Dev Sketchbook: Rocks and Such

A sketched scene featuring a small rocky landscape with a stream running through it, accompanied by stylized trees and arborins, and small creatures interacting with the environment.

Sharing a quick entry from my sketchbook. I’m practicing what small corners of the environment might look like. I want to make sure when I draw a rock, that it looks like it’s made of rock. Straight corners make rocks look harder and “newer”. I use smoother lines and a layering effect to imply older, and softer rocks that look like they have eroded over time.

Sketch of various rock formations, trees, and creatures in a natural landscape, showcasing different textures and styles.

I love adding arborins to the scene. It helps to give the scene some scale and helps me imagine how these little creatures would react to a new vista or a cozy tree.

A sketch featuring various rock formations and textured rocks, showcasing different shapes and sizes. A plant is illustrated growing on top of one rock, while small creatures are depicted interacting within the scene.
A sketched scene featuring a small rocky landscape with a stream running through it, accompanied by stylized trees and arborins, and small creatures interacting with the environment.
Sliced up pieces of the page for zoomed in viewing

I’m hoping to kick up my update schedule. If you like, you can follow Arborlands on BlueSky!

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