mrockefeller

[mrockefeller]

Do you have a twitter/insta where we can see more of your art?

Yes! I’m more active on other platforms these days. My Instagram and twitter are both @mcrockefeller

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do you sell prints? i saw your fanart of whisper of the heart and it’s absolutely gorgeous, i’d love to pay to have it on my wall! :)

Thank you so much!! And yes I do - I sell prints on my inprnt page right here

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Here is my completed extremely self indulgent Banjo Kazooie series I made between 2019-2020 because I miss them so much.

#illustration #banjo kazooie #nintendo 64 #rareware #rare #fanart #nintendo

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Click Clock Wood 🌷🌞🍄❄️🎵

#illustration #banjokazooie #n64 #nintendo64 #rareware #fanart

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Rusty Bucket Bay 🚢⚓️🎵

#illustration #banjokazooie #n64 #nintendo64 #rareware #fanart #visualdevelopment

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Mad Monster Mansion 👻🎃🦇🎵

#illustration #banjokazooie #n64 #nintendo64 #fanart #visualdevelopment

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Gobi’s Valley 🌴☀️🎵

#illustration #illustrator #banjokazooie #n64 #nintendo64 #fanart #digitalart #visdev #visualdevelpoment #conceptart

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Freezeezy Peak

#banjo kazooie #n64 #Happy Holidays #fanart #illustration

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Bubblegloop Swamp 

#banjo kazooie #n64 #fanart #illustration

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It’s been a while, but I’ve finally had some time to continue with my ghibli series! Porco Rosso is one of my favorites even though it often takes a back seat to Miyazaki’s other films. This moment from the story always makes my heart swell. ❤️ If you haven’t seen it I highly recommend it- it’s full of nostalgia, adventure, and charm!

#porco rosso #studio ghibli #illustration #fanart

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Next one in the Ghibli series! We watched Totoro again and it was just pure magic. I know the bus stop scene with Totoro is super iconic, but for some reason it’s this small quiet moment just before it that’s stuck with me. 🌧

#studio ghibli #illustration #totoro #fanart #miyazaki

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I remember being completely captivated and swept away when I first watched Princess Mononoke as a teen- and I feel the same way every time I rewatch it! What an incredible story...

#illustration #princess mononoke #studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #fanart

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This scene from Kiki’s Delivery Service has always stuck with me- the mystery and awe of discovering this lone cabin in the woods, meeting a new ally who helps Kiki to grow and change- it really highlights how sometimes random accidents or failures can lead to wonderful things. Really having fun making these 😊

#kiki's delivery service #studio ghibli #illustration #fanart #hayao miyazaki

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Next Ghibli fanart! I get the feeling Whisper of the Heart is a bit more obscure than some of their other films, but it’s by far one of my favorites. The pacing and slice of life atmosphere paired with a sense of wonder and mystery sent me searching for those things in my own life and my own stories to tell. Plus it introduced my partner and I to Country Roads of all things and now it’s one of ‘our songs’ 😆

#ghibli #whisper of the heart #fanart #illustration #studio ghibli

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My partner and I decided to rewatch a bunch of Ghibli films this year and I was inspired to finally make some fanart! Miyazaki And Ghibli have had a profound impact on our work and our lives. I’ve found myself reconnecting with a scene or moment that has really stuck with me through the years. This one from Howl’s Moving Castle showed me how powerful small moments and quiet storytelling can be. 

#illustration #studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #howl's moving castle #hmc #fanart

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This is the cover illustration and interior I made for a reprint of Joseph Bruchac’s novels under the title The Legend of Skeleton Man. In the past I’ve avoided creating my own type for my covers- it’s definitely a weakness of mine- but last year I decided to take a stab at it and try to improve! The publisher ended up using a variation of this type design, so I’ll definitely be continuing to develop this important skill. 💪 Many thanks to Michelle Taormina, my wonderful AD over at Harper Collins!

#illustration #book cover #kidlit #middle grade

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Here’s the Link to the Past piece I made for Hero of Ages: A Legend of Zelda Anthology. Unfortunately the project has been canceled due to legal complications with Nintendo, but if you’d like to check out the other work head over to @lozanthology to see all the other awesome artists who participated!

#zelda #loz #alttp #legend of zelda #fanart #illustration