Henry Christian-Slane

I am an Artist and Illustrator from New Zealand. This is a collection of my work and sketches. [email protected]

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WARNING FOR ARTISTS USING PINTEREST

After 10 years of using Pinterest boards as a trusted reference library for my work as a concept artist — I’ve been suddenly and permanently locked out of my account without warning.

 I was just one of thousands of accounts that have been mass banned for no clear reason, go to r/pinterest to see the countless posts from people in the same situation as me.

My account held thousands of essential reference images: historical armor, classical paintings, fashion, pose reference, and more. All gone. No prior notice that this could happen. No path to recovery.

Pinterest's vague content guidelines and automated moderation make it impossible to predict what will get you banned. Even classical artworks and production stills are being flagged. If you rely on Pinterest for creative research, you’re at risk—and you might not get a second chance.

Don’t trust Pinterest as a safe space for professional reference gathering. Back up your work elsewhere before it’s too late.

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Watercolor painting done from a photo I took of B swimming in a river 

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warmup sketch

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Another quick oil painting on paper with gold leaf.

Painted from photo I took on a 6 day hike into Te Urewera forest

more of my work here 

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small oil painting on board with speckled gold leaf 

 more of my art here 

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Oil painting on paper with speckled  gold leaf 

you can find more of my work here 

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Oil painting on paper with gold leaf, based on a photo I took while hiking high up In the Tararua Ranges NZ

you can see more of my work here

*Sold*

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few more recent oil paintings on paper 

more here https://linktr.ee/HHC_S

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recent painting-  self portrait 

more here v

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Symbolist Avatar- Curiosity/Obsession

Costume concept illustration inspired by Jungian concepts and the Symbolist art movement. The pieces are made by digitally collaging, then painting over, elements primarily from Symbolist paintings (1860-80s) and Romanticist era works (1800-1850s). I approached each illustration through an attempt to image an aspect or mentality that I saw in myself. The act of giving image to these aspects became a tool of introspection and a way to communicate with, and give voice to my unconscious. Through a process that feels like visual alchemy, I used instinct and references to myth and art history to try to depict the positive and negative aspects of each mentality, the light and shadow sides of each Avatar. I recommend the book "Man and His Symbols" and the podcast "This Jungian Life" for anyone interested in Carl Jung, mental health and Symbolism. This is 1 of 6 Art prints can be purchased here

thanks for the support

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Symbolist Avatar- Kindness/Sacrifice

Costume concept illustration inspired by Jungian concepts and the Symbolist art movement. The pieces are made by digitally collaging, then painting over, elements primarily from Symbolist paintings (1860-80s) and Romanticist era works (1800-1850s).

I approached each illustration through an attempt to image an aspect or mentality that I saw in myself. The act of giving image to these aspects became a tool of introspection and a way to communicate with, and give voice to my unconscious.

Through a process that feels like visual alchemy, I used instinct and references to myth and art history to try to depict the positive and negative aspects of each mentality, the Light and shadow sides of each Avatar.

This is 1 of 6 illustrations

prints can be purchased https://hhcs.bigcartel.com/

Thank you for your support 

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Symbolist Avatar- Creativity/Egotism

Costume concept illustration inspired by Jungian concepts and the Symbolist art movement. The pieces are made by digitally collaging, then painting over, elements primarily from Symbolist paintings (1860-80s) and Romanticist era works (1800-1850s).

I approached each illustration through an attempt to image an aspect or mentality that I saw in myself. The act of giving image to these aspects became a tool of introspection and a way to communicate with, and give voice to my unconscious.

Through a process that feels like visual alchemy, I used instinct and references to myth and art history to try to depict the positive and negative aspects of each mentality, the light and shadow sides of each Avatar.

I recommend the book "Man and His Symbols" and the podcast "This Jungian Life" for anyone interested in Carl Jung, mental health and Symbolism.

This is 1 of 6

Art prints can be purchased here

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Symbolist Avatar- Dreams/Fantasy

Costume concept illustration inspired by Jungian concepts and the Symbolist art movement. The pieces are made by digitally collaging, then painting over, elements primarily from Symbolist paintings (1860-80s) and Romanticist era works (1800-1850s). I approached each illustration through an attempt to image an aspect or mentality that I saw in myself. The act of giving image to these aspects became a tool of introspection and a way to communicate with, and give voice to my unconscious. Through a process that feels like visual alchemy, I used instinct and references to myth and art history to try to depict the positive and negative aspects of each mentality, the light and shadow sides of each Avatar. This is 1 of 6 illustrations, more coming soon. Art prints can be purchased, here 

thankyou for the support

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Willpower/Denial

Costume concept illustration inspired by Jungian concepts and the Symbolist art movement. The pieces are made by digitally collaging, then painting over, elements primarily from Symbolist paintings (1860-80s) and Romanticist era works (1800-1850s).

I approached each illustration through an attempt to image an aspect or mentality that I saw in myself. The act of giving image to these aspects became a tool of introspection and a way to communicate with, and give voice to my unconscious.

Through a process that feels like visual alchemy, I used instinct and references to myth and art history to try to depict the positive and negative aspects of each mentality, the Light and shadow sides of each Avatar.

This is 1 of 6 illustrations- the rest are coming soon

Here is a link to my online Print store - https://linktr.ee/HHC_S

Thank you for your support

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Music Video I made for Pixels band during covid 19 lockdown

I post more regularly on instagram if you are interested:

 https://www.instagram.com/henrychristianslane/ 

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Urchin monster designed for path of exile 2