J. Nathan Evans

Themed entertainment designer: creative, graphics, show set. SCAD MFA. Portfolio at www.jnathanevans.com.

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Feeling that bittersweet vibe tonight that I always get as the summer fades. Summer 2016 was one of the best yet - exploring our new hometown, combing the beach, and getting the rare blessing of so much time with Jenna and Henry. But I'm excited to start this new season of life as I start orientation at @scaddotedu and pursue a lifelong passion. It will be a welcome challenge and I can't wait for the new adventures that lie ahead.

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Having fun mixing traditional and digital these days. This was a pencil sketch on toned paper, painted over in Procreate. Also playing with graphic elements more to frame things. #conceptart #procreateapp #procreate #themedentertainmentdesign #illustration

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Excited to announce a big new chapter of adventure in my life. I've accepted a fellowship at Savannah College of Art and Design (@scaddotedu). I'll be earning my MFA in Themed Entertainment Design, pursuing my dream of working in the theme park industry. It's bittersweet to leave friends and family in Colorado but I'm so excited for this adventure. I'm so thankful for their support, and especially my wife's encouragement to take the leap in applying. It's going to be great!

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Painting for my color and light class. #conceptart #photoshop #digitalpainting #pioneer #gowestyoungwoman

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A color comp for the Schoolism class I'm doing right now. I'm painting this scene under four other lighting setups, which is challenging but a great exercise! (The starting image was from Dreamwork's "How to Train Your Dragon"). #visualdevelopment #conceptart #entertainmentdesign #digitalpainting #photoshop

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Color study of a Bernie Fuchs illustration. Not sure what story/article it was associated with but love the vibe. #illustration #digitalpainting #procreateapp #animationart #conceptart

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Having fun with the video export functionality of @procreateapp. This is a color study of a beautiful Harry Anderson illustration.

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Color study of Arnold Bocklin's "Isle of the Dead." #procreateapp #digitalpainting #art

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Master study of a Tyrus Wong concept piece for Bambi. Amazing how much realism he could pack into loose, impressionistic marks. #conceptart #photoshpop #procreateapp #disney #bambi #animationart

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Master study of a brilliant Bernie Fuchs illustration for Sports Illustrated in the 60's. I'm starting my "Color and Light" course this week, critiqued by one of my favorite concept artists, Nathan Fowkes from Dreamworks. Going to be challenging but oh so worth it!

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More #dynamicsketching work. Can't wait for the redesign assignment this week to borrow from the visual language of these plants and transform them into something else. #cgma

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Waterfall in the tropics ala #dynamicsketching.

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My take on the #dynamicsketching rite of passage: the palm tree at the LA county arboretum. @fabercastellusa artist Pitt pens on @strathmoreart toned gray paper.

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My take on the #dynamicsketching rite of passage: the palm tree at the LA county arboretum. @fabercastellusa artist Pitt pens on @strathmoreart toned gray paper.

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Mug game on point today. #hollywoodtowerhotel #dca #disneyland

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As a self-taught artist I'm loving the opportunity to refresh on the basics of draftmanship with the @cgmasteracademy "Dynamic Sketching" class. My group is taught by @patrickballesteros and critiqued by @the_duke_of_flies. It's challenging but so fun! #dynamicsketching #penandink #conceptart