A sister piece to Venrusi Forest 2, this is kind of the reverse shot looking the other way, maybe a few hours closer to sunset. Playing more with a painterly style, really trying to push the color complexity in this one.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
PDF Bundle
For those of you who're interested in my 4 digital books in a bundle, added a package deal, you save almost $15 if you buy the set. Check it out here: https://artofsoulburn.gumroad.com/l/kufndh Maybe a good Christmas treat for yourself :)
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Bot Heads
I live near Seattle, and the whole region got hit was a major storm last week, half a million people without power for days. Only upside for me was more time to sketch, but lets not do that again, 4 days without power or heat in the house was not fun.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thumbnailing Tutorial
For students learning concept art, this lesson discusses the purpose of thumbnailing, the different techniques you can use (silhouette, line, 3d, color and photos), and under what situation a certain kind of sketch might be more appropriate.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Venrusi Homeworld
Got super inspired by the stylized brushstrokes of the film "The Wild Robot", and so decided to do a brushy painting in my Space Baroque Universe. This shows a view of the Venrusi's lush forests, along with a monk enjoying a moment on the hill.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Color Sketches
Think it’s time to revive throwbackthursday. Here’s a bunch of color thumbnails I’ve made over the years, many of which led to more realistic paintings, but step 1 is always to try and capture the color / light / composition with as few distracting details as possible
Monday, November 11, 2024
Simple Compositions
Going back to those simplified environments, can I create compelling compositions from just a few fundamental shapes and strokes? Tons of fun to try!
Friday, November 8, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Final Online Sale
This is it, the final time copies of the Megastructures book (2nd printing) will be available for sale online (may do a third printing one day, but it will likely be several years). So if you want one, head over to my webstore and get it now! https://artofsoulburn.gumroad.com/
Monday, November 4, 2024
Drink N Draw
The Workshop Academy's Drink'nDraw in the Seattle area. As algorithms tweak our behavior online, & AI bots become indistinguishable from real users, we need to focus more on meaningful in-person community. I recommend, artists, find a local group you can connect with regularly! Thanks Josh for setting these up!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Starship Hulls PDF
For those of you who would love a copy of Starship Hulls book, but the international shipping is too high, or you just prefer digital, the pdf copy is now available for purchase from my gumroad store
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
LBX Sketches
Robot head doodles from Lightbox Expo. Usually have way more time to draw these between talking to people, but this LBX was just crowded beyond belief, so only had time to draw a couple the whole weekend.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Lightbox Expo 2024 done!
Had a great time at Lightbox Expo 2024, met so many great people, sold out of all the books I brought to the show, and now I am exhausted with a half working voice and hope to get some serious rest after tonight. Thanks to everyone who came by to say hi!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Lightbox Expo 2024
Final con of the year. And will have a bunch of copies of the Megastructure book + Bonus book for sale. If you're in the Los Angeles area this friday-sunday, come by and say hi!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
All Megastructure Books Shipped!
Great news! The books arrived at the distributor, and as of yesterday have all shipped to customers! I'm so happy Megastructures was popular enough to warrant a second printing. Once the dust settles, I'll put any leftovers up on my store, and will notify people here
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Emerald City
Think I'm going to have some fun this week with simplified / stylized environment thumbnails. How much detail and depth can I create with simple shapes?
Friday, October 4, 2024
Security Robot
Seems this has been a kinda robot themed week, so I'll finish it out with a new rough painting of a security robot of some sort
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Concept Art Association's Gallery Show
Had the honor of getting some artwork in the Concept Art Association's Gallery Show in Seattle. The art is up for a month, so if you're in the area, here's the info: https://www.conceptartassociation.com/gallery-show-members24 A really good mix of concept art in terms of style and student vs professionals.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Megastructure Postcards
With the impending arrival of the Megastructure books, I've started making the postcards for one of the Kickstarter reward tiers, each one hand written and unique. Should start mailing them in the next couple of weeks.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Rose City Comicon 2024 complete!
Great time at this year's Rose City Comicon in Portland Oregon, met some cool people, sold some prints and books, and now it's time for some serious sleep :)
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Rose City Comicon 2024 This Weekend
Just a reminder I have a table at this year's Rose City Comicon where I'll be selling and signing my spaceship sketchbook and megastructure fine art prints (no megastructure books, they won't arrive in time). Portland OR area this weekend? Come on by and say hi!
Monday, September 2, 2024
Course For The Workshop Academy
In collaboration with The Workshop Academy, I'm teaching a 6 class zoom workshop on creating Art Bibles. By the end of the course, each student will have their own art bible based on their own fictional world. Check it out, and happy to answer questions https://www.theworkshopacademy.net/
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Boat Has Left For New York!
Great news folk, the boat with the megastructures books has left the port. For those interested, follow this link to watch the cargo ship make it's journey to the USA, you can see where it's currently located here: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:6779119/mmsi:563141200/imo:9789972/vessel:YM_TRUST
It should arrive in New York City by Oct 3rd. Then approx a week to get through customs. And then it'll be brought by truck to the distribution center in New Jersey which is only a few miles south. So if all goes well, your books will be in the mail mid to late October.
Looking forward to getting you the books!
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Shipping Process
Some pics of the Megastructure / Starship Hulls book shipping process. Hope to see them on the boat very soon, then after a 1 month trip across the ocean, customer shipping will start!
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Testudo Lead Ship 12 MK2 3D Print
A 3D print of one of my spaceship designs for the Testudo schmup game. Printed by my buddy Nathan using Stereolithography. The ship is approx 16cm long.