Western Solitude — Illustration of a boy and his horse striding along a deserted old western town with an erupting volcano in the background, by Simone De Salvatore
Western Solitude — Illustration of a boy and his horse striding along a deserted old western town with an erupting volcano in the background, by Simone De Salvatore

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Gnomon School of Visual Effects

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Gnomon School of Visual Effects

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Duration

3 days

Year

2011

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Duration

3 days

Year

2011

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Location

Los Angeles, California

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Location

Los Angeles, California

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About

Type of work: Illustration

One of my early experiments with digital matte‑painting, this illustration diverges from the conventional styles I’d been seeing. I combined two unexpected elements—a deserted Old West town and an erupting volcano—to create a striking contrast. The sense of desolation is embodied by a lone child cowboy and his horse, set against the dramatic volcanic backdrop.

Although the piece came together quickly, it was especially rewarding: it was featured in d’artiste - Matte Painting 3, the esteemed matte‑painting magazine published periodically by Ballistic.

About

Type of work: Illustration

One of my early experiments with digital matte‑painting, this illustration diverges from the conventional styles I’d been seeing. I combined two unexpected elements—a deserted Old West town and an erupting volcano—to create a striking contrast. The sense of desolation is embodied by a lone child cowboy and his horse, set against the dramatic volcanic backdrop.

Although the piece came together quickly, it was especially rewarding: it was featured in d’artiste - Matte Painting 3, the esteemed matte‑painting magazine published periodically by Ballistic.