--- title: MWM | Concept Art description: I bring 12 years of experience spanning print and digital media, illustration, video editing, and project management. image: https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/FeaturedImages/Featured-Concept-Art-2.png --- [![MWM Logo_MWM-Logo](https://mwmportfolio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MWM%20Logo_MWM-Logo.png?width=153&height=50&name=MWM%20Logo_MWM-Logo.png "MWM Logo_MWM-Logo")](https://mwmportfolio.com/?hsLang=en) - [Behance](https://www.behance.net/michaelwademalone) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-malone-0b220a29/) - Recent Projects - [Istation Ad Campaigns](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-ad-campaigns?hsLang=en) - [Istation Print Materials](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-print-materials?hsLang=en) - [Istation Social Media](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-social-media?hsLang=en) - [Istation Promotional Items](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-store-products?hsLang=en) - [Istation Website Refresh](https://mwmportfolio.com/website-refresh?hsLang=en) - [Vinesauce Youtube](https://mwmportfolio.com/vinesauce-youtube?hsLang=en) - [Concept Art](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art) - [Sunny in Paradise](https://mwmportfolio.com/sunny-book?hsLang=en) - [Istation Office Remodel](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-wall-art?hsLang=en) [Contact Me](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art#form) [![MWM Logo](https://mwmportfolio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MWM%20Logo_MWM-Logo-1.png?width=303&height=40&name=MWM%20Logo_MWM-Logo-1.png "MWM Logo")](https://mwmportfolio.com/?hsLang=en) - [Istation Ad Campaigns](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-ad-campaigns?hsLang=en) - [Istation Print Materials](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-print-materials?hsLang=en) - [Istation Social Media](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-social-media?hsLang=en) - [Istation Promotional Items](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-store-products?hsLang=en) - [Vinesauce Youtube](https://mwmportfolio.com/vinesauce-youtube?hsLang=en) - [Concept Art](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art) - [Sunny in Paradise](https://mwmportfolio.com/sunny-book?hsLang=en) - [Istation Website Refresh](https://mwmportfolio.com/website-refresh?hsLang=en) - [Istation Office Remodel](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-wall-art?hsLang=en) Illustration / Concept Art / Character Design # Concept Art Over the years I worked on concept art for multiple projects across fantasy, science fiction and children's books. Illustration • Concept Art • Character Design ## Fantasy Concepts ### [Early Concepts](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art#early) [Character Concepts](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art#character) [Refined Concepts](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art#refined) ![Infiltrating the creature's domain at the top of a snowy mountain at sunset character detail. ](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Montain-Beast-Detail-1.png "Infiltrating the creature's domain at the top of a snowy mountain at sunset character detail. ") ### A Fantasy Series About Two young Children who stumble across an orphan dragon These concepts were created for a graphic novel series I initially began concepting years ago. Initial explorations were of environments and the boy character. The roster expanded as the story was fleshed out. Initially this project was put on hold when full time work became too time consuming. However, progress on this has resumed in 2023 and I will have semi-regular updates on this project as it progresses. ### Early Studies ![Color study of a run-down cottage in a barren landscape.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Montain-Beast-Detail-5.png "Color study of a run-down cottage in a barren landscape.") ![Color study of an abandoned structure in the forest. ](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Montain-Beast-Detail-4.png "Color study of an abandoned structure in the forest. ") ![Color study of the main character standing at the banks of a forest stream as an elf casts a spell, illuminating the space around her.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Woodlands.png "Color study of the main character standing at the banks of a forest stream as an elf casts a spell, illuminating the space around her.") ![Color study of the main character on his steed while a creature watches from the treetops.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Watched.png "Color study of the main character on his steed while a creature watches from the treetops.") ### Character Studies ![Younger sister character sheet. ](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Characters-1.png "Younger sister character sheet. ") ![Older brother character sheet.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Characters-2.png "Older brother character sheet.") ![Lost dragon character sheet.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Characters-3.png "Lost dragon character sheet.") ### Refined Concepts ![Hiding from a dangerous home invader.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Dragon-Hide.png "Hiding from a dangerous home invader.") ![A battle at sunset.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Beast-Sunset.png "A battle at sunset.") ![Infiltrating the creature's domain at the top of a snowy mountain at sunset.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Montain-Beast.png "Infiltrating the creature's domain at the top of a snowy mountain at sunset.") ![Calming a large dragon in the forest.](https://mwmportfolio.com/hubfs/Portfolio/Projects/Artwork/Fantasy/Fantasy-Earth-Dragon.png "Calming a large dragon in the forest.")   ### Location: Golden, CO ### Recent Projects: - [Istation Ad Campaigns](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-ad-campaigns) - [Istation Print Materials](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-print-materials) - [Istation Social Media](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-social-media) - [Istation Promotional Items](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-store-products) - [Vinesauce Youtube](https://mwmportfolio.com/vinesauce-youtube) - [Concept Art](https://mwmportfolio.com/concept-art) - [Sunny in Paradise](https://mwmportfolio.com/sunny-book) - [Istation Website Refresh](https://mwmportfolio.com/website-refresh) - [Istation Office Remodel](https://mwmportfolio.com/istation-wall-art) ### Follow Me On: - [Behance](https://www.behance.net/michaelwademalone) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-malone-0b220a29/) (c) 2026 Michael Wade Malone. 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