Ashen Falls

I'm excited to present the first images of my project; Ashen Falls. It's a concept for a psychological survival horror game that I hope to take into production one day. In the meantime I'll upload new art on a regular basis. Please check out the project facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/ashenfalls

Here are some images I did in 2012 that kickstarted this project.

The Arq

Some quick speedpaints originally done for the UT challenge over on Polycount but I didn't finish or submit anything. Just didn't have the time. The idea was to create a level based an futuristic ark that held many specimen from all over the universe. Would've been great to do a sci-fi environment for once.

The Lonely Tower

Just before bed sketch, I was inspired by the art of Eytan Zana.
PS. Go watch "True Detective" if you haven't yet!

Some Random Sketches

I just needed to do something else instead of work for a bit, so I did some late night sketches just before bed. I'd almost forgotten how much fun this can be.

The Abandoned Dwarven Towers of Muirendhor - Double Lunch-Break Speedpaint

The result of two lunch-breaks, I think I failed miserably when it comes to composition and values but I still wanted to share it. "The Abandoned Dwarven Towers of Muirendhor" In my universe Dwarfs like to compensate for their short stature.

Repression of the slums

 

Same approach as the previous slums inspired "speed/matte-paint", only this time I spend a little more time. About 5 hours from start to finish, a lot of time is spend on gathering photo ref.

Slum Palaces

I did this one in about four hours while I was listening to the "Cloud Atlas" audiobook. It was supposed to be a speedpaint but four hours is no longer to be called a speedpaint I believe. I really need to do some more like this, using photo material is so much fun!

Lunchbreak Speedpaints

Well, it's been awhile since my last update. The main reason is that I've started a new job at Jagex in Cambridge as a Marketing Artist. Therefore I had to move and had to leave my trusty PC in Holland. On top of that the only internet access I've had was at work on a very secured network which doesn't allow me to upload files...
Looks like I will have to do without internet at home for another two weeks (FFFFUUUU!)
I've done these at work during my lunch breaks. Since I have to do very polished and detailed illustrations during working hours it feels nice to do some loose speedpaints. I wanted to try out some new ways of approaching color, texture and light. It's an never ending exploration of trial and error.

PS. I'm well aware that I'm encroaching if not copying some well know artists their styles, it's just for research :)

Out of the Airlock

I have no idea why but I needed to paint some dudes being sucked out in to space. Maybe it's an unconscious reference to my obsession of Battlestar Galactica, how they would often threaten to blow someone out of an airlock. Or it's something related to Alien. Whatever it is, it became a speedpaint that I spent a little more time on than normal would normally do. 

This Morning's Speedpaint Woke-up the Brushes

It has been ages since I really went mad with my huge set of brushes. Normally I restrict myself to two or three. Feels really good to be working like this. I should do more... then again, I should do a lot of things more. Oh, well. Back to work!

W.I.P.

- Into the den of thieves.

An experiment

I was experimenting with using photo-ref material, distorting it and painting on top of it until it became something new. I was playing with the composition, not sure it that turned out alright :)

Abadonned Bunker

Lunchbreak Speedpaints

I've been keeping myself busy during lunch. Even though the weather is great I had to stay indoors to try-out Photoshop CS6. I'm very happy with it so far. Now I really need to do more environment speedpaints!

China Road Rage

Done in a limited amount of time last week. It's a scene in China at Dawn. I had a little struggle with the composition, wrestled it out in the yard and won. Got back in and went back into Bob Ross mode.

Street Assault

Here's something the I did for an art-test over the weekend. The top one is a speedpaint and the bottom one a more worked out version based on the speedpaint. I had very strict guidelines, like which character, what kind of environment and which rifle to use.
I really don't know why I keep doing these bloody art-tests. They eat up all my time and stress levels sore because the only feedback I will get is: yes or no. Maybe I do it in the hope that I can leave this unpredictable freelancing behind and join a nice team again. Anyway, it's always good to have some more work to add to my portfolio I guess.