drawings, paintings & illustrations

Here you’ll find a variety of my works, including unfinished concept sketches, paintings, illustrations, and visual development pieces. I’ve grouped them (somewhat) by theme and/or project.

Christina Holloway

cardinalchrisart@gmail.com

Under the Sea

Blue Whale Dreaming Painted on Procreate, 2023

Blue Whale Dreaming Painted on Procreate, 2023

River Mermaid Plays the Banjo Painted on Procreate, 2023

River Mermaid Plays the Banjo Painted on Procreate, 2023

Deep Blue Painted on Photoshop, 2023

Deep Blue Painted on Photoshop, 2023

Fish Cowboy Lineart with ink and paper, colored on Procreate, 2022

Fish Cowboy Lineart with ink and paper, colored on Procreate, 2022

Jellyfish Dream Painted on Photoshop, 2021

Jellyfish Dream Painted on Photoshop, 2021

character design

"The Guy" - protagonist of my upcoming animated short film, "Grim and Me". The Guy is a single man in his early 20s living alone in his studio apartment. When feelings of mortality and existentialism creep in, an unexpected visitor knocks on his door

"The Guy" - protagonist of my upcoming animated short film, "Grim and Me". The Guy is a single man in his early 20s living alone in his studio apartment. When feelings of mortality and existentialism creep in, an unexpected visitor knocks on his door. I wanted his design simple and likeable, to come across as youthfully uncertain.

"Grim" - Secondary main character in "Grim and Me". Grim pays the main character an unexpected visit. Grim was a little tricky because I wanted him to NOT look all that scary, but rather endearing and cute. His demeanor is almost child or puppy-like.

"Grim" - Secondary main character in "Grim and Me". Grim pays the main character an unexpected visit. Grim was a little tricky because I wanted him to NOT look all that scary, but rather endearing and cute. His demeanor is almost child or puppy-like.

"Unnamed Museum Director" - Expression sheet for the museum director in a vague action-adventure animated film concept I had. She's kind, no-nonsense, extremely intelligent, and very passionate about Incan archaeology.

"Unnamed Museum Director" - Expression sheet for the museum director in a vague action-adventure animated film concept I had. She's kind, no-nonsense, extremely intelligent, and very passionate about Incan archaeology.

"Birds as Humans - Cardinal" - First drawing in my Birds as Humans series, where I design characters based off bird species and their behaviors. Cardinals are generally monogamous and mate for life. They also look so punkish and fun, so I drew an old

"Birds as Humans - Cardinal" - First drawing in my Birds as Humans series, where I design characters based off bird species and their behaviors. Cardinals are generally monogamous and mate for life. They also look so punkish and fun, so I drew an old biker couple for the Cardinal.

"Birds as Humans - Flamingo" - Flamingos are highly social birds, gathering in the hundreds and even tens of thousands along shores and wetlands. Flamingos also engage in a synchronized dance as a part of their mating ritual. I thought a flapper from

"Birds as Humans - Flamingo" - Flamingos are highly social birds, gathering in the hundreds and even tens of thousands along shores and wetlands. Flamingos also engage in a synchronized dance as a part of their mating ritual. I thought a flapper from the roarin’ 20s suited this gregarious, spunky bird!

"Birds as Humans - Musician Wren" - Native to the Amazon Rainforests of South America, the Musician Wren is known for its elaborate song. It's beautiful, complex, and hard to describe, which kind of reminds me of jazz, haha, so here's a saxophonist w

"Birds as Humans - Musician Wren" - Native to the Amazon Rainforests of South America, the Musician Wren is known for its elaborate song. It's beautiful, complex, and hard to describe, which kind of reminds me of jazz, haha, so here's a saxophonist with mad improv skills.