A talented artist tackling a dastardly villain.
Adam Ford most definitely brought his A (and eel) game to this card. Let’s take a peek behind the scenes and seas to see how he brings glimmers to life.
Adam, we’d love to know right off the bat, what’s your favorite Disney memory?
Adam: I have a lot of early memories of Disney but I would say, going to the video rental store where Disney had their own collection of VHS, each with a distinctive. I would scour over them and look specifically for Condorman. I loved that movie as a kid.
How do you go about studying the movement/posing/anatomy of a character before you start sketching?
Adam: I generally do a lot of research. Historical or otherwise. It is important to find how motifs and shape language will play into my designs. I usually watch the movies associated with my cards several times to get a feel for them.
How long does it take you to get to final artwork?
Adam: It can take as short as a few weeks to a month to get to a final image. Some cards have more content and demand more revisions and thought. I would say an average card take anywhere from 40- 80 hrs.
What’s a favorite detail you put into a card you designed?
Adam: Strange as it sounds, I like the water I made for one card. I thought the reflections looked convincing and played well for the elemental type.
Describe a Dreamborn or Floodborn character glimmer you’d want to design.
Adam: I would love to do a feudal Japanese version of Wart and Merlin from The Sword in the Stone.
Make sure to check out more of Adam’s work on Instagram @AdamFord_Art
