I was so stoked to do a second legendary Moonfolk for Magic the Gathering’s Kamigawa Neon Dynasty! This piece is like a distant cousin of my most famous moonfolk, Meloku the Clouded Mirror from the original Kamagawa expansion, employing some of the same ideas and techniques.
So pop some popcorn, sit back, and check out 7 minutes of me talking about painting Tameshi- Reality Architect!
Incredible! Combining methods of fine art painting with strong graphic elements. Makes it all look very unique and the final piece (and card!) is amazing and beautiful.
Quick question on the sleeves: The initial start had blue from above and a teal from below, was this going to give the effect of satin material?
Thanks as always for making such informative videos!!!
Really it was to use a warm and a cool to pop form more than me thinking about the texture Nico. Thanks for the question!
Gorgeous piece, thanks for the process video!
Dang, Scott, inspirational as always. Would love to take a class with you in a couple years once I have my fundamentals under my belt! Keep doing what you do 🙂
Look forward to working with you Peter!
It’s interesting to think about all the decisions behind the mix of styles you’re using. I love the techniques you described to get that “origami” feel. And How much the backstory of the character and set play into everything. PLUS – I’m assuming you have to take into consideration the readability of a 3″ card which may lead to more contrasty edges and simpler shapes. Given all the other requirements of a commercial job, do you think much about putting your “Scott Fischer” style into a card or just let it happen? How much prep and planning time do you spend before starting on the finished piece?
Sooo much prep time. Thinking about things. Moving an item here and there. Over and over. Takes me longer to plan a piece than to paint it. As too putting my Scott Fischer twist onto things, it usually comes from me feeling a piece is missing something or feels too narrative. I am always looking for a visual WTF moment. In a good way. I want the viewer to cock their head like a dog hearing the word ‘treat’ or ‘go for a walk?’ when they view the work. To be curious like that, and wanting to get into my brain. “What the hell is Fischer doing?” I don’t always succeed, and when i fail it is usually because I did not put enough prep work in. Or felt the pressure of a deadline or was constrained by the narrative. Sometimes the handcuffs are put on me but sometimes, they are mine and i didn’t think beyond the assignment. Thanks for the question.
Such a beautiful piece from you Scott. Can’t wait to be a student of yours in a few weeks!
Right on Natalie! Lets tear sh!t up!
Amazing Mr Fischer as always