April Rain Studios

April Borchelt is currently a full-time freelance visual development artist living in Atlanta, Georgia. She works in animation, video game art, Pet Portraits, Magic Card Alters, and commissions of many kinds! She loves to ride horses on bright sunny days and watch movie masterpieces. Click Here

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✨Working on something new! This is one of the biggest paintings on canvas I’ve done in a while at 18”x30”! I just finished the rough color stage and then onto refinement! So excited to bring this one together 😆 Talia @maysoulrose is the lovely model! #artist #art #oc #illustration #artistsoninstagram #fanart #process #fineart #womenartists #atlantaartist #emergingartist #fantasyartist #fantasyillustration #ladyinwater #夢 #midnightstroll #デッサン #進歩 #えず #artworkinprogress #doitfortheprocess #stepbystepart #creativeprocess #wipoil https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuStszjVTY/?igshid=ti6l23khs8kf

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My class is finally out!!!! This is my first class through Skillshare and I am so excited to bring it to you all! My course is “Redefining your Portfolio: Tips and Tools to Pursue Your Dream Job!” I have my referral link in my profile where if you sign up you get two free months of Skillshare Premium! You can then watch the course for free!✨ My hope is that my class will help creatives pursue their dreams just a little easier. Thank you all for your continued support! It all means so much to me 😭💚💚💚 #skillshare @skillshare #newcourse #onlineclass #learnsomethingneweveryday #aprilborcheltart #aprilrainstudios #fineart #illustration #atlantaartist #dailyart #stepbystep #breakingitdown #process #しんぽ #doitfortheprocess #stepbystepart #creativeprocess #artportfolio https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpYUiqjJtI/?igshid=1mhvvbqlaqj1v

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✨🌊I couldn’t help myself when I saw @anniestegg did another #drawthisinyourstyle challenge! Meet my version of Isadora! #annieartchallenge2 . . . #artchallenge #mystyle #artistsofinstagram #conceptart #illustration #fantasyart #isadora #unicorn #lastunicorn #oceanart #rococostyle #fashiondesign #sketch #painting #digitalpainting #procreate #beautifulwomen #dailydrawing #emergingartist #color #dailyart #atlantaartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs93nUDfsk/?igshid=lymx9sryx5b3

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This . game. looks. INTENSE!! 🏕🏕🏕 . . . Can’t wait to see more of the game! #breathofthewild2 #legendofzelda #fanart #zelda #newgame #emergingartist #atlantaartist #art #magic #nintento @nintendo https://www.instagram.com/p/Byq6DcLgvWa/?igshid=1mpcsgknwkone

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🌱🍃🍊🍇Who’s excited for the new Pokémon Sword and Shield?! I don’t normally start with leaf Pokémon but Grookey is definitely growing on me 😍 This piece started as a study of a plant I have outside....but then I imagined Grookey in there and just had to paint it! . . . @pokemon @pokemonswordshield2019 #pokemon #pokemonswordandshield #grookey #trees #forestart #emergingartist #atlantaartist #art #digitalart #speedpaint #oranberry #cuteart #starterpokemon #fantasyillustration #fanart #monkeysofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BydEQowAJM3/?igshid=yeov7yrusuyz

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🌊#tbt to when I got to paint on the beach in Hawaii! I got a crazy bad burn on my legs that day! The trip was super short but super sweet 😊 Until next time Hawaii! . . . #emergingartist #atlantaartist #art #konahawaii #watercolor #watercolorstudy #beachart #oceanart #hawaiiart #relaxing (at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByX_E8PAcKJ/?igshid=1r6ta48g6e3qo

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“Hills of England” . . . Little painting I’ve been chipping away at :) It was inspired by (drum roll) The Great British Baking Show 😂😂 There was a cut when they planned over the fields and it inspired me to paint it. Just breath taking! . . . #thegreatbritishbakingshow #sheep #fields #England #hills #art #minipainting #acrylic #emergingartist #atlantaartist #painting #traditionalart #sheepart (at Welford, West Berkshire, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByS9trFgPtE/?igshid=1amcljm1ypi0c

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My entry for Mermay! . . . Hope I’m not too late @tombancroft1 !! Had this inspiration while at Orange beach just relaxing. Who says Mermaids don’t like to relax on the beach too? 🏖😉 #WacomMerMay2019 #MerMay2019 #MerMay #art #digitalart #mermaid #beach #relaxing #atlantaartist #emergingartist https://www.instagram.com/p/ByGwKpVgrc4/?igshid=1v1jsk68pti5a

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Going to work on doing the “100 heads challenge” 💪 Also working on doing more color studies. I’m alternating between the two to strengthen both skills. Stay tuned for more cool stuff in working on ;) . . Photo of Red Velvet Irene . #redvelvetirene #atlantaartist #art #miniart #emergingartist #sketch #practice #pencil #graphite #100headschallenge #drawing #portraitdrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/ByF0eP4AmYk/?igshid=ln5tqx2ohscp

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Saturday @Momocon here we come! Been an awesome time so far :) Stop by my booth if you’re in the area 🧡 I’m table AA 10! #MomoCon #artbooth #arttable #atlantaartist #art #alitabattleangel https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5ONPrA8H3/?igshid=2oei7do9l001

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Count down to MomoCon is here! Only 2 more days! 😆😆 Here’s my Alita piece that I’ll be selling at the con. The original was done in ink and pen. Inspired by one of my favorite movies this year: Battle Angel Alita. I’d highly recommend seeing movie if you haven’t already!! It was a wonderful film and made me want to dive into the universe even more. Such a powerful story. . I’ll be at booth AA10! Come and say hi! 👋🏼 . . #battleangelalita #battleangel #art #instaart #ink #pen #traditionalart #Alita #atlantaartist #illustration @momocon #momocon #conart #fanart #emergingartist #process #blackandwhite_art https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvUv0Bllnj/?igshid=1s8lerncs7s0x

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Went to my future sister in laws Bachelorette over the weekend and got to see her favorite animal the sloth! It was so much fun to sketch at the zoo again! My favorites were the Capybara, Tamandua, and two toed Sloth “Sylvia!”(p.s. did you know sloths have crazy sharp teeth??? Also their fur is actually really soft 🤗) . . . #zoo #zooart #zoosketch #wildlifeconservationsociety #art #sketch #sloth #slothart #twotoedsloth #tamandua #capybara #gulfshores #orangebeachalabama #animalart #sketch #dailysketch #instaart #illustration #atlantaartist #emergingartist #process #artist (at Orange Beach, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsTn23lFda/?igshid=1s79ollk48vb3

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“When the Waters Rise/Beautifully In Over My Head(Crash Over Me)/Oceans” 🌊 . . . Here’s the finished piece I’ve been working on! This piece was inspired by some amazing songs that help me recenter when it gets hard to see “over the waves.” God is good! The count down to MomoCon is here and she’ll be available at my booth! #art #artistsofinstagram #emergingartist #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #atlantaartist #digitalart #illustration #oceanart #underwater #momocon @momocon @hillsong @hillsongworship @hillsongunited @caseydarnell @bethelmusic #hillsongunited #bethelmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcoU_OFqnu/?igshid=u3lyp1njc7ce

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Some more artwork I did for this last Patch on @PaladinsGame! Definitely listened to a lot of Pop music while painting Inara. She could totally be a rockin’ Pop Star.🎤🎮💅🏻#paladinsgame #videogameart #gameart #gameartist #fantasyart #illustration #photoshop #femaleartist #popstar #evilmojogames #paladins https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMJ1rUFUIX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hq52w83cd4t1

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I’ve been wanting to do @anniestegg #annieartchallenge for a while now...finally had the chance to make it! Original character by Annie Stegg (last pic) #art #fantasyart #illustration #drawthisinyourstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/BtU7evdlWn-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=is7uc081gxzo

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💫🌖 Here’s the man of the hour himself! Gentleman Jenos I had the pleasure of painting this patch for Paladins! @paladinsgame @evilmojogames #digital #art #gameart #videogameart #gentleman #gameartist #femaleartist #paladinsgame https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGnMVOBNTu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j0xmkzwzgh33

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‪‼️“Target acquired” @PaladinsGame 2.02 patch is released so now I can share thiiiis! Omega Makoa I painted for Paladins! @EvilMojoGames ‬#paladins #makoa #videogameart #digitalart #gameart #gameartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCGaQcBfsx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17bakjesxtxu6