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Daily Digital #1 The Knight Returns

I’m getting back into my practice digital paintings and putting about 45 min a day into exercising the old scene muscles. I may not release an image every day but I will be working on one. Here is the first. I spent a lot of my time on this one thinking on how I could simplify the silhouette of various vegetation.

  Greg Mitchell, Gotta get that house in Harbor Bay y’all.

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Obviously I’m posting this a little late cause aint nobay travellin no where these days but a couple months ago I went back to my birthplace of Frankfrut, Germany for my first art trip of 2020 and I had a spect-tac-ular time! Recently I’ve been living in the Atlanta area for work and I’ve been disappointed with the appreciation of art here. In Germany I felt like it was a night and day change. They loved the arts and therefore because of my natural artistic temperament I felt loved as well. By both the people and the city even though it was cold… AF.

I used couch surfing or the first time and I’m not gonna lie y’all, I was shaking in my adidas on the days coming up to my trip. I was so scared of trusting a stranger for housing in another country. I’m too pretty. I could…you know… get fondled… but luckily I did not even though one dude tried to host me in a nudist house (I didn’t stay there haha).  I loved how everywhere in the city people were riding bikes, and walking. Yes walking! God how much I’ve loved just strolling and taking public transport and feeling the city like in SF. The hum of creative energy purging from the streets. Feeling alive!  Also, did I mention I went to a special Van Gogh exhibit and there as a line out of the door. The enthusiam was umm- mazing.

I began exploring on the art row street in Frankfurt where they have the Das Städel Museum  (with the Van Goh exhibit) as well as the Schirin Kunsthalle Frankfurt. There were museums as long as the eye could see about seemingly everything and I loved it’s proximity to the water. I included some of my favorite pieces in the museum below that really inspired me with their sense of confidence.

  Near the art street street we climbed up the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew to look out at the city. Jesus Christ guys that was the longest spiraling staircase I’ve ever gone on to get to the top of something. It had to have been a least football field straight vertical haha. We got schnitzels and apple wein after that and I’d to say that both were terrible. I know it’a German staple but I’m sticking to Atlanta for food still haha

The next day we headed to Heildelburg Castle.  While me and my host were on the train (the most beautiful train I’ve ever ridden on) I was drawing the the people and a girl noticed me sketching the scene. She asked if I was drawing her and I said yes, so please go back to looking out the window haha. She did, took a picture and we talked for a bit more on the train. Such stark contrast to Atlanta once again where no one says much to me if I do any public work. No one cares! When me and my host got to the castle I painted it quickly in watercolor even though my hands were frozen solid.

  That’s it folks! Overall things were cheap and people were very nice to me. The architecture of the city was stunning (shown slideshow at the top) and I would definitely go back. I’d give Frankfurt a Greg Art Trip score of 3.8 out of 5 pencils.

If you’re interested in seeing the art I did in Germany then check out my new Art Travel Store below!!

https://gregmitchellart.com/art-travel-store/

  Greg Mitchell, Coronaviiiirus!! Sh!t is gettin real!

    Art Trip 1: Frankfurt Germany! Obviously I'm posting this a little late cause aint nobay travellin no where these days but a couple months ago I went back to my birthplace of Frankfrut, Germany for my first art trip of 2020 and I had a spect-tac-ular time!

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I'm still aliiive... but in Atlanta

I’m still aliiive… but in Atlanta

Yes, that’s right folks you’ve read my subject line correctly. I, Greg Mitchell, am back in Atlanta GA after 7 years of Cali grinding. You’re probably wondering “but why would you come back to that poe dunk town Greg?” The answer is simple. I got a good job at game studio and they relocated me from SF to ATL. So far working has been pretty solid. I like the style of the game and they let me have…

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TOOK is Back!

Whaaaa did you read that title…TOOK is back folks! SO I know what a lot of you are thinking. “Greg, what is Took? I don’t care if it’s back cause I don’t know what it is.” Well those are logical responses that I’m more than happy to fill you in on. TOOk was a shortfilm I conceived when I first got to LA that centered on my dating woes of the time and my commentary on the general LA culture. It…

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Ramses Ransack!

I did it.

    Greg Mitchell, Stay Fresh ta deaf yall

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WIP Ramses Ransack!

rough pencil sketch

digital refinement pass on pencil sketch

My favorite color key.

Refining the key WIP.

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a work in progress piece. Lately I’ve just been posting my new work straight to my portfolio page and neglecting my poor blog. Well today that all changes because…. SHWWAAAAM! Here’s anotha one! I know what you’re thinking. “Oh my god Greg, you did it…

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Little Red Riding Hood!

Little Red Riding Hood!

For some time now I’ve been working on a rendition of Little Red Riding Hood that takes place in 80’s in Kenya. I’m realizing just how challenging it is to design characters and I’m gaining a new found respect for those that do it professionally. It all seems soooo simple but it’s really not haha. Anywho, here are a couple sketches from the project. There’s tons of idea work already done and much…

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One Step At A Time

One Step At A Time

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted to my faithful blog and that’s because I haven’t had much to post. I was working for clients for some months and then I was grinding on my own portfolio stuff. I’ve added new pieces to the portfolio page but I haven’t had time to talk to my blog since September and well… a good bit has changed since then. Let’s start with the good news. I’ve improved as an…

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Baller's HQ

Baller’s HQ

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Overgrown Lot

digital

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Cathedral

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Chinatown Overcast

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Google!

  Well how bou dahhh. Ya boy done got himself a Google deal and now he actin like a big shot. Takin lavish trips, buyin art supplies and getting an Amazon Audibles subscription haha. But seriously I was fortunate enough recently to get contacted by Google’s Immersive Arts team to do concept work for a top secret project. So far it’s really been a good learning experience and I’m beginning to see…

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Red Gem Outlands

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      Process

Color Key (15min)

Quick Sketch over key

Refinement using sketch

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Baller's Pass

Baller’s Pass

digital

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To the Bay!

Recently I made the transition to the Bay area on contract at Topgolf and I really love it over here. It’s beautiful! From the streets to the buildings to the . . . people. I mean coming from L.A. the bay has the hottest girls from a distance I’ve ever seen haha. Also in my first month here I feel I’ve made a better network than years in L.A. but being social is taking a toll in the grind doe. …

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Mood Changes