#Lucian's Original Artwork

[reindash--yuri]

STAMPYTOBER | DAY 1 - AUTUMN

Wanted and try do some scenery for Day 1, so have this :].

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Dayz Macheart

It/its pronouns

20 years old.

[shepscapades]

Souls in the Sand: Concept Art

As I’ve mentioned here and there, I’ve spent the last two years developing an original story inspired by a small Origins+Empires server a few friends and I started planning. The more I developed plans for my empire to be a sprawling overgrown cityscape of ruins and stone framework inspired by the nether, the more I built up this backstory for the character I wanted to play, a small deerfolk boy named Esra. From there, and over months of working and reworking the story and its characters, I’m proud to say I’m coming up on a 100 piece gallery for my Masters Exhibition to display this story in the form of a song-inspired comic, titled: Souls in the Sand.

Over the next month and beyond the date of my exhibition in April, I wanted to start sharing my work here! I thought it would be fitting to first share all of the concept work I did for the characters last semester as I took each character from their old lineup and reworked them from scratch to see if there were any designs I could make more unique or appropriate for the story. This process consisted of four stages: silhouettes, full-body mock-ups, face and head shapes/designs, and experimenting with the final characters’ designs with a set of unique expressions that best fit their personalities and narrative role.

Since each character was reworked separately, the “new” concept lineup is a little disjointed (and some of the characters’ faces actually ended up different from their full-body designs), but I thought it would be fun to line them up to compare the overall cast to their old designs. With each character(s) I post the concept process for, I may share little bits of the work I’m doing or talk a little about their narrative roles as I go, but for now, have Esra!

I know I don’t post original work here often, but I wanted to share parts of this journey with you guys because it’s been very meaningful to me! And I hope all of the work I’ve been doing may at the very least serve as a bit of inspiration or encouragement for us to keep making silly minecraft stories, to keep drawing the characters we love, and to keep being creative in whatever way is meaningful! <3

[leaphia]

A small sketch of them 💜💚

[dia-cds]

He estado viendo todos los proyectos de mi esposo no oficial Michael y dibuje algunos de sus personajes :)

[gendervoid-zane]

Quick little headshot doodle of my design for PDH!Aphmau.

[blumangocat]

Here’s my oc Caster!! I had a really fun time painting his skin!!!

[teapopp]

quick doodle :)

[lusifernocturne]

Binx’s Greed Form

-Shiny things are a massive distraction

-Those around him find they have better luck if he likes them, but worse luck if he dislikes them

-Can talk to crows

-Faster and has more stamina

-Can be a bit of a tsundere, but that’s not abnormal for him

-Stronger than normal but not quite as strong of his wrath form

-Great control of his powers in and from this form

-Response to any part of his name but response to Merrit(‘deserving of fortune’) the fastest

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my art inspirations vs my art (2015-now)!

a mini collection of artworks I've done over the years next to the work/artist that I based the style of my piece on!

when I'm basing my work on another artist's piece, I try not to just directly copy the composition, colours or brushstrokes of the original... instead I'm always interested in adapting the original style to my own in order to create more of an homage instead!

another thing I keep in mind is medium, since most of my works above are digital and most of my inspirations are traditional artworks, so I have to figure out how to adapt that artists style into a new format in order to keep it somewhat recognisable to the original!

list of artist inspirations & explanations included in this post are below btw

Gustav Klimt's The Kiss (1907) -> Wangxian digital drawing (2020), with a photo collage background made up of lots of golden things!

This is not the only piece I've done inspired by Klimt's work, but it's one of my favourites hence why I included it here lol! I love how Klimt combines realistically painted portraits with flat coloured backgrounds and patterns, the contrast is just so interesting to look at and is definitely something I use quite regularly in my own work.

Edvard Munch's The Kiss (1897) -> Destiel amalgamation traditional mixed media artwork (2021)

I was also inspired by a few other artworks but the pose is definitely based on Munch's work! I just love how the faces blend into each other that it almost becomes abstract, but is somehow still recognisable as a kiss!

Francis Bacon's 1972 Triptych -> Kaisoo painting (2015)

This is definitely one of the times my inspiration was more based on the ~vibes~ of the artist rather than anything in particular about one specific work lol! (so much so that I only know I based it on that particular triptych cos I wrote about it when I posted the artwork pfft...) Bacon's work isn't necessarily stuff I enjoy looking at (in fact it often makes me kinda uncomfortable), but I do like how expressive his work is!

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's In Bed (1892) -> A study from the film Weekend (2023) (which I haven't actually released properly yet shh you'll have to wait until June for that lol)

I didn't actually initially plan to be an homage to this painting, but about halfway through me drawing it I realised it was reminding me of something lol! Henri's (yes we're on a first name basis cos I cba to write his long ass surname pfft) painting evokes such tenderness, a moment in time commemorated in paint, and it's that same emotion I hope my own work emulates!

Caravaggio's Young sick Bacchus (1593) -> Jimin holding some fruit and flowers lol (2017)

Not the only piece I've done inspired by Caravaggio (or baroque painters in general), but I'm still very proud of this piece, even if the proportions are terrible lol! The chiaroscuro of Caravaggio's work still makes me weep honestly! Plus, kinda weird, but I really love the way he paints grapes lol!

Goosebumps book cover (?? possibly 90s or 00s??) -> BBC Wreck fanart (2022)

I grew up with the Goosebumps books, and though I didn't have this particular publication, I remember absolutely loving the cover art! It's honestly kinda mad it's taken me this long to do an actual Goosebumps based work lol! Also the cheesy taglines are some of my favourite parts of the covers and I spent WAYYY too long trying to come up with my own pfft!

Gwen John's Young woman in a red shawl (1917) -> Luna f(x) fanart (2016)

I remember seeing John's work in Cardiff and just fell in love with her muted colours and rough brushstrokes! I don't think I necessarily echoed her work that well with my own (since it's a difficult technique to do in digital), but I still like it nonetheless lol

Lucian Freud's Guy Half Asleep (1981) -> Park Kyung Instant fanart (2018)

This was actually one of the first times I tried to make an artwork that was done digitally but actually looked like it was traditional! I'd honestly really like to do more work inspired by Freud's cos I love the lumpiness (technical term) of how he paints people! It almost feels like you could reach out and touch their skin when you see his work!

Remedios Varo's Triptych (1960) -> BTS Rapline triptych (2018)

I can't even remember where I saw her work first but I knew that I wanted to do something inspired by her work since I absolutely adored her use of colour and the stylism of her figures and backgrounds! I also really loved how her triptych acts as this journey through each piece, which is something I tried to recreate myself and that Rapline triptych is honestly still one of my favourite pieces I've ever done lol :')

Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (1495) -> EXO 'last supper in hell' fanart (2019)

This is one where seeing it next to the inspiration is honestly hilarious lol! I was actually more inspired by the music video for Monster, which has a part in it paying homage to Da Vinci's Last Supper btw! I haven't really done much work based on Da Vinci, even though I really like his painting and drawing techniques!

And that's all (for now)! I know I will forever be inspired by artists and artworks of the past (and present) so maybe in a few years I'll do another one of these compilations lol!

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Exploring the Abyss: The Unsettling Genius of Francis Bacon's Paintings

Francis Bacon, one of the most celebrated British painters of the 20th century, is renowned for his compelling, often disturbing, depictions of the human condition. His work, brimming with raw emotion, psychological depth, and brutal honesty, pushes the boundaries of traditional portraiture, forcing viewers into a confrontation with humanity's darker aspects. This blog post aims to delve into the fascinating world of Francis Bacon's paintings and their profound impact on contemporary art.

Distortion and Despair

Bacon's art stands as a stark counterpoint to the idea of art as a pursuit of beauty. His paintings often feature grotesque, distorted figures that evoke feelings of terror, anguish, and alienation. His subjects, frequently isolated in nondescript, claustrophobic spaces, appear trapped in their emotional turmoil, amplifying the sense of existential dread that pervades Bacon's work.

Iconic Imagery

One of Bacon's most famous works, "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion" (1944), showcases his characteristic style and themes. The painting features three panels, each with a grotesquely distorted figure set against an empty, orange background. The figures, inspired by the Eumenides—vengeful deities from ancient Greek mythology—invoke a sense of fear and repulsion. Yet, their torment elicits empathy, a poignant reflection of the post-war disillusionment that marked the era.

In "Study after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X" (1953), Bacon reinterprets Diego Velázquez's famous portrait, transforming the Pope into a nightmarish figure. The screaming Pope, enclosed in a glass cage, becomes a symbol of psychological distress and existential anxiety, a stark contrast to the calm authority of Velázquez's original.

Bacon's Impact and Legacy

Francis Bacon's influence on contemporary art is undeniable. His unflinching exploration of the human psyche, his groundbreaking approach to figuration and space, and his bold, expressive style have inspired countless artists, from Damien Hirst to Jenny Saville. His influence extends beyond the art world, with elements of his aesthetic appearing in the realms of fashion, film, and literature.

Despite the often unsettling nature of his work, Bacon's paintings command immense admiration and demand at auctions. His triptych "Three Studies of Lucian Freud" (1969) set a record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in 2013, reflecting the enduring allure of his work.

Conclusion: A Mirror to the Abyss

Francis Bacon's paintings, with their raw emotional intensity and uncompromising honesty, offer a deeply affecting exploration of the human condition. His work invites us to confront our fears, to gaze into the abyss of the human psyche, and to question the very nature of our existence.

In an era marked by profound uncertainty and change, Bacon's work continues to resonate, providing a potent reminder of art's power to provoke, disturb, and ultimately, to illuminate the darker corners of our existence. Through his extraordinary vision, Francis Bacon compels us to confront the discomforting aspects of our humanity, and in doing so, he broadens our understanding of what it means to be human.

[reindash--yuri]

STAMPYTOBER | DAY 3 - PUMPKIN CARVING

Decided to go with my humanoid-ish!Fizzy design for this :]

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Outfit references for Angel.

(The purple bits on the suit glows in the dark)

[thaysays]

"𝕯𝖊𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖙𝖊 𝖇𝖊𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖓𝖆𝖒𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖋𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖑𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙, 𝕴'𝖒 𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖑𝖞 𝖋𝖔𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖉 𝖇𝖞 𝖆 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖐𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖜𝖍𝖎𝖘𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖜 𝖋𝖚𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖊𝖆𝖗."

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Mom said it’s my turn on the Twelfth Night Pose; have some kids being a mess.

This was actually to test out my new tablet. Works great, but man have my art skills slowed.

[luupiirto]

💘 Meet the cupids! 💘

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