James Vail Art

The Atlantean Captured from his aquatic home, forced to labor his entire life, became a gladiator, broke free from captivity and lived in the wild until now.People: Barbaric Environment: Ocean Past: Disciplined Sentiment: Nature Identity: Outlaw

15 minute character concept sketch. No references or resources used.

"From Ashes to Soil"

Done in around an hour for practice with tablet and Photoshop. Stock photo reference used for inspiration and general pose by Ghost Siren.

"Torment"  ©James Vail 

Dead Messiah (unfinished)

Used brushes for the trees in the background, no other references or resources used. Just for fun sketch.

Sketched something from my tabletop game system, Despair. 

My wife told me to give it "a fucked up face" instead of just a shadowed hood. Brush used for trees in the background, no other references resources used.

Character Commission: Anivia (close-up)

Character Commission: Anivia

©James Vail

Photo reference from "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Pistols Revolvers and Submachine Guns" used for revolvers

The character concept and a general design were described to me by my client. 

Araxus (commission) close up

Character belongs to Amarok.7931

Araxus (commission)

Character belongs to Amarok.7931

Uh... Happy Halloween.

Commission Information: Available for commissions. Payments via Paypal only.

I'm a traditional artist transitioning to digital. I can do sketchy or full painting styles. My skills in anatomy, lighting/shadow and composition can be considered professional level. I also have a fine art background.

Please send a private message with your idea so we can discuss it. When I feel I understand your concept, how detailed it will be and can estimate how much time it may take me, I will quote you a price.

By commissioning me, you understand and agree to the following:

I take a deposit up front and the rest of the payment after your commission is finished. Price rates are based on each individual commission. By commissioning me, you agree not to discuss your quoted price with anyone to avoid conflict on my behalf. You will receive multiple work-in-progress shots as I work on your commission so that you can approve the progress or direct me. Significant changes from the original concept agreed upon requested during the process may require additional payment.

Araxus commission - concept thumbnails

Character belongs to Amarok.7931

photo of pen drawing done in one sitting, 2005

Thomas Moran study by James Vail (WIP)

WIP    ©James Vail