Roverandom: Background Painting

Brainstorming some characters

Color and Story: Character Development

My two characters were each developed by a person who existed in history. The fat guy was designed after Charles V and the girl was designed after Catherine of Aragon. Some of my influences also came from the the Borgia Family. The actress I used to help me capture a familiar face was Ivana Baquero from Pan's Labyrinth.

Triptych Assignment

Moment of Clarity

recents sketches

Background Painting for J.R.R. Tolkien's Roverandom

Youtube Inspiration

Much like most designers, I find inspiration from the most unexpected places. In this case I found it on Youtube. My inspiration was drawn from a kid who decided to sing a Slipknot song in a cappella. The situation was very unique to me, hence this drawing. I don't see myself using this for anything, but drawings like this expands my range of character design. It is like drawing people at a cafe or at the park, only I don't have to leave my couch. I know, that sounds lazy because it is. But sometimes the internet is a great source of material.

Houston Chalk Fest

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Via Colori Art Festival