Hello, I am an illustrator looking for various projects to keep myself busy in the winter months. I have an online portfolio up at www.harshweb.com , and would work for typical industry rates or do bids based on jobs. My pencil work is my strongest, but my digital color (not shown in port yet) is getting stronger daily. I will updated the port when I can release the projects I am working on now. Keep a watch on that space to see what developes over the next few months!
Please send any art requests or questions to Harsh_Inc@yahoo.com for more information. Thanks!
Harsh

Ok, so It's been a while and I have had many 'lookers', but no comments or nibbles for artwork. Let's try another tact here. Since no one is interested in what I am currently offering, what can I do to sharpen my trade? What do you see in my artwork that could use some help?
This is not easy for me to say/ask, but since there have been precious few responces here, I guess I need to know what it is that game designers are looking for. Please help a guy out, yeah? Thanks.
Harsh

Hi there,

Well, first, it hasn't been that long since your first post. Most of the publishers here keep a file or set of bookmarks on artists they find interesting, but that doesn't mean they contact them right away. The actual match-up to a project is a chancy thing; for instance, when I was putting Trollbabe together, I would have contacted you and worked something out. But that was a while ago. Maybe another project will come up, and I'll think, hey, what about that Harshbarger guy, and hunt up your link. The chance that the project, my window for considering art, and your first post all coincide is awfully small.

So, although it was perfectly OK for you to post the second time, my advice is to settle back and realize that the game creators' little minds are turning over their gears. You've put your stuff up for them to see, and the hope is that the match-up occurs eventually.

Also, if you're a role-player, then I suggest posting about your experiences in the Actual Play forum. If you include the link to your artwork page in your signature, then people who are interested in what you say will probably take a peek at your work too. But I only make this suggestion regarding posting honestly in those discussions; if you just chime in with empty posts in hopes of trolling for views, that won't work.

Best, Ron

Hey again,
I put up some new artwork at http://www.harshweb.com/Hosting%20Gallery.html, an assassin concept sketch.
http://www.harshweb.com/Hosting%20Gallery%202.html, a sea monster concept sketch,
and http://www.harshweb.com/Hosting%20Gallery%203.html, a digitally painted cover done up for the good people at Athas.org!

Any critiques and comments welcome. Job offers even more welcome!

Thanks!

Wow! That's a neat assassin, your pencil work is very good. I do have to say though, your colored work seems to lose that magic that makes your line work 'awesome!' I might try learning a digital median, or another median that lets you retain your excellent shading gradient and your fine details. I know coloring can be quite hard to master, but it's well worth the effort.

Thanks Dave. I have been learning a lot, and in the end I was advised to leave my pencil lines in the image to maximize the strength of my work. I have to admit I was unsure at first, but now it is growing on me. I feel like I have hit my stride finally.
Thanks for the advice. I seek only to get better, and it would be amazing to make a living solely as an artist, so any help/suggestions or critiques are more than welcome!
I will look into the median.
Harsh

Just wanted to let everyone know that I updated my website (www.harshweb.com) with some new images I just did recently for Sceaptune Games (http://www.sceaptunegames.co.uk/).  Please have a look.
I'm always looking for new projects to keep the drawing table occupied! Thanks!
Harsh

Another Update!
Please follow the links to see some new images I have just finished up. All done in digital color over pencils.

Goblin Adventuring party
http://www.harshweb.com/Goblin%20Crew.jpg

A commission for a storyhour over on En World.
(http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=58227)
http://www.harshweb.com/The%20Enforcers%20Cave%20150c.jpg

Another commission for the same storyhour.
http://www.harshweb.com/Enforcer%20Rampage%20150c.jpg

All images are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/

Your new colour is not only better, but even stunning.

Whereas I found your old colour smudged, your new colour is more than good, in my eyes.

I like the sharper colours of the goblins a bit more than the dreamier spread on the red-head.

Thunder_God wrote:
Your new colour is not only better, but even stunning.

Whereas I found your old colour smudged, your new colour is more than good, in my eyes.

I like the sharper colours of the goblins a bit more than the dreamier spread on the red-head.

Guy's right, that's excellent work.  I'll make sure to point people to it if I find someone looking for an artist.

xenopulse wrote:
Guy's right, that's excellent work.  I'll make sure to point people to it if I find someone looking for an artist.

Webpage updated with new artwork (www.harshweb.com). Please have a look. I am looking for new commissions/projects to work on, so email if you are needing artwork produced for your game, game world, or character sketches. Thanks!
Harsh

Hey all, I've been busy lately, but unfortunately everything is still under NDA at the moment. I am working on a couple projects, but looking ahead to the winter months and hoping to get some projects lined up for Dec. and Jan.

If you are working on a game and need artwork, look me up at www.harshweb.com.
I can offer you reasonable, high-quality interiors, strong story-telling and characterization, and even digitally painted covers!

Feel free to email also. Email listed on webpage. Thanks!

Harsh

New updates at the website/portfolio for all to enjoy.
I'm also available for future projects large and small. Please send an email to make contact! :)

Thanks!
Harsh,
www.harshweb.com

Back in the studio full time!
I am looking for projects to undertake beginning in mid-May 2008. Have a look at the website and contact me via email for further information!

Concept Artist, Illustrations, Digital Paints, Graphics, Design, Logos, Children's Illustration, and even Murals (if your in or near mid-west Indiana!)

Working and Established Professional with growing credit and experience!

Have a look: www.harshweb.com

New work posted today at www.harshweb.com!

Check out Children's Literature at: http://www.harshweb.com/Children%27s%20Illustration.html

and the latest in Fantasy Paints at: http://www.harshweb.com/ProPort6.htm
or http://www.harshweb.com/ProPort8.htm

Please email me for any of your current or up-coming art needs!
Thanks!
Harsh
www.harshweb.com

New stuff up again today. Have a look!

http://www.harshweb.com/Maya%202%20150.jpg

This is a sister piece to the previously posted:
http://www.harshweb.com/Maya%20150.jpg

Also, a WIP that I am loving!

http://www.harshweb.com/Stone%20Giant%20WIP.jpg

Critiques are always welcome. New projects (paying) are even more welcome!
Btw, I need a Wacom tablet. Painting with a mouse has worn thin on me and it's time to upgrade. Support an artist today and help me earn my new brush!
Thanks!
Harsh

New look and new work up at the website. I am finding myself beginning to specialize in wonky and weird setting material. If this suits your needs, have a look! Thanks!

Harsh
www.harshweb.com