some recent concept stuff.

[GONTARO]

been a while, I've been busy since I got an offer to write a book for game artists. (how to create concepts, modeling characters and enviroments etc)
I hope it will translated and published in US and Europe.

these r some recent sketches...

Oh, it's too late for saying this but I'm gonna say it anyway

guys happy new year~!! :D

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/rough.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/charadetail.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/chara_f.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/pumpkin.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/town_junkyard.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/izumonda.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/sayon.jpg
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/gontasaru/goutarou.jpg;) ;)

[Snowfly]

hi gontaro i'm a huge fan of your work whenver it pops up.
Will your book be shipping outside of Japan? I live in the Philippines and will get your book on first printing, regardless of what language it comes in.

and yes, these are gorgeous designs.

[dusty imp]

Very pretty.

[mushuhaha]

love your work. i'v seen a couple of these at sijun before, too awesome. i hope to see your book soon too.

[DanSTC]

Excellent work. The figures are all marvelous, but I especially love the two environments.

Just as a quick question; what Japanese artists do you especially admire, or have learned from?

[AnarchyAo2]

Very cool. Whats the book called? Is it out yet?

[I.was.ink]

Wow, very nice concepts. I especially love your costume ideas. Post more, if you have them!

-iwasink

[Kambei]

Breathtaking stuff Gontaro

It always a joy to see your work. Like always your environments and characters all seem so full of life.
Is this watercolor? I especially like the female character that you posted first, along with your steam mech contraption..


Rock on..

[yelahttam]

Your work is stunning, I have seen it before, but it's really cool to see your sketches. Please tell me when the book ships, I would love to have a copy! Best - mh

http://www.matthaley.com

[Cortex]

Wow, the chance to have a book full of concepts similar in style to those in this post is very good indeed.

Your work inspires me with further ideas.

[Lono]

Fantastic man! the steam powered robot is really cool looking.

-Lono

[Oblio]

Welcome back Gontaro-sama! :D
:bow:

Oblio :chug:

[Ant4d]

i was just wondering, how come Gontaro don't post here at CA. I saw your work at other forums. And here you go.
Your work is excellent as always. I wish I had such confident and good line as you do. Please post more often.
5 stars

[Loga4]

Gontaro,very nice stuff!

[jrr]

i love this stuff! beautiful! more!

[Lad]

Wow, awsome work. They have an great mood to them.

[michael see]

sweet jezzzz..those are one of the strongest work i've ever seen.would love to see more of urs

[ghettomasterchen]

I love the enviornment paintings, did u use photoshop or painter to do those?

the characters are nice 2, lost of energy and style.

[viag]

great work with nice style !

[janni]

awesome work gontaro.

not very often to see an artist who's that good in both, characters/costumes AND environments. very inspiring.

[jetpack42]

What do you color all those with? inspiration folder...