REAL Hearthstone art (not fake) "Crushing Wall" Behind the Scenes

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This is a look at the process of developing art for the Hearthstone expansion about Kobolds and Catacombs. I spent about 10 total hours on this piece, which is pretty normal. It was done entirely in photoshop. Blizzard outsources all of the artwork for Hearthstone except for UI and some of the promotional artwork. While I did work on Warcraft during the Burning crusade years, the style of Hearthstone has changed a lot over the years.

[@aliassafiart]

Very cool painting. I love your process videos especially when you talk about your struggle. It makes me feel less frustrated and thinking that I’m not the only one facing these stuff.

[@jacobbergholtz9563]

can we get a round of applause for that outro. Best one ever.

[@VictorRodriguezArt]

Love that energy and passion, keep it coming.

[@gustavogontijo2984]

Nice to see how you handle your art struggles and problems! Thanks for the video

[@lehfeldt1]

I was really excited to see this card revealed live. I have been consuming all of your videos vigorously as a blizzard fan so it is so awesome to know you were behind this card too!!! My dream is to work with you, Chris Metzen, and Sam "Samwise" Didier one day.

[@marlinjojo6760]

Super interesting, would love to see some of your other Blizzard work as its very close to my heart. Thanks a bunch for this, so insightful!

[@RafaelFernandesNet]

Trent you are a magnet for passion and awesomeness, thank you for keeping this up.

[@kelrundell18]

I enjoy listening to your process. I’ve been tweaking my own stuff by adding some of the principles that you have put out there for us. So I just wanna say thanks man! You’re inspirational to watch and you make a wonderful teacher.

[@TheBobimkd123]

awesome as always dude! More Hearthstone art plssss!!!!!

[@stijnbeerts9289]

I love that artstyle and the way you arrange your compositions :)

[@andrewmorris2958]

Beautiful piece Trent! Hoping to see some more of your cards in the upcoming 'art of Hearthstone' book, when it finally released!

[@Gerickos]

That number of layers :o

[@element1111]

marc brunet would not approve

[@Atkafası-31]

i was frightened the moment I saw that cuz I had in my mind to go out and try painting stuff xD

[@ja0062734]

I love your work trenttt lmao no one's going to use this card but the arts outstanding.

[@xLainik]

Really cool piece dude! your render is so clear and stylized at the same time, awesome! As you say to define a focal point is so essential that sometimes one forget, nice vid thanks 4 sharing!

[@luizao0]

At the same time that I'm learning I have so much fun! Thank you very much for sharing it!! :D

[@ekiaka]

Thank you very much for uploading all these behind the scenes stuff. I love it!

[@saiaku-sama6543]

Good work man really enjoyed watching this one

[@mitrasu5918]

Awesome man ! Moar me want mooooaaar ! Thanks a lot, you are my main inspiration for learning digital drawing !

[@2DFiji]

That ending Trent lmao

[@_B_E]

Trent your art makes the toxic meta in the game more tolerable! Thanks dude. I always love seeing your process and hearing your thoughts on how you work. Nice work man!

[@gergovoros6120]

Amaisingly beautiful art Trent!!! I'm huge fan of your drawings. Is there any way to buy only this tutorial on your website? I saw only packs of tutorials. Sadly i can't afford all the pack.

[@shilstone_arts]

Hey Trent, I'm building out a portfolio for Hearthstone artwork. I just moved near Irvine! Would you mind sharing what you charge for these illustrations? Really appreciate your inside look on your process! Cheers

[@alexrcreamer]

Great techniques!

[@jacksoncasperszart]

This is awesome man thanks for the content

[@samdeacon7910]

Brian Froud : OG godfather of all things fantasy gnarly characters x

[@ETStudios1]

This is gorgeous! It's been a while since I played, but every time I played, I wondered how the cards get designed. Do you also do the animations for the golden cards, or is it sent off to someone else in the process?

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

Is there any sort of guide on how to make WoW-stylized drawings? I googled and searched online education sites but couldn't find anything. Just need a point of where to start and move in the right direction.

[@Healoz]

wooo new trent vid!

[@dan11596]

Hi Trent, just a quick question, I was wondering how long you are given from the initial concept to finished art by the client, I am a children’s book illustrator and I am constantly up against a really tight deadline, so much so that I find it affects my final illustrations, I can have a whole book to rough out then fully paint and I am sometimes only given two or three weeks (that’s the extreme) but does happen, I am getting more and more fiction work ; covers etc, but just wondered how long you are given, for instance this project? Kind regards Dan

[@2DFiji]

Roughing out a whole book and fully painting it in two to three weeks... Now that's rough. If it's really small not so detailed illustrations I can kinda understand. I'm also wondering how long Trent's given and what kinda terms or agreements he gives his clients.

[@Kalo953]

What brush settings do you use for blending and creating shadows and highlights?

[@Lere]

Amazing. Thanks so much for this kind of video :)

[@SebBuschArt]

Nice work ! Why did you not put a slight curve in the stick the elf is holding, i think it would have shown more pressure on the stick, and would help to see the danger of the situation !

[@deVryz]

Very inspiring!

[@FaunoDufaux]

How do you get noticed and hired to do some art for TCG in general?

[@srobin302]

i really do like u work and i follow all u videos, and let me say u, u style and work is my direccion what i want to made, tanks for keep making this, and for share u wisdom whit us! a big hug from colombia, att a big fan of u.

[@davidtaylor7910]

Wow amazing talent

[@Derpe69420]

Ive started art school in september and stuff u do is what i strive to do one day. I have no idea how to even start stuff like this tho. Do u have any beginner tips

[@Holtingthewalkers]

Here you have a highly saturated green as your background. And typically saturation is reserved for points of focus. How do you know where saturate b&w value comps?

[@TigzTeach]

Hey Trent in the career line you’re in what is more valued ? A degree in Graphics design or a degree in Illustration?

[@arbiter4840]

Ethan Barrett Yes, I'm contemplating this as well. I think it's Illustration.

[@2DFiji]

I'm currently working as a Graphic Designer i'm pretty sure it's Illustration. Most companies have their designated go to artist already established. The thing is Graphic design usually deals more with advertisements, so really think about. If you like drawing characters, concept art and all that jazz. Than go Illustrator. I actually hate Graphic design because well I don't like making ads. I like creature design, experimenting and getting lost monotonously texturing things. Personally when it comes down to it. It's not what is most valued in a career line. It's what you value in or well enjoy most doing that should be the deciding factor, because the last thing you want is hating what you love.

[@TigzTeach]

Laiju Thankyou

[@arbiter4840]

I'm thinking about pursuing a career in that field. I'm close to finishing up in college, my last few months and assignments etc. Afterwards I need to make an application (when I have the motivation to type out the first few letters of my document lel), said application to a university with a suitable course. I was hoping that Illustration would be the idealistic one, I revolve around working in a similar kind of way that Trent does, it's my strongest point more than anything else, really. Problem is, it's a tough industry to get into from what I've heard, let alone one that's the easiest to uphold and suitably thrive on.

[@Kalo953]

Can you please share a tutorial in this style of digital painting, I am currently experimenting, but my paintings either appear smudgy or too flat.

[@aliceangel2627]

Wow its amazing!

[@TheDreamMachina]

Can you tell me a bit about your company? I am just curious.

[@erwinjohannarndt4166]

They asked for the art on this on July 14th... man thats heads up work..

[@blueone117]

Why is a rogue holding a staff? Shouldnt it be a hunter?

[@Ninjakimm]

well those spinning coil motifs are very original. i have seen many other games where these motifs were included like league of legends, darksiders, etc.. i think they are all inspired by you just like you were inspired by brian froud.

[@kender-]

I LOVE IT

[@overfallen3936]

Not an amazing card, but I love the art. Awesome job!

[@misterPloms]

funny blizzard still want them to have green eyes even though they lorewise went back to blue/white eyes after the TBC expansion

[@johnthedruid]

Have you done the most Hearthstone cards of all the Hearthstone card artists?

[@Vyzien]

Blood Elves have pupils in-game in WoW js :U

[@joshuabakare2950]

Do some spiderman sketch

[@yast_shomp]