Miguel Nogueira's Sketchbook

[tatsu]

Hello everyone!
I am a concept artist and designer with focus on storytelling and strategy. Ex-graphic designer too.
Looking to showcase some of the stuff I've been doing, I was originally very big on keeping blogs and sketchbooks but I took a step back from that around here and tried to focus on learning 100%, but I feel it's time to get back to posting.
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You can find more of my work at:
- https://www.menogcreative.com/
- https://www.artstation.com/migno
- https://www.instagram.com/menogcreative/
- https://www.behance.net/menogdesign
- https://cubebrush.co/miguelnogueira

First post now:

[Shia]

Impressive work, welcome to the forums! Looking forward to see more.

[tatsu]

Ay thanks!! Will try to post more often, too kind of you
Here's a few more shots of the same character:

[tatsu]

A fantasy character and some research shots.

[Shia]

Stunning work! Thanks for sharing!

[tatsu]

[tatsu]

I thought about sharing some of the process this time around, lets see what folks around here think and if its of use to you?

[cedricgo]

Personally I'm all for seeing other's process, so I definitely appreciate seeing that. I love the end result! Great job!

[tatsu]

Danke schon!!

Here's something I've been working on.
In case anyone needs, I've released my new course, for now it's in pre-order mode at my Gumroad at pre-order discount. It'll later come to Cubebrush store.

You'll learn how to create Realistic Character Design for Games, focusing on storytelling, using depth psychology and other tools.
Watch the trailer at: https://www.menogcreative.com/realistic-character-design-for-games - thanks! happy new years!

[tatsu]

Here's another process sequence for you guys then!

[Watercolour]

Cool stuff! Gave you a follow on IG too

[tatsu]

Thank you! Some updates with Alien designs - personalwork

[tatsu]

Some more chars that I havent yet posted!

[tatsu]

1-2 hour sketch.

[tatsu]

I had to do something for myself between all the client work and other projects; also had to be something that's not cyberpunk or sci-fi, so it's always nice but tough to engage in the usual introspection of "What else do I like to draw besides robots...? hmmm..."

That along with the challenge of carrying the same signature from subject matter to the other, with no loss and just gain on authorship, is something overlapping with other stuff I had to do.

So after a lot drawing sessions while listening to All Them Witches & The Picturebooks, here it is.

[tatsu]

Here is an exploration and research sketch done after a research trip to Berlengas island, there's nothing better than getting intimate with the work process and taking my time on personal projects, with the luxury of not having a deadline, I can take field trips and really get deep into knowing the subject matter. This is only a first sketch and a lot will change over time with the other images, as I'm not too satisfied with how it turned out, but liked it enough to show it.

More soon and case study going live on website later.

[tatsu]

old west personal project I've been working on during my spare time. Decided to post a few things of what I'm up to here as well
feel free to visit my site, comment, etc - would love to hear from you!

[tatsu]

Hi!
I've released a new course teaching all I know about starting, managing, and scaling a career as a freelancer. Are you making a New Year's goal out of this? Well, here's my contribution to help you.

All included from finance trackers, email templates, meeting forms, client and lead generation, and more.

Although I'm a Freelance Concept Artist, these are skills that apply to any
Freelancer / Digital nomad running their own company.

Find more about it and join the course, here: https://www.menogcreative.com/online-freelance-course

[tatsu]

A creature design from a while back

[cedricgo]

Amazing work! That's all I can say when I see what you do. Keep it up!