Hey everyone!!!

I've been super busy moving to a new city for a full time job as a concept artist for Kiwi Inc.
I haven't had a chance to post anything in a while and for that I'm sorry.

Things are settling down though and I'd like to make 2 announcements and a shout out!

First off you guys know A Hat In Time: [link]
Please support it as much as you can

Next up is a brand new project I got a chance to help out with, it has it's own kickstarter and we would really appreciate any and all support guys!!!
[link]
There's a cool video there, make sure you check it out!

Lastly is a shout out for my younger brother He's working on a really cool project with some awesome designs!
[link]
Please support him if you can!

I'll start sketching and posting stuff for you guys to see super soon!!
In the meantime please help in any way you can!

Thanks for all of your kind comments, and for supporting me as much as you guys do!

New art is on it's way!!

Hey everyone!!

It feels like forever! Sorry I haven't been around, I've been busy with a few projects but having lot's of fun!!

I'm working on characters for the game "A Hat In Time". I'll submit some of the concept art soon
The game is looking more polished all the time and I hope it does well. There needs to be more 3D platformers!
[link]

Another project I'm designing characters for is a TV show pilot! I can't say much about it though, so shhhhhh
But It's a lot of fun and I hope I'll be able to talk more about it soon!

Lastly I am now doing character designs and concept art for Kiwi Inc.  
I've been having so much fun and I can't wait to actually see the characters move around in the game!
I hope you guys will like it when it's actually in game too! I'll try to post some stuff if I can
[link]

Stuff for myself has been slow but I'm enjoying myself so I can't complain

Thank you all for your kind words and for making me feel great about the path I've chosen in life.
Knowing that my art can bring some happiness into your life, even if for just a few moments and even if it's just a little, gives me all the motivation I need to continue.

From the very center of my soul I want to thank all of you for everything. Really.
You make me happy and I hope that happiness shines through my art and returns to you!

I love you guys!


Luigi Lucarelli

Hey this is pretty cool! Kotaku featured the game that I've been helping design characters and concept art for

Here's a link: [link]

Awesome haha!

Hey everyone!

So I've decided to record myself sketching a lot more often and submitting the videos to youtube
Here's a link to the video! [link]
Also here are the finished sketches:

Right now I'm considering different types of videos for different kinds of approaches to designs.

Techniques and Approaches: Shape sketching and other techniques I use when designing characters (like in the video link above)
Full Piece Draw Through: I want these videos to be focused on one piece from start to finish including sketching inking and coloring.
Rough Sketches: Just video recordings of raw sketching sessions.

If you guys have other suggestions on what I should record let me know!

I am not sure if I should monetize my channel, I don't think I want to make people watch advertisements though.

I think I'm going to make my channel ad free and not monetize the channel for now...good choice?? What do you guys think?

In other news, I wont have much time to work on commissions, but my good buddy is currently available and looking for commissions
Thanks for all the support everyone I always appreciate it very much!

Ok thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the new videos!!

Your friend,

Luigi

Hey there everybody!

So I just wanted to update you all on the goings on in my life.
I've been pretty busy with commissions and hit a road bump recently with my computer.
Lots of my files went missing recently and I've been trying to recover them.
I've been able to recover most files but some are very large and take a while to re-download them.

I'm slowly getting things back in order and will hopefully start Leo's Forest work again very soon!
Sorry for the lack in updates, I'll get started on introducing the new character very soon!

I want to create short comic, maybe just a page, to help tell a bit more about the new character.
Or I may just do a promotional illustration to introduce the new character...not sure yet.

I'm also going to try and design some concepts for my ideas on how multiplayer will work in Leo's Forest.
But that's further down the line hehe

Anyway I hope you like the commissions and some of the random sketches I've submitted recently.
I'll have more Leo's Forest art and regular art coming soon!

Your pal,


P.S. This is more on a personal note, I feel my art needs some upgrading...I'm going to do my best to start pushing my skills further and try to develop something that really shines
My goal is to really improve myself and my work so that it stands out! I hope you guys will enjoy the progress and results

Hey there everyone!

I hope you're all doing well

I'll be available for commissions very soon! If you'd like one please feel free to let me know by e-mail or note!

I've updated the chart to allow for a new commission choice. I now offer color to sketches!
The results look a bit like watercolor and if that's something you'd like please let me know

Here's the updated chart:

Thanks for the support everyone, this really helps me out more than you may think and I very much appreciate all of you.

Your pal,

Luigi

Hi everyone!

I just thought I'd let you know I came back home safely!

I know it wasn't too long but being away and seeing a different part of the world, meeting different kinds of people usually teaches me a lot.
I feel a little different and much more positive

I hope you'll notice a change in the art as well, hopefully an improvement

Anyway it's good to be home and I hope you guys are excited for new art!
Here's something I just finished based off of a daydream my wife had:

Thank you all for the kind words and support, I really appreciate it

Your pal,


Luigi

Hey everyone!

I just thought I'd mention that for a little while, maybe a couple of weeks, I'll be out of the country visiting friends and family in Japan
During that time I wont be able to submit regular art. Sorry about that, but hopefully I'll come back with some sketches to show you all!

Until then I hope you'll take a look at my personal project for a 3D platformer (if you haven't already )
Here's a link to the Project's Gallery: [link]

Also, for those following the progress, I just finished the 9th page for Leo's Basics
I will go into detail on Leo's House rooms also some of the things you can do in and around Leo's House on a future page.

The next submission for Leo's Forest will introduce a new character and further expand the plot a little bit more!
I've been waiting to reveal this character for some time now and I'll be ready to show you guys when I get back!

Feel free to contact me in any way you'd like either on here, any of the sites I manage, or by e-mail
I'll more than likely still have internet access and I'll do my best to stay in touch

Anyway everyone, please be safe while I'm away!
Keep on imagining! You guys are the greatest!

Your pal,

Luigi

Leo's Forest DA Account (Watch?) [link]
Facebook (Like?) [link]
Twitter (Follow?) [link]

Hey there everyone!!

I'm gonna start tweeting now haha! Here's a link to my twitter page thing: [link]
I'll be posting random thoughts and of couse artwork too!

I hope to see you guys there!

You guys are awesome!

Your pal,

Hey all of you wonderful people!!

I just wanted to thank you all for the support and kind words you've given me on Leo's Forest.
I am very happy and humbled by all of your kindness and encouragement!

It makes me more motivated and inspired to continue when I read your comments and receive your fantastic messages!
Every favorite and every view is greatly appreciated! Thank you all very very much!

Also, I wanted to thank you guys for imagining Leo's Forest with me!
All of your ideas and thoughts are very inspiring and wonderful to read!

I have another small favor to ask of you guys.
I want the whole world to one day explore Leo's Forest and you guys can help!
It would mean a lot to me if you could in any way share some of Leo's Forest with the world.

If you use Facebook, I would really appreciate it if you liked the page and maybe even shared it with a friend?
Facebook Page: [link]

I have also have tumblr page for Leo's Forest if you prefer tumblr
Tumblr: [link]

Spreading awareness here on DeviantART is also very much appreciated!

I'm going to do my best to make Leo's Forest every bit as magical as it is in your imaginations!
Thanks again everyone!

Your friend,

Luigi

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to ask you guys a small favor, it's pretty easy and wont take up much time, in fact you can do this right now wherever you are!

First let me say that I believe that when we focus on something passionately and with a strong motivation, that thing manifests itself into reality much faster!
I have witnessed this in my life and in the lives of others, when we use our mind and imagination, we attract that which we most give our attention to.

That being said, I was hoping we could try an experiment.
I am really happy with the response you guys have had to Leo's Forest! It's given me more motivation and energy to continue working on it!
These feelings you have for Leo's Forest are very strong, and could possibly bring Leo's Forest into our reality!

****Here's the request*****

If you can, whenever you have some free time, imagine playing Leo's Forest in your mind! (it doesn't have to be exactly the way I've been illustrating it)
Imagine exploring Leo's Forest and finding secrets, using items, meeting Olin! things like that. Do anything you'd like in Leo's Forest!

I feel that if we imagine these things our collective thoughts will manifest Leo's Forest!

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I will be doing my very best to make this game so that we can all play together, but I also need your imagination power and support to help make Leo's Forest a reality!

I'll be introducing enemy characters and combat mechanics in the next page! After that I'll work on other characters like Leo's parents and how they play a role in Leo's Forest.
I'll also need to do some story illustrations so you guys can get a feeling of the plot

Ok, I hope this wasn't too much to read or ask for. thank you guys for all the support, kind words, advice and encouragement! I really appreciate all of you!
Let's imagine Leo's Forest together!!

Your friend,

Luigi

Hey there everyone!

I've officially launched Leo's Forest! Yaaay!!
I thought it would be nice to fix up an invite illustration:

Here are some links for ya just in case you want to head on over there right away:

Main sites
Deviantart: [link]
Facebook Page: [link]

Secondary sites
Tumblr: [link]
Blog: [link]

Well guys this is it
I'm gonna take this project as far as I can! I hope you guys will join me on this new adventure!

Thank you everyone for always supporting me!
You guys are the greatest!!

Hey there everyone!

So I just finished this sneak preview of my personal project:

Leo's Forest is my concept for a 3D platformer with new fun innovations!
I'll be providing links to sites with more information on Leo's Forest on August 31st.
I need the time to prepare

I hope you guys like it!
As far as graphics go, I imagine them being more like a pixar movie, but for the concept of the game I'll be illustrating this way

My plan is to hopefully get people interested enough with the game mechanics and the look of the concept to support the project
I'll be illustrating every aspect of the game that I can, like Leo's moveset, collectables, characters, story, enemies, levels and game mechanics

Anyway, I hope you guys are as excited as I am!

I can't wait to show you More of Leo's Forest!

Your pal,


Luigi

Hi everyone!

The project is coming along nicely

I will be submitting a promotional piece soon that will show a sneak peek at the concept for my project!
In about two days I should have the promo piece finished and ready to submit! Be on the lookout for that hehe

By the end of the month I plan on revealing the project and my plans for the concept
I've made a deviantart account, facebook page, and tumblr page for the project too!
I will provide all the links to the new pages with the reveal of the project on August 31st!!

I don't want to say too much but I will say that the concept is for a game...I don't want to say the genre just yet but one of the main points in the game is to have fun and explore!
This project is being done completely on my own at the moment...I may need to build a team when the project starts to catch on
It may take a while to complete because I'm visually conceptualizing everything from the characters to the background designs to the game mechanics and controller functions!

I feel I've said too much haha!!

OK well, more to come very soon!!
I hope you are as excited as I am!

Your pal,

Luigi

Hey there everyone!!

It seems like a while doesn't it?

So I have some big news! But I'm not ready to reveal what it is yet
I can fill you in just a little though...

It's a personal project of mine, so you'll be seeing lots of original concept art!
Original character designs, props, and backgrounds!

I don't want to give too much away, but I'm really excited and working hard on getting this done quickly!
I'll try and get some stuff to show finished before the end of the month!

I hope you'll enjoy it!

Your pal,
Luigi

Hey there everybody!!

I hope you're doin' fine! So I never stopped to thank you guys for the Birthday wishes, sorry about that.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys are the best!

I just thought I'd let you guys know that I need to pause my submissions and commissions for a little bit. I have some projects I need to give my full focus on.
Those who are waiting on commissions don't worry I'll make an announcement when I am available again. Shouldn't be too long though

In the mean time here's some Mario fan art I just finished! I hope you like it!!


See ya soon!!


Luigi

Hi everyone!

So I've decided to open commissions! I've made a chart with prices and choices of what is available
I hope it's clear and simple to understand :thumb314795464:

10 slots should definitely be open, but I'm willing to expand the slots if I need to for you guys
Let me know if you're interested by replying here, note, or e-mail! Loaduniverse@gmail.com

I'll still be working on fan art this month, don't worry! Lots of fun, hope you guys are interested!

Your pal,

Luigi

Hi there everyone,

I was wondering...I know I'm doing fan art this month, but would you guys mind if I open up commissions?
I haven't done any commissions in so long and I wonder if you guys are still interested.

If so I'll make a price chart for everyone to see what I'm available for and what you'd like.

But let me know if you guys are interested. Reply here or send me a note if you know for sure you'd like a commission
Not sure how many slots I'll have but most likely at least 10

What do you think?


Luigi

Hi there folks!! So fan art is a lot of fun and it's even more fun for me when I get a lot of work done but still want to draw
It also seems like you guys want to see many characters! Because of this, I'd like to extend the fan art month to end in the month of August!!
WOOOO!!

So feel free to post suggestions on characters in the poll I've just posted! sorry if I missed some specific characters in the choices.
I know it's very general but please comment if you'd like a specific character drawn
I can't promise every design will be fully colored or full body, BUT I have until August so I'll do my best!

Anyway, fun times ahead!! Love you guys!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAAAA!!

your pal,

First if all thank you for all the suggestions! Feel free to keep suggesting, I'll try and do as many characters this month as possible! Yay!!

That being said it looks like I'm gonna be doing a lot of drawing so I wanted t ask some things first

Would you guys rather see a dynamic pose of the character or a full body standing pose? I tend to draw full body standing poses for the default design as reference so I can then move them and think about anatomy blablabla....but if you guys want dynamic poses I can just skip the initial default pose.

Anyhoo, I've started with the Avengers, I'll do some avatar characters and I'll do my best to get to some of the other characters you guys suggested! Hope you won't mind if I work on some characters I like