Mariano J.
@marianoart.bsky.social
Fantasy Illustrator | Environment Artist
Worlds, landscapes and Fantasy art
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Worlds, landscapes and Fantasy art
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New post on Patreon!
Learn my method for choosing colors when painting light & shadow.
Join the Warden of Dreams tier to download the full PDF guidesheet.
Learn my method for choosing colors when painting light & shadow.
Join the Warden of Dreams tier to download the full PDF guidesheet.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New post on Patreon!
Learn my method for choosing colors when painting light & shadow.
Join the Warden of Dreams tier to download the full PDF guidesheet.
Learn my method for choosing colors when painting light & shadow.
Join the Warden of Dreams tier to download the full PDF guidesheet.
Three ways I love to paint. What's your go-to technique?
#digitalpainting #photoshoptutorial #arttutorial
#digitalpainting #photoshoptutorial #arttutorial
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Three ways I love to paint. What's your go-to technique?
#digitalpainting #photoshoptutorial #arttutorial
#digitalpainting #photoshoptutorial #arttutorial
Sketch from last year. At this stage, there might be 2–3 more hours of work left to finish the piece.
#environmentdesign #digitalpainting #illustration #landscapepainting
#environmentdesign #digitalpainting #illustration #landscapepainting
December 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Sketch from last year. At this stage, there might be 2–3 more hours of work left to finish the piece.
#environmentdesign #digitalpainting #illustration #landscapepainting
#environmentdesign #digitalpainting #illustration #landscapepainting
Planning this month’s Patreon content:
1. Landscape study — real-time video
2. Art quick-tips guidesheet: my general rule of thumb for choosing colors for light and shadow
3. Fantasy environment timelapse video with commentary
4. Traditional pen sketches (I don’t share these anywhere else)
1. Landscape study — real-time video
2. Art quick-tips guidesheet: my general rule of thumb for choosing colors for light and shadow
3. Fantasy environment timelapse video with commentary
4. Traditional pen sketches (I don’t share these anywhere else)
December 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Planning this month’s Patreon content:
1. Landscape study — real-time video
2. Art quick-tips guidesheet: my general rule of thumb for choosing colors for light and shadow
3. Fantasy environment timelapse video with commentary
4. Traditional pen sketches (I don’t share these anywhere else)
1. Landscape study — real-time video
2. Art quick-tips guidesheet: my general rule of thumb for choosing colors for light and shadow
3. Fantasy environment timelapse video with commentary
4. Traditional pen sketches (I don’t share these anywhere else)
Kicking off December with a quick 20-minute thumbnail sketching session.
I love exploring ideas on a small scale before committing to the final painting.
How do you start your pieces?
#digitalpainting #sketching #thumbnailsketch #artprocess #environmentdesign #conceptart #artistreels
I love exploring ideas on a small scale before committing to the final painting.
How do you start your pieces?
#digitalpainting #sketching #thumbnailsketch #artprocess #environmentdesign #conceptart #artistreels
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Kicking off December with a quick 20-minute thumbnail sketching session.
I love exploring ideas on a small scale before committing to the final painting.
How do you start your pieces?
#digitalpainting #sketching #thumbnailsketch #artprocess #environmentdesign #conceptart #artistreels
I love exploring ideas on a small scale before committing to the final painting.
How do you start your pieces?
#digitalpainting #sketching #thumbnailsketch #artprocess #environmentdesign #conceptart #artistreels
From sketch to final.
This piece started with quick thumbnails to explore different compositions and moods.
Once I chose the one I liked the most, I developed it into a rough sketch and then into the final painting.
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#environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
This piece started with quick thumbnails to explore different compositions and moods.
Once I chose the one I liked the most, I developed it into a rough sketch and then into the final painting.
.
#environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
November 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
From sketch to final.
This piece started with quick thumbnails to explore different compositions and moods.
Once I chose the one I liked the most, I developed it into a rough sketch and then into the final painting.
.
#environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
This piece started with quick thumbnails to explore different compositions and moods.
Once I chose the one I liked the most, I developed it into a rough sketch and then into the final painting.
.
#environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
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November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Painting the Golden Peaks. A fantasy environment I painted a few months ago. Every brushstroke counts.
#digitalpainting #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
#digitalpainting #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Painting the Golden Peaks. A fantasy environment I painted a few months ago. Every brushstroke counts.
#digitalpainting #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
#digitalpainting #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration
The Last Train to the Hidden Realm.
A very atmospheric fantasy environment, filled with the elements I love painting the most: dramatic lighting, deep mood and of course, lots of rocks.
The full timelapse video is now available on Patreon. Jjoin the Warden of Dreams tier to watch it. Link in bio.
A very atmospheric fantasy environment, filled with the elements I love painting the most: dramatic lighting, deep mood and of course, lots of rocks.
The full timelapse video is now available on Patreon. Jjoin the Warden of Dreams tier to watch it. Link in bio.
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Last Train to the Hidden Realm.
A very atmospheric fantasy environment, filled with the elements I love painting the most: dramatic lighting, deep mood and of course, lots of rocks.
The full timelapse video is now available on Patreon. Jjoin the Warden of Dreams tier to watch it. Link in bio.
A very atmospheric fantasy environment, filled with the elements I love painting the most: dramatic lighting, deep mood and of course, lots of rocks.
The full timelapse video is now available on Patreon. Jjoin the Warden of Dreams tier to watch it. Link in bio.
✨ The full painting timelapse “Last Train to the Hidden Realm” is now uploaded on Patreon!
You can watch the entire process + download the PSD file and my custom brushes .
Access this exclusive content by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio.
You can watch the entire process + download the PSD file and my custom brushes .
Access this exclusive content by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
✨ The full painting timelapse “Last Train to the Hidden Realm” is now uploaded on Patreon!
You can watch the entire process + download the PSD file and my custom brushes .
Access this exclusive content by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio.
You can watch the entire process + download the PSD file and my custom brushes .
Access this exclusive content by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio.
Exporting the full timelapse video for this month’s Patreon content 🔥
Can’t wait to share the full process of this fantasy environment with you all.
#fantasyart #environmentdesign
Can’t wait to share the full process of this fantasy environment with you all.
#fantasyart #environmentdesign
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Exporting the full timelapse video for this month’s Patreon content 🔥
Can’t wait to share the full process of this fantasy environment with you all.
#fantasyart #environmentdesign
Can’t wait to share the full process of this fantasy environment with you all.
#fantasyart #environmentdesign
Fantasy environment sketch that started as a landscape study.
#environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapestudy
#environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapestudy
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Fantasy environment sketch that started as a landscape study.
#environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapestudy
#environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapestudy
I mainly paint in Photoshop, but I also use Rebelle 7 when I want a more traditional look and feel. In my opinion, Rebelle has one of the best brush engines out there. The brushstrokes feel amazingly natural.
#photoshop #rebelle7 #digitalpainting
#photoshop #rebelle7 #digitalpainting
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I mainly paint in Photoshop, but I also use Rebelle 7 when I want a more traditional look and feel. In my opinion, Rebelle has one of the best brush engines out there. The brushstrokes feel amazingly natural.
#photoshop #rebelle7 #digitalpainting
#photoshop #rebelle7 #digitalpainting
Which software do you use for digital painting?
November 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Which software do you use for digital painting?
This is a super cloud formation I painted a few years ago from a photo I took on the street. I was really drawn to the shape and the way the sunlight hit it in that moment. I love painting fluffy clouds.
If you enjoy fantasy landscapes and atmospheric paintings, you can follow me for more.
If you enjoy fantasy landscapes and atmospheric paintings, you can follow me for more.
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is a super cloud formation I painted a few years ago from a photo I took on the street. I was really drawn to the shape and the way the sunlight hit it in that moment. I love painting fluffy clouds.
If you enjoy fantasy landscapes and atmospheric paintings, you can follow me for more.
If you enjoy fantasy landscapes and atmospheric paintings, you can follow me for more.
This is the landscape study I painted last week for Patreon.
If you want to see the full real-time process (1.5 hrs), you can watch it for free by joining as a free member on my Patreon. Link in bio.
If you want to see the full real-time process (1.5 hrs), you can watch it for free by joining as a free member on my Patreon. Link in bio.
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This is the landscape study I painted last week for Patreon.
If you want to see the full real-time process (1.5 hrs), you can watch it for free by joining as a free member on my Patreon. Link in bio.
If you want to see the full real-time process (1.5 hrs), you can watch it for free by joining as a free member on my Patreon. Link in bio.
Which type of fantasy scene would you like to see me paint in December?
1) Epic mountains scene
2) Castle & ruins scene
3) Ancient trees / forest scene
4) Super clouds scene
1) Epic mountains scene
2) Castle & ruins scene
3) Ancient trees / forest scene
4) Super clouds scene
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Which type of fantasy scene would you like to see me paint in December?
1) Epic mountains scene
2) Castle & ruins scene
3) Ancient trees / forest scene
4) Super clouds scene
1) Epic mountains scene
2) Castle & ruins scene
3) Ancient trees / forest scene
4) Super clouds scene
Working on the details ✨
I’m getting closer to finishing this fantasy environment, and next week I’ll upload the full timelapse video of the complete painting process on Patreon.
#digitalpainting #conceptart #fantasyart #environmentart #patreonartist
I’m getting closer to finishing this fantasy environment, and next week I’ll upload the full timelapse video of the complete painting process on Patreon.
#digitalpainting #conceptart #fantasyart #environmentart #patreonartist
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Working on the details ✨
I’m getting closer to finishing this fantasy environment, and next week I’ll upload the full timelapse video of the complete painting process on Patreon.
#digitalpainting #conceptart #fantasyart #environmentart #patreonartist
I’m getting closer to finishing this fantasy environment, and next week I’ll upload the full timelapse video of the complete painting process on Patreon.
#digitalpainting #conceptart #fantasyart #environmentart #patreonartist
Landscape study from a few years ago.
There’s a lot of brushwork in this one (you can see it more clearly in the last picture).
Do you have a favorite element of nature to paint? (mountains, clouds, rocks, trees, etc.)
#digitalpainting
There’s a lot of brushwork in this one (you can see it more clearly in the last picture).
Do you have a favorite element of nature to paint? (mountains, clouds, rocks, trees, etc.)
#digitalpainting
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Landscape study from a few years ago.
There’s a lot of brushwork in this one (you can see it more clearly in the last picture).
Do you have a favorite element of nature to paint? (mountains, clouds, rocks, trees, etc.)
#digitalpainting
There’s a lot of brushwork in this one (you can see it more clearly in the last picture).
Do you have a favorite element of nature to paint? (mountains, clouds, rocks, trees, etc.)
#digitalpainting
Moving forward with this fantasy environment. I’m recording the process for this month’s Patreon content.
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Moving forward with this fantasy environment. I’m recording the process for this month’s Patreon content.
Thanks to all the new patrons who joined! 🙏
Here’s the study I painted. The full real-time process video is now on Patreon. Join the free tier. Link in bio.
#digitalpainting #fantasyart #environmentdesign #conceptart
Here’s the study I painted. The full real-time process video is now on Patreon. Join the free tier. Link in bio.
#digitalpainting #fantasyart #environmentdesign #conceptart
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thanks to all the new patrons who joined! 🙏
Here’s the study I painted. The full real-time process video is now on Patreon. Join the free tier. Link in bio.
#digitalpainting #fantasyart #environmentdesign #conceptart
Here’s the study I painted. The full real-time process video is now on Patreon. Join the free tier. Link in bio.
#digitalpainting #fantasyart #environmentdesign #conceptart
New real-time landscape study!
I uploaded the full real-time video (no audio) + the brushes I used on my Patreon and it's available for FREE for all free members.
#digitalpainting #patreon #photoshoptutorials #brushes #artstudy
I uploaded the full real-time video (no audio) + the brushes I used on my Patreon and it's available for FREE for all free members.
#digitalpainting #patreon #photoshoptutorials #brushes #artstudy
November 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
New real-time landscape study!
I uploaded the full real-time video (no audio) + the brushes I used on my Patreon and it's available for FREE for all free members.
#digitalpainting #patreon #photoshoptutorials #brushes #artstudy
I uploaded the full real-time video (no audio) + the brushes I used on my Patreon and it's available for FREE for all free members.
#digitalpainting #patreon #photoshoptutorials #brushes #artstudy
Recording a real-time study video for this month’s Patreon. I like having this workspace in Photoshop where I can keep the reference at hand while doing the study.
#art #photoshoptutorials #landscape #digitalpainting
#art #photoshoptutorials #landscape #digitalpainting
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recording a real-time study video for this month’s Patreon. I like having this workspace in Photoshop where I can keep the reference at hand while doing the study.
#art #photoshoptutorials #landscape #digitalpainting
#art #photoshoptutorials #landscape #digitalpainting
Clouds study. Apart from painting mountains and trees, I really enjoy painting clouds. They can be quite challenging, and it’s incredible to see how they’re not just white. Depending on the sun’s position, the type of clouds, and their altitude, you can observe a wide range of colors.
#digitalart
#digitalart
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Clouds study. Apart from painting mountains and trees, I really enjoy painting clouds. They can be quite challenging, and it’s incredible to see how they’re not just white. Depending on the sun’s position, the type of clouds, and their altitude, you can observe a wide range of colors.
#digitalart
#digitalart
Creating a new painting and recording the full process video for Patreon. Happy Saturday!
#patreon #arttutorial #photoshoptutorials #fantasyart
#patreon #arttutorial #photoshoptutorials #fantasyart
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Creating a new painting and recording the full process video for Patreon. Happy Saturday!
#patreon #arttutorial #photoshoptutorials #fantasyart
#patreon #arttutorial #photoshoptutorials #fantasyart