Art and Illustration
Jolly Roger 27
“I wanted to explore a clean, bold pirate aesthetic in a pen and ink style using Procreate, Adobe Fresco, and Adobe Photoshop. The skull and crossbones were fun to play with linework and shading for in a timeless, iconic design.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
The Doctor
“This piece is a love letter to one of my favorite characters. I used Pantone markers on Bristol paper to capture the Fourth Doctor’s expression while exploring sharp details and keeping the lines clean and the tones smooth.”
Doctor Who © BBC & Metal Mutt Productions Respectively
Art by WKavan
(Marker on Bristol)No infringement intended, Artistic Study; model not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
Tank Girl Character Study
“Tank Girl has always been a favorite – raw, rebellious, and full of attitude. I focused on capturing her energy with bold lines, grungy details, and vibrant tones using Procreate.”
Tank Girl © Paramount Global
Art by WKavan
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; model not for sale or distribution, used without permission.Time Lapse of an Artistic Study of the Character Tank Girl.
Tank Girl © Paramount Global
Art by WKavan
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; model not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
Bilbo in The Hobbit (1977)
Art by WKavan
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.Time Lapse of Bilbo in The Hobbit (1977)
Art by WKavan
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
Study of Cesare from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
“Inspired by my love of German Expressionism, and after several sketches on paper, I used Procreate to bring him to life. My focus was on the emotional weight of Cesare’s sharp, haunting features. The jagged lines and bold contrasts honor the eerie aesthetic of the original film.”
Art by WKavan
(Film is in the Public Domain. No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.)Time-Lapse: Cesare from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in Procreate
Art by WKavan
(Film is in the Public Domain. No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.)The following works are "Re-Inks," fan art; I was in no way hired or asked to make these. They are a labor of love and experimentation. The original artists are named and credited, and in no way is my intention to affiliate myself with their legacies. These artists are some of my greatest inspirations and artistic heroes. Comic books were so important to my childhood, from learning to read from them to learning to draw. Without these masters, I would never have had the passion for art and story I have today. All "Re-Inks" use Pink as the color of their title to help differentiate them.
Ghost Rider Re-Inks
© Marvel Characters, Inc
Digital Re-Inks and color by WKavan over Original Art by Mark Texeira
“Inking over Mark Texeira’s pencils is a masterclass in posing your actor. I had a blast with the high-contrast stylized look of Ghost Rider’s iconic skull and flames. Procreate was my go-to with custom brushes and digital inks. This piece put me back in the 90s with the character's epic reboot.”
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
HULK Re-Inks
© Marvel Characters, Inc
Digital Re-Inks and color by WKavan over Original Art by John Buscuma
“As a fan, trying to ink over the great John Buscema’s work is like connecting to the foundation of modern sequential art. In Procreate, I focused on bold, clean lines to highlight the Hulk’s sheer power and iconic presence while enhancing the original depth.”
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
Dr. Doom Re-Inks
© Marvel Characters, Inc
Digital Re-Inks and color by WKavan over Original Art by John Romita Jr
“Dr. Doom’s armor is iconic and a dream to ink. I leaned into the mastery of John Romita Jr.’s pencils, emphasizing texture and weight to capture Doom’s imposing, larger-than-life essence in Procreate.”
The Dark Knight Re-Ink
Batman & Dark Knight © DC Comics
Digital Inks by WKavan over Original Art by David Finch
“Batman’s silhouette is legendary. Inking in Procreate over David Finch’s pencils gave me a chance to highlight the gritty edges and heavy contrasts that make The Dark Knight stand out, especially in Finch's iconic style.”
Wolverine Re-Ink
Wolverine & Sabertooth © Marvel Characters, Inc
Digital Inks by WKavan over Original Art by
Joe "Mad" Madureira
“Joe Madureira’s work is a huge inspiration for me. His work has so much emotion and energy in a brilliant fusion of American Comics, Anime, and Manga art. I focused on clean digital inks, in Adobe Fresco and Adobe Photoshop, to amplify the tension and sharpness of Wolverine’s clash with Sabretooth.”
No infringement intended, Artistic Study; art not for sale or distribution, used without permission.
Woman with Flower
“This portrait was about expressing softness and natural beauty in an American Traditional Tattoo style. I focused on delicate lines and subtle shading to create a sense of calm and elegance. Adobe Fresco had a brilliant workflow for creating solid lines and color.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Self-Portrait 23
“This self-portrait was a personal challenge. I explored light and texture in a Bendy, rounded 1930s animation, style to reflect my perspective and emotion while rediscovering analog art and keeping the details honest and minimal with Procreate.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Pumpkin Study 3
“Live references are great ways to explore realism. In this study, I used an apple that reminded me of a pumpkin. Live references are all about seeing details in 3D. I creatively pushed those details into a Jack-o-Lantern. I played with turning reality into an illustration by shading the pumpkin’s texture, ridges, and imperfections to feel tactile and real.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Carnivorous Flower
“This was pure imagination. I wanted to design something surreal and dangerous – a flower that feels alive, sharp, and a little monstrous. 8-Bit American Traditional seemed like a real challenge in Procreate.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Woman with Flower in Her Hair
“I aimed to balance portraiture with beast-like elements here. The flower is a carnivorous beast but adds softness and movement, complementing the subject’s serene expression.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Teddie Bear
“A simple, 8-Bit nostalgic study in Proccreate. I focused on soft, rounded lines and subtle shading to create a warm, comforting feel.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
Hippo Friend
“This was about fun and charm. I wanted to bring the baby hippo sensation to life, focusing on playful shapes and soft shading with dither in Procreate.”
Art by WKavan
© William Kavan, all rights reserved
