Isometric UI Art for Lovecraftian 'Tides of Madness' Mobile Game
While working on the UI for the game Tide of Madness, I was asked to prepare objects in an isometric view. Cards from the game were used as a model (The mobile game was made based on the board game). It was a very interesting challenge. I used not only my skills as a painter or illustrator, but also reached for unusual for me graphic software such as Blender.
In conclusion it is nice to be able to create all the graphics needed for a mobile game by myself . Create UX, take care of UI art, Draw illustrations, Prepare all assets and animations.
Based on board game cards created by various talented illustrators and artists, I drew the objects for the game. Specifically, I created isometric buildings and monsters that fit seamlessly into the game's world.
Drawing objects in an isometric view was not an easy challenge. Often, the monsters or buildings depicted on the cards were only small parts of the entire world created by the painters and Lovecraft.
Sometimes, I had to change the colors of the surroundings to make them more closely match the ambient light. Here, the beast/dragon has its colors completely changed.
Drawing monsters and gods from Lovecraft's world is a pleasure. It is enjoyable to imagine the strangest creatures that could possibly exist in his world. From the eldritch abominations to the Great Old Ones, Lovecraft's universe is full of horrifying ...
... and fascinating beings. It is fascinating to see how different artists interpret and bring to life these otherworldly creatures.
Moreover, drawing monsters is easier than drawing architectural objects, particularly in an isometric view.
Drawing buildings in isometric projection proved to be a challenge. I wondered whether to create architectural objects from scratch in programs such as Clip Studio Paint Pro or Photoshop, or maybe sketch them in Affinity Designer or Illustrator first...
...In the end, I decided to create the basic shape in Blender and add details in my favorite program, Clip Studio Paint Pro, and make any necessary corrections using Photoshop or Lightroom.
For some versions, I have prepared several versions of illustrations in isometric view. A building or just a characteristic object.
Each illustration offers a unique perspective on the otherworldly horrors that inhabit the realm of Lovecraft.
Through my use of precision and attention to detail, I have brought to life the unsettling creatures and structures that populate this dark universe.
My illustrations capture the essence of Lovecraft's cosmic horror, with twisted and grotesque beings that challenge the boundaries of human comprehension.
From the towering, impossible geometry of the ancient ruins to the writhing tendrils of the indescribable monsters, each element has been painstakingly crafted to transport the viewer to a realm of unfathomable terror.
These isometric projections are a tribute to Lovecraft's rich and unsettling mythology, and I am proud to offer this unique and haunting vision of his world to the audience.
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