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Ink or watercolor?
I repurposed liquid watercolor to use it pure, much like a traditional ink. The line work plays with varying intensities. This technique offers nuanced gradients where India ink would remain uniform.
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Naturalistic drawing of a toad
This naturalistic drawing captures the very essence of the animal with scientific precision. I used black ink and a fine nib pen to meticulously render the textures. By blending two techniques—hatching and stippling—I was able to perfectly depict the warty relief of the amphibian’s skin. This sober and pedagogical style is an ideal fit for…
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Carthage
Sketches Artistic Approach For this illustration, I chose a deliberately restricted color palette. I based the colors on real-world objects and then harmonized them. Earthy tones combine with sage green and ochre to strengthen the historical atmosphere. This also ensures a soothing visual consistency. I integrated specific cultural details like the wave patterns in the…
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Yaxha: Game tiles
Initial research for material tiles Here is the initial look at my work for the Yaxha tiles. These illustrations represent the first iterations of the various game surfaces. They served as a foundation to define the materials used for building the pyramids. The goal was to create textures that players could identify immediately. These visuals…
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Yaxha packaging
Game Devlog In this article, I will walk you through the different stages of the visual creation process for the Yaxha packaging. This board game, published by Helvetiq, draws its inspiration from Maya aesthetics. Visual proposals for the box I proposed a series of sketches for the Yaxha board game cover. The compositions center on…
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The initiative advantage
Either his spear is a divine and legendary relic, or he is really eager to test the local digestive system from the inside.
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Axe of Diplomacy
They say the Axe of Diplomacy is magical. In reality, its only power seems to be attracting every moth in the dungeon. Obviously, this is handy for reading under the covers, but disastrous for an ambush. In fact, it is an axe of diplomacy in name only. Truth be told, it isn’t actually sharp, and…
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Tactical shipwreck
Skill Assessment: Maritime Disaster I created a visual to represent my “prowess” during my multiplayer sessions on Sea of Thieves. To sum it up, the only creatures I managed to scare off were the fish. Graphic Storytelling: Guiding the Eye from One Failure to the Next The design of this infographic relies on intentional visual…