[Tr0n]

http://evolve3d.net/...w-kekai-kotaki/

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Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kekai Kotaki has always had a passion for art. Finding the sunshine and beautiful scenery distracting, he moved to dreary Seattle in 2000 to attend art school. After graduating, he proceeded to attempt a career at doing art. This meant getting a job at ArenaNet, the makers of the Guild Wars franchise, as a lowly texture artist. Through hard work and more than a little luck he was able to become a concept artist.

[Malchior Devenholm]

Awesome, Thanks Tron!

Kekai's work is utterly fantastic, and he really has a passion for what he does as well.

Also, He's really rocking that hair :D

[al capowned]

thanks for the post tr0n. definitely agree with Malchior, Kotaki's work is brilliant!

[C410V1370]

I wish the game was more like his art.

[Eanny]

thanks for the link dude ;)

[Foeslayr]

Nice find. Kekai's art really is tantalizing.

[Throan Loremaker]

He also made some great art for the Magic: the Gathering card game, if anyone knows what that is. In particular, his art for the card "Lorthos the Tidemaker" is stunning. Was really surprised when I recognized his name there.

[Kendil]

Thank you Tr0n! Kekai is amazing.

[SweetZoid]

C410V1370 said:

I wish the game was more like his art.

I hope so too! his art is awesome.

[pumpkin pie]

more interviews

:p i am beginning to like Richard Anderson's art more and more *runs away*

Jaw dropped :o Frank Frazetta :OOOO

Edited by pumpkin pie, 22 December 2009 - 01:55 PM.

[Sabre Wolf]

good stuff. he has such a good talent

[Tzu Qui Jinn]

All of their work is simply amazing. Each artist is truly an artist, ANet knows how to find talent. I can't think of very many games where the concept artists have their own fan base.

[Mustache Mayhem]

you notice how he likes to draw naked women.. I bet

[SweetZoid]

Mustache Mayhem said:

you notice how he likes to draw naked women.. I bet

Naked womens are great.

[Greibach]

Thanks for the links Tr0n! I love listening to the people behind GW, I find it fascinating.

[The Legend]

I love his work, thank you very much for posting the interview :). Jaime Jones an him are my favourite artists :)

[Gregor Lightbringer]

He cut his hair.

The pic on the interview not the interview itself

[Lucius Graye]

Thx for the interview. His art is amazing btw :eek:

[Thalador]

Nice find. He makes brilliant pictures!

Although, are all the pictures GW1/2 related? I noticed many that was, but there are others that look like GW2 arts. :surprised:

[Malchior Devenholm]

Some are indeed from the artbook, but others just look like different projects that are not Guild Wars 2.

[SweetZoid]

Saw a picture off a coruppted charr and a human warrior. The human had an axe and was jumping down towards the charr to cut him! Could this be a feature in GW2?

[Nevin]

Epic Win

http://3.bp.blogspot...Frost_Giant.jpg

[Whisper]

Malchior Devenholm said:

Some are indeed from the artbook, but others just look like different projects that are not Guild Wars 2.

If one doesn't go freestyle one can't evolve :).

Wonder if the workshop will be downloadable ?

[Camkam]

Nevin said:

Epic Win

http://3.bp.blogspot...Frost_Giant.jpg

Maybe a concept for the Giganticus Lupicus?

[draxynnic]

Anyone else think #5 looks like it could be Lyssa concept art?

Mesmer colour tone, decorations associated with beauty (feathers, flowers) contrasting with chaotic-looking geometric designs, magical gesture, and mask...

[SweetZoid]

draxynnic said:

Anyone else think #5 looks like it could be Lyssa concept art?

Mesmer colour tone, decorations associated with beauty (feathers, flowers) contrasting with chaotic-looking geometric designs, magical gesture, and mask...

Yeah it is Lyssa.

[Allias]

Throan Loremaker said:

He also made some great art for the Magic: the Gathering card game, if anyone knows what that is. In particular, his art for the card "Lorthos the Tidemaker" is stunning. Was really surprised when I recognized his name there.

Seriously?! I love that game.

[Naxle Smith]

He was not editing on a mac. Justice.
This makes me want to get into drawing

[Hornswoggle]

To anyone who's interested in watching how he works, Kekai and some other concept artists are participating in a workshop in the Seattle area later this month. It's being put on by FuturePoly, here's the info...

http://www.futurepoly.com

(Sorry if this has already been posted!)

[Dima]

i really like the type of art he brings to gw