Digital Art

A world of possibilities

In the 2018 time frame, I got into digital art. I found it was a way to save space in my closet from all the canvases. I really liked it. I used Daz3D, Blender, Poser, and other tools to create the art. In 2022, Artificial Intelligence pretty much took over the digital space. I grew tired of seeing AI work on social media and decided to revisit my canvas and brushes. The digital archive below is organised by year — each page links through to the original posts with full commentary and images.

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Digital Art — 2019

A close-up of a character with a pale, wrinkled face, dark eyes accentuated by heavy black makeup, and red lipstick. The character, evoking Nefertiti’s timeless elegance, wears a teal headscarf and earrings, appearing somber or melancholic against the backdrop of a blurred, textured wall.
A woman with long dark hair is holding a large, decorative parasol. She is wearing a colorful, patterned outfit with cut-out shoulder details. Stone walls and hanging ivy are visible in the background. The image has an artistic and serene atmosphere.
A digital artwork depicts a zombie-like figure with decayed skin, wearing a red dress and large gold hoop earrings. The figure, evoking "You Found Me Beautiful Once," has dragon-like wings and poses with both hands behind its head in a dark setting. The name "Rob Medley 2019" is noted at the bottom right.
A fantasy illustration featuring a winged, horned female character with a flaming crown embracing a bald, angelic figure with a halo. The contrasting elements of dark and light create a dramatic scene of temptation. The image is signed "Rob Medley 2019" in the bottom right corner.

The first full year of the digital practice. Daz3D, Blender, and Poser — fantasy, mythology, D&D world-building, and the quietly absurd. 22 pieces.

Digital Art — 2020 (Part 1: January–June)

A woman with grayish hair sits on the ground near a bus stop, looking distressed. On the inside, three other women with exaggerated facial features surround her, one of them holding a bus stop sign. The scene is outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.
A computer-generated character with long red hair styled in two pigtails holds a sword with resolve. The character has a serious expression, light complexion, and is wearing a black outfit with red accents. The background is neutral and blurred.
A woman with pink hair stands outside during sunset, wearing a red, patterned top and a necklace. She smiles, looking up as birds fly around her. The light from the sunset creates a warm, golden glow.
A woman with curly hair, wearing intricate, revealing clothing, leans against a stone column in a dimly lit, ancient-style building. She holds an apple in one hand with an evocative expression, reminiscent of Eve, while glowing orbs adorn her outfit.

The pandemic lockdown year begins. Social commentary, mythology, pandemic life, and the daily discipline that comes from having nowhere to go. 65 pieces.

Digital Art — 2020 (Part 2: July–December)

An animated character with purple hair and a white top fires two handguns amid shattered glass and debris, making an inconvenient exit. Their expression is fierce and intense, with a cityscape background partially visible behind them.
A fierce woman with flowing red hair is shown in a close-up with a bullet hovering near her eye, surrounded by a glowing ring. Behind her, a chaotic scene with a burning vehicle and debris is visible, indicating intense action and destruction—truly embodying The Supe's raw power.
A futuristic figure with glowing orange wings stands in a dynamic pose on a hexagonal patterned floor. Illuminated by vibrant colors, a reflective black sphere mirrors the figure’s silhouette. Abstract, metallic structures in the background hint at an advanced 0xE00 realm.
A woman with long hair grips and fires an advanced, futuristic rifle, emitting a bright muzzle flash. She appears intense and focused in a dark, industrial sci-fi setting. Another person stands partially obscured in the background. The scene raises the question: Who's the Real Monster?

The pandemic rolls on through summer, a storm of Halloween dark art in October, and a very strange December. 35 pieces.

Digital Art — 2021

A gaunt, zombie-like figure with wrinkled skin and hollow eyes sits curled up in a bathtub, creating a haunting image emblematic of the "Self Care" product. The eerie scene is further intensified by lit candles in the foreground, symbolizing a twisted form of relaxation. In the background, a green checkered pattern completes the unsettling atmosphere.
A digital illustration showcases a woman with flowing, vividly colored hair in hues of purple, blue, and red. The background is a blend of dark and pink shades, creating a surreal atmosphere. The signature "Rob Medley" is visible at the bottom right corner.
A woman dressed in detailed, golden and black armor sits against a backdrop of a dramatic, cloudy sky, as if in the denouement of an epic tale. Her confident expression and long hair flow over her shoulder. The image is framed by grass in the foreground and a weapon partially visible behind her.

The practice matures — deeper explorations of light, portraiture, military history, mythology, and the full range of the dark fantastic. 59 pieces.

Digital Art — 2022 to 2024

A digital artwork shows a pale-skinned woman with dark hair in a strapless gray and white gown. She stands by a wooden table with a lit, three-candle candelabra. The background is dark, highlighting her serene yet mysterious expression—truly a captivating portrait of an actress.
A mystical elf with long, dark hair and wearing a jeweled headpiece and necklace, reminiscent of Galadriel, holds a glowing orb in her hand. Her skin has a greenish tint, and she has an intense expression on her face. The background is dark, emphasizing the glow from the orb.
A woman with long blonde hair screams with a fierce expression, almost surrounded by two eerie, dark creatures with glowing yellow eyes and sharp claws. The scene is dark and sinister, illuminated by dramatic lighting that highlights the woman's face and the creatures' menacing features.
A black bird perched on a medieval spear; behind it, blurred imagery including shields, arrows, and trees. The scene is backlit by sunlight filtering through the branches, casting a soft glow in the thunderous silence. The name "Rol Meeley" is faintly visible in the corner.

The final chapter of the digital era before the return to canvas — piracy, mythology, fantasy, and a few farewell pieces before the brushes came back out. 47 pieces.