sparth
@sparth.bsky.social
@Meta. Formerly: Tencent, Microsoft, IDSoftware, Ubisoft, Halo Infinite Art Director, Halo 5, Halo 4, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, RAGE, Author of the STRUCTURA Art Books.
older sketches from around 2017.
May 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
older sketches from around 2017.
daily ship practice. different pens.
May 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
daily ship practice. different pens.
bits of spaceships and machinery. 2025
May 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
bits of spaceships and machinery. 2025
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April 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Vestige. a brush test morphing into a full sketch. painted while listening to: lan Hawgood - Celia Ashen
April 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Vestige. a brush test morphing into a full sketch. painted while listening to: lan Hawgood - Celia Ashen
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Monday morning mech malarkey
March 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Monday morning mech malarkey
wow new art. honestly I have no idea how this one survived, with a power outage literally 10 minutes before I was done, which eradicated 5 crucial layers.
February 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
wow new art. honestly I have no idea how this one survived, with a power outage literally 10 minutes before I was done, which eradicated 5 crucial layers.
real paper doodles. different pens. I'm ashamed to admit that often the 5 bucks cheap one can compete with premium ink pens. To a certain degree, it's just not about the pen.
February 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
real paper doodles. different pens. I'm ashamed to admit that often the 5 bucks cheap one can compete with premium ink pens. To a certain degree, it's just not about the pen.
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Donald Kingsbury sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/kingsb... was born on this day, so here's some related artwork (artist: Sparth, David B Mattingly, Paul Orban and Chris Foss). The 2nd is the cover art for "The Moon Goddess and the Son"; the 3rd from the June 1952 issue of Astounding for "The Ghost Town":
February 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Donald Kingsbury sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/kingsb... was born on this day, so here's some related artwork (artist: Sparth, David B Mattingly, Paul Orban and Chris Foss). The 2nd is the cover art for "The Moon Goddess and the Son"; the 3rd from the June 1952 issue of Astounding for "The Ghost Town":
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Frank Herbert sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/herber... died on this day, so here are some of his European book covers (Artist: [couldn't identify], Sparth, Manchu and [possibly Wojtek Siudmak?). From Bulgaria, France, France and Poland I think:
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Frank Herbert sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/herber... died on this day, so here are some of his European book covers (Artist: [couldn't identify], Sparth, Manchu and [possibly Wojtek Siudmak?). From Bulgaria, France, France and Poland I think:
First test done with this awesome iPad Feather3d app. I admit having way too much fun there, especially for imaginary architecture layouts. It's also super pleasant to try the surfacing features and patterns. A small learning curve, but once it clicks, everything starts to make sense. #feather3d
February 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
First test done with this awesome iPad Feather3d app. I admit having way too much fun there, especially for imaginary architecture layouts. It's also super pleasant to try the surfacing features and patterns. A small learning curve, but once it clicks, everything starts to make sense. #feather3d
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Hello bluesky!
January 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Hello bluesky!
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December 29, 2024 at 12:44 AM
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Car wheel to body proportion studies. Done in MS surface. I have more line control on devices with a small screen.
December 27, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Car wheel to body proportion studies. Done in MS surface. I have more line control on devices with a small screen.
i will indeed be in Paris for IAMAG 2025. it will be an honor to discuss concept art related topics and move this art needle forward during this awesome event.
Excited to welcome back Nicolas Sparth Bouvier at IAMAG Master Classes 25 : itsartm.ag/4g8XHFx
December 16, 2024 at 10:02 PM
i will indeed be in Paris for IAMAG 2025. it will be an honor to discuss concept art related topics and move this art needle forward during this awesome event.
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Arbiter concept art I did from the time I worked on Halo.
I miss that chunky PS brush i used to sketch the Master chief.
I miss that chunky PS brush i used to sketch the Master chief.
December 13, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Arbiter concept art I did from the time I worked on Halo.
I miss that chunky PS brush i used to sketch the Master chief.
I miss that chunky PS brush i used to sketch the Master chief.
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The Golden City. - from Obliskura
December 11, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The Golden City. - from Obliskura
I wish I could bake in the sun like this. Oh yea, but ... Seattle.
December 11, 2024 at 2:06 AM
I wish I could bake in the sun like this. Oh yea, but ... Seattle.
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A SW Mandalorian inspired piece.
December 5, 2024 at 5:09 PM
A SW Mandalorian inspired piece.
More postapo stuff incoming ...
December 3, 2024 at 8:52 AM
More postapo stuff incoming ...
Obsessed with water reflections. Always.
November 29, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Obsessed with water reflections. Always.
I'll add a small dose of my glitchy landscapes here too.
November 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I'll add a small dose of my glitchy landscapes here too.