Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Rengin, a freelance fantasy & YA illustrator for book covers, TTRPG, and private commissions (mostly D&D). I do serious storytelling in vibrant colors.
AI created image using Midjourney. The idea behind this character is an Elven Ranger named Alasse Valthana. We will eventually breathe life into her on the website.
CROWN OF SHADOWS (1995)
Acrylic on Panel - 28" x 22"
There's something in the complexity of an anti-hero that grabs the attention of readers. Such rich characters naturally provide an illustrator with opportunity to revel in the shadows. 1/4
I'm trying out a new process (check out the sketch in the comments) & I'm enjoying watercolor painting so much more already!
I don't know why it took me so many years to finally start using underpainting with watercolor, but it's a game changer. The "ugly phase" is not so ugly anymore, I love the direction this is going and it's only 1-2 layers so far.
The Last Report | My name is Alara and this will be my last report; I've found the paradise I'm searching for many aeons... こんにちは and 別れ to the other ones who are in the same path. Logging off.
THE OONAI (1980)
Charcoal and White Chalk - 15" x 10"
This is one of 12 full page, black and white illustrations from the Archival Press edition of THE VANISHING TOWER by Michael Moorcock. The ornate borders were part of the art and original to each piece.
"Who is the dreamer, who is the dream? At some point it became impossible to tell, as neither could exist without the other, and they both had forgotten how it had started..."
More dragon and unicorn work in progress. :D Listening to Tale of Pletze - Lost Ark OST.
You can now vote for your favorite hairstyles for the Aasimar Paladin pack! Head on over to the Patreon to cast your vote for your top 3 hairstyles (some are already winning 👀):