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Derek Knierim // Concept Artist // Illustrator // Comics

Derek Knierim // Concept Artist // Illustrator // Comics

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  • Design
  • About
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About

Derek Knierim is a concept artist based in the Denver area. He makes comic books, and loves to draw. He wants to work in the video game/ movie industry creating more characters and worlds.

Meow Wolf said some nice things about me if you’d like to hear about it.

Photo credit:  Brass and Bellows LLC

Photo credit: Brass and Bellows LLC

Still working on stuff, you know just in case you were wonderin’... #
Original sketch too!! Just opened it up further and am truly impressed/stoked!! Thanks again!! @ohnosam
@ohnosam BEYOND excited to own an original of this LEGEND!!! Cheers man. Thanks for being an inspiration! I need more of your work in my life!!
New stuff coming soon!! Excited to show you guys some new stuff!! .
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#mf4 #manifestfuturecomic #indiecomics #derekwk #digitalpainting #wacom #newworlds #issue4 #denverartist #artistalley #photoshop #adobe #conceptart #gameart #comic #comicart
As I’ve grown up, I’ve drawn Spider-Man a few times. Admittedly, I’ve always thought the traditional design was pretty tedious drawing all of those webs. I decided to take it upon myself to design my own suit. One that livens up the drawing hand and is a bit more expressive. Of course, this “Spider-verse season” is the best time to contemplate alternate design. Go see it if you haven’t!! (P.S. I’m still drawing, just can’t share it right now :() LOVE YOU!!!
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#spiderman #spiderverse #web #marvel #fanart #comics #peterparker #derekwk #digitalart #conceptart #alternateuniverse #wacom #kylebrush #halftone
Had some success this year in 2018. Gonna get some more in 2019. You ready?! WHO’S WITH ME!!!?!?
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#2018 #2019 #goals #accomplishments #letsgetit
Got this just in time for Christmas!! Thanks @mondonews !!!!
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@naughty_dog_inc #thelastofus #videogames #soundtrack STOKED!!
Absolutely THRILLED AT THIS NEWS!!! I found out on my birthday yesterday that I landed a spot at the astounding @sandiegocomicconinternational // Woah I’m so excited!!! Biggest con ever, super hard to get in to. Honored, thrilled, scared and all of the things. See you in 2019 San Diego!!!! CATCH YOUR DREAMS!!!!!
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#indiecomics #comics #comiccon #derekwk #denverartist #sdcc #sandiego #denver #indieartist #manifestfuturecomic
Bit of a learning curve but this is my birthday present to m’self. Thinking it’ll help with imagining poses!! And also I’ve always wanted an action figure like this haha! Gonna for sure swoop the female version. Artists: hit me up if you are on the fence on getting these. I think it’ll be helpful!!
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#figuredrawing #pose #drawing #conceptart #reference #actionfigures @bodykun_dolls
Turns out the Mad Max aesthetic works well with the futuristic awesomeness that is Coheed and Cambria’s universe!! I’ve been following the narrative for years and I’m so hyped on the new album and story!! Couldn’t resist adding this to my Halloween wardrobe!! (Of course I got the deluxe set!!)
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#coheedandcambria #creaturehalloween #theamorywars #callyourmother #vaxis #scifi #conceptalbum
Pretty stoked on the Mad Max Fury Road costumes the lady and I put together this year. I was Max of course and the lovely lady was one of the wives by the name of Capable (cause her hair is glorious!! @bellatestarossa ❤️) Had a blast this year. It was also fun taking brand new gear and griming it up and scratching it up for natural wear and tear/staining our clothes on purpose. We both worked so hard on these and are stoked on the results!!
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#madmax #furyroad #cosplay #halloweencostume #halloween #comicon #dressup #fakeguns #peacefulwarrior #postapocalyptic #madmaxmovie #replica
Expensive // Inktober Day 22: I’ve always dreamed of owning this dream machine. Cintiq seems to be the ultimate drawing tool and I hope to own one some day.
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#inktober #inktober2018 #wacom #cintiq #cintiq27qhd #drawingtablet #digitalart #conceptart #characterart

Contact 

For commissions, questions, job opportunities, or just want to send feedback on my work, feel free to contact me!

derekknierim@gmail.com

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