I am posting these as a showcase of my approach to figure illustration and character design for narratives. I completed these a while ago, but they still remain representative of the level of polish and design quality I hope to maintain and exceed in this group. The Jules Verne characters shown are in the public domain and have been produced for a narrative I am currently developing. Most of my illustrative work, including coursework, uses IP's (intellectual properties) I am currently developing as a springboard. I currently have 6 narratives in production which I hope to release in the form of short stories, comics and games. If you are interested in such an approach to figurative illustration, then please feel free to look out for my regular updates in this forum. All the best with your daily practice everyone.

The main thing I learned from this master copy is how to work with values in a high key. I don't think I quite got the nuance and subtle value transitions, and my copy is a value darker from the original overall. My drawing feels a little more punchy than the original. I had a lot of fun with this copy. This is an absolutely exquisite painting and I'm surprised it's not more famous. Mars Lumograph 2B, 8B, White Stabilo CarbOthello, charcoal on Strathmore toned grey paper

Created this painting a while ago for my stepchild Smilla. She was really into making dragon heads from paper, which prompted me to do this for her birthday. Included the first sketch and BW drawing as well. The style is inspired by the ink/watercolors of William Stout.

My wife got me a a phaesant seleton as a Christmas gift. It's an old display once used in a school. She got it because she knows I love to draw seletons so that's what I did, and will do many more times 😀

What are you currently making, creating your life? Artistically, professionally creatively. I just saw Stefan's christmas cards. Those are amazing. I don't know if you guys have seen these, but this is what I've been making lately. I'm going in a wild direction with my work and have been flowing creatively non-stop. What have you made or going to make today/this week?