Koby Hughes

Process

When starting an illustration, I first gather piles of reference to identify common motifs, shapes, and colors. I also sometimes collect abstract inspiration that serves more as a driving force for the feeling of a painting. I start thumb-nailing by doodling these motifs and arranging them, usually in 3 values first, until I shape compositions that match the my vision. From there, I come up with color concepts and begin to paint.

Orla and The Stars, references and concept

Nesting Mossback, value concepts and color concepts