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John Walters

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A bloke from Stoke in Wellington, New Zealand. I help create cool art stuff in the entertainment industries. VFX Art Director/Digital matte painter/Concept Artist - Avatar: The Way of the Water, The Batman, Black Widow, Star Trek: Discovery, Chief of War.

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How about this geographical mix, an Irish pub in Auckland, NZ. Venison sliders, chips & curry sauce with crushed peas and a pint of Guinness.

09.02.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quote skeet a gif with a clue of where you’re from…

23.01.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

VFX art directing the Eternal Library was a really creative experience and was my doorway into the #startrek family.

causeandfx.nz/filmography/...

15.01.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Tapestry of Terror: The Art of Noriyoshi Ohrai Noriyoshi Ohrai, a renowned Japanese horror and fantasy artist, has left a lasting impression in the field of horror artistry. Infusing traditional Japanese art techniques with modern horror

A Tapestry of Terror: The Art of Noriyoshi Ohrai darklongbox.com/2023/11/21/a...

15.01.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t know you Chris but I feel your shackled state.

13.01.2026 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Four storyboard moments from an idea I had involving a family settlement on the moon, Earth is destroyed in an unknown cataclysmic event and the remnants of the moon are sailing through the solar system.

13.01.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh so close. I’m from Stoke and it’s so nice to see it written.

13.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Illustrated poster of the tower of Cirith Ungol in the land of Mordor. In the foreground are a bunch of orcs and goblins with acid green rim-light holding swords and axes and pole-arms. In the middle ground is a narrow bridge leading between two grotesque statues into the multi tiered tower that is lit with sickly green lights. Below it leading into the plateau of Gorgoroth are the hills of the Ethel Duath. In the distance is Orodruin and Ered Lithui. The text at the top is white flame like black metal lettering with the words CIRITH UNGOL. Nine green stars float above them. Plumes of smoke and ash fill the sky. A tiny shadow is grossing the bridge. Lord of the Rings. Tolkien. Prints on InPrint.

Illustrated poster of the tower of Cirith Ungol in the land of Mordor. In the foreground are a bunch of orcs and goblins with acid green rim-light holding swords and axes and pole-arms. In the middle ground is a narrow bridge leading between two grotesque statues into the multi tiered tower that is lit with sickly green lights. Below it leading into the plateau of Gorgoroth are the hills of the Ethel Duath. In the distance is Orodruin and Ered Lithui. The text at the top is white flame like black metal lettering with the words CIRITH UNGOL. Nine green stars float above them. Plumes of smoke and ash fill the sky. A tiny shadow is grossing the bridge. Lord of the Rings. Tolkien. Prints on InPrint.

Digital illustration of an old village lane. Choppy shapes and overlapping oranges and blues.

Digital illustration of an old village lane. Choppy shapes and overlapping oranges and blues.

Digital illustration of a The Lord OF The Rings cover. A NazgΓ»l sits astride its horse between 2 red trees that make a circle. Int he background is Weathertop, the Misty Mountains and Orodruin. Overlapping risk colours - red, teal and yellow. Some mushrooms in the foreground.

Digital illustration of a The Lord OF The Rings cover. A NazgΓ»l sits astride its horse between 2 red trees that make a circle. Int he background is Weathertop, the Misty Mountains and Orodruin. Overlapping risk colours - red, teal and yellow. Some mushrooms in the foreground.

Digital illustration of a vintage car. it's green. has forced perspective. hazy brush-work and fake light leaks. Does for MUTI in 2024.

Digital illustration of a vintage car. it's green. has forced perspective. hazy brush-work and fake light leaks. Does for MUTI in 2024.

Hi #PortfolioDay

Im Bruce, an illustrator, creative director, printmaker & sculptor. Big fan of old goofy SFF covers, forced perspective & experimentation. Nice to meet you :)

ILLO: www.instagram.com/bad_manifesto
FA: www.instagram.com/oombruce
PRINTS: www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay

13.01.2026 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 312    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Beautiful work

13.01.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
giant black dragon diving out of thunderclouds, crackling with lightning, chasing a smaller red dragon which is desperately trying to escape with its life!

giant black dragon diving out of thunderclouds, crackling with lightning, chasing a smaller red dragon which is desperately trying to escape with its life!

A peaceful scene of a swamp, with greens, blues and purples, a tree in the foreground and the head of a huge dragon visible resting in the water. A white heron takes off next to the dragon and it's eye is open.

A peaceful scene of a swamp, with greens, blues and purples, a tree in the foreground and the head of a huge dragon visible resting in the water. A white heron takes off next to the dragon and it's eye is open.

watercolour painting of two unicorns in a moonlit forest, one drinking from a dark pool in the foreground, the other keeping watch in the background in a clearing

watercolour painting of two unicorns in a moonlit forest, one drinking from a dark pool in the foreground, the other keeping watch in the background in a clearing

a little three eyed fluffy black creature sits among some antiques at the base of an old tree. A sword, a battered old helmet, the remains of someone's boot with a bone sticking out of it, some gold coins and a satchel of...

a little three eyed fluffy black creature sits among some antiques at the base of an old tree. A sword, a battered old helmet, the remains of someone's boot with a bone sticking out of it, some gold coins and a satchel of...

It's #PortfolioDay!
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio

13.01.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 560    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
A barbarian stands surrounded by skeletons in an ancient throne room, lit in red.

A barbarian stands surrounded by skeletons in an ancient throne room, lit in red.

A knight with glowing eyes in 15th century armour and a pretty red cape.

A knight with glowing eyes in 15th century armour and a pretty red cape.

A knight on horseback with a lance and a sheild, covered in sun motifs, surrounded by a floral border

A knight on horseback with a lance and a sheild, covered in sun motifs, surrounded by a floral border

A dragon swoops over a blasted landscape, on it's back an archer takes aim.

A dragon swoops over a blasted landscape, on it's back an archer takes aim.

Hello #portfolioday

My name is Jimmy Makepeace and I'm an illustrator who likes fantasy and pulp!

I am available for freelance work this year, email in bio!

13.01.2026 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1144    πŸ” 281    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 0
A figure stands before an overgrown entrance

A figure stands before an overgrown entrance

Standing stones at sunset

Standing stones at sunset

A figure with a torch considers a ruined city

A figure with a torch considers a ruined city

Refuelling station on a fiery lava world

Refuelling station on a fiery lava world

Ayup, I'm Paul. Still consider myself pretty new to all this (I'm old, and I started late) but I love what I've learned to do. Feels a bit like sorcery :)

#portfolioday

13.01.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 3

The β€˜Ayup’ gives Stoke vibes

13.01.2026 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks great Paul, keep it up!

13.01.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice Jimmy

13.01.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TrΓ©s bien!

13.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice

13.01.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A full CG environment of the frozen gulag in the Marvel film Black Widow. While at WetaFX I created this in asset with a mixture of 3D CG and 2.5D matte painting techniques.

A full CG environment of the frozen gulag in the Marvel film Black Widow. While at WetaFX I created this in asset with a mixture of 3D CG and 2.5D matte painting techniques.

This illustration was chosen by Brian Keene to adorn the re-print of his Zombie/Barbarian epic.

This illustration was chosen by Brian Keene to adorn the re-print of his Zombie/Barbarian epic.

1:5 scale models were built for the company JCB. Measurements were made directly from the vehicle parked outside and recreated with various materials.

1:5 scale models were built for the company JCB. Measurements were made directly from the vehicle parked outside and recreated with various materials.

A digital sculpture created in Nomad Sculpt on the iPad. A dragon skull powered by engines to fly in an apocalyptic world of medieval mayhem.

A digital sculpture created in Nomad Sculpt on the iPad. A dragon skull powered by engines to fly in an apocalyptic world of medieval mayhem.

My dear #portfolioday.

Digital Matte Painter, Sculptor, Model Maker and Illustrator. I work in the entertainment industries doing all manner of creative things.

13.01.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Creating Jareth the Goblin King: Behind The Scenes | Labyrinth
YouTube video by The Jim Henson Company Creating Jareth the Goblin King: Behind The Scenes | Labyrinth

As a 9 year old I had heard David Bowie before I had seen him. Then came Labyrinth(1986), Jareth the Goblin King. It was here I also discovered Brian Froud and Jim Henson. It gave so much art to the world, puppetry, music, art and movie magic. #influential

youtu.be/J5T4gZ043VA?...

12.01.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Wrecking Crew – Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video The Wrecking Crew – Official Trailer | Prime Video

Great job to all #NZ #Film crew. #ConceptArt and #mattepainting on this one. #TheWreckingCrew #VFX

08.01.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jurassic Park has 63 VFX shots, in combination with practical animatronics and a great collaborative minds eye, well thought out design and production it remains one of the highest bars in VFX.

05.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the biggest offending processes of filmmaking within the industry is the widening gap between artist and director. So much money is wasted developing the movie at the end of the pipe where it’s most expensive. Storyboards and a targeted approach have been replaced with a scatter gun approach.

05.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Unbelievable skill here, such a great piece with scale, detail and awe!

31.12.2025 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So great to see your process. Nice work Sean.

31.12.2025 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great rendering skills

31.12.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to find you and your work again. I’m always blown away by your process and results.

31.12.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Copic and pen sketch. Sci-fi planetary subject. #sketch #copic #markers

31.12.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why deny yourself the journey, the hurdles we overcome and breaking through obstacles are how we develop. You can’t skip the work, that’s not how learning works. #NoAI

30.12.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Born in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Oh rayt duck!

29.12.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This gives instant Metabarons vibes, really nice tones and great scale.

28.12.2025 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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