:> Sixth bit for Bowspirit. SWF doesn’t seem to work on tumblr, so for MAXIMUM viewing pleasure, please view the full animated version here.
Also, I’m don’t typically go further than showing my work on this bit of internet, but something of immense importance happened after I posted this. You see, after I post my work on the internet I’m sometimes stricken with a terrible persistent urge to constantly check on any feedback that arises from my work, because I’m 9% sure that that’s what emotionally secure people do.
And then I find this:

This is why I post my work on the internet.
I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in years, and I’ve blurred out the name because I’d like to keep this muse-granting deity of impeccable taste and organizational skill to myself.
On this point, I’d like to say thank you to those of you magnificent bastards who ask me silly questions anonymously, include my work among Disney Fanart, and message me. It means more to me than I’d be willing to admit, so please consider any work I put out as some fledgling attempt at gratitude.
You’re all awesome.

:> Sixth bit for Bowspirit. SWF doesn’t seem to work on tumblr, so for MAXIMUM viewing pleasure, please view the full animated version here.

Also, I’m don’t typically go further than showing my work on this bit of internet, but something of immense importance happened after I posted this. You see, after I post my work on the internet I’m sometimes stricken with a terrible persistent urge to constantly check on any feedback that arises from my work, because I’m 9% sure that that’s what emotionally secure people do.

And then I find this:

yes.

This is why I post my work on the internet.

I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in years, and I’ve blurred out the name because I’d like to keep this muse-granting deity of impeccable taste and organizational skill to myself.

On this point, I’d like to say thank you to those of you magnificent bastards who ask me silly questions anonymously, include my work among Disney Fanart, and message me. It means more to me than I’d be willing to admit, so please consider any work I put out as some fledgling attempt at gratitude.

You’re all awesome.

artmonia:

Song for the Sailing Moon by Sprias.

Well that happened without me noticing.
I don’t even like this one that much ;_;

artmonia:

Song for the Sailing Moon by Sprias.

Well that happened without me noticing.

I don’t even like this one that much ;_;

ROUND TWO.

A Mullins study, Two mastercopies of Corot and Polenov in regards to translating traditional technique, and three value studies from life on mylar.

This is Consuego.

He is fabulous.

Also sketchbook pages. I’d forgotten about this handy tumblr, I’ll be posting all the stuff I’ve been up to over the next few days.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been taking a break from finished work, as I felt my finished pieces were stagnating and needed some tender loving as far as skill proficiency goes. Especially with the allergy season in full tow it’s made me wish for the sweet, forgiving release of death want to stay inside and doodle more.

The photostudies are a little more focused around value, with some disregard for forms and edges just to make sure I was focusing on value, how it clusters in the foreground, midground and background, and how atmospheric perspective… works. The first is a study off of one of Rose Frantzen’s pieces.

Fifth in the series for Bowspirit :]
Full animated version here

Fifth in the series for Bowspirit :]

Full animated version here

Anonymous asked: Where do i go if im young, uninspired, trying, and overall intimidated by art?

Go to yourself. Find your interests and let your art become a vehicle for them, whether or not they exist in the paintings themselves or what they are trying to convey. Never judge yourself against the progress of others, trust your sense of satisfaction to let you know that you’ve worked hard and always be looking for ways to push yourself just a little harder.

Use everything you can to get inspired - photographs, beautiful paintings, things you see on walks, people, myths, histories and old car parts. Use the work that impresses you the most as landmarks to steer yourself. Don’t worry about style, that will come along on its own as you do enough work. 

Keep your intimidation but never let it stifle you, it’s there for a reason but for every aspect of art that intimidates you also let it create a sense of wonder - that someone has been there before and paved the way for you in the process. Remember that the only prerequisite for beautiful art is hard work, and nothing else. It’s all up to you, and as long as you never quit you will make it.

Practice diligently, the most basic and fundamental of practices yield the greatest returns. Never be afraid to see yourself turn out something unpleasing, your growth is what we are concerned with and you will assure it with continued rigor.

That aside, you’ll have to do a lot of searching yourself. If you have any other questions, or felt I covered any part of this too generally, ask me and I’ll help you along as much as I can.

Finished :]

Finished :]

Fourth in the series :>

Fourth in the series :>

Doin’ the doodles :]

Doin’ the doodles :]

Hey everyone :]

Here’s some of the work I did for this years Global Game Jam, specifically done between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. It sounds kind of cool to just sit down with a bunch of people and make video games and then it comes to painting crunch-time and I unsheathe my painting stylus in the most masculine way possible but really most of these were done on the unceremonious brink of tears and despair.

Despite my crushing faux-grief, the team I was on actually won too. Go team!

Oh tumblr, it’s been so long. I’ll warm up the tea.
It’s been mostly sketches lately, and I’ve had a mind to post them but they’re scattered about at the moment. This is my first finished illustration for Illustration Portfolio, where I’m trying to get 8 finished pieces in 10 weeks along with my other classes. I plan on doing more pieces revolving around the main character, named Bowspirit. She even has a dad that’s a viking and they live around some bomb-ass ancient ruins.

Oh tumblr, it’s been so long. I’ll warm up the tea.

It’s been mostly sketches lately, and I’ve had a mind to post them but they’re scattered about at the moment. This is my first finished illustration for Illustration Portfolio, where I’m trying to get 8 finished pieces in 10 weeks along with my other classes. I plan on doing more pieces revolving around the main character, named Bowspirit. She even has a dad that’s a viking and they live around some bomb-ass ancient ruins.

At the request of someone who seemed to enjoy my last piece. It came about a little slowly since I’ve been working on an art contest for Blizzard, but I’m pretty happy with it :]

I’m going to be awful busy with work that I probably won’t post until after the end of the contest, but I have a pretty vivid idea of an ARTorias Artorias piece, once I have the time. Anyways, though, enjoy.

Edit: Link for the full piece found here.

I’ve never done any fanart until now, and I figure if anyone deserves it it’s Solaire. Praisin’ ain’t easy.
sunbros 4 lyfe.
edit: oh my goodness gracious all this love for solaire makes me quite happy. If anyone wants a wallpaper of it send me a message with the resolution you want it in.
edit2: made an imgur, all wallpapers can be found here.

I’ve never done any fanart until now, and I figure if anyone deserves it it’s Solaire. Praisin’ ain’t easy.

sunbros 4 lyfe.

edit: oh my goodness gracious all this love for solaire makes me quite happy. If anyone wants a wallpaper of it send me a message with the resolution you want it in.

edit2: made an imgur, all wallpapers can be found here.

:> Personal work that I intend on taking a bit further with the theme. I was originally going to animate this with but I flattened the layers by habit and had a hissy fit about it the gods willed this image to lay still and quiet. I’ve been focused more and more with filling out a sketchbook than painting, but it was so nice to be able to come back to silly little paint blobs.
Also I got Disqus working so that people can ask me about my day, so please be a dear and write often. It makes me able to pretend that I have friends :] and also, my day was awesome, thank you. I chopped fallen trees into logs and then carried them off and then came home and listened to orchestral video game music. 

:> Personal work that I intend on taking a bit further with the theme. I was originally going to animate this with but I flattened the layers by habit and had a hissy fit about it the gods willed this image to lay still and quiet. I’ve been focused more and more with filling out a sketchbook than painting, but it was so nice to be able to come back to silly little paint blobs.

Also I got Disqus working so that people can ask me about my day, so please be a dear and write often. It makes me able to pretend that I have friends :] and also, my day was awesome, thank you. I chopped fallen trees into logs and then carried them off and then came home and listened to orchestral video game music.