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Category Archives: Art
Broken Magic
Sometimes there is beauty in the messy jumble, in the pipework, the cabling, the draft, the tangle, the engine and the computer. More in the programing than the program, the rehearsal than the dance. All under the hood, below the … Continue reading
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The Ethics of Supply and Demand?
I’ve said before that artists can be among the highest commanders of justice, but they must understand justice in order to command it. Artists often convey to us what we might want; in other words, Artists create demand (through ads … Continue reading
The Power of The Artist
Have you ever thought about how powerful, or influential artists are? Maybe it is a bit of self-flattery on my part to think this, but I think artists are among the most influential people – more than judges, lawgivers, even … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Philosophy
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What Makes an Artist?
I’ve been re-examining the convictions that made me become an artist. Being an artist is risky. It was hard to know if my craft would be accepted or appreciated. I wasn’t sure if I had the skill to pull it … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Drawing, Philosophy, Spirituality
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What is creativity?
Sometimes being a creative person feels like a descent into a kind of madness. At least for a creative like myself. I even find myself wondering, “What is creativity?” I wonder if creativity has the value that I think it … Continue reading
Upcoming Exhibits
It looks like I’ll be in two upcoming exhibits, one at Artomatic: http://2015.artomatic.org/ And one at Convergence with my wife Gwyneth! http://ourconvergence.org/ Mark your calendar for 7-9pm Nov 13th for our duo show: “He was, I am.” I’ll post some … Continue reading
A peak at Merchandise
For those of you who might not know, the video game project I’m working on (The Land of Eyas) has returned to Kickstarter: http://kck.st/1BweUxN This might be one of the only times that you can get some of the game … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Computer Games, Game Art, gamedev, indie games
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The Problem of Architecture (The Loss of Tribe)
Where has community gone? Why are so many lonely? The problem is architecture. 1) People’s houses are too big, so they don’t need to go somewhere else. If you live in a small apartment you might feel a need to … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Christianity, Drawing, Philosophy
Tagged Architecture, Art, community, loneliness, Philosophy
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Making Video Game Art (from ink drawings)
I thought I would share a little of the process I’ve been using to create assets in The Land of Eyas. I’m a Pen & Ink artist, so unlike most digital art I actual start on paper. The first step … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Computer Games, Game Art, games, indie games
Tagged Art, computer games, games, Indie games, Indie Video Game
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Doodle Tree
Learn more about The Land of Eyas. See more of my drawings.
Posted in Art, Computer Games, Game Art, games, Pen & Ink
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Matthew D. Kiehl 