Derek Knierim // Concept Artist // Visual Development // Illustrator // Comics // @derekwk

Head In The Clouds

A series of digital paintings I created. I wanted to challenge myself to draw the human form completely from memory, with no reference used. It is a series inspired by people who are oblivious to the life and relationships around them, and the cause and effect of that action.

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