned, the recent infrequency of art posts is due not to a lack of effort, but a multi-month long series of poorly executed pieces, crippled by conceptual confusion or frustration; unfo...

Two recent Master Copies (Jordan Sokol, then Solomon J Solomon)

I'm a bit unsure how to improve since I haven't any additional technical or conceptual questions, yet my art still fails to meet my standards...I suppose, I simply need more practice...?

Hindoko Conceptual Studies

A further exploration of the male Hindoko's design, performed with graphite on standard drawing paper.

Project Null and General Update

Last week, I finally completed Project Null's first draft story arc; it was an arduous task, though my efforts have produced a worthy foundation for a sincere, enjoyable, insightful narrative. Akin...

Project Null Update: Plot Map Complete

Project Null's first draft plot map is finally finished: in a few days or next week, I'll likely post a more extensive update, though, time, I need time to reflect...

Female Figure Study

Due to my current struggle to complete an original illustration,  ages, it feels, have past since a worthy post was shared, worse, a fraction of my time's wasted on another poorly-instructed e...

Polar Ursine Figure Study

Recent Color Studies

Though difficult at first, once I understood relatively warm and cool colors should be assigned to either the light or shadows to temperately juxtapose each other, I was able to rationalize chromat...

Homeward Reach (Lona's Melody) Piano Melody

Female Figure Study

A female figure study completed as a warm-up, performed with graphite on standard paper.

Though it seems I'm still predominantly focused on standard academic drawings, I've actually dedicated...

Female Portrait in Gouache

The values seem accurate, though I need to improve my edges and brushwork; as much as I'd like to make another attempt,  I need to focus on a more urgent weakness: rendering realistically with...

Hindoko Conceptual Sketches

Since Project B.E is inspired by East Asian culture, I wanted the males to adopt an oni-esk appearance, while the feline-like females are simpler and elegant, yet more intimidating; this is, by now...

Kodiak Ursine Bust WIP

Though incomplete, I feel fond of this sketch in its current state; hopefully the final image will share a similar sentiment.

Ursine Figure Study

Eventually, my numerous nude figure studies will be repurposed as costume design templates to provide additional value for Soic's primary projects.

Study of Taran Fiddler's Troll

Words to Orion

A song inspired by many nights reflecting 'neath the stars...

After two months, it's finally finished in time for Christmas; I know with  proper equipment I could produce music faster, h...

Draped Female Figure Study

Ursine Sketches

A few more experimental sketches created in preparation for a fully rendered study.

I wish you all happy holidays!

Male Gouache Portrait

A male portrait performed with gouache on watercolor paper.

Gouache's definitely different than graphite, though, for a first painting, the results are adequate; I believe my brushwork and ed...

Ursine Sketches

With a couple exceptions, this page isn't free of, what I'd consider, failed sketches; it's odd, when I reflect on my previous creature drawings, they seem more structurally sophisticated and reali...

Draped Male Figure Study

A draped male figure study performed with graphite on standard paper.

Though I could've done better, I'm content with the result. I'm also glad to announce the next academic piece will be a p...

Drapery Studies/Inventions

A few observational and conceptual studies performed prior to a more comprehensive study...

Ursine Sketches

A few additional conceptual Ursine sketches used as warm-ups.

I've become fond of small scale drawing since it allows one to more quickly ideate and assess technical flaws compared to larger,...

Ursine Illustration Sketch

Though I've returned my attention to academics, I've still made time to sketch Anthirions to remind myself why I study and to rekindle my love for art; I know, someday, I'll be able to color and re...

An incomplete Alexier Illustration

I started this piece primarily to test my tonal rendering skills, though quickly realized I should've properly designed her clothes and weapons first.

Drop/Fly Fold Drapery study