Kekai Kotaki

"Kekai Kotaki"

Kekai Kotaki is a very skilled concept artist who has done art for various companies such as Arenanet, Bungie, and so on.  I watched a few Q & A discussions he had with a Youtuber and the sheer talent that he possess is phenomenal.  The above digital paintings are from his personal work and depict two knights.  Kekai is a very talented artist that everyone should take the time to do some research on.

Vector Illustrations

"Vector Illustrations"

Vector illustrations and graphics come in all sizes, shapes, and forms. There are people who create simplistic designs, and then there are others who create hyper-realistic designs.  It is all based on personal preference and where you really find your niche.  Above I posted 2 portrait designs where the artists involved take different approaches to it.  The design in the middle is a simple, yet intricate design.

Logo Design

"Logo Design"

Logos are something that defines a company, it gives them an image.  Above are just a handful of popular logos that definitely defined the companies listed.  These logos fit the company well and almost in a way, tell you what the company is based around.  Whether it be a classic looking design, to something that is new and more modern, it gives every company a personal look.

Fantasy Design

"Digital Painting"

Digital painting has been one of the most sought-after concepts that I would like to learn.  It requires finesse and dedication in order to get good results.  Above are just two examples of what I would like to be able to accomplish one day.  

Movie Posters

Movie Posters

"Super 8"

"The Slender Man"

"Batman: The Dark Knight Rises"

All of these movie posters share similar tonal attributes in one way or another.  They make use of darker and more shaded grays and blacks with whites as highlights.  This conveys a darker atmosphere and usually foreshadows some form of impending doom.  The text is easily readable, but that is not what the posters are centered around.  They are more visually appealing, than the text is.  Of all of the posters, my most favorite would have to be the Batman one.  The use of a multi-leveled background and visual images is remarkable.  However I do like the Slender Man poster because it focuses the viewer's attention towards the middle, looking on at a shady figure that is in what appears to be a mist.  All in all these posters have done a good job in captivating the viewer and conveying the atmosphere of the movie.

Surreal Portrait Tutorial

Found an interesting website that teaches you to create surreal portraits using multiple photos. Rob Shields (writer of the page) makes use of a slide show to teach.  It says it takes 10 hours, but I don't think that it seems like that much work.

http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/photoshop/paint-multilayered-surreal-portrait/

Maggie Taylor

Maggie Taylor is truly a talented digital artist.  The first thing that drew me to this photo was the completely normal idea, that was then incorporated with something completely abstract (floating trees).  This picture really paints the scene of this setting in an area that seems to look like a prairie.  It also insinuates the rabbit hole / home in which they live.  It's hiding right "under the noses" of the trees.  Cropping, masking, brushing, editing, were all techniques used to create this wonderful piece of art.  It truly takes each and every technique in order to obtain something of this stature.  The one aspect of this picture that really attracts me is the floating trees centered in the middle.  They become the main figures in the mid-ground, focusing the viewers attention to there.  There is a bit of Classical movement in her designs and they definitely center around a form of realism.  All in all, Maggie Taylor is a very talented digital artist.