DeviantART user Ijul sure knows how to please comic book and video game fans everywhere. Not only does his artwork feature badasses from all corners of geek culture, but he also always manages to put a fierce spin on heroes, elevating their already high levels of cool to epic proportions.
Ijul, who's also known as 'viewtyfullJoel,' is an Indonesian illustrator who primarily works with digital tools. His works are always dynamic and usually capture his subjects in some form of butt-kicking. It's also evident looking through his portfolio that he's mastered the art of drawing complex armor and weaponry as many of his creations have heroes wearing and wielding those two things.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dynamic Illustrations
- There is a trend of artists creating dynamic and fierce illustrations that elevate the coolness of comic book and video game characters.
- Geek Culture Art
- There is a trend of artists incorporating characters from geek culture, such as comic books and video games, into their artwork.
- Mastering Digital Tools
- There is a trend of artists mastering digital tools to create complex illustrations of armor and weaponry.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can explore new opportunities to cater to the demand for dynamic illustrations that capture the essence of geek culture.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of geek culture art to create merchandise and collaborations with artists, expanding their reach to fans.
- Digital Tools and Software
- The digital tools and software industry can focus on developing advanced tools that help artists master the creation of complex illustrations of armor and weaponry.
