BobRafei

Independent

Collection of various miscellaneous concept development or personal projects 

Drawing of a friend in Jak style

Anarchy UK

Concept development on an unannounced project 

Errantry

Concept development for a USC game development team project

Power of 2

Concept development on an unannounced project 

OneBigGame

Early Work

Age 23 – 24

Building illustration portfolio with personal and professional work. During this time I also self taught digital painting using Photoshop 1 and Painter 1, and early animation using MacroMind Director (precursor to Flash). This early combination of digital and traditional skills got me noticed by Naughty Dog founders during initial staffing. 

Oil on canvasOil on canvasTravelers & Thieves by Blues Traveler, A&M Records. Rear album cover. Oil on canvasTravelers & Thieves by Blues Traveler, A&M Records. Front album cover. Oil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasAcrylic on boardStella Splendens Album Cover, A&M RecordsOil on canvasOil on canvas

Age 18 – 22

Parson School of Design, Illustration major (‘91) studies.

Copper plate etchingOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasOil on canvasAcrylic on boardCharcoalOil on canvasOil on canvasAcrylic on boardOil on canvasOil on canvasSilkscreenSilkscreen

Age 15 – 17

In Highschool Michael Whelan’s artwork was one of my earliest influences. Doing painting master studies of his book covers put me on the path I’m on today.

Tempra paint master study of Michael Whelan's "Stormbringer" book cover.Tempra paint master study of Michael Whelan’s “Stormbringer” book cover.Oil paint master study of Michael Whelan's "Elric At The End of Time" book cover. Oil paint master study of Michael Whelan’s “Elric At The End of Time” book cover.