"PORTFOLIO" / CONCEPT ART/VISUAL DEVELOPMENT GENERALIST WITH A LOVE FOR PUNCHY NARRATIVES AND MYTHOS.

"HELLHOLE" / MY 2026 PORTFOLIO PROJECT SO FAR! WIP to get the work uploaded for now, planning to explore more of their world!
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CURRENTLY: A CAST OF VICE HUNTERS, THEIR GEAR, VFX IDEATION AND VICE CREATURE DESIGNS.
P.S. More work below this mini gallery!!!

"PORTFOLIO" / Rest of my portfolio continues here!

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"GRAVITY WELL INSPIRED" / CHARACTER DESIGN, LAYOUT DESIGN, VEHICLE DESIGN, PROP DESIGN, VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

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"DON'T TELL THE KIDS ABOUT JACK" / CHARACTER DESIGN, LAYOUT DESIGN, ENVIRONMENT EXPLORATION, PROP DESIGN

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"SUN SKY OCEAN" / CHARACTER DESIGN, VEHICLE DESIGN, VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

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"OUTLAWS" / CHARACTER DESIGN, CREATURE DESIGN, PROP DESIGN, VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

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"BLENDER 3D SKETCHING" / SELF LED BLENDER LEARNING. LOOKING TO USE BLENDER TO ENHANCE MY CONCEPTS AND HELP EXPRESS 2D IDEAS IN 3D SKETCHES.
HAD INTERMEDIATE MAYA MODELING EXPERIENCE BEFORE THIS!

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"DAILY CHALLENGES" / A HANDFUL OF DAILY CHALLENGES I PARTICIPATED IN VIA A DISCORD GROUP!

"SKETCH & STUDY" / MORE STUDY!

whatbucket /wɑt ˈbʌkət/ n.

Shaie Nevilles, a black American artist based in the Bay Area of California. (Open to relocating.)Works as a Concept Artist and specializes in stylized character design, costume design and narrative art. 15+ years casually, 4 years professionally. Expanding other skills to function as a generalist.Skilled in building diverse casts offering various elements for people to connect with. Passionate about concepting civilizations/factions, their native features, culture, clothing, etc. Always learning to draw new things.Known to enjoy the water, shades of green, black tea and games with good character customization options.Business inquiries can be sent to
WHTBKTART ( at ) gmail.com