Creating the Balance Card Art

Welcome back, faithful VOZ followers!

While it has been a bit since my last blog post, fear not, it has been worth the wait.

Today, I bring you: Balance. Like all cards, this one started out as an 'idea'. My approach was to have a simple image and composition that everyone could understand and acknowledge as fitting, while also presenting a challenge in execution and style.

First, I started off with the thumbnails. These were rough, gestural, quick shots that allowed me to at least get concepts down. As the team decided which they liked, I moved on to the next stage.

Capturing some much-needed photo reference, I got the anatomy down. After that, choosing the setting came next. Deciding to have line art as a placeholder, it was as I started digital painting that it all made sense.

Once the colors came into play, the SFX and final touches were added: lighting and lens flare (sans JJ Abrams).

The end result is worth the challenge, and I hope you enjoy the progress on this piece.

Excelsior!

Casey Cebulski, 2D Concept Artist