BLAYNE FOX

Smol Dragon

2017 – A submission for Art Order LLC’s call for artists for their “Tiny Dragon” anthology book. It had been the first time attempting such detailed texture digitally such as the scales of the dragon and I may have gotten carried away with the detail for such a small piece.

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Flight of the Goldfish

2017 – A girl born with a goldfish for a heart trapped in a globe of glass finds that the world is more relatable than she first perceived. It is through the wonder and magic of childhood imagination that allows her to grow and understand the importance of self-love and forgiveness. 

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Albie and the Screaming Snake

2017 – This piece was done for the Character Design Challenge’s September theme: Punk. I began with a much more unsaturated color palette but realized if I wanted to get the atmosphere I needed for the character, I had to bring the kind of vibration associated with punk music. I attempted this with an abnormal, vibrant color palette.

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Anamnesis

2017 – A digital piece created to boost my portfolio as well as experiment with the two things I struggle the most with; fur and foliage. Animal fur is so foreign and foliage is required to be detailed in order to come out the way I'd like, which takes so much time and effort. However, journeying through this piece has allowed me to fight off those insecurities and build confidence in these subjects. I can't wait to use the new techniques I learned on future pieces!

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Red and Blue

2017 – A fanart piece done to experiment with several new techniques I’ve been playing around with recently. I really wanted to try to push myself and I feel confident in doing so! I loved working with these characters from Game of Thrones too, their personalities are just too fun to mess with!

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The Red Lipstick

2017 – A piece I did for an artbook with the theme "red". We were told to follow the theme of the color as well as the meanings behind it aka "violence, anger, rage, lust", so I tried to incorporate all of them! There is a story within this illustration, but I have chosen to leave it to the viewer to figure it out! The clue is within the name!

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Temperance XIV

2017 – This piece was done for the Character Design Challenge's July theme: Tarot Cards. I wanted to try out a different technique than my usual lineart-heavy style, so I attempted a mixture of styles inspired by Loish, Nesskain, and Trent Kaniuga. The painting part was so much fun, especially understanding the woman's skin tones and keeping everything soft and warm. However, the robe that adorns her as well as the water that floats around her arms was just torturous, I still want to pick at it some more and try to break it down again to build up, but alas, a piece must be finished eventually!

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You and Me Against the World

2017 – A gift for my two friends who have provided me the grounds for my nerdom and love of cigars and craft beer. This piece was done to illustrate their badassery as they fight zombie off the top of their jeep. Love these two!

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A Girl Wears the Pants

2017 – As a submission to the Character Design Challenge’s theme of the month, ‘Game of Thrones’, I decided to go for the Hound and Arya as I absolutely adore the dynamics of their relationship. It’s almost like a really grumpy cat and a really sarcastic mouse!

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Mississippi Mud Mermaid

2017 – A personal piece inspired by a story idea I acquired after viewing the painting "Hylas and the Water Nymphs" by Henrietta Rae. A clumsy marine biologist studies wildlife down in the Mississippi wetlands where she encounters a beautiful mermaid hiding under the lily pads and algae. Loved this concept and had a great time adjusting the body language and expressions. I cannot stress how important it is for artists to make something for themselves once in a while. It truly nourishes your soul!

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Exoskeleton

2017 – As a concept for Character Design Challenge’s monthly theme; Carnival of Venice, I decided to go a darker fairy tail route. The character is understood to be a narcissistic, selfish, beautiful man that steals a mask from a gypsy woman who curses him to forever wear the costume he wore to the carnival as an exoskeleton now attached to his body as he sports a hideous insect face.

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Goat Queen Sketch

2017 – A sketch drawn in my work sketchbook. Spent a lot of time mindlessly drawing the strands of hair, it was quite relaxing

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The Coachella Hippie

2017 – As a concept for Character Design Challenge’s monthly theme; hippies, I tried to go for the modern day hippie instead of the 1960s version we’ve all grown to love. This type of hippie enjoys mostly partying in crazy hot weather, trying several different illegal substances and, like the stereotype of hippies go, is a parental/societal leach! Gotta love her wild and free motto of life though!

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Self Portrait

2016 – Playing with different digital illustration techniques and brushes, I decided to try my hand at another self portrait! I really enjoyed working with the flesh tones and molding the colors together to achieve the desired depth effect as well as provide proper shading and lighting. The blurring of limbs and farther portions like my back and arm was after thought as I was inspired by the fade depth that instagram photos usually use.

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Dancing on Embers Online Cover

2016 – With the current host site, smackjeeves, changing their layout, I decided to create a new cover image for the comic! This also doubled as an announcement preview of the release date for Volume 2 which is on April 30th, 2017! Check out Volume 1 now { HERE }

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