Concept Artist & Illustrator

¡Alebrije!

Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures of whimsical, mythical creatures. They are loved for their bright colors and intricate pattern-work. I had been gifted a small Alebrije figure and was Inspired by it's design - this illustration was the result. My goal was to create a creature with a cool silhouette, hand-painted pattern work, and vibrant colors that reflected the folk art it was inspired by.

To the left is my initial sketch; and to the right is my cleaned up sketch.
To the left is my initial sketch; and to the right is my cleaned up sketch.
To the left is the final line-art; and to the right is where I defined the shading & highlights.
To the left is the final line-art; and to the right is where I defined the shading & highlights.
I still needed to add color and pattern-work, so I drafted this quick/rough sketch to plan for the design.
I still needed to add color and pattern-work, so I drafted this quick/rough sketch to plan for the design.
To the left, the flat colors are established; and To the right, the pattern-work is laid down.
To the left, the flat colors are established; and To the right, the pattern-work is laid down.
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