2021 Grad Show

Isabella Pilz

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VCD – Character Design & Illustration

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I crawled out of the sea to live among mountaintops...which means I'm a Dutch Canadian who flew to Canada in 2008. Now I'm an illustrator who recently graduated from study at AUArts with a major in character design and a minor in animation. Much of my creativity stems from observing and partaking in the natural world through hiking and exploring. The intricacies of living creatures and environments fascinate me and find their way into my work in the form of organic lines and strange life-forms. I further enjoy exploring themes of language, mythology, communication and connection through world-building and storytelling.

Final Spread

Evolution Comic Spread

This comic spread was commissioned by Shannon Reeves for the collaborative project The Act of Getting Lost. The project consisted of the work of three comic artists and one writer, which were then remixed by Shannon to create something new. This spread was my contribution to the project.

Evolution Comic Spread AUArts Grad Show Final
Final Spread
I The god of lightning, called ‘I’ ruled over the beginning of time. I was the first of the gods, and embodies the connection between land and sky. They were the one who initiated the creation of life, and is associated with the nervous system. It is believed that consciousness, the brain and the nervous system are a small spark generated by this god, hence in language individuals refer to themselves as ‘I’.
Era of Fire An age which brought drastic change to the world, and the first time-zone the Traveler will jump back to. This era saw the god of Fire reign, and they were worshiped by humanity- those that survived anyways. Fire brought an end to the generous rule of Water which saw civilization flourish, to usher in an age which would leave lasting impact on the creatures of this world.
The Traveler The Traveler is an ancient artifact which was called upon by the five god-priests in an act of desperation. The gods are missing, and human society is descending into chaos. This sentient mask must travel back in time to the beginning of life and face the gods - if they still reside in this world. The cost: the priests must choose members of their own society to willingly give up their lives so that the Traveler may take control of their mortal vessel and be carried back through the ages.
God of Fire and Digestion Concept Sketches
God of Air and Lungs Concept Sketches
God of Lightning and Nerves Concept Sketches

The Traveler World-building + Exploration

The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Final_Env_Lightning
I The god of lightning, called ‘I’ ruled over the beginning of time.

I was the first of the gods, and embodies the connection between land and sky. They were the one who initiated the creation of life, and is associated with the nervous system. It is believed that consciousness, the brain and the nervous system are a small spark generated by this god, hence in language individuals refer to themselves as ‘I’.
The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Final_Env_Fire
Era of Fire An age which brought drastic change to the world, and the first time-zone the Traveler will jump back to. This era saw the god of Fire reign, and they were worshiped by humanity- those that survived anyways. Fire brought an end to the generous rule of Water which saw civilization flourish, to usher in an age which would leave lasting impact on the creatures of this world.
The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Mask_colorvaris_light
The Traveler The Traveler is an ancient artifact which was called upon by the five god-priests in an act of desperation. The gods are missing, and human society is descending into chaos. This sentient mask must travel back in time to the beginning of life and face the gods - if they still reside in this world. The cost: the priests must choose members of their own society to willingly give up their lives so that the Traveler may take control of their mortal vessel and be carried back through the ages.
The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Sketches_10_FireGod
God of Fire and Digestion Concept Sketches
The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Sketches_09_AirGod
God of Air and Lungs Concept Sketches
The Traveler World-building + Exploration AUArts Grad Show Sketches_06_LightningGod
God of Lightning and Nerves Concept Sketches
Final Color Illustration
Final Linework
Final Sketch

The Shrike - Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Cover

The Shrike - Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Cover AUArts Grad Show Final_Cover
Final Color Illustration
The Shrike - Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Cover AUArts Grad Show Final_BW
Final Linework
The Shrike - Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Cover AUArts Grad Show 5
Final Sketch

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