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Tagged by the forever-lovely , 13 questions for me which I shall answer (I would post the rules except this is an ANCIENT tag, so I will simply answer while I catch up!):
1) What is your favorite song? Sorus by Tipper
2) Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert? Introvert, absolutely.
3) What is your current creative project? I have two creative projects right now actually: 1- Repairing and repainting a couple sets of old Zelda Four Swords Kubrix figures (repairing an original set, and modding a second into a Triforce Heroes version with purple as Dark Link), and 2- Sculpting my Maren, Spade, to scale with my F4F NiGHTS statue.
4) Favorite quote from anything ever? It is not your talent that renders me speechless. It is your delusional ignorance.
5) Do you collect anything? I collect an assortment of game collectibles: most notably, The Legend of Zelda, closely followed by Guild Wars 2 and The Witcher.
6) How do you feel about zombies? They're excellent target practice.
7) Have you ever been to a convention (anime, gaming, etc)? I have! I've been to E3, attended every Gamescom from 2007 - 2015, and also attended EpiCon in the Netherlands.
8) What is your favorite genre of video game? IF you don't play, favorite genre of movie? I am always forever fond of the classic Adventure genre.
9) Name nine of your favorite things. Good books, excellent music, colored lights, conceptual artwork, game art books, inspired conversation, cats, niche shops on seldom-traveled streets, and dark aesthetic moods.
10) What was the first anime you watched/remember? Old-school Pokémon counts, right? Though the first series I watched through, as I recall, was Wolf's Rain.
11) What was one of the nicest compliments you have received? As tragic as it may be, I honestly can't remember one.
12) What is your favorite aspect of art? The creative process. I enjoy watching it conceptualized and built from the ground-up.
13) What is your all time favorite character?? From anything, ever, in the history of everything as not created by myself? It's probably a close tie between Geralt of Rivia, John Marston, Midna, and Edward Mordrake.
And an additional 13 answers as tagged by the delightful
1) What is your favorite music genre/s? Ambience/Electro-trance
2) Is there a character you feel very similar to? A lot of people associate me with Sniper from TF2 (minus the piss-throwing). I've always felt I could relate to Kyle Hyde from Hotel Dusk as well.
3) What was the first art media that you enjoyed using the most? I'm extremely fond of traditional pencil and always will be.
4) Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
5) Favorite beverage? Demi-sec sparkling wine. I also enjoy butterbeer and cherry 7-Up.
6) Which comes more naturally for you: creating an original character before any story ideas, or brainstorming a story outline before finalizing characters for it? It's give and take, actually. It typically tends to be a mix: having a universal idea (location, for example), creating the character, and then fleshing out and adapting the story.
7) All time favorite superhero? Does Tesla: Rockstar Scientist count?
8) Regardless of your Pokemon knowledge, what kind of Pokemon would you love to see someday? I might actually, for the first time in my life, quite literally squee if I encountered a real-life Pumpkaboo (especially if it were shiny).
9) If you could magically create any kind of video game to play, what sort of game would it be? Niraven, which was originally conceptualized as an elaborate (yet exceedingly simple) RPG-Adventure crossover with some distinctive action elements.
10) What is your favorite mythological creature? I'm fond of all types of ghouls, but also enjoy the traditional dragon and am quite fond of the wampus.
11) Is there a specific soundtrack that you're really fond of? I love the soundtracks for Final Fantasy X and Guild Wars 2 (+ Heart of Thorns).
12) Of all your original characters, which is the oldest one that's still active? (i.e. one you haven't abandoned/forgotten them) Rush, who tends not to make physical appearances due to his strictly private "fuck-off" nature. However, he surfaces here now and again as "Rush of the Inquest" - though he has numerous racial forms depending on story context/game - and is still very much active.
13) Favorite final boss battle in a video game? (If you don't play video games, then what final showdown in a movie?) That is an extremely difficult question. Personally, it's probably a tie between the final boss of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Metroid Prime.
1) What is your favorite song? Sorus by Tipper
2) Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert? Introvert, absolutely.
3) What is your current creative project? I have two creative projects right now actually: 1- Repairing and repainting a couple sets of old Zelda Four Swords Kubrix figures (repairing an original set, and modding a second into a Triforce Heroes version with purple as Dark Link), and 2- Sculpting my Maren, Spade, to scale with my F4F NiGHTS statue.
4) Favorite quote from anything ever? It is not your talent that renders me speechless. It is your delusional ignorance.
5) Do you collect anything? I collect an assortment of game collectibles: most notably, The Legend of Zelda, closely followed by Guild Wars 2 and The Witcher.
6) How do you feel about zombies? They're excellent target practice.
7) Have you ever been to a convention (anime, gaming, etc)? I have! I've been to E3, attended every Gamescom from 2007 - 2015, and also attended EpiCon in the Netherlands.
8) What is your favorite genre of video game? IF you don't play, favorite genre of movie? I am always forever fond of the classic Adventure genre.
9) Name nine of your favorite things. Good books, excellent music, colored lights, conceptual artwork, game art books, inspired conversation, cats, niche shops on seldom-traveled streets, and dark aesthetic moods.
10) What was the first anime you watched/remember? Old-school Pokémon counts, right? Though the first series I watched through, as I recall, was Wolf's Rain.
11) What was one of the nicest compliments you have received? As tragic as it may be, I honestly can't remember one.
12) What is your favorite aspect of art? The creative process. I enjoy watching it conceptualized and built from the ground-up.
13) What is your all time favorite character?? From anything, ever, in the history of everything as not created by myself? It's probably a close tie between Geralt of Rivia, John Marston, Midna, and Edward Mordrake.
And an additional 13 answers as tagged by the delightful
1) What is your favorite music genre/s? Ambience/Electro-trance
2) Is there a character you feel very similar to? A lot of people associate me with Sniper from TF2 (minus the piss-throwing). I've always felt I could relate to Kyle Hyde from Hotel Dusk as well.
3) What was the first art media that you enjoyed using the most? I'm extremely fond of traditional pencil and always will be.
4) Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
5) Favorite beverage? Demi-sec sparkling wine. I also enjoy butterbeer and cherry 7-Up.
6) Which comes more naturally for you: creating an original character before any story ideas, or brainstorming a story outline before finalizing characters for it? It's give and take, actually. It typically tends to be a mix: having a universal idea (location, for example), creating the character, and then fleshing out and adapting the story.
7) All time favorite superhero? Does Tesla: Rockstar Scientist count?
8) Regardless of your Pokemon knowledge, what kind of Pokemon would you love to see someday? I might actually, for the first time in my life, quite literally squee if I encountered a real-life Pumpkaboo (especially if it were shiny).
9) If you could magically create any kind of video game to play, what sort of game would it be? Niraven, which was originally conceptualized as an elaborate (yet exceedingly simple) RPG-Adventure crossover with some distinctive action elements.
10) What is your favorite mythological creature? I'm fond of all types of ghouls, but also enjoy the traditional dragon and am quite fond of the wampus.
11) Is there a specific soundtrack that you're really fond of? I love the soundtracks for Final Fantasy X and Guild Wars 2 (+ Heart of Thorns).
12) Of all your original characters, which is the oldest one that's still active? (i.e. one you haven't abandoned/forgotten them) Rush, who tends not to make physical appearances due to his strictly private "fuck-off" nature. However, he surfaces here now and again as "Rush of the Inquest" - though he has numerous racial forms depending on story context/game - and is still very much active.
13) Favorite final boss battle in a video game? (If you don't play video games, then what final showdown in a movie?) That is an extremely difficult question. Personally, it's probably a tie between the final boss of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Metroid Prime.
Important Life Update
Well, it's certainly been a while..! Though I've been lurking around dA, I've been far from active. So what exactly /have/ I been up to? "Well, it's a bit of a long story..."
And what a story it is.
Last year I took on a very large project doing a number of illustrations for the TTRPG "WITCH" (check it out!). It was an amazing project, challenging, and I loved every moment of it. What a treat to be a part of something so unique and wonderful!
After WITCH was finished, I started a new fulltime job writing walkthroughs for another game studio. That job has been keeping me busy during the main portion of the week.
The rest of my time was qui
Update Incoming!
I am far from dead- I've simply been subjecting myself to the height of introversion while working on WITCH, which was successfully funded in excess, for those who didn't follow! My artwork has been very dedicated and exciting!
In addition to WITCH, I've also done a number of personal artworks, mostly pencil, but still. There is a /lot/ more art flowing from me these days, and I promise an update soon. How soon? Well, at least within the next month/by the end of August.
I will also be at Gamescom next week from Wed-Sat, if anyone would like to stop by and say hello!
WITCH releases in November. Stay tuned!
-Niraven
Introducing: WITCH!
Exciting news! Some of you may have heard that I've been working on a very exciting upcoming project. Now, I can finally reveal that project to you, as the Kickstarter campaign has officially started today. That project is...!
:bulletgreen:What is WITCH?:bulletgreen:
WITCH is a new tabletop role playing game with an original rule system focused on narrative and role play. In WITCH you play one of the Fated, witches and warlocks who have gained magical powers after selling their soul to a demon. There are six Fates to choose from and each is connected to one of six types of demons.
WITCH offers an extensive world for your character to explor
Commissions are Open!
UPDATE: Commissions closed!
UPDATE: Last 3 days to order a commission before they close again! Feb 28th is the last day to order! (Updated portrait example shown below)
It's February, and that means commissions are open!
The currently available commission types are the following:
:bulletgreen:Portrait Commissions:bulletgreen:
Prices:
-$15 (traditional pencil)
-$30 (digital colored)
Traditional Pencil Examples:
Digital Colored Examples:
Traditional Pencil commissions will be scanned in high detail (unlike my example thumbs, which I selected to demonstrate style- forgive me) and will feature basic shading/accents. The original artwork
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