MATTHEW ALLEN​
Traditional Work​
Having a strong foundation in traditional art media is extremely important no matter what kind of creative career you're in. I particularly like to paint with watercolor because of its very free nature. Color pencil is another of my favorites and it has helped me greatly. The layering required to create a deep color pencil drawing is similar to the layers found within most digital art.
A mixed-media piece done with micron pen and watercolor pencil. This piece is meant to start conversation about religion and cross-cultural interactions.
A micron pen drawing done on 12x12 watercolor paper. This piece explores the role of imagery and words in art.
A 12x12 story concept painting done in watercolor and the first panel of a 3 piece series.
A 12x12 story concept painting done in watercolor and the second panel of a 3 piece series.
A 12x12 story concept painting done in watercolor and the third panel of a 3 piece series.
An ink drawing done in micron pen on 8.5x11 paper. This work experiments with "negative" lighting.
A series of illustrations of the same tree throughout the seasons. Done on 6x9 watercolor paper in micron pen and watercolors.
A 19x24 figure study in pan pastel.
A watercolor pencil drawing done in reaction to life events on 6x9 sketch paper.
A depiction of myself as one of my gaming avatars. Done in pan pastel on 19x24 drawing paper.
A color wheel made of cut canvas paper and acrylic paint on grey card stock.
Micron pen on 19x24 sketch paper explore the use of words as a method of drawing.
Commissioned illustration for a poem by Anne Allen sold at a tsunami relief auction hosted by Art Sun in Japan. Graphite on 8.5x11 sketch paper.
Acrylic paint on a 48x30 canvas done mostly by finger painting, brush used for fine detail and touch up.
An experiment in various forms of graphite and charcoal testing the boundaries of the media done on 19x24 watercolor paper.
