This artist uses Photoshop, Blender and Unreal Engine to create striking characters, mechs and environments

Kyle Enochs leads the concept department at Gunfire Games and has contributed to several film and book covers. He enjoys sketching, searching for ideas with a hook and finding ways to imply a wider context through design decisions.

Kyle uses a wide range of software, including Photoshop, the 3D modelling software Blender and the game engine Unreal Engine in his workflows. Below, he talks us through his thinking behind four examples of his work. For more inspiration, see our features on other digital artists.

Barnacles

Digital art — (Image credit: Kyle Enochs)

“I love thinking about worlds, but drawing environments has never come to me as naturally as characters. I’m always working to expand the range of ideas that I can confidently express.”

Splinters of Heaven

“Finishing images has always been a struggle. But a book cover illustration job – one with rich source material and a collaborator relying on me – was a good way to push myself.”

The Mage Hunter

“I love westerns, history, the weird and combining things in unexpected ways. Most of my personal work focuses on weaker areas, but this is a rare character.”

Teamwork

“When creating a scene, I often fall back on characters. The juxtaposition of big and small characters is something I’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of.”

You can see more of Kyle's work on his ArtStation profile.

This article originally appeared in ImagineFX. Subscribe to ImagineFX to never miss an issue. Print and digital subscriptions are available.

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