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Dynamic Fantasy Painting

with Tom Baxa

Description

Tom Baxa's paintings are known for their energy and dramatic feel. His characters are powerfully gruesome and crackle with an "in-your-face" threat that is menacing and captivating at the same time. This kind of tension and drama is achieved through various design and color choices. In this title, watch Baxa create an oil painting from a prepared sketch as he discusses the key elements that create drama and action in his work. His lecture focuses on composition, lighting, color, character design, energy of stroke and more, as well as a discussion of his favorite materials and his painting techniques.


Duration: 2h 13m

Format: SD 854x480

Tom Baxa

Illustrator

Thomas M. Baxa has been crafting fantastical and haunting creatures for over 20 years, establishing himself as a leading illustrator and concept artist in the role-playing game industry. He has contributed to iconic franchises such as Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowrun, Vampire: The Masquerade, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft, bringing dynamic character designs and intense action to life.


Known for his distinctive, often unsettling style, Thomas' work resonates with both fantasy and horror fans. Based in Los Angeles, he freelances full-time, creating characters for games, books, miniatures, video games, and film. In addition, he develops his own original properties and manages his portfolio at www.baxaart.com, continuing to inspire imaginative artists.

  • Tom continues to be at the forefront of all things rotting and decayed. His textural style lends itself perfectly to the subject matter closest to his heart. Whether it is zombies from the grave or fairies from the midden heap, the end result is always well executed and delightfully disturbing.

    - Ben Thompson
    Art Director at Upper Deck Entertainment