David MacIver

How symbols and imagery can produce engaging artwork

Storytelling through visual language is the aim of this project. I wanted to create artwork that can convey a story in its scene whilst also making an art-book to bring all of my ideas together.

I have created artwork for a concept art-book set in a medieval fantasy setting. This book showcases a vertical slice of the concept ideas I wanted to show of this world including character design, maps, airships, vehicles, monster design, armour and faction design.

As another part of this project, I wanted to develop my visual voice by examining different art styles and produce experimental pieces for my illustrations to capture the story's mood and atmosphere.

Project info

  • Developer David MacIver
  • Showcase year 2021
  • Programme Computer Arts

How symbols and imagery can produce engaging artwork

A concept art-book for a comic book and game set in a fictional medieval fantasy world. This project showcases a diverse range of sketches, paintings and illustration.

“How symbols and imagery can produce engaging artwork” is a 2021 Digital Graduate Show project by David MacIver, a Computer Arts student at Abertay University.

Credits

“How symbols and imagery can produce engaging artwork” is a 2021 Digital Graduate Show project by David MacIver, a Computer Arts student at Abertay University.

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