2023 Grad Show

John Arneson

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VCD – Character Design & Illustration

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Hey, I’m John, also go by Jay, I am a character designer and illustrator with a passion for designing characters and compelling stories in dark fantastical realms. I really enjoy making character driven narratives and illustrations with a strong theme and inspiration from fears and phobias. I aim to continually evolve my work in the realm of video games, books and other media.

Ander Beneath the Surface Mermaid illustration and design of one of my original characters, Ander.
Summertide Imp Cosmetic Cosmetic design for a character in the video game Dead by Daylight
Anatomy Character Designs Character designs meant as anatomy practice and to fill out the backstory of one of my characters.
Envy Character design and illustration for a potential demonic calendar series. This illustration being inspired by one of the seven deadly sins, envy, the leviathan.
Game Object Designs Object designs for a fantasy shop management game concept I'm working on
Scarecrow Illustration of a scarecrow but if it were instead a sentient robot who's sole purpose is to protect the field it was instructed to.

Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio

Character and object designs with additional character illustrations

Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Ander Mermay
Ander Beneath the Surface Mermaid illustration and design of one of my original characters, Ander.
Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Renato Cosmetic 2
Summertide Imp Cosmetic Cosmetic design for a character in the video game Dead by Daylight
Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Anatomy Fantasy Charcater Designs
Anatomy Character Designs Character designs meant as anatomy practice and to fill out the backstory of one of my characters.
Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Envy 6
Envy Character design and illustration for a potential demonic calendar series. This illustration being inspired by one of the seven deadly sins, envy, the leviathan.
Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Game Object Designs
Game Object Designs Object designs for a fantasy shop management game concept I'm working on
Character Design and Illustration Grad Portfolio AUArts Grad Show Crow 1
Scarecrow Illustration of a scarecrow but if it were instead a sentient robot who's sole purpose is to protect the field it was instructed to.

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