Fragan Tanguy has been a professional concept artist since 2017, specialising in character design. Based in France, he has worked with Virtuos, CI Games, Ubisoft and Warner Bros.
A fantasy and cyberpunk fan, his work balances dark atmospheres with realism. Below he tells us about four examples, from a character design for a game to personal projects. If you’re inspired, see our guides to the best digital art software and the best drawing tablets.
Jiminy Cricket
“A character design for Legendary: Game of Heroes. This reimagining of the Pinocchio character has armour and equipment inspired by the 17th century, using a variety of materials that enrich the design.”
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Gallium Lake
“This personal project combines dark fantasy, Aztec influences and organic forms in contrast to angular and solid structures.”
Carmine Cyclone
“Another personal piece that blends solid structures with organic materials, exploring rocks and unusual textures that merge smoothly, while preserving a strong character design.”
Tlaloc and Itzcoatl
“The goal here was to play with contrasts on all levels. As well as the scale of the characters, this piece balances dark fantasy with saturated colours.”
You can see more of Fragan’s work on his ArtStation profile.
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