Adam Rizal's Portfolio

"Ena, the Tempest Sovereign", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

Inspired by game splash art, I focused on dynamic movement and impact using leading lines and foreshortening. Brushwork emphasized muscle texture, while a bright blue contrasted the villain’s red to highlight the hero’s dominance. My goal was to capture the battle’s intensity in a single frame.

"An unstoppable force", Clip Studio Paint & Blender, 2024

I utilized a monochrome palette as a storytelling device, not only to establish the atmosphere but also to highlight the hero’s strength—their fire illuminating the entire scene. To ensure accurate lighting, I used Blender to generate precise reference for this unique effect.

"No More Running", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

I focused on Value and Composition, by iterating from a simple Black and White Composition. Throughout the rendering process, I made sure to maintain the values of the subjects to ensure clarity. I used Post-Processing to then enhance the final product.

"Liberation", Clip Studio Paint & Blender, 2024

The composition guides the viewer’s eye, starting from the bottom where grasping arms form a triangle, pulling at the hero. The gaze then follows upward to his raised fist, the scene's light source, symbolizing his struggle for liberation.

"The beast, Sannan", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

I began with a black-and-white base, emphasizing rendering quality, detail, and strong contrast. Then, I experimented with color layers and post-processing to refine the final image.

"Malevolent Samurai", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

I focused once again on value, creating a stark contrast between the samurai and the pitch-black background. This dramatic lighting enhances the eerie atmosphere, making it feel as if the viewer has stumbled upon something forbidden or unseen.

"A means to an end", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

A composition study following the rule of thirds, balancing the original value scheme with high-quality rendering. I added a foreground column and victim to enhance depth, while the calm skies contrast the gruesomeness of the hero’s actions.

"Ornj", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

A photo study where I applied my knowledge of brushwork and detail to guide the viewer's eye toward the large, bright, and highly saturated orange, which stands out in stark contrast against the dull and muted surroundings.

"Sunrise", Clip Studio Paint, 2024

A photo study where I focused on brushwork, carefully following the natural contours of the face and body to enhance form. I also emphasized the contrast between the warmth of the light and the cool, atmospheric quality of the shadows to create depth and mood.

"In the distance", Charcoal on Drawing Paper (18"x24"), 2024

I began by creating an accurate drawing of my reference, outlining areas of different values using hard, medium, and soft charcoal sticks to define dark shades. As the piece developed, I used a blending stick to establish midtones on the face and carved out highlights with white charcoal. To enhance the sense of form, I followed the natural contours of the face when applying charcoal.

"Contrast", Charcoal on Drawing Paper (18"x24"), 2024

I started this drawing by first segmenting the dark regions of the face. To balance the overexposed areas, I added detail only in the shadows, leaving the illuminated regions completely white. To enhance contrast, I placed the lighter side of the face against a dark background and the darker side against a lighter background.

"Peaches", Acrylic Paint on Drawing Paper (18"x24"), 2024

When capturing the reference image, I positioned the light to create a dark-light-dark pattern, adding striking areas of contrast.I started the painting with a light green underpainting to enhance the warm orange tones of the subject. Beginning with the shadows, I blocked in areas of unique color before moving on to the highlights. After establishing the peaches, I shifted focus to the background, carefully rendering the folds and shadows of the fabric. Once the background was complete, I refined the peaches, blending shapes while maintaining the contours of the forms.

"Pumpkins", Acrylic Paint on Drawing Paper (5"x5"), 2024

I chose a light blue background to create a strong contrast with the warm tones of the pumpkins, making them stand out more vividly. To enhance the texture and depth, I applied thick layers of paint, emphasizing bold, expressive strokes. Instead of extensive blending, I kept the brushwork distinct and intentional, giving the piece a striking, stylized quality that adds energy and character to the composition.

10-15 Minute Gesture Drawings, Pencil and Ink, 2024

Character Design, Clip Studio Paint, 2024

I started with reference gathering and developed 20 unique designs, blending key elements from various cultures. To convey an aggressive look, I used sharp edges at various places. I added more detailed armor & accessories near the face of the character to draw focus. Further, I layered the different clothing for further cohesion, while keeping a limited color palette for clarity.

Weapon Design, Clip Studio Paint, 2024

I started by researching shape designs that conveyed the feel of a 'heavy' axe. From there, I created 20 unique axe designs centered around the themes of fire and dragons. Finally, I selected my top three designs and developed three color variations for each. In the final render, I used a Jade texture in order to add further detail to the blade of the Axe.

Prop Design, Clip Studio Paint, 2024

When working on the 10 house designs, I focused on keeping the silhouettes simple while exaggerating proportions like roof size and height. I blended East Asian architectural elements with medieval-style housing for a unique look. For the final render, I used Blender, gradient maps, and photobashing to achieve the final product.

"Sannan", Blender, 2024

PROCESS

Anatomy Study, Nomad Sculpt & Blender, 2025

Sculpted a human torso based on reference using Nomad Sculpt. then added Hair, Eyes, and Skin Textures and Shaders in Blender, before finally lighting and rendering through Cycles.

Isometric Room, Blender, 2023

Particle Simulator, Python & Pygame, 2024

Particle Simulator on Git Hub

Canon EOS 60D, 2022