Today we have another Artist Showcase for you! We talked with Gobo Ziller, Erin Tudball, and Ash Warner about their love for Neopets and the things that make their art hearts beat! We also dive behind the scenes on their processes and get to show off some really cool sketches and images of their cards during the early stages of production. Enjoy!
What Is Your Name?
Charlie aka GoboZ!
Kauvara’s Marvellous Potion, Fyora’s Elixir, and Bloodberry Elixir by GoboZ (@gobo.z)
Where Are You From?
I’m a freelancer from sunny Tucson, Arizona!
Fyora’s Elixir by GoboZ – Layout, Inks, Colors (@gobo.z)
What Is Your Favourite Neopet, And Why?
My favorite Neopets on the site are definitely Rukis!
Kauvara’s Marvellous Potion by GoboZ – Layouts (@gobo.z)
What Was Your Favourite Thing to Draw For This Project?
My favorite thing to draw for this project is so hard to choose, but ultimately I’ll have to say Kauvaras Marvellous Potion!
Kauvara’s Marvellous Potion by GoboZ – Process Images (@gobo.z)
What Is Your Name?
Erin Tudball aka Tudboat
Poogle, Wocky, Lenny, and Xweetok by Erin Tudball (@tud_boat)
Where Are You From?
I’m from Halifax, Nova Scotia- a small city on the Atlantic coast of Canada.
Scorchio by Erin Tudball – Layout & Inks (@tud_boat)
What Is Your Favourite Neopet, And Why?
My favorite Neopet is Poogle, I just love their silly faces!
Scorchio by Erin Tudball – Flat Colors, Shaded Colors, and Finished Colors (@tud_boat)
What Was Your Favourite Thing to Draw For This Project?
My favorite character to draw for this project was Scorchio. The design is such a classic, and it has a special place in my heart since it was my first ever Neopet. I like to think he’s enjoying the view of Neopia from above the clouds!
Scorchio by Erin Tudball (@tud_boat)
What Is Your Name?
Ash Warner
Fire Shoyru, Fire Uni, and Fire Eyrie by Ash Warner (@tidehardt)
Where Are You From?
San Francisco Bay Area
Starry Acara, Starry Jubjub, and Starry Scorchio by Ash Warner (@tidehardt)
What Is Your Favourite Neopet, And Why?
Bori have been my favorite Neopet since they were released in 2004! Something about those big ears and claws are just the cutest.
Starry Zafara by Ash Warner -Layout, Inks, Colors (@tidehardt)
What Was Your Favourite Thing to Draw For This Project?
Probably the Starry Zafara. Drawing that dynamic pose was a fun challenge!
Starry Zafara by Ash Warner (@tidehardt)
That does it for another Artist Showcase! We are so lucky to have access to an incredible group of artists that are both passionate about Neopets and members of the community. It really helps bring so much of Neopia to life for the cards in Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game. We can’t wait to show you more!
Tune in tomorrow to Twitch.tv/Upper_Deck at 10:00am PST (1:00pm EST) for another conversation with Emily Mazza about the art acquisition process and her insights on this week’s featured artists. Until then… see you in the Battledome!
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