Aaron's Art Stack

ajyama 2018-12-13 14:36:53 UTC #1

Hello!
I am new to the forums and I'd figure I would start here.

A little about myself. My name is Aaron. I am currently an art and design student at the University of Idaho. I do a little bit of everything from graphic design, some 3D, but my main focus is 2d illustration. Photoshop is my home currently.

Ill post some works here to get things started. Feel free to comment on anything, offer suggestions.

Some other places to find me:
https://www.artstation.com/ajyama
https://www.behance.net/ajyama7193d25

Anywho the ART!

These are just a few pieces. I ordered them so the newer paintings are on top because there is a progression to my work. Anatomy cough cough and such. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of new artists.

I suppose it's time to start art dumping stuff...

ajyama 2018-12-16 18:04:33 UTC #2

Just some sketch dumps over the past few days. I got a little carried away with the more gray-scale painting like one, but had fun.

cedricgo 2018-12-17 02:32:03 UTC #3

Hello Aaron! Welcome to the forums

I really like the work you've posted so far. You have some really cool concepts and ideas. I hope to see more of your work in the future.

ajyama 2018-12-19 17:01:50 UTC #4

Some early morning studies. Just trying stuff out.

ajyama 2018-12-19 18:51:35 UTC #5

I have a question for the folks passing by.

What are your guys/gals' method for sketching without lines?

It seems the faster I abandon my lines the better results I get so I was wondering if there is some methods to sketch with blobs or something.

Thanks

cedricgo 2018-12-19 20:42:30 UTC #6

I don't really sketch without lines, but what you're describing kind of reminds me of Stjepan Sejic. He has a youtube channel (which hasn't been updated in a while) and a Twitch. I'm not sure if it's the kind of thing you're talking about, but he might be worth ckecking out

ajyama 2018-12-20 00:42:43 UTC #7

Thanks! This is really helpful. At least worth trying out.
Just trying to get my brain to think a little different.

ajyama 2018-12-23 00:43:05 UTC #8

Just a Holiday illustration I am working on. Things are in that messy phase, and i'm still trying to figure out colors, values, and everything.

velo_emp 2018-12-23 02:12:30 UTC #9

Those sketches look pretty good!

I like how you use color.

ajyama 2018-12-24 16:46:33 UTC #10

All finished!

katya_cyan 2018-12-25 16:08:45 UTC #11

So cute! I love this idea with lights and horns!

ajyama 2018-12-25 16:39:58 UTC #12

@katya_cyan Thanks!

cedricgo 2018-12-25 19:01:31 UTC #13

Haha, that's a really cute holiday piece. I like it a lot

ajyama 2019-01-01 22:06:08 UTC #14

"Draw this in your style challenge". Character was created by Aristokati on instagram. Figured id post it here. I normally don't do these things but figured I should start. Got to get of that comfort zone. A new years resolution I suppose.

ajyama 2019-01-03 16:59:42 UTC #15

Just some Sketches. Mostly just wandering in my sketchbook right now.
I suppose I should hit up some mood boards again and find a theme to push forward with.

ajyama 2019-01-07 16:23:35 UTC #16

Trying to work on environments as im not very good at them. Started with a blockout in unreal and just tried to have fun with it.

ajyama 2019-01-20 01:35:26 UTC #17

Just a few more things to add. My semester started back up again so iv been busy. That's ok, ill find time to paint regularly when i figure out my schedule.

ajyama 2019-02-04 14:26:01 UTC #18

Im still alive. Here are some sketches from a class project. We are making a theme park. Iv been super busy, but still working. Getting into these more environmental type sketches for now.