Worlds of Xiao
Hi, I am Xiaoran Chen, studying for an MA in concept art at the Academy of Art University. Focusing on environment design and keyframe illustration, I love experimenting with shape languages, color, and cinematic lighting. I am seeking a career in the animation and game industry as a concept/visual development artist.
This world is centered on a stylized Viking Fish Shop with types of fish you've never seen. Inspired by Nordic architecture, the structure is designed with a fish-like silhouette.
I love to explore various combinations of shapes and patterns via sketching. Here are some sketches inspired by ancient Hindu architecture.
I also enjoy figure painting and character design in both realistic and stylized approaches. The figure on the left is based on a photo of John Galliano's Dior 1998 Spring Couture collection. The character on the right, named Keqi, is a spaceship maintenance apprentice I created for a sci-fi world.
This fantasy world I created is called "The Last Garden." The inspiration is from ancient Chinese folklore and customs.
These one-hour color studies are based on photos I took during road trips. Fantasy is always rooted in real life.
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