The Rookies 2019
My entry for the Rookie Awards 2019.
When creating concept art and illustrations I am drawn to more cinematic compositions and themes, and I feel as though my background in film studies comes into play a lot when painting because of this. Cinema has always been a passion of mine and part of the reason why I love concept art so much is being able to create pieces that look as though they've been plucked straight out of a film while still having the creative freedom to express myself without the technological and financial limits that come with film making.
Stylistically, the Southern Gothic has always been a major inspiration to me. From shows like True Detective to novels like Wise Blood, I have always been drawn to the macabre mysticism of the southern states, and over the years this has bled more and more into my artwork. I feel my best when I'm painting pieces like the above concepts, being able to explore this theme I love so much in my art keeps my passion for this pastime going strong and I would love to be able to explore this source of inspiration more in a professional setting one day.
Along with landscapes and environments, I also enjoy painting characters; portraits in particular. I love being able to explore ways of using colour and brush strokes to create tone and convey movement and I'm always trying out new techniques to further develop my artistic flair.
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