A fantasy scene depicting a woman with dark hair and horns reclining on a throne, holding a glass of wine, with a black panther at her feet and dragons surrounding her in a dark, fiery environment. The scene is illuminated by a glowing halo behind he
Futuristic fantasy scene featuring a purple creature with antlers wielding a glowing sword, surrounded by diverse characters including a woman with blue hair, a girl with a large hammer, and various fantasy creatures in a high-tech environment.
A large robot with a round body and glowing eyes, surrounded by purple lightning and debris, in a sci-fi setting.
A cute animated scene showing a small creature with fairy wings sitting on a mossy rock, wearing a pumpkin-themed hoodie with a face and antennae, surrounded by flowers, bees, frogs, a mushroom, and a small waterfall in a lush forest.
A dark fantasy character with a glowing golden hand and sharp, ornate armor, set in a mysterious, dark background.
A female character with long dark hair holding a large sword, in a dynamic pose with a determined expression, fighting against enemies in a battle scene with a cityscape and a castle in the background, during sunset.
An elderly man with a white beard and muscles, wearing a brown cloak and dark pants, sits on a grassy landscape surrounded by fluffy white animals with horns, some of which are smiling and some with their tongues out. The man holds a staff and is smi
Animated female character with orange hair and robotic limbs, riding a large mechanical creature in a dystopian landscape with flying dragons and a starry sky.
Digital fantasy art of a warrior in dark armor with a large weapon, standing amidst a stormy scene with pagoda-style buildings and purple lightning in the background.
Digital illustration of a man with long dark hair, earrings, and a beard, wearing a high-tech black suit with gold accents, against a split pink and dark background with text and abstract graphics.
A dark fantasy-style digital artwork depicting a female demon with blue eyes, horns, and pointed nails, reaching for a person whose hands are visible in the foreground, in front of a glowing pink moon in a cloudy night sky.
A fantasy scene featuring a dark elf warrior with glowing blue eyes and long black hair, wielding a sword, standing on a swirling landscape under a full moon.
A colorful fantasy scene with a joyful woman with pink hair riding a floating book, and a happy white cat with purple accents on a similar floating book. They are in a vibrant landscape with green hills, mountains, and a bright sky with clouds and pi
A fantasy character with long braided hair, wearing armor and a red sash, holding a large sword, standing in front of a castle with towers and flags, with a bright sun and golden rays behind him, and red energy particles floating around.
A female character in futuristic attire with dark shorts, thigh-high stockings, a white jacket, and sunglasses, holding a large, high-tech weapon with a glowing orange element, set against a cosmic background with swirling colors and stars.
Animated scene featuring a tiger and a bee in a lush, colorful garden. The tiger is sitting on a book floating in the air with a small bee-like creature on its head. There is a large, open mouth of a creature resembling a tiger with big eyes nearby.
Fantasy scene featuring two characters, a woman with pink hair and a man with dark hair, surrounded by glowing magic and small floating creatures with wings and feline-like features in a colorful, cosmic background.
Digital artwork of a female character wearing futuristic armor and a pink visor, wielding two pink energy blades, in a battle scene with explosions and destruction in the background. League of Legends logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Futuristic humanoid robot with a sleek white and black design, standing in a high-tech laboratory with glowing green holographic displays.
A fantasy character in black armor with glowing accents, wielding a large spear, standing in a cathedral-like setting with a glowing background.
A fantasy warrior woman in black armor holding a glowing sword, standing confidently in a mystical setting with a dark, glowing background.
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Meet Esben

Hi there! I am a Copenhagen-based Illustrator & concept artist working in the entertainment industry. I have worked with some of the biggest game & art studios around the world. Riot Games in Los Angeles, Sixmorevodka in Berlin, Artwoork Aps in Copenhagen, and Atomhawk in Newcastle. I focus on the overall goal of your product and orchestrate my product to be in perfect harmony with your vision & project. On the side, I spend a good amount of time giving talks about the creative process, mentoring, and sharing my knowledge about painting with students as well as professionals.



SERVICES

Illustration
Visual Development
IP Development
Promo Art
Character Design
Environment Design
Art Direction

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MAKE IT STAND OUT

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you show off your new product in a captivating way. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you represent online can make all the difference.

 
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DREAM IT

It’s a collaborative process of capturing your vision and bringing it to life. My job is to understand what you're envisioning and use my years of experience to create and elevate it. Several sketches will be presented and a direction will be chosen as we move forward.

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BUILD IT

After the direction is chosen I will hunker down and provide updates for feedback when milestones are reached. It takes a lot of mental power to bring rough lines to a finished painting but you can relax knowing that I will be hard at work to ensure the best product I can.

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SHARE IT

It ends in an array of form, colors, and expression as the final piece comes together and is ready to be released into the world.

Scene from a fantasy video game featuring diverse characters including a purple creature with large ears in the center, wielding a glowing blue sword, surrounded by warriors, mages, and creatures in a richly detailed, vibrant setting.
A fantasy-style female archer with long black hair, wearing armor and a flowing cape, draws a bow with an arrow in a dynamic action pose amidst a battle scene with flying debris and a cityscape background.
A dark, fantasy-themed illustration of a armored warrior with a large axe, standing in front of a stormy sky with floating pagoda-like structures.
Digital artwork of a fierce female archer with blue skin, black hair, and glowing orange eyes, drawing a glowing fiery arrow with a wooden bow, decorated with skulls and feathers, set against a dark background.
A fantasy character holding a large sword in front of a castle with towers, set against a stormy sky with floating red pages.
A large robot with a metallic body and glowing blue eyes, emitting lightning from its hand, amidst debris and a stormy background.
Fantasy digital artwork of a female character with horns and glowing blue eyes, reaching out with glowing hands against a dark, mystical background with a pink moon.
A vibrant, mystical jungle scene with glowing plants and a large, twisted tree with a warm light emanating from within. Two characters are standing on a branch near the illuminated area, surrounded by lush foliage and cascading rain.
Animated scene of a lively medieval village with a brown-haired woman in armor standing confidently on the left, a blonde girl waving in the middle, and a bearded man in armor slamming a mug on the counter with foam spilling out. In the background, v
A cute, furry animal dressed as a bee with a big orange pumpkin-shaped hat, sitting on a rock in a lush forest. The scene features a small waterfall, pink flowers, a green frog lounging, bees flying nearby, and a glowing golden honey pot.
Fantasy scene with a smiling girl in a red and purple dress flying on a magic book alongside a white cat with a purple bow, floating in a colorful sky with clouds, hearts, and other characters in the background.
A dark, fantasy-style digital artwork of a male warrior with long black hair, dark armor, and a sword, standing in a mystical, moonlit landscape with swirling mist and floating leaves.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“It has always been a great pleasure working with Esben. He is very professional in all terms - delivering on time with excellent quality while consistently keeping up proactive and productive communication. Great choice!”

— Marcus Koch / Art Director at Sandbox Interactive

“Esben is as talented as he is respectful, polite, and patient. His dedication to the craft of illustration inspires others while always finding a way to improve despite appearing to have little room for improvement. He is a truly amazing artist, developer, and source of calm. I highly recommend Esben!”

— Adam Kupratis / Art Manager, R&D at Riot Games

“Esben has been one of the absolute best teachers I've had. He has a very broad base of knowledge that covers many different subjects in concept art and illustration. He brings a certain energy and passion to his teaching which makes his mentoring not just fun but also dynamic. Esben tends to engage you in the lectures, encouraging you to ask questions and try out what he is teaching on the spot, making the theory very applicable almost instantly. What Esben does so well, is that he seems to deeply care that you understand the material completely, and if you don't, he will keep trying different approaches until it works. He is incredibly intuitive toward each student's individual learning style, and he adapts very well to different teaching situations. I would definitely recommend Esben to anyone who is serious about learning either concept art or illustration.”

— Kristian Bonne Jensen / Senior 3D Generalist at MPC

 
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CONTACT

│ elrartist@gmail.com