Personal Art Gallery
Ava - "Awakening"
Ava - "Awakening"
This image of Ava is set at the end of book one, after the harrowing events of that fateful morning. There are things just doesn't understand, and more that she simply can't reconcile. While the walls crumble around her and the morning silence shattered, she must cope with the events, and one way or another...move forward.
Ava is the pivotal character for most of the season, and of the series as a whole; so naturally, I had to choose her to be my first 'concept drawing.' The process took a total of about 16 hours, spread over a week or so. I made a few mistakes along the way, but learned even more!
The model used was gracious and supportive the entire way, and I can't thank her enough for giving me the confidence to complete this project. I struggled initially, but in the end, am very satisfied with the results.
Wyvern's Rest - City Map
Wyvern's Rest - "Jewel of the Highlands"
My first love has always been maps! There's no better way to dust off my drawing skills than to bring a little life to the city of Wyvern's Rest!
Unfortunately, I didn't have the forethought of taking pictures of my progress...so this final scan is all I have. Lesson learned!
I actually majored in Architectural Engineering, so bringing a little aesthetics to the city was a fun experience.
"Armored Heart" - Ava Concept
"Armored Heart" - Ava Concept
Though it has its flaws, I'm excited about this piece of art because it really gave me the confidence to move forward with drawing my own concept images. Until this drawing, I had only attempted maps and various types of buildings...the idea of drawing a person scared me to death! I must have watched 100 hours of YouTube before the first pencil ever came out of its case!
I chose this reference image because at the time, I was working on a certain passage for Ava. I try to paint her with a certain amount of strength, yet vulnerable. I came across this warrior, decked out in an armored shell, yet clearly distraught...it just called to me.
I'm hoping my skills improve such that I see this drawing in a few years and see how far I've come...but for now, I'll remain satisfied that this attempt represents my first foray into the world of concept art...and I'm quite proud of it. :)