Who are you?
Hello, My name is Charles Santoso. I’m an illustrator and concept artist, living in Sydney, Australia.
I started as a graphic designer for several years, then worked in an animation studio for 8.5 years as a concept artist/art director and was involved in various animated feature film and tv commercial projects.
Recently, I’ve turned myself into a full-time freelance illustrator. I have illustrated several picture books, including The Snurtch and I Don’t Like Koala – both written by Sean Ferrell, Ida, Always – written By Caron Levis and Peanut Butter & Brains – written by Joe McGee.
In my free time, I love sketching, thinking about my next personal projects and also creating gallery work.
You can check more of my work on my website.
What are you working on?
I’m currently juggling between finishing some illustrations for upcoming picture books, freelance projects and preparing work for my solo show for the end of the year (2016). I’m also in the process of writing and illustrating own picture book. Wish me luck!
Choose a favorite shot of yours. Why is it a favorite?
This is a big one for me as it marked my first day to venture on my own. It was both exciting and scary at the same time.
Tell us about your setup. What tools did you use to create the shot (e.g. hardware, software, pens, paper, blowtorch)?
I use Adobe Photoshop with my Wacom Cintiq to do most of my concept art work. For illustration, I often do full digital painting but I also love mixing traditional and digital mediums. My traditional tools are pencils and watercolors.
Choose a favorite shot from another Player. Why do you dig it?
I love Timothy’s consistent yet fresh style of work. Creating ‘finished look’ art with Low-poly models are not an easy thing to do and he does it brilliantly.
Find Charles on Dribbble, on Twitter, on Instagram and at charlessantoso.com.
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