Hello, my name is Kolya Cochran. I’m from Columbia Maryland, which is a medium sized town in Central MD in between Baltimore and DC.
credit: Powerhawk5k @wikimediacommons
I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of different forms of art, both digital and physical.
Ares Mech in Custom Livery – Kolya Cochran
I find physical art very satisfying to create, as it’s tangibility helps me see the progress I make. Oftentimes my hobbies guide what art I create. This miniature is used in one of my favorite tabletop games Battletech. Being able to craft a narrative around the miniatures as I paint them helps me find inspiration.
Of Blackbirds and Bison – Kolya Cochran
Sometimes though I’m just in the right place and time to capture a scene that I think is cool. I drive by this herd of bison every couple days for over a month. They were always spread out until this day when they’d gathered together to eat. Right as I took the photo a murder of crows took flight behind the bison.
Pangolin, ink on paper – Kolya Cochran
I’ve been lucky to have art classes that have expanded my background into new mediums and styles. I’d never worked with linoleum or ink outside of walking on it and writing with it. Learning how to get different textures and finding the right saturation was a fun journey.
Self Portrait – Kolya Cochran
At WPI I’ve been able to learn more about digital art forms and develop skills in Maya and the Unreal Engine. This has lead to experimenting with game design and character modeling. My hobbies have guided my art, and I’m turn my art has guided my hobbies. But my favorite pieces of art are pieces that address the humor in our circumstances.
COVID-Gothic – Kolya Cochran
During COVID-19 I had the chance to spend a lot more time on my art. I realized how much impact it’s had on how I look at the world, and it is the easiest way I have to put something back into the world.
The badge I am giving you is inventive. The miniature that you posted is just so cool and the COVID-Gothic pieces is just so fun.
Striking: The nature photograph of the bison and crows looks like something straight out of National Geographic and is immediately eye catching.
Detail: the amount of thought and time given to these artworks is impressive, especially the bison picture and the armadillo painting, so perfect both of them.
Detail: The precision and attention to detail is impressive, especially on the Ares Mech figurine!
Impressive: your creativity and the way you present your art is so intriguing and professional looking.
Detailed: As stated by others, the time dedicated to your art clearly demonstrates a meticulous eye,
Impressive: The time taken to produce such detailed art in each of the diverse mediums you used is very impressive!
Impressive: The photo with the bison and the birds is something else with the way the bison are in focus and the background is just filled with birds
Funny: COVID-gothic as a touch of humor to it that people often find difficult to portray in art but you handled really well.
striking: the flashes of red on the crows in that photo is actually insane. Amazing timing… thanks nature! but also really cool that you have an eye to get amazing shots like that.