February 21, 2014

Hello there!


Hello,
Just interesting who is stalking this blog of mine. Please take a minute and leave a note about yourself in the comments. Thank you!
I'm keeping this blog mostly as my personal works collection for now, but I would really like it to be a good place for discussions or question - answer stuff.
So, please, if you have something to say what you really don't like here - feel free.

...turned into the spiderweb and got prepared to see 0 comments to this post :)




152 comments:

  1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Me, me! I'm your true fan! You are the best, dude! :D :D :D

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  2. tiusFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    я читаю, через rss
    крутейшие работы!

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  3. NishanFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Hey, Sergey !

    Well, my name's Nishan and I am from Malaysia . I am a concept artist, currently working in the local game industry ( athough I am still a beginner ) and you are one of the many artists that inspire me to get better at what I do everyday. I think the first painting of yours that pulled me in was the ' Mermaid ' painting. I hope to continue seeing you grow as an artist. Thanks !

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Hey Nishan, thank you very much for your response! I'm wishing you the best with achieving your goals in art field.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    отличнейшие работы, было бы круто если бы можно было скачать твои стримы в виде таймлепса

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:34 PM

      Спасибо. У меня видео с последних стримов сохранились, я попробую. Выложу на Vimeo, оттуда можно качать, вроде. Единственный косяк возможный - это то, что я во время стримов очень много картинку кручу верчу зеркалю и т. д., поэтому если я ускорю видео, будет все мелькать.

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  5. StonejackitFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Ahoi Mr. Kolesov. I came to follow your blog just recently when I stumbled upon one of your pieces on CGhub. Since then big fan. I'm a graphic artist/designer working in Cologne, Germany. Not so much concept art or painting stuff in my portfolio right now since I try to shift from design work to illustration/concept work. But some stuff u can find on my blog or at http://stonejackit.cghub.com/ Enjoying your work. Very inspiring stuff with a good amount of humor. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      Hey. Thank you. I looked through your works and it seems like the transition from design to illustration is going successfully! In my taste you got too much pure black and pure white colors in your light/shadow work. It is not a black color makes shadow to be a shadow, and the same for the white color and light. :) Otherwise you are doing good! Good luck with that.

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    2. StonejackitFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:41 AM

      Wow, thanx Sergey. It's always helpfull to get usefull critique from a pro. I'll try to keep that in mind. Thanx a lot! :D

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    3. Sergey KolesovFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      You are welcome

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  6. David MalanFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    I'm a big fan as well. I think your colors and compositions are genius. The rendering is fantastic with a good mix of rough and refined. Not to mention the creativity of the subjects. I find a lot in your work I wish I could do. Keep it coming. Moladiets.

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:47 PM

      Thank you very much David. I think that those few years I've spent being interested in 3d gave me a lot in terms of further understanding the basics of light and perspective. Though my years spent in art school were priceless anyway )

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  7. punctedFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Поддерживаю! Никак не получается скачать эти лайвстримы.
    Мой вопрос: Как тебе Лион? )

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:54 PM

      Я попробую выложить ускоренные стримы на Vimeo. Оттуда можно скачивать. А Лион - город очень приятный, и разный, что интересно. Я два раза поменял адрес, и студия, где я работаю, тоже переезжала. И каждый раз у меня было чуство, что не на другую улицу переехал, а в другой город. Здорово тут.

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    2. punctedFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:52 PM

      Круто ) заедем как нибудь

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Hello, I'm your creepy stalker! And I really love your blog. Absolutely amazing works.

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  9. Lucas HardiFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Sergey, I'm an artist at Bethesda Game Studios. I love your artwork. If you're looking for discussion, I'd love to hear what you think about when you are planning a painting - what do you focus on before you start? How do you refine the idea of the painting?

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    1. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:39 AM

      Realy good question! I'll to observe this discussion

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    2. Sergey KolesovFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      Hi Lukas, seems like we are kind of from one family since Im working in Arkane Studios :) Glad to have your question here.
      Well, usually it takes really some time to get sort of clear vision of a painting before start. I'd say I'm always thinking on what might touch the feelings of audience. Yes, when I'm looking for a topic, I like to have some slice of current people's mind state at the moment (following the news, watching movies, following social networks etc.). I think it is important to face the viewers - they are my primary aim) Then, when I got the blurry/raw idea i turn it to myself, like pushing itthrough my vision and experience. Thinking like an author, I can add or change something in order to make my point of view on that. Then if it comes clear, I start to work. So, to summarize, imagine we got train crash somewhere, people died, and I'm like a journalist should go there and make a review for the people. But personally I really cannot stand the awfulness of tragedy and suffering, so I have a problem here, I still should bring the idea of tragedy to the audience, but should do it through my own perception.

      Hope it is clear somehow :) Anyway you are welcome to ask further. Thanks

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    3. phiqFebruary 21, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      Great answer, thank you.

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    4. Lucas HardiFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM

      Thanks for your answer, it's much appreciated.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    еще вопрос , что можешь посоветовать по композиции , книжки какие нибудь или может собственные наблюдения

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:31 AM

      По композиции я могу посоветовать только курс основ композиции, который в худ училищах и институтах проходят. Так как кроме этого я сам никакими источниками больше не пользовался.
      Скажу так, композиция очень часто определяет все, и итоговый вид, и ход работы. Для меня композиция - это базис, а базис для меня - всё! Я иногда 5 часов потею над базовым наброском, чтобы потом, когда я наконец-то доволен базой, закончить весь рисунок за 1 час. Композиция очень важная и определяющая штука.
      Не знаю, как толком сформулировать свои наблюдения тут, потому что как-то само у меня выходит, не думаю над этим. Вот глазами вижу всю кашу на холсте, и пытаюсь одновременно сделать эту кашу вкусной, но и чтобы она в тарелке оставалась, не расплескалась.
      Так и сижу, рисую и перерисовываю, пока не увижу - оно.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:34 AM

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  12. Mathias ZamęckiFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Hey man I really enjoy your work :)

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  13. JaroslavFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Hi,
    I´ve added this blog into my RSS quite recently, anyway I really like the way you are expressing your ideas.
    I´m trying to improve my painting skills so I´m looking for some inspiration all the time.
    I have also a blog (still without any comment) so I understand (maybe) how you feel and how much important is to know that somewhere out is some related (?) soul...
    So, don´t worry and just keep going...the whole universe is with you... :)
    Cheers

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks a lot! Yes, I've started the blog cause it is pretty calm place, and not a big mess of likes and random comments like on facebook for instance. But now I'm curious is there is anyone following my blog updates except me alone? :) Could be very good place for some really good way of sharing thoughts.

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  14. ArahmyntaFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I actually just discovered your blog within the last week. In case you're interested in the trail, I went from browsing thru everything on INPRNT to finding your profile there, then liked what I saw and followed the link to your blog. As I went far enough back in your blog history I realized I'd seen your art before somewhere and liked it, but I dont know where I encountered it. The most memorable piece was a man shooting a blowdart with very puffed-up cheeks, I recognized it instantly. :P

    Back to your question, I like everything I've seen. Though now that I know you're interested in answering questions, I'll be sure to ask a few. :)

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      Thank you for detailed story. Yeah I do remember this sketch with a hunter) Feel free to ask, yes. Thank you.

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  15. Cristi BalanescuFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Long time stalker here. I know I'm in for a treat whenever I see a post from you in my RSS feed, so keep doing what you're doing 'cause it's great. Cheers man!

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you. Was looking through your blog. You are doing really good art there! Now I'm following your updates :)

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  16. k1February 21, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Hi, it's keivan from Iran, you can read my name like "K1", it's closer to the persian pronunciation we use here. :P
    i'm a young Digital Painting apprentice and i'm following your blog by "Bloglovin" and enjoy your artworks. you are a Popular digital painter in Iran's Digital painting Community and we learn from your artworks. thanks for those great things yo create, it's so inspiring. and thanks for making this space for talking to you. :)

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      Hey, nice to hear that I'm known in Iran! Thank you very much for your kind words.

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  17. Biwer VincentFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I'm an beginning illustrator from luxembourg. I've been following you since i first saw your work for dishonored. Every painting you do is inspiring me to work harder on my own works.

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  18. Michael NolanFebruary 21, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Hello, I am an illustrator from Ireland, although no one pays me so maybe I'm not, I dunno, anyway, I hate the fact that you are class and I stalk in the hopes of being inspired or someday seeing you crash and burn so I can feel better about myself and invite you to join my club of non payed illustrators :)

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    1. Sergey KolesovFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:05 AM

      Hah, thanks. It is interesting how long you are an illustrator. I was not paid for years when I started with cg.

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    2. Sergey KolesovFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Haha, well, who knows, maybe one day. But I wish you to become better than me and then I will be crashed :) Thanks

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  19. Jacob ReidtFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Hi, I'm an aspiring illustrator in Florida of the US. I'm learning a lot from your streams but always seem to miss them and see recordings :(

    If you ever have time I'd really appreciate any input you have on my work (here: http://andnowtheworldismine.blogspot.com/ ) I'm currently working on but havent posted yet, studies of rendering and materials.

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    1. Sergey KolesovApril 9, 2014 at 2:59 AM

      Hey, thank you! Well, to see recorded videos is the same as when I'm going draw online. I'm not responding to comments or talking something there while live streaming :)
      I like a lot your line drawings! Looks very nice and interesting. Keep it up and good luck!

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  20. IcemanFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Hey Sergey,

    I don't do digital art for a living, but I'm teaching myself the ropes in my spare time (something I wish I had more of). My dream is to do concept art one day, but that's more like a "pipe dream". I find myself looking at your art at least once a day and getting lost in your paintings - they're amazing. Everything about them, the colors, the brushstrokes, the anatomy. Thanks for sharing all of your work, it's really inspiring and I learn a lot from them. I can't wait for more.

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  21. drednorztFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Yo, William, a New Zealand illustrator locked in here. Keep up the good stuff man!

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  22. Lucas ParolinFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Hello there Mr Peleng,

    Your art is an inspiration, I have no idea what kind of path someone has to take to get the skills that you developed. Once I asked you about how you learned and you mentioned something around 9 ears of study, if I remember correctly. Huge inspiration.

    I'm from Brazil, and want to be a good artist and sometimes don't don't the path... and what I should study... to able to do illustrations from my imagination. I have a lot of story about myself, but probably is too much to tell here.... hehe

    If you wanna see my stuff you can find it on DA http://lucasparolin.deviantart.com/ or cghub http://lucas-ps.cghub.com/

    Thank you so much for being such a great inspiration... and keep doing art please!!

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  23. StaycoolFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Спасибо за творчество. Очень давно и с интересом слежу. Здесь исключительно по RSS, но не смог удержаться. Вы не один :) Это здорово!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Hi Sergey, I'm watching you for a long time from the shadows and I use your brushes for my artwork.
    I love watch your videos on livestream and I've learned a lot from them.

    I'm expecting for more tricks and see much more artworks from you. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Igor GrechanyiFebruary 22, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    Добрый день, Сергей. Стараюсь следить регулярно (еще с ЖЖ). Мастерство и легкость многих ваших рисунков захватывает.

    Из рисующего племени). Воронеж.

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  26. krzFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Hey Sergey !
    I'm a french aspiring concept artist too, and like so many others I've been inspired by your work for a few years now I think ! The first work that really struck me was that space station illustration you did ! I'm kind of ashamed I didn't know you worked for Arkane though... My stalking skills have worn off over the years I guess ahah...
    This is a weird coincidence because I'm looking for an internship right now, and I actually applied at Arkane Studio earlier today ! Knowing that you work here just make me wish they'd take me EVEN MORE !!

    Anywa, have a good day, and maybe we'll see each other one day if I'm lucky enough...

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Дмитрий Клюшкин. Слежу за твоими работами еще с 4Доминанса. Многие вещи технического плана почерпнул из твоих работ. Хотелось бы больше увидеть набросков, пластических решений, а в целом все круто. Хотелось бы когда ни-будь поработать над одним проектом))но эт так МЯЧТЫ)))Сам, так рисую чуть)))

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  28. Peter OedekovenFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Big fan of your art !
    Nightstalker

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  29. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Пришлось завести аккаунт))) Дабы писать не АНОНИМНО!)))Все круто, следим за полетом мысли(твоей) и дальше))).

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  30. Raj PalanFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Hey Sergey,
    i'm a big time stalker and fan of your work.
    Love your expressive and painterly pieces and would love to see more of those :D

    btw my names Raj and i'm a design student from India
    Would love it if you would crit my work
    My blog- http://prokreate.blogspot.in/
    Thanks :D

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  31. DanHaleFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Comic artist/illustrator in Chicago. Love your style!

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  32. Chris KotiesenFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Hi Sergey! I'm an aspiring Canadian illustrator. Started following your work on conceptart.org back in early 2012 or so. I love the compositions and colour in your images and also really enjoy watching your livestreams. Thanks for sharing all of this and keep up the good work!

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  33. dodeqaaFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Hey Peleng,

    I'm an aspiring illustrator and you're one of my biggest inspirations. Your sense of the absurd is definitive!
    I also enjoy the way you paint.

    About the blog format, I much prefer it to facebook. It might not be as wide reaching but its a quieter place for the appreciation of the work.

    Keep paintin~

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  34. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    Hi Peleng

    Maybe you rebember me. A years before we were mailing together, because some Czech project. Now I can see you are still on the high level! Your work is amazing, gentle and wild in the same time. That approach i love it.
    Blog is very powerful... take a look on mine to http://www.javoraj.blogspot.cz/
    Where are you now, at France?

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  35. BjörnFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    You have a unique vision of the world, I love your stuff :)

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  36. MDonzeFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Bonjour Sergey!
    I'm also a concept artist, working at Ubisoft Paris from time to time since 2010.
    I've been a huge fan of your work since the time of the speed painting dailies on cgtalk, I was not only amazed by your painting and design skills but you also had great ideas that would transcend the subject.
    I kept following what you do and never get tired of it. Keep up the great work!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Ты настоящий художник среди бесконечного числа CG ремесленников !Обожаю твои работы,спасибо,что рассшарил блог с работами!

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  38. Stanislav DikolenkoFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Привет Сергей! Очень крутые работы! Я какое-то время работал художником в маленькой студии, на данный момент готовлю портфолио, чтобы двигаться дальше. Несколько месяцев назад, работая в Vatra Games, вы выкладывали несколько концептов по предположительно замороженному проекту, очень жаль, что их больше здесь нет, они еще появятся?

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Читаю по РСС, очень крутые работы. Насколько финальный вид работы соответствует оригинальной задумке и бывает ли так, что в процессе рисования идея претерпевает существенные изменения?

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  40. Kael NguFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:04 AM

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  41. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Охуенный образ, его идея или даже намек, тень; традиционный, живописный, все таки ближе к нему, стиль с грамотно выставленный светом, полутенями. Если меня спросят, с какогого цг артиста можно брать пример — я назову тебя. Самое главное это то, что свои работы ты делаешь для себя, потому что ты этим болеешь, наверно это важно. Удачи.

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  42. Fryto.comFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Hi Sergey: I like your work a great deal. I wonder if you will put up more music you listen to along with artwork? (Like the Nov.26 post "A ride") Would be great to learn more about you.

    Fryto

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  43. Kévin DarnisFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Hi Sergey !

    I'm a student in game art in Paris, France. I like digital painting and illustration, especially the kind that tells a story. That's why I like your style ! I love your works, and this blog is in my favorites !

    hope things go well for you, keep painting please !

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  44. Rizky YanuarFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Hello Mr. Sergey,
    I've been your fan since several months or maybe a year ago when one of my friend shared your painting on facebook. I followed your facebook since then and also I often visit your blog when I stuck with my study to get inspirations. Also, I've been using your brush set as well as one of my main brushes, thanks a lot for sharing it!

    Anyway, my name is Rizky. I'm still doing a lot of self study for now since I'm not graduated from art related major. Hope I can catch up your skill and become a professional like you someday Mr. Sergey.
    Thanks :)

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  45. PFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Love your work :D! Discovered it on cghub at first, and been a follower since.
    Me, I'm a Design and Product Realisation student (basically industrial design with a bit more inventor work in the mix).
    I draw characters and portraits as a hobby :), I like pretty much anykind of design, Fashion, architecture, concept art...which is why it makes it hard to choose a career path. I basically need to try any of it ^^
    If you're curious :) I've got a blog http://progressdiary.tumblr.com/
    Would love the feedback :D

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  46. DeviangreadFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Привет, Сергей! У меня такой вопрос, вы все работы выкладываете или показываете лишь часть своего творчества? И как вы решаете стоит ли показывать работу зрителю или нет?

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  47. Jonathan MacgregorFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Hey, I'm just an illustrator in (self) training. Found you on livestream one day ages ago and liked your stuff so I followed your blog :)

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  48. karlsimonFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    Hi Sergey, Really like your art. Keep posting! =)

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  49. SongsteelFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Читаю этот блог и еще ЖЖшный. Очень крутые работы.

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Luca Gennai, Italian Illustrator 40 y.o. big fan

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Luca Gennai, Illustrator from Italy 40 y.o. BIG FAN of you!

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  52. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    сергей было бы круто если бы ты устроил стрим оверпейнтов работ новичков

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  53. Marvin LorenzFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Me, too.
    I love your work! So splendid and refreshing everytime I discover your works.
    I wish you all the best for the future, keep rockin!
    (Creative) success!

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  54. RachelFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Hello sergey, i am a shadow stalker who is in looove with your art work and you~~~ haha. You inspire me so much! I am an artist aswell and I love to draw. You come up with the craziest ideas and concepts, it is mind-blowing. You are an awesome human being. Thank you for sharing your artwork!!

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  57. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Hello Sergey, so many stalkers! I'm Kyra, an aspiring games artist working in QC in the UK, I like how textural your work is (and even more if its classical fantasy like orcs or goblins) http://kyrahills.carbonmade.com/

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  58. Michal GabrieliFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    man, I LOVE YOUR ART!!
    you are truly an inspiration.
    is it weird that your work, though sometimes melancholic and dark, gives me a feeling of peace and relaxation?
    I can stare at the paintings for hours, thank you :)

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  59. Mikhaella WaldenFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    I used to be an active user on ConceptArt.org where I stumbled across your sketchbook. I liked your concepts and now I lurk around here pretty often. c:

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  60. Diego F. GobernaFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    (Aww fuck, I was writing a thesis here in the coments and lost it. -_-' Ok, let's resume..)

    Hi Sergey!!

    I cannot believe you feel alone in the blog, you have an horde of fans and followers who would go to mordor with only a blink of your eye. :)

    I love all your work, in every aspect of it. Light, color, composition, originality.. your work is magical, fresh and different. I love how clean is your mind, and how you try so much different things in every new piece. Amazing!

    A couple of abstract and general questions, if you don't mind (don't complain, you posted first!):

    1. Which areas of the painting do you feel you need (or would like) to improve?

    2. Are you very analitical, or you just follow the feelings you have while painting? I'd say the latter, but in some videos (Drone Moth, for example), there are moments where you go quite slow, like planning every stroke..

    3. Do you do some kind of exercise to empty your mind before start painting? because man, I have my brain so polluted with so many references, visual information and shit..

    4. Is your ctrl+z broken?

    Anyway, thanks for reading, and for showing your delicatessen to the world!

    Diego
    http://feiss.be

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  61. Efflam MercierFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Hey sergey,
    I check your work since about 1 year, I always get back to your website to look at the awesome and fun visual storytelling :)
    I'm a 17 years old student in CGI and Concept art, currently trying to blend 2D and 3D concept work.
    You can see some stuff here: http://efflam-mercier.blogspot.fr/

    I would love to see some of your early rough sketches and notes when you're searching ideas/comp if you have some!

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  62. Efflam MercierFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM

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  63. Angi PaulyFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Hello Sergey. I want to thank you for uploading the process videos, the insight int your work has helped me to solve a lot of problems I face when painting. I 'm also very curios on how you choose your color palettes? and how do you study light, some good tips on these kind of things like values would be greatly appreciated :).

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  64. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Сергей я являюсь вашим фанатом с 2012 года. У вас отличный стиль и божественная композиция.
    Вопрос: будете ли Вы стримить процесс создания своей работы для конкурса Superfriend S3 NTheme "Hunter"?

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  65. Joseph BarbacciaFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Just one illustrator admiring another.

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  66. Joseph BarbacciaFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Just one illustrator admiring another.

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  67. Chris CoppolettiMarch 1, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Another fan here. You've got some lovely elastic forms and dramatic viewing angles, color palettes excellent as well. I do some digital painting as well, but am predominantly a 3D artist. I'll keep up with this blog for inspiration and perhaps I'll do a model off of one of your paintings sometime. Keep up the great work!

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  68. AnonymousMarch 1, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Hi, I'm beginner photoshop artist and I wonder if you could tell me which brushes do you use and what is your default settings for photoshop and the new file. Please reply :)

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  69. Fernando TeixeiraMarch 2, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Hi Sergey. Just happened to know your work today by from an inspirational video Sinix did on youtube and I'm absolutely amazed. I have a question about something that is kind of bothering me. Do you ever get a mental block where you fell like you cant produce anything and you lack creativity? And if you do, what's your method to get unstuck? Thank you so much. Your blog is going to the good links bar on my blog.

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  70. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Hey man,

    I am a student in the UK, doing illustration but looking to get into concept art.

    Your work has been unbelievably inspirational to me. I love your looser paintings, they always feel more alive and energetic. From your work, I am slowly learning how to consider my brush strokes by looking at your work, watching your livestream and sped up videos on your blog.

    Keep it up man, really great stuff.
    http://mikeredman.cghub.com/images/

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  71. Sascha AltschulerMarch 3, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Hi Sergey

    Also a big stalker here. Right this moment I'm at your blog because I'm trying to paint a winter scene in a school yard, and thought I'd check out your blog for some color inspiration. Most of all I stalk you because of your motifs, there's so much more than dragons, robots and big boobs on your blog, and your "classical" way of painting is super awesome!

    Thank you!!

    Stalker 98
    Sascha Altschuler, CG artist from Denmark (currently Berlin)
    http://saltschuler.blogspot.de/

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  72. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    Awesome works! I like your specific style! Keep inspiring us! Regards!

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  73. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Hi! Thanks for sharing your works with us. I am an illustrator from Warsaw. I love your videos. Regards!

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  74. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Hi, im a student of art from portugal, an enjoying ur art.

    :D

    So, thanks for posting on the blog, keep it up!

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  75. OwnhMarch 9, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Hello, I am a just student of software in Brazil. I really like your work, it's really amazing. Please, explore dark woods!!

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  76. Rodney FuentebellaMarch 10, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Great work man! Love your paintings!

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  77. konradczernikMarch 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Hi, I'm not stocking but keepin an eye on you since I saw your work on CGSociety around 6yrs ago. You're hell of a meaty artist dude. I'm Concept Artist in Techland, Polish game developer. When I'm down, your speeds always gives me plenty of inspiration for juicy hours and days. Now we're making Dying Light and Hellraid at the same time. Go Go GO Sergey! I'm always for you!:)

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  78. AnonymousMarch 11, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I'm a Polish concept artist living and working in UK. Awesome works man!

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  79. Elie VerbruggeMarch 11, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Heya Sergey!
    I'm a freelance illustrator from Belgium and have been following your work for a while now. Lovely to see your work evolve over the years. You are a lot more loose now.
    Thanks for all the Eye-pleasure, good music and motivation.
    Cheers
    Elie Verbrugge

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  80. G. FitzgeraldMarch 12, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    hi .... well i dont really leave messages but i do love your work. I was an illustrator for a few years in London... then did storyboarding for tv productions...then some gallery work for a bit now working as a concept artist for a company in Cambridge. I love watercolour.... drawing and ps. So I guess thats me. Im older than most haha

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  81. The Art of ALCMarch 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Sergey, I´m a graphic designer from Venezuela, and making my way into the digital art world.

    I consider you have an awesome and unique style, and you are a great inspiration for me.

    always waiting for your updates, thanx.

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  82. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    American art student hoping to see more of peoples work. Love the videos!!

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  83. yuvarajMarch 22, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Hi Sergey !!
    i am art student from India and i am following u r art work from the 'mermaid' painting u posted in fb . i got much impressed and motivated to do digital painting and u became my inspiration. you got nice character man . Really great works and identical colour sense and style , composition .. really great u r rocking !!!

    daily looking out for u r updates .. thank u :)

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  84. steph emaraMarch 30, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    To sum up all of my feels...
    Just...
    Thank you for existing, Sergey! haha :)

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  85. UnknownMarch 30, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Регулярно заглядываю за вдохновением, давно слежу за тврочеством.

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  86. clayMarch 31, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    ДА крутецкие работы!!!! Постоянно слежу! ТАк держать и не хварать!!!!

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  87. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Sergey, I'm a illustrator/animator from Seattle, Washington. I've seen a ton of paintings you've done here and there on the web, but I never knew it was all one guy! Your storytelling is absolutely superb man! Your painting chops are deliciously sharp as well! Keep being dope.

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  88. UnknownApril 6, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Hey Sergey, I'm just a 17 year old aspiring concept artist in Portugal. Your work is amazing, I wish you great success in the industry!

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  89. aidaApril 7, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    привет из Питера! несколько лет слежу за твоим творчеством и знаю тучу народа, которые поклоняются твоему гению! Отдельное гигантское спасибо за стримлайны!

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  90. aidaApril 8, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    к стати, очень понравился музыкальный бэкграунд в спидпейнтах. он создаёт дополнительное ощущение непостижимого волшебства,- как из "фарша" возникает удивительная форма, сюжет, композиция, балансирующие на грани реалистичности и узнаваемости, с фантастическим миром, существующим где-то в параллельных мирах

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  91. Joe BluhmApril 10, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Joe Bluhm here. I love your work. That's mostly what I have to say. :)

    I am an illustrator, director, artist, art director, designer, etc... currently working at Moonbot Studios. I enjoy every inch of what you share. Keep it up man.

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  92. AnonymousApril 12, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Hey Sergey, ..biomedical engineer from Poland here - love your work :)

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  93. UnknownApril 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Hello, I´m 20 years old I´m studying ilustration and trying to improve and get better on my works. I like to design new characters, places and stories, so you are an inspiration for me and I really like your style. Greetings from Spain :)

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  94. Radacal AlexanderApril 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Hello my name is Radacal Alexander I saw your stuff on cghub. I am a student at the art institute I love your work.

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  95. Nocturne-KiwiApril 14, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Hey, I'm a 20 year old Illustration student from Holland. Love your stuff! :)

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  96. mopkamopkaApril 15, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    +

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  97. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Kuki 16 years, chile
    Im still at school (i need to get out!) and i want to study arts, I would love to participate in making video games, digital art, concept, animation... Im a real fan of your art, you are so inspiring! The colors, textures, escenaries... Each piece of your art tolds a story. Every time i see your blog i want to start at digital. The problem is i need money for a computer so for now im practicing with Oleos. Love u and ur art

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  98. AnonymousMay 8, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    jakob schuh, animation director, berlin
    big fan

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  99. UnknownMay 20, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Hi. I'm Guillaume, 18 and french.
    I study applied arts in Paris and I would like to continue into illustration.
    I love how you paint absurd situations with such a realistic style. You've got great ideas.

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  100. AC SosaMay 28, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Hello, I dabble in sketching and some painting, but nothing big. I was watching a youtube tutorial (sinixdesign) and your art work was recommended among other artists for inspiration, and I got to say it is dead on. Pretty interesting you work you have here. Good stuff! :)

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  101. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Привет. Руслан Исмаилов. 29 лет. Журналист. Люблю рисовать. Ты очень крут! ))

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  102. AnonymousJune 21, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    А я просто художник-любитель. Считаю Вас одним из достойнейших примеров российского и именно цифрового рисования. Прекрасная техника, цвета, необычные композиции, темы и ситуации. Успехов и в дальнейшем! Слежу )

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  103. Vadim MarchenkovJuly 6, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Привет! Я 27-ми летний иллюстратор / концепт-художник. Слежу за твоими работами с 2005-6 года наверно, когда еще cgtalk.ru жил и процветал - эт была любовь с первой работы наверно) Здоровенный русский мужик в вестерн трактире чистил яйцо и картинка с шпийоном приставившим дуло к голове ошалелой совы... уже тогда понял, что очередной апдейт от тебя будет очередной яркой и неповторимой эмоцией, я тогда только планшет первый купил и доучивался на ядерщика-международника в Москве.. и знаешь, уже скоро 10 лет как слежу за твоими работами, уже успели смениться наверно сотня кумиров дигиталистов, уже успел по-ездить по миру и 3й год уже зарабатываю себе на жизнь артом.. но ты как поражал меня своим скилом, стилем, фантазией и оригинальностью во всем, так и поражаешь. Огромное тебе за это спасибо!

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  104. Frank HongJuly 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Hey Sergei, Long time fan. Frank Hong here from Canada. I'm an illustrator in films trying to get better. Your stuff inspires me man. keep them coming!

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  105. SneznyBarsAugust 15, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Слежу уже несколько лет за творчеством) Очень здорово! Вдохновляет :)

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  106. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Hi,
    Director and game designer. Found you via positive words from Anthony Jones. Wonderful work.

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  107. AnonymousAugust 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you for putting this blog together, I really like spending time looking at the paintings and watching the videos. The work is beautiful and your images seem to command me to imagine a story as soon as i look at them. they are digital maybe in the concept design realm, but they have a traditional painted aesthetic. Really good job man. Thank you again. Mauro

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  108. ВладимирAugust 25, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Са таквом лакоћом креираш фантастичан свет да ми је то невероватно! Свака част!

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  109. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Joost van Kempen, digital artist from the Netherlands! Best blog ever, love the recordings.

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  110. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful work, where is your work on sale?

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  111. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Love your work, great to see you just painting -- not much futzing with the color picker, no fancy brushes. Keep it up!

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  112. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    fantastic stuff ~ Blake from California

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  113. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    I'm amazed by the level of creativity in your work. Love the recordings. It's just so inspiring. - Ainara (spaniard living in the US)

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  114. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Amazing work. Your imagination really comes across in your work and leaves the viewer wanting more.

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  115. Idle DrawOctober 20, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Hey Love your work, some friends and i started a weekly drawing club, would be cool if you or anyone else wanted to do one of the weekly themes.

    http://idledrawclub.blogspot.com/

    open to anyone come join us if youd like.

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  116. Brad BegentNovember 17, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Great work. Thx for making the videos. See a artists process is super fun.

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  117. SvetaDecember 10, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Being number 300smth, i want to accept that i am an absolute stalker of your art! haha
    Love the ideas, compositions and shapes!

    Thank you for all your work!
    Sometimes i wish you taught some online course..at least once)

    PS
    I am an artstudent, born and raised in Russia and currently studying in Art Center, in Pasadena,US

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  118. Arn SweatmanFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Love your work and love seeing your process even more!!! And thanks so much for the fun brushes!!!!!!

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  119. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Benoa, 26 ans, Nevers, Bourgogne, motion designer! Super job, et merci pour les brushes! Meme si ca m'etonnerait que ca rende aussi bien!

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  120. Jean-Michel TrauschtApril 30, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Hi, very impressive works, I really love the sirens and the giant monkeys with the car.
    Jean-Michel Trauscht from Belgium actually in Brazil, Illustrator and cg artist. Keep going!

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  121. RyanSeptember 26, 2016 at 3:48 AM

    Writer/musician. Looking through your backlog, mostly for inspiring desktop backgrounds. I really enjoy the vivid, flat planes of color and outlandish subject matter of a lot of your work. It's often very sharp, yet the images are vague enough to make me feel that there's a lot happening behind and beyond them.

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  122. UnknownNovember 28, 2017 at 4:19 AM

    Florian Häckh, Illustrator myself and huge fan. Don't know if this is still maintained, the last post is 2 years old. Questions: how does one get good at being so loose and sketchy?

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  123. Atula SiriwardaneJanuary 16, 2020 at 1:30 AM

    I am a Sri Lankan artist...
    You are my favorite group of artists.
    I love to see how you sketch in pencil...ink etc...

    I learnt a lot...
    You changed me... set me free...

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