Originally I was going for something a bit more brooding, but as things generally happen I got something quite different and a bit more whimsical.
Treant
Author: Ward
I’m the creator and operator of this little corner of the internets, writing on all things related to art and more specifically my experiences trying to figure this whole thing out. I guess I’m trying to figure out life, too, but mostly I just post about art here.
uni + gon
As this site is powered by the awesomeness of both unicorn and dragon – from whence the name comes from – I thought it prudent to create an image for each of these creatures as celebration. I had long ago done a quick pencil sketch of a dragon sleeping, which quickly resolved this afternoon into the below ink illustration. As for the unicorn, this came about rather originally and entirely via digital means. I rather like the ink stay, and I hope you enjoy them, too!
dragon
unicornunigon on youtube!
I just added Unigon as a channel on YouTube. You will find videos of my work from start to finish using Procreate.app on iPad Pro using an Apple Pencil. If you have ever wondered what my process looks like, this is a good way to find out more.
Note, my own process is heavily influenced by Nikolai Lockertsen who is a professional concept artist. Further note, I’m not a professional artist. So when in doubt, I’d listen to Nikolai.
where next?
This originated as a few quick lines that more got down the impression I was seeking, albeit it missed some of the anatomical accuracy I had hoped for. Nevertheless, I’m pleased with the final image as I feel it conveys convincingly a rider and its dragon looking to see where to go next. Ironically enough, the rider took the greater part of my time to get right to my satisfaction, especially in terms of getting the saturation levels right. If you watch the video below, note that I added the rider only after the dragon which was already near its final, colored state.
never more
A few weeks back I did a picture of what supposed to be a crow holding a ring. Regardless to say, it ended up more like a sugar fueled nightmare of Toucan Sam gone over to Edgar Allen Poe. It was bad. Very, very bad. Consequently, I thought it best to go back to reality and do a few quick studies of crows to reset my understanding of crows. To wit, I said: never more. Never more.
