Environment Thumbs

Phew, haven't gotten to paint in a while!! I enjoyed doing these a lot, and on top of that I've improved SO much in the last few months comparing them to old thumb batches, so that's awesome! Very happy with these and can't wait to do more, and see which one turns into a painting! :)

Self Portrait sketch

Loose self portrait, trying to practice brushwork and shape definition. Done from a mirror.

Beach sketch

Practice, inspired by a 5am trip to the beach a few days ago. Some wild horses ran right by us, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

Concepts & things

Been working really hard on my concept and design skills. Developing assets, styles and functionalities for specifics from my painting, "Mecca" (bottom). Has been a really challenging project but I have learned a hell of a lot, not the least of which that I enjoy this type of thing and never thought I did before. Learning all the time. :)

Also, been doing stuff to submit to Wizards of the Coast for their art test. Another huge design (and painting!) challenge! One of the tests was to do a concept for an Orc Cook--if nothing else, a monumental learning experience.

This summer has been awesomely productive. I don't really want to go back to school--will be a distraction ;)

More updates comin'.

Keep walking or you'll never see the end.

-Ashley

Really just a sketch to try a few things, mostly depth and perspective practice. Nothing fancy

You can still see the grids I used because I was a dummy and merged the layers. :D

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Digital Painting: Process and Techniques to Help Improve Your Artwork

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkYv1ugf64

Are you looking for ways to improve your art and workflow? Pick up some techniques and tricks? Learn a few fundamentals? Just want to hear me rant about painting for an hour? Watch the video on how I did this painting!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkYv1ugf64

Here's part 1! Be sure to watch part 2, 3 and 4 and comment to let me know about YOUR plans to pursue your artistic dream.

Quick life sketch/color study done from the view from my window on a very clear summer evening. Always learning...

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