Some of you may have watched my previous video processes, also named Dryad, back in the Autumn of 2011. As I progressed with the piece, it wandered too far from my original idea. So I’ve decided to rework the image in an attempt to create a better artwork. I already have a good feeling [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2012/03/08/dryad-part-one/feed/ 0 http://www.mike-nash.com/2012/01/31/smaug-the-magnificent-painting-part-four/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2012/01/31/smaug-the-magnificent-painting-part-four/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:28 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/?p=525

This video features the continuation of Smaug The Magnificient. Here I continue to refine the pose and add details. My next task is to begin planning out the surroundings and add the mound of gold Smaug should be poised amongst.

This video features the continuation of Smaug The Magnificient. Here I plan out the rest of the pose and composition of the piece. Next I’ll continue to detail Smaug’s scale and skin texture before moving on to his surroundings.

This video features the continuation of Smaug The Magnificient. Watch as I begin to map out the pose of the body. As you can see, never be afraid to change your mind and try new ideas, they might just improve the image greatly.

It’s about time I created some Lord of the Rings inspired art! Here is my interpretation of Smaug The Magnificent, the dragon from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Smaug is proud, arrogant, poised and fierce, I’ll continue to work on these themes as the painting progresses. I imagine I’ll develop the image into Smaug [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/12/04/smaug-the-magnificent-painting-part-one/feed/ 1 http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/07/06/tigerparttwo/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/07/06/tigerparttwo/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:24:34 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/07/06/i-completely-forgot-to-update-the-journal-with-the/

I completely forgot to update the Journal with the second video of Jungle Heart! Better late than never though, right? Sadly I haven’t had much time to work on it since Part 1, because I’ve been busy with commissions lately. My schedule will be a little lighter next month. I hope to work on [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/07/06/tigerparttwo/feed/ 0 http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/04/26/draculas-guest/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/04/26/draculas-guest/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:13:00 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/04/26/draculas-guest/

The image above is a closeup detail of my latest painting ‘Dracula’s Guest’.

Dracula appears in the horror novel, of the same name, by Bram Stoker. Stoker documents the story via a series of diary entries written by various characters featured within the tale. Dracula’s appearance is not [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/04/26/draculas-guest/feed/ 0 http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/29/serpentine/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/29/serpentine/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/29/serpentine/

Above is a portion of my latest personal painting ‘Medusa’. I added the image to the Gallery back in January and finally I’ve made time to write a little about it.

Snakes are beautiful creatures, elegant in poise and movement, fluid, calculating. However some are toxic and deadly, [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/29/serpentine/feed/ 0 http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/21/questions-answers/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/21/questions-answers/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:53:00 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/21/mike-nash-questions-answers/ Hello, all.

My name is Mike Nash. I studied at UCA Maidstone, spending a year working on a Foundation course followed by a three year Degree in BA Illustration. I graduated in July 2007 and have been working professionally ever since. I am currently an Illustrator and Concept Artist working predominantly in the fantasy and [...]]]> http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/21/questions-answers/feed/ 2 http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/19/tigerparton/ http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/19/tigerparton/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:21:00 +0000 Mike Nash http://www.mike-nash.com/2011/03/19/jungle-heart-is-the-latest-art-process-video-on-my/

Jungle Heart is the latest art process video on my YouTube channel. Watch as I build the Tiger from rough shapes and colour before laying down the finer details. Subscribe to my channel and be notified of future videos!