Today I'm sharing a bit about the different figure painting styles, but not techniques, I’m talking about the different ways to approach painting depending on the look you’re going for. There's historical realism, where everything needs to look like an old photo brought to life, and then there's fantasy, which I love because you can go wild with colors, lighting, and creativity. There's also the more commercial style, designed for fast production, great for photos, not so much in real life. And then there's the quirky cell shading style, where you paint 3D figures to look like they’re straight out of a 2D anime. It’s crazy, but super fun.
As for me, I love mixing it all. I’ve explored every one of these styles, and over time I’ve created my own kind of a fusion between realism and fantasy. I get a real kick out of making imaginary characters look believable, while also using complex techniques borrowed from fantasy art. The magic happens when you blend the best of each world and just enjoy the ride. For me, painting isn’t just about technique,it’s about storytelling in miniature.