Use of Perspective and 3D Referencing

 I didn't really know how to set up a 3D reference for anything other than one point perspective, but it was an interesting assignment regardless!  My immediate go to for the "Transport" theme was a sort of people mover.  Eventually I settled on a submarine bus sort of vehicle.

Here's my completed piece:

My reference images:

Two Point Perspective:

Finally, the 3D render which I used to create the vehicle:

 

Digital Art Piece building up Shadow, Lighting, and Silhouette

 

I was really inspired by the use of shadows as a tool for 3-Dimensional Construction, exemplified by the work of Carlos Huante.  I did my best to begin with flat base colors with a vibrant palette so that I could avoid doing any construction with line in this piece.

I suffered from a lot of art block when trying to figure out what the subject matter should be, but ultimately I'm quite happy with how that shadows on the reaper character and the serpent beast turned out.

Here is a piece by Carlos Huante that I used when building my shadows

In particular, I loved the blending on this particular work.  I've got quite a way to go before I can say I really captured what the artist managed here, and were I to do it again I'd certainly build more color into the shadows.

Basic 3 Point Light Study

 I ended up actually using four lights, but I'm too thrilled with how the end result looks to really be too worried about it affecting my grade!  Masks and Blur tools are my friends now and forever.

Here's the original image!

Thumbnails and Silhouettes

 It took a long time to really rough out some unique ideas, but I ended up building out 8 redesigns of the public domain character Faust.  Now, the iconic individual who sold his soul for infinite wealth and pleasure is entering the Octagon and the Devil's in his corner!  It's the UFC and Literary Classic Crossover that no one expected.  Just remember it's not THAT Faust!

I started with thumbnails so that I could get a better idea of the direction I wanted to take each concept, then did my best to make each silhouette dynamic and interesting.

Use of Basic Shapes Creature Design

 Cell shading or bust!  Had a fun time with this one but excited to nap afterward.

First 2D Art Post!

 First 2D Art Post!

Made a banner image out of some doodles