Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Recent progress on Zombie image number one. I love drawing zombies because each one is its own little story. You can't just draw a generic zombie. You have to think about who they were in life, what they were doing when they turned, and how they died. You have to know how long they've been a zombie, and what has happened to them since. If all of that comes through in the image of the zombie, you've done justice to the genre. This one was inspired by my discovery that hardcore surfers actually ride the N'awlins waves. Crazy Zombie surfers.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Beach Bum Zombie
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Andy's Action Pose--Next stage
Zombocalypse Graphic Novel Concepts: Natasha, Finished
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Andy Sketch number 2
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Zombocalypse Graphic Novel Concepts: Natasha, Part 2
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Zombocalypse Graphic Novel Concepts: Natasha
Friday, November 5, 2010
Zombocalypse Graphic Novel Concepts: Andy
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Jesusaurus Rex Phase 5: Highlights &Shadows
Here is the final color sketch. The method I used here yields a very cartoony feel, and is relatively quick. Tune in next time for a more painterly approach. Basically, after the flat colors, I added two layers: a highlight and a shadow layer. Each one uses a different blending mode to create a specific lighting effect. I laid out the shadows and highlights with crisp edges, and then went back and softened the edges of the shading, and voila! Jesus riding a dinosaur. Next: a background!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Jesusaurus Rex Phase 3
Jesusaurus Rex Phase 2
And lo, did the detailing begin. This is basically just a process of filling in details and connecting everything together, and then tightening those details so that they make sense in the illusion of space. If you're wondering, that thing between Christ's thighs is a pommel for a saddle. Jesus don't ride bareback.
Jesusaurus Rex Phase 1
I'm going to show more steps on this one. First, I do a rough compositional sketch, which is little more than a vague scribble to the eyes of anyone but me. Once I have the nebulous beginnings of a pleasing composition, I tighten up the focal points a little, often using reference if I need it. That is the stage you see on this commission.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Inquisitorial Armour: Color
Ah, the satisfaction of completion. This is a colored version of the previous post, with and without a cassock-style coat.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Inquisitorial Armour: Sketch
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Introduction
Welcome to the Art Warrior Work-in-progress blog. Here, you can see several things. You can get a window into the design process, check on the progress of your project, or just see some cool art. Some works in progress will feature some how-tos, giving you some insight into how these sorts of projects are created. For me, it establishes a history of work; something I can look back on, and see how far I have come. Lastly, I am a firm believer in the value of openness, and this blog is designed to open me and my work up to the world. Enjoy.
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