New blog location/site

I have changed/updated my Blog address..

please updated your address (or bookmark) to point to this new location:

www.chadwgreene.blogspot.com

All new posts will be updated to the new site and I will no longer be updating the old site/location (cg2art.blogspot.com)

Thanks!

Chad

Surface and Shape

'Surface and shape'

Digital abstract art -- created using Painter 15

..taking a short break from representational art and having fun creating these abstracts! I plan on then creating traditional paintings from these (in acrylic)

Killer Instinct: Combo Breaker Pack

..one of the games that I'm working on (Art Director) is now out. I also worked on designing this box cover (concept art/layout).. Cool to see it in physical form!

'Aliens are among us'

'Aliens are among us'

30 minute sketch/doodle -- done using Corel Painter 15 on a Surface Pro 3 tablet

Maya character - Killer Instinct: Season 2 (in action)

This is one of the characters (Maya) that I helped create/design for Killer Instinct: Season 2 -- we revealed the concept art for her a few months ago, and this is a teaser/trailer that shows her in-game as part of season 2.

Here is a link to an article from totalXbox.com: http://www.totalxbox.com/81274/killer-instinct-season-two-gameplay-shows-new-character-in-action/

Lunch-time sketching

3 quick sketches done at lunch -- for practice

(30 min total for all 3)

..done using Art Rage

Digital>Traditional process

Lately, I've been exploring a process of using my digital art to 'ideate' for the purpose of turning these into traditional paintings. I have done this for landscapes and now I'm working on a series of abstracts that combine figurative elements.

A few nights ago, I couldn't sleep.. got up at 11:30pm and worked on a digital painting/idea (in the attached image) until 2am. Over the weekend, I started on the traditional painting - here is a 'sneak peek' below that shows the early process.. at this point, I've only spent 30 minutes on this -- doing a quick Acrylic wash/under painting. More updates to come!

 

landscape study (digital)

quick 40 minute study done on the airplane (from a recent business trip) -- done using Art Rage and a Surface Pro 3

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watercolor study

40 minute watercolor sketch for study/practice..

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'Abstract doodles'

Here are 2 quick sketches (abstract doodles) -- or what I like to call, 'Art Therapy' :)

..doing some exploration of Verve Painter -- messing around with tools, settings, etc

New Killer Instinct character - Maya!

Today we announced another new character, Maya! (I was responsible for early concept art and art direction for this character)



Here is a link to the article on IGN:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/11/evo-2014-maya-revealed-for-killer-instinct-season-2?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook

Killer Instinct - interview on TJ Combo

One of the projects that I'm working on (Art Direction) is Killer Instinct.. We (Microsoft Games) are working with the developer, Iron Galaxy, for Season 2.. this is a great interview that discusses the creation of TJ Combo

Gamespot interview -- TJ Combo

Landscape study -- video capture

I captured video of this painting.. to show the process

The original artwork took 70 min to complete -- but this video is sped up at 500% and shows the entire process in 12 min

Here is a link to watch it on YouTube.. or you can view the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HETP3213jV4&feature=youtu.be

Verve Painter - landscape study #2

Here is another landscape study that I did -- using Verve Painter

For this one.. I wanted to experiment with style a bit and went looser and more abstract with my brushwork.

Here is a link to a video capture that I did for this -- showing my process. (the original painting took 70 min to complete.. this video is sped up %500 and plays for 12 min)

Landscape study #2 (Verve Painter software)

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Landscape study

This is another study I did -- using the software, Verve Painter (really liking this software!)

Here is a link to a 'time lapse .gif animation' showing the process:
Time lapse animation - process

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New website -- dedicated to my Fine Art

I finally have a web-site that is dedicated/focused on my 'Fine Art'! You can visit the site at the link below.. (Art for sale -- coming soon!)

Spread the word -- and feel free to share this post! 


http://www.chadwgreene.com

Interview/Article -- published in Plein Air Magazine!

I was recently interviewed and the article was published in the July issue of Plein Air Magazine -- I was featured in the Artist Profile section.. regarding my artwork and techniques (digital and traditional) I am very honored to be published in this magazine -- now I can cross that off of my bucket list!

Here is the article:

Verve Painter - process/time lapse of my recent study

From my previous posting about this software, here is a 'time lapse video' showing various stages of progress to create the final digital painting

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If you want to download this software, here is a link (it's FREE! ..and did I mention that it's AWESOME ):

http://www.taron.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4

Verve Painter -- first painting (digital still life study)

This was a study (my first actual painting using Verve Painter). My goal here was to learn the software and use a traditional painting as a study/reference. I chose this painting by Carol Marine, (whom I admire as an artist -- check out her work!) -- I purchased this painting from her and it sits on my desk next to me -- so I thought, "why not study this artwork?" My goal was not to perfectly copy it.. but rather learn the software and control the paint -- along with studying how she applied her brush strokes. It was a fun exercise -- and I LOVE the software!.. it does an amazing job on mimicking the 'digital impasto' look that I am drawn to for my traditional paintings and I can't wait to experiment more with this!

Chad

'Sammamish Park'

'Sammamish Park'

9x12 plein air painting -- oil on canvas panel (mostly done using a palette knife)