Storytime with David Auden Nash

Sketches, finals, and futuristic retrospectives.

[davidnashart]

An NPC sketch I made as I’m planning some D&D sessions. Didn’t realize until after that it resembles some other characters. But bye-golly do wide hats and eye patches go well together. Must be the implied badassery of intentionally being able to see as little as possible. #dnd #dndcharacter #gnome #killersmile #charactersketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOHq7WjErp/?igshid=9z8rtnz7o1r7

[davidnashart]

What? Yeah, I’m still doing this. I forget sometimes though. Here’s the first two installments. #1 and boyhood idol, Jack Burton of Big Trouble in Little China. #2 is Boris of Mother Russia Bleeds. Who wins? Who will be next? You decide? #sixfanarts #sixfanartschallenge #digitalpainting #jackburton #jackburton #bigtroubleinlittlechina #boris #motherrussiableeds #stillhere https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD31sWjv4-/?igshid=1s3ev8qd70lt1

[davidnashart]

While I’m not painting too much lately, I’ve been busy with some game-crafting. This is the third and final version of my dice box. Months of planning, modelling, tinkering, and crafting come to an end. This is made from gray cardboard, foam, black cardstock, wood veneer, and cheap brass corners. Finished with some oil paints. I am pleased. :) #craft #crafting #gamecraft #crafty #dicebox #dicetray #dnd #dndcrafts #dice https://www.instagram.com/p/B8vidWqDINF/?igshid=8p3yh5juvvc1

[davidnashart]

Eclipse Phase! Had the great pleasure of making a couple of illos for @posthumanstudios for their Eclipse Phase Second Edition book. So much creative freedom in that world. Love it. :D This is the chapter heading illustration for “Getting Started.” #eclipse #phase #eclipsephase #posthumanstudios #hypebeast #cyberpunk #cyberpunkart #illustration #gameart #rpg #mars #shipwreck #dangerousduo #digitalart #digitalpainting #instart #cyborg #cosplaythis #drone https://www.instagram.com/p/B4iWTIaDp77/?igshid=6rf20o71w17d

[davidnashart]

Doctor Aphra illustration for @fantasyflightgames in #StarWars #OuterRim. Had the opportunity to play with lots of textural brushes and trying a new color scheme. This was originally going to be a combined playmat and interior illustration, so I had to paint a lot more real estate than was used in-game. #art #artist #gameartist #gameart #colorful #illustration #digitalpainting #doctoraphra #digitalart #thedoctorisin #characterillustration #characterart #wacom #runningwithguns https://www.instagram.com/p/B3l7xW2i3EM/?igshid=w0ej72crhot

[davidnashart]

D&D NPC: This is Drask, inmate on the prison barge The Black Locker. He's a dwarven outcast and pirate who, years back, deserted his post and family to pursue the sea and pirating. His priviledged family initially couldn't bare to see him executed, so instead he was beaten, exiled, and his beard, token of dwarven pride, was shaved off. He survived the punishment and returned to his criminal ways. During this time he acquired magical tattoos of snakes that can manifest on his body and protect him. But in the present he is incarcerated and making the most of it as the leader of the Black Locker's most violent gang. This is a sketch I made of an NPC for a campaign I've been thinking about. I've been trying to get used to my new ipad pencil, and this is the first result I'm rather pleased with. If you like it, let me know. #dnd #dndart #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonsanddragonsart #adventure #adventuretime #fantasy #fantasyart #fantasyartist #fantasyartwork #digitalpainting #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalartwork #digitaldrawing #illo #gameart #conceptart #digitalillustration #illustration #illustrator #illustragram #digitalartwork #commissionsopen #digitalpaint #dwarf #magic #characterdesign #characterart #character https://www.instagram.com/p/BzfpzptimPs/?igshid=1fuj4c9nhhs8y

[davidnashart]

Very pleased to share the new cover illustration for “The Blood Queen’s Defiance”, a no-DM-required adventure for 5e from Limitless Adventures. The book is up on Kickstarter now. Give it a look. I love digging into these big, complicated projects, and the fellas at LA are always great in their creativity and openness. #dnd #dndart #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonsanddragonsart #adventure #adventuretime #fantasy #fantasyart #fantasyartist #fantasyartwork #digitalpainting #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalartwork #digitaldrawing #illo #gameart #conceptart #digitalillustration #illustration #illustrator #illustragram #digitalartwork #commissionsopen #digitalpaint #goblin #goblinslayer #magic #dragonborn #kenku #elf https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaBEGMiNjh/?igshid=la26v2m2k4p3

[davidnashart]

Duty of the Priest. When misfortune falls on a group of adventurers, the life of a loved one can have a very real price.  This was the cover for Limitless Adventures "Limitless NPCs" book. I'm super proud of how this one turned out. If you're interested in having me create something for you or your project, drop me a line. I'm always open for commissions.  #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #characterdrawing #conceptdesign #fantasyart #fantasyartist #digitalpainting #digitaldrawing #charactersketch  #illo #conceptartist #characterconcept #conceptart #digitalillustration #illustration #digitalartwork #characters #illustagram #commissionsopen #digitalpaint #characterart #characterartist #illustagram #lifeanddeath https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLTDnoCT_Y/?igshid=1ctaltn8027oi

[davidnashart]

Just finished up this D&D character commission. This image depicts two rangers who actually reside in the same body as a changeling with two souls residing within. One is a bit of a loner who never came to terms with what he is. The other is a compassionate and confident changeling that feels a protective instinct over her counterpart. I had a great time working on this, and really love the way the personalities were expressed in the poses. I you would like me to make something for your characters, just drop me a line. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons#characterdrawing #conceptdesign#fantasyart #fantasyartist#digitalpainting #digitaldrawing#charactersketch #illo #conceptartist#characterconcept #conceptart#digitalillustration #illustration#digitalartwork #characters#illustagram #commissionsopen#digitalpaint #characterart#characterartist #illustagram #ranger#changeling https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuEJCNiXyf/?igshid=1o1srncdffvj9

[davidnashart]

First painting of the new year. Heimbach, Germany. Nestled in the hills of the Eifel, we had a great new years. #gouache #pleinair #pleinairpainting #fromlife #sketchbook #sketchaday #instart #instartist #instartpics #artsagram #painting #gouachepainting #enpleinair #germany #eifel #heimbach #winterpainting #thehillsarealive https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTlWf5hAiD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=etagb9hk9fw

[davidnashart]

A couple more Shadowrun portraits. One a narcissistic televangelist mage, and the other a professional physical adept. There are still 4 more. . . #characterart #charactersketch #digitalart #instart #shadowrun #shadowrunner #cyberpunk #televangelist #physicaladept https://www.instagram.com/p/BotPVFwClex/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14c7jruy9oyxt

[davidnashart]

Some Shadowrun portraits I was commissioned for recently. There were eight characters in total, so I’ll post the rest in the future.

[davidnashart]

Another piece of Han's garden. This image was all catharsis for ne after a long day. Not sure when I'll have the chance to paint this much again, but it was great while it lasted. . #gouache #pleinair #pleinairpainting #fromlife #sketchbook #sketchaday #instart #instartist #instartpics #artsagram #painting #gouachepainting #enpleinair #garden #gardenpainting #relaxation #cozy #secretgarden

[davidnashart]

Han's Garden. I don't paint flowers often. Their forms are so intricate and I have a hard time constructing a pleasant compositions with them. But when you have a chance to paint, you can't let subject matter get in the way. 😛 . #gouache #pleinair #pleinairpainting #fromlife #sketchbook #sketchaday #instart #instartist #instartpics #artsagram #painting #gouachepainting #enpleinair #flowers #flower #flora #flowerstagram #naturesketch #naturesketching #naturesketchbook #naturepainting #flowerpower #garden

[davidnashart]

That old tractor was begging to be painted.

[davidnashart]

Can't stop won't stop. #gouache #pleinair #pleinairpainting #fromlife #sketchbook #sketchaday #instart #instartist #instartpics #artsagram #painting #gouachepainting #enpleinair

[davidnashart]

Got the chance to paint the cow pastures during our short stay in Belgium.