Stephanie Borg: Concept Art

Helianthus

For my honours project I focused on experimenting with different balances of 2D and 3D techniques in my personal pipeline. My final images showcase a variation of fantastical connected narratives existing in the "Helianthus" realm. 

The theme across my project is inspired by the visuals and narratives from the video game Elden Ring and the movie series The Lord of the Rings. 

This is the map of Helianthus and contributes to world building for my 4 final digital paintings. 

This was created in Photoshop using a combination of image textures, water colour and cartography stamp brushes. 

Ivory of the Mist

This is one of the entrances to the elven kingdom.  Featured is a Nudorian floating past, with this entrance only being accessible through water travel.

Plants: Quixel
Boat and Bridge: Thingiverse

Rough tower designs inspired by Azadi tower, Grand Palais, Palacio de Bellas Artes and other art deco buildings and details.

Helion Mountain

This painting features the lost people of Nudora summoning a new pathway. When Empyreans gate was opened, the evil within left the kingdom of Nudora in ruins and their people forced to flee or perish. Other kinds of magic also poured out of the gate and started to affect the environment, with people like the Nudorians utilizing this new found magic. 

Empyreans Gate

This ancient and mysterious structure remained dormant and untouched for centuries, until a curious Nudorian wandered too far into the depths of the gate. Awakening the horrors within, evil and rot poured out, plaguing Nudorian land and its people. 

Featured in this painting is a curious traveller observing the entrance, with giant spears lodged into the ground from previous battles. 

Statues: Thingiverse
Rocks, Plants and Textures: Blender, Quixel and Personal

Crypt of the Rot

This crypt was previously a part of Nudora's kingdom before it was destroyed and overrun by monsters and demons. These creatures poured out of Empyreans gate and drove the people of Nudora out of their kingdom and most to their death. This painting features a solider battling the crypt keeper he has awakened, with the rest of his men at his feet. 

Character Model: Mixamo
Plants and textures: Quixel and Personal
Ghoul Hand: Thingiverse

Mixamo character paintover. 

Banner Design

These banners are world building elements that support my final paintings. Featured are banners for Nudora, Crypt of the Rot, Ivory of the Mist, City of Lanthia, Kingdom of Lyiria and the Watchers. Also included are details that showcase unique design representing each individual location. 

Studies

Environmental Study

Material Study

Following a "Paint like Arcane" tutorial.

Applying the "Paint like Arcane" tutorial to my own 3D model.