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Lazcht
2D character artist
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Hey, you can call me Laz (he/they).I specialize in character drawings, mainly illustration and concept. I consider my artistic nature playful, rebellious, and vibrant.I've started working in game development industry since 2008, and producing several titles, currently runs a small remote dev team stellarNull. A notable recent release is an action JRPG called Anuchard.I started off as a manga artist and eventually developed my artstyle involving expressive linearts and abstraction.I speak English and Indonesian, hopefully we can communicate well!
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Check below to overview things I'm most proud at, but these buttons will escort you to see more interesting contents!
illustration
notable works
The Creation of Rakan
flowery portraits
My teen inspiration (and still now) is Tomomi Kobayashi, namely for her works in SaGa Frontier; for characters with abstract ornamental mixture. I try to make my own version using more wild range of colors that sometimes don't translate well in prints, haha.
dystopian Märchen // project alizcht
A project of mini-series I and ElwinAlice created. We reimagined four fairy-tale characters revolves around cyberpunk theme. ElwinAlice designed the characters and their backstories, I was in charge so the series has consistent vibe even though we both have our own style.This time I pushed myself to use (even more) saturated color but limiting the black and white level.
'ink' style
I don't want my experience as an amateur manga artist get wasted, so I continue to create black and white pieces that involves cross-hatching, heavy-blocking that we often see in comics. It's therapeutic to do hatches (at least digitally, lol.)My main inspirations for this kind of 'media' might be Yoshihiro Togashi and Kamome Shirahama, but lately I've been very inspired by Sergio Toppi .
super deformed / chibi
I love playing around with body proportions. Drawing SD limits the detail level so it's technically abstraction work, right? On abstract art in general, I like the concept of encouraging viewer's involvement and their own imagination.Big hands and feet are often considered my SD style, but you wouldn't guess my biggest influence is 90s JRPG character sprites (Legend of Mana, SaGa Frontier II, Tales of Destiny.)
gamedev highlights
anuchard // 2021
An action JRPG sets in fantasy sci-fi world, with the theme of restoring dying civilizations, relationship of people, animals and ancient Gods.I challenged myself on unusual approach on PSX-SNES era and a splash of abstraction.Major role:
Art Direction
Character Design
Illustration
World & Character Design
Animation (Pixel, VFX)
enthrean radiance - eternal grace // 2013
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sword of august // 2011
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character design
ArtHut Dweller // online persona
My persona changed overtime, I'm obsessed with green hair, clown-attire, and card suits. Eventually I incorporated a santa hat, because I used that (yes nowhere near Christmas) in conventions as identification.Dropped the green hair because I don't want painful dyeing procedure anymore (yes, my hair was green at certain era!).
nocturne // commission work
A game project by Pracy Studios that combines a classic RPG with unique rhythm combat. They released the free demo!I'm in charge of the portrait sprites (and plenty of expressions) as well.Highlight of the job: the protagonist is a gender non-conforming character, and I'm so glad they trusted me to do this.
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pixel art
I love expressive motions, and pallette limitations excite me as well.
animation
static
pixel art
frontgate fighters // mobile
2015
stellar arms // pc [unfinished]
2014
miscellaneous
2011-2013
game projects
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art projects
dystopian Märchen // project alizcht
A project of mini-series I and ElwinAlice created. We reimagined four fairy-tale characters revolves around cyberpunk theme. ElwinAlice designed the characters and their backstories, I was in charge so the series has consistent vibe even though we both have our own style.This time I pushed myself to use (even more) saturated color but limiting the black and white level.
Lenticular prints
main series
pin-up
stickers
mini-fic: snow white
concept & story by ElwinAlice
"COME OUT! THE HUNTERS HAVE SURROUNDED YOU!""Mirror, Mirror in the wall, they found our dwarf hole!”"It must be the APPLE! It's bugged!"“Stop screaming and break any mirrors and glasses you can find!”"NO HAPPY ENDING FOR YOU THIEVES. NO TRUTH AND REFLECTION CAN ESCAPE THE MIRROR.""By the beard, what should we do? Ya listening, SNOW!?”"Chill out! I secured the safe route for you all to bag out.""But this hole is dwarf-sized, your butts won't fit inside!”
"W-Wait... You don't intend to...""Heh, what's with the sad face, little guys? I can take care of myself!""Y'all gotta go, NOW!"CRASH!!!!"SNOW WHITE OF THE SEVEN DWARVES GANG, SURRENDER YOURSELF.”"Yes, right here! I am the one and only SNOW, the GREATEST and FAIREST bandit ever alive!"
mini-fic: Hansel and gretel
Ring! Ring! Ring! Click!“Howdy! Handsome Hansel of H&G bakery at your service! Do you wanna order our most famous and delicious Fortune Cookie!?”“Uh, no, it’s me—”“Oh! Perhaps you wanna try my newest specialty, Hansel Honey Pie!?”“Silly Hansel! Don’t you mean… your newest abomination!?”“H-Hey! I need the BREADCRUMB, you hear me?”“Uuuuh..... Breadcrumb, Sir? Our bakery ain’t got no scraps.”“Quit with your child’s play! Is that how you treat your special customer? I know BREADCRUMB is the password for your DRU—”“WHOA! Can you please not use the D-word!? Our special customers know the rules to be respectful.”“Hansel’s right. And our special customer always pay their DUES!”“You dare to rip me off!? Things were way better when your MOTHER runs the bakery!”“If you’d like to do business with Mother, you should join her...”
“—in the OVEN.”Click!
concept & story by ElwinAlice
mini-fic: cinderella
concept & story by ElwinAlice
"Good evening. Miss Cindy, Mr. Charming's girlfriend, correct?""Yes, but, what does a hunter have to do with anyone's romance affair?""Just a simple question, you might recognize this piece of glass. It is a part of your cybernetic legs, right?""Huh? It must have been chipped when I have a date with my boyfriend. I don't remember anything past midnight.""Yes. It is a perfect fit.."
"—and you are under arrest for FIRST DEGREE MURDER.""MURDER??? What are you talking about!!? UNHAND me!""For your and everyone's safety, I'm afraid I can't."
"I believe you are experiencing a severe psychosis derived from your reckless use of cybernetics implants...""N-No way! It's just... my head felt funny after that date last night.""Funny. You can't remember Mr. Charming gone missing seven nights ago?""What? Seven nights- Ww what happened to him!?"
".... Only... Want to be... Beautiful...""NO! NO! NO! WH-WHY!?
NO! NNNO! N-NO!"
mini-fic: red ridin' hood
"I've arrived at suspected location where the trace of the shapeshifting Mutant is detected. Hunter HQ, do you copy-""Ahem!"
"Uh, Sir, who are you talking with?"".... None of your business, you both. Little girl and old lady shouldn't be wandering around this side of the city.""I and my GRRRandkid, lives here... Woof you please excuse us?""Wait... That strange voice, odd eyes and... nasty smell!""Get behind me, lil' girl! Your Nana is a MUTANT!" "HANDS UP!""You... misssstaken... GRRR.""Sigh... Quit with the horrible acting, Na.""Huh-"
SNAP! CRACKLE!"Grrr... That impersonation still needs a lot of work, old fart!""Sorry, Sister Red.""Now, clean that mess up, so they won't chase our tails again!"
concept & story by ElwinAlice
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