Fine Art — Art by Razael

A classically trained artist

In the spring of 2000, I submitted my work to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. That autumn I began my first semester that would culminate into five years of pursuing a degree in illustration and animation, with emphasis on traditional 2D hand drawn artwork. It was a dream come true for me and to this day I still consider it an honor to have been a part of such a prestigious school.

F I N E A R T

Public sketches

Ink sketch work from everyday studies out in public.
Cathedral interior

Quick study of cathedral windows in black ink.
Cat's Eye

Animal form sketch done in black ink.
Period Dress

Costumed drapery study, black charcoal on paper.
Reclining figure

Another costumed figure study done in charcoal. Time ended before I could finish the prop being held aloft.
Lost Soul

One of many drawing circle exercises that turned out looking rather interesting from behind. Charcoal on paper.
Portrait work

One of various portraits done in graphite pencil for class.
Perspective study

Applying existing perspective and architecture to a more fantastical setting. Graphite on paper.
Drafting perspective

Adding dimension to the perspective study with drafting measurements. Blue pencil and ink on paper.
Not in the Mood

One of few paintings done in class that turned out well, actually capturing the mood. Oil on canvas.
Nude Study

Fine art class pose. Oil on canvas.
Seated Nude

A work whose colors and framing I dedicated to the work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from my homeland. Oil on canvas.
Ne'erdowells

An enjoyable themed painting combining still photographs of the two models, and combining them in a fictional setting. ~With a special guest appearance from the artist in between them.