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

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.

Photo credit: Brass and Bellows LLC

The lovely lady and I having a blast at @dinkdenver checking out John Leguizamo panel. Met a lot of new inspiring artists, as well as caught up with creatives I’ve known for years. Thanks John for hooking up the passes!! We had a blast!!! #dinkdenver #indiecomic #comicon #dynamicduo #comics

As a designer/creative I get interesting feedback all the time. I decided to take some of this amazing client advice and turn it into inspirational posters. These are taken directly from emails! Making lemonade today. Thanks @dylan_fowler for that last one. #design #inspirationalquotes #shitclientssay #thinkaboutit #adobe#

Everyday is International Women’s Day. Here’s one in particular that means a lot to me. #internationalwomensday

Thor: Ragnarok // an illustration I made for an art contest online. Put a TON of work into this one, but had a blast the whole way!! @taikawaititi THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!! // Thanks @talenthouse for letting me participate! #thor #thorragnarok #ragnarok #mcu #fanart #marvel #marvel #disney #artcontest #illustration #adobe #photoshop #digitalpainting #korg #derekwk

This is my submission for an art book that the incredible @matttaylordraws is putting together. This was one of the first times I played a video game where I felt that the medium could swap out the typical run and gun approach, in exchange for a more serene, immersive, and artistic experience. I didn’t realize at the time how much this game would influence both my work and my view of video games as an art form. Now the game has been given a fresh coat of paint by @bluepointgames and I’m excited to jump back in! #shadowofthecolossus #sotc #playstation #conceptart #gameart #videogames #derekwk #ColossusArt #fanart

I realized I haven’t drawn Boba Fett since I was a kid and wanted to give it a shot now that I’m older. I also wanted to draw a Star Wars character who is simply at rest and not necessarily partaking in all the Wars around him. Might do a small series! #derekwk #boba #bobafett #denverartist #conceptart #starwars #starwarsfan #starwarsfanart #fanart #disney #disneyhireme #figuredrawing #illustration #adobe #digitalart #digitalartist #empirestrikesback

A Christmas gift for the lovely and amazing @bellatestarossa , an #illustration of us and her 🐈 Kaleo having an adventure in the Mad Max universe!! Such an inspiring person I figured I would show my gratitude through drawing!! I’ve learned so much from you already and I look forward to our adventures in the future!!! #conceptart #derekwk #loveart #madmax #furyroad #digitalart #illustration #adobephotoshop #digitalpainting #subaru #altima #kaleothecat #adventureculture :)

Some more 🥥 ideation. Trying to go for that “touristy shirt that I would still buy” kinda vibe... #design #beachvibes #beachdesign #denverartist #tourism #coconuts #anchor #seaplane #catamaran #sailboat #tropical #icon #pattern #adobe #illustration #wip

I promise I’m still drawing!! Life has just been awesome and busy :) Happy 2018 people!!! // Here’s a cutting room floor coconut inspired by old school #Disney #denver #denverartist #adobe #digitalart #digitalpainting 🥥

My #diycostume for Halloween this year. First time I planned out a costume!! I wanted to utilize my knowledge of #characterdesign #conceptart and #screenprinting to create a costume that was functional (warm) but also a different take on what it is to be a #ninjaturtle. I created a custom front turtle shell design and printed it at work. The rest was helping hands from lovely people and $2 items at the thrift store. I also found a practical use of some ninja shoes I picked up in Japan. A lovely lady in my life (April O’Neil) made my mask totally badass and showed me such great support during the project!! Pretty happy with how it turned out!! Gearing up for comic con I think I’ve opened another artistic avenue and plan on having other costumes in the future!! Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!!! #denverart #denverartist #teenagemutantninjaturtles #cosplay

More stuff. Feeling inspired and working late. #conceptart #denver #wip #sketch

Listening to the #bladerunner soundtrack and drawing Android assassins. #conceptart #derekwk #denver #digitalart #androids #bladerunner2049 #scifi #scifiart #characterdesign #wip #sketch

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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