Lee Greatorex
@lgreatorex.bsky.social
Visual artist & trainer. Teaching the next generation of creative folk (previously working on award winning movies & games).
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Lee Greatorex
@lgreatorex.bsky.social
· Jul 8
Hi it's #Portfolioday!
I'm an illustrator, working in acrylic, pen & ink, pastels and digital. Focusing on pop culture illustration & portraits.
Spent years in Film&VFX as a 3D artist and trainer.
More stuff here: lgreatorex.com
Comic inking: lgreatorex.com/inkingportfo... PW - ink
I'm an illustrator, working in acrylic, pen & ink, pastels and digital. Focusing on pop culture illustration & portraits.
Spent years in Film&VFX as a 3D artist and trainer.
More stuff here: lgreatorex.com
Comic inking: lgreatorex.com/inkingportfo... PW - ink
Playing Ocarina of Time from the start again. I remember specifically as a kid thinking how amazing it was that when you slice the wooden signs they slice at the place you hit them (kinda).
Crazy how needless little touches can help with the feeling of quality and immersion.
Crazy how needless little touches can help with the feeling of quality and immersion.
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Playing Ocarina of Time from the start again. I remember specifically as a kid thinking how amazing it was that when you slice the wooden signs they slice at the place you hit them (kinda).
Crazy how needless little touches can help with the feeling of quality and immersion.
Crazy how needless little touches can help with the feeling of quality and immersion.
Cleaning up old N64 cartridges. This is Super Mario 64!
Just got it working!
Quite therapeutic to do this on my old games.
#N64 #Nintendo #Retrogames
Just got it working!
Quite therapeutic to do this on my old games.
#N64 #Nintendo #Retrogames
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Cleaning up old N64 cartridges. This is Super Mario 64!
Just got it working!
Quite therapeutic to do this on my old games.
#N64 #Nintendo #Retrogames
Just got it working!
Quite therapeutic to do this on my old games.
#N64 #Nintendo #Retrogames
If you want to gain a better self critical eye & improve your development, choose a study subject (e.g. 'portraits'), paint 5 examples then put the images on a wall side by side.
See which areas are looking good & which need more work, then you should find areas to work on & strengths.
See which areas are looking good & which need more work, then you should find areas to work on & strengths.
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
If you want to gain a better self critical eye & improve your development, choose a study subject (e.g. 'portraits'), paint 5 examples then put the images on a wall side by side.
See which areas are looking good & which need more work, then you should find areas to work on & strengths.
See which areas are looking good & which need more work, then you should find areas to work on & strengths.
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This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
A ★★★★½ review of Night Will Fall (2014)
In current times, this film (and the film that this documentary is based upon) is more important than ever. I feel what this WW2 documentary covers more than others is how key information, important i...
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January 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
boxd.it/czW1Cd
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
boxd.it/czW1Cd
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
A ★★★★½ review of Night Will Fall (2014)
In current times, this film (and the film that this documentary is based upon) is more important than ever. I feel what this WW2 documentary covers more than others is how key information, important i...
boxd.it
January 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
boxd.it/czW1Cd
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
This movie is an extremely important, but harrowing watch.
Especially poignant in current times.
Currently on Prime in the UK.
#movies #documentary
First evening testing it out. Some thoughts/advice:
Don't rely on the stock SD, have backup prepped.
Expect games to not work. They are old. The foam cleaners do a good job. IPA on a Q-tip if not.
OG controllers might not be great for precise stuff now.
Have fun!
#retrogames #n64
Don't rely on the stock SD, have backup prepped.
Expect games to not work. They are old. The foam cleaners do a good job. IPA on a Q-tip if not.
OG controllers might not be great for precise stuff now.
Have fun!
#retrogames #n64
It arrived! Just waiting on a power adapter I can use in the UK. One of the newer controllers arrives tomorrow (I have a few original controllers kicking around but not sure how the sticks are going to hold up).
#n64 #analogue3D
For others in the UK, customs was an additional 50ish after posting.
#n64 #analogue3D
For others in the UK, customs was an additional 50ish after posting.
January 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
First evening testing it out. Some thoughts/advice:
Don't rely on the stock SD, have backup prepped.
Expect games to not work. They are old. The foam cleaners do a good job. IPA on a Q-tip if not.
OG controllers might not be great for precise stuff now.
Have fun!
#retrogames #n64
Don't rely on the stock SD, have backup prepped.
Expect games to not work. They are old. The foam cleaners do a good job. IPA on a Q-tip if not.
OG controllers might not be great for precise stuff now.
Have fun!
#retrogames #n64
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This time last year, my partner's dad had a stroke which has left him without much use of an arm and leg.
It changed our lives which were already changing due to the industry.
We're still taking every day as it comes, but she has been incredible and so supportive towards him. I am always in awe.
It changed our lives which were already changing due to the industry.
We're still taking every day as it comes, but she has been incredible and so supportive towards him. I am always in awe.
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
This time last year, my partner's dad had a stroke which has left him without much use of an arm and leg.
It changed our lives which were already changing due to the industry.
We're still taking every day as it comes, but she has been incredible and so supportive towards him. I am always in awe.
It changed our lives which were already changing due to the industry.
We're still taking every day as it comes, but she has been incredible and so supportive towards him. I am always in awe.
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PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Got gifted a game by a friend; Shape of Dreams.
Great fun co-op hack and slash.
Think Marvel Ultimate Alliance or a budget co-op Hades.
Fun game loop. Lots on screen at once. Good with a controller.
Worth a look! #games
Great fun co-op hack and slash.
Think Marvel Ultimate Alliance or a budget co-op Hades.
Fun game loop. Lots on screen at once. Good with a controller.
Worth a look! #games
January 4, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Got gifted a game by a friend; Shape of Dreams.
Great fun co-op hack and slash.
Think Marvel Ultimate Alliance or a budget co-op Hades.
Fun game loop. Lots on screen at once. Good with a controller.
Worth a look! #games
Great fun co-op hack and slash.
Think Marvel Ultimate Alliance or a budget co-op Hades.
Fun game loop. Lots on screen at once. Good with a controller.
Worth a look! #games
Probably my fave playstation game!
bushido blade, print ad, playstation (1998) archive.org/details/tota...
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Probably my fave playstation game!
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December 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Art vs artist thing for this year. Got a scanner recently so still scanning bits of older stuff, but this is all from this year.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Art vs artist thing for this year. Got a scanner recently so still scanning bits of older stuff, but this is all from this year.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
December 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Art vs artist thing for this year. Got a scanner recently so still scanning bits of older stuff, but this is all from this year.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Art vs artist thing for this year. Got a scanner recently so still scanning bits of older stuff, but this is all from this year.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
#artvsartist #artvsartist25
It's been a tough year for us, so I've just been putting focus on work (teaching). Changing industry isn't easy, but happy to have done it.
Ok I'm trying new masking tape that is apparently low tack.
I've had no joy moving to watercolour and this painting when the masking tape tears the paper this much. I don't have this issue with acrylic so a bit of a learning curve.
Still fun to paint though!
#watercolour #art #painting
I've had no joy moving to watercolour and this painting when the masking tape tears the paper this much. I don't have this issue with acrylic so a bit of a learning curve.
Still fun to paint though!
#watercolour #art #painting
December 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ok I'm trying new masking tape that is apparently low tack.
I've had no joy moving to watercolour and this painting when the masking tape tears the paper this much. I don't have this issue with acrylic so a bit of a learning curve.
Still fun to paint though!
#watercolour #art #painting
I've had no joy moving to watercolour and this painting when the masking tape tears the paper this much. I don't have this issue with acrylic so a bit of a learning curve.
Still fun to paint though!
#watercolour #art #painting
Building more story within landscapes. I really enjoy doing this.
I still enjoy using environment tools even if I don't do it much any more.
This one kinda broke a bit on the left when upscaling to 4k. Need to jump back into the nodes.
Heightfield created in Gaea 2.
I still enjoy using environment tools even if I don't do it much any more.
This one kinda broke a bit on the left when upscaling to 4k. Need to jump back into the nodes.
Heightfield created in Gaea 2.
December 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Building more story within landscapes. I really enjoy doing this.
I still enjoy using environment tools even if I don't do it much any more.
This one kinda broke a bit on the left when upscaling to 4k. Need to jump back into the nodes.
Heightfield created in Gaea 2.
I still enjoy using environment tools even if I don't do it much any more.
This one kinda broke a bit on the left when upscaling to 4k. Need to jump back into the nodes.
Heightfield created in Gaea 2.
Reading this again (for the first time in ages). It's like coming back to an old friend that's always been there.
Love it. Still so charming.
#books #reading #Discworld
Love it. Still so charming.
#books #reading #Discworld
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Reading this again (for the first time in ages). It's like coming back to an old friend that's always been there.
Love it. Still so charming.
#books #reading #Discworld
Love it. Still so charming.
#books #reading #Discworld
This year I bought and used watercolours for the first time (to try and get out of the mindset of wasting paint).
Nice little travel kit to paint here or there in between a busy schedule.
Here's a little robin I painted yesterday.
Great fun!
#art #watercolour
Nice little travel kit to paint here or there in between a busy schedule.
Here's a little robin I painted yesterday.
Great fun!
#art #watercolour
December 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This year I bought and used watercolours for the first time (to try and get out of the mindset of wasting paint).
Nice little travel kit to paint here or there in between a busy schedule.
Here's a little robin I painted yesterday.
Great fun!
#art #watercolour
Nice little travel kit to paint here or there in between a busy schedule.
Here's a little robin I painted yesterday.
Great fun!
#art #watercolour
Gonna sound a bit grinchy here, but boy racers trying to race along the streets on Xmas day and burning rubber at junctions. All I can imagine is a family trying to get home on the road or pavement and immediately at risk by spoiled brats.
Should be a hefty suspension or ban.
Should be a hefty suspension or ban.
December 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Gonna sound a bit grinchy here, but boy racers trying to race along the streets on Xmas day and burning rubber at junctions. All I can imagine is a family trying to get home on the road or pavement and immediately at risk by spoiled brats.
Should be a hefty suspension or ban.
Should be a hefty suspension or ban.
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This isn't AI btw. Its all based on essentially noises and erosion simulations. A 3D representation of 2D data (heightfields or Digital Elevation Maps).
It makes fun art pieces (when not making distant mountains for VFX).
This isn't the HF for the pic but an example I did a while back.
It makes fun art pieces (when not making distant mountains for VFX).
This isn't the HF for the pic but an example I did a while back.
December 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This isn't AI btw. Its all based on essentially noises and erosion simulations. A 3D representation of 2D data (heightfields or Digital Elevation Maps).
It makes fun art pieces (when not making distant mountains for VFX).
This isn't the HF for the pic but an example I did a while back.
It makes fun art pieces (when not making distant mountains for VFX).
This isn't the HF for the pic but an example I did a while back.