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Top Projects on SVA Portfolios for December 2023

Last month’s notable projects included a proposed video game design, new takes on classic fantasy novel covers and several imaginative illustrations.

January 3, 2024
Black and white illustration of a large skeleton attacking small warriors, many of which have already died. Black and white illustration of a large skeleton attacking small warriors, many of which have already died.
Credit: Kevin Hong
Credit: Kevin Hong

As always, this latest roundup of the most-discussed projects from SVA Portfolios makes for a collection of inspiring and impressive art and design. This edition, comprising the top posts for December 2023, includes cover designs for a collection of fantasy novels, a video game concept and a series of illustrations centered around the theme of the seven deadly sins.

A collection of designs for book covers of popular fantasy books like Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and more. A collection of designs for book covers of popular fantasy books like Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and more.
Credit: Jezneel Ross
Credit: Jezneel Ross
Watercolor painting of several monsters and dark clothed acrobats, musicians and a nun, following a chariot pulled by a black horse. Watercolor painting of several monsters and dark clothed acrobats, musicians and a nun, following a chariot pulled by a black horse.
Credit: Jacqueline Philippeau
Credit: Jacqueline Philippeau
Minimalist illustration with black line on a white background and purple accents depicting a hand turning off an alarm clock. Minimalist illustration with black line on a white background and purple accents depicting a hand turning off an alarm clock.
Credit: Keren Sung
Credit: Keren Sung
Minimalist illustration with black line on a white background and purple accents depicting a hand cupping a mouth as it whispers something. Minimalist illustration with black line on a white background and purple accents depicting a hand cupping a mouth as it whispers something.
Credit: Keren Sung
Credit: Keren Sung
Traditional asian style pink and gray illustration of a woman kneeling like a rockstar while playing a guitar. There is a disco ball behind her and her hair is decorated. A pink and gray illustration of a woman kneeling like a rockstar while playing a guitar. There is a disco ball behind her and her hair is decorated.
Credit: Yuko Shimizu
Credit: Yuko Shimizu

2. Yuko Shimizu (faculty, BFA Illustration; MFA 2003 Illustration as Visual Essay), Asian Super-Girls!


Pixel art gif of a video-game style battle between Japanese warriors and a large skeleton. Pixel art gif of a video-game style battle between Japanese warriors and a large skeleton.
Credit: Kevin Hong
Credit: Kevin Hong

1. Kevin Hong (BFA 2015 Illustration), Princess Takiyasha.


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For the five most-discussed projects of November 2023, click here.