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Our very first artist of the month is Luccasx. He's a passionate artist since he was a little kid, and now, he's started accepting art commissions!
If you're in need of an artist, I definitely recommend him. He's got a great personality—and to back it up—great art. This stuff is no joke. The shading and lifelike anatomy is straight-up black magic.
He takes inspiration from Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and fantasy worldbuilding. In my super humble opinion, I get Elder Scrolls vibes here (love that game).
Anyway, I chose Luccas this month because, A. His art's awesome (duh). B. I had a really great experience with him, and C. He's a new artist. Yup, he's only been drawing (for clients) for... 3ish months? But his art career is already extremely promising. I wouldn't be surprised if he landed a gig for Wizards of the Coast.
Today, I asked him a couple of questions so you could get to know him better. Keep reading to find out!
How'd you first get into art?
"For as long as I can remember, I've loved to draw. It came naturally to me as a child, like a game, my favorite game. Influenced by cartoons like Ice Age, The Lion King, and Madagascar, I started drawing various types of animals, fighting, hunting, or just standing still. It took me a while to start drawing people."
With the art portraits he makes? This shocked me. I guess we all start from somewhere, right?
As someone who commissions a lot of art, what surprised me the most was not just his portraits, but his creativity. Writing is my forté—not art. Plus, when it comes to describing the art I want, I'm completely lost.
"Uhhh, here's one or two ideas. Just make it cool, I guess?"
This doesn't bother Luccas in the slightest. In fact, it's a fun challenge for him. Turning my half-baked ideas into a full-blown, beautiful rendering takes some serious skill.
But for Luccas? It's a chance to show off. I respect it.
The concept (left) and execution (right).
How would you describe your art style to someone seeing it for the first time?
"Imagine a rendered art style that is clean, stylized, but respects the real anatomy and proportions of people and objects. Sometimes vibrant, sometimes morbid, it's usually pleasing to the eye. Most of the characters are beautiful and young, and I like that. I like to create the feeling that my drawings can be touched."
What's your favorite thing to draw right now?
"I have a few comfort characters that I draw sporadically when I'm bored. Currently, I'm quite addicted to making quick sketches of Calisto Beltrak, a character from one of the RPG campaigns I play. His design is interesting, intriguing, and creates a sense of anticipation in me, due to the fact that he's a shapeshifting demon who evolves and changes form as he absorbs other living beings, and it's fun to imagine what will become of him, and what he transforms into with each of his changes."
Now, pivoting slightly. Let's face the truth, guys—AI slop is terrible, but it's here to stay. That's why it's important that artists prove they're legit.
Fortunately, Lucas is absolutely legit. Admittedly, I was a little suspicious at first due to the language barrier. But once he provided that first timelapse—I knew he was perfect.
Here's one of his best ones:
(Don't mind the placard, that was his idea lmao.)
Anyways, transparency is a priority for Luccas. He's always sending me screenshots and timelapses throughout the entire creative process. Asking about color palettes, facial expressions, "does this look right?", and so on. I appreciate it a lot, hopefully you will too.
Regardless, always remember to ask for timelapses and progress shots when commissioning any artist. If anyone's curious, I can make a post about the do's and don't's of art commissions as a client.
Do you accept commissions, and what's your process for working with clients?
"Yes, I started accepting commissions this year, and it's been a very enriching experience. I like to talk to the people I work with, get to know them, build a good relationship, this is essential for me. I'd say my process is about that contact, understanding what the person wants the drawing to communicate, and translating that onto the canvas in the best way possible. "
If someone wants to commission a piece, what's the best way to reach you?
I usually reply at any of my available addresses, but I believe that currently the best tool for this has been good ol Discord. You're welcome if you want to create awesome art, or even just have a chat.
Luccasx_art's commission queue is currently open as of January 2026! You can look at his Artstation portfolio here, and message him on Reddit.
Are you an artist in need of a spotlight? You could be February's Artist of the Month! I don't charge artists for promo (yup—I'm just doing this for fun!).
Legitimate artists only—no AI artists, no beginners, and you must have a portfolio. If this sounds like you, my DMs are open!
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