Black and white sketches of various characters, mainly women and girls, in different poses and settings, including a group photo, a woman with a small creature on her shoulder, and scenes of women in outdoor and urban environments.

Noir & Blanc

Colorful illustration of a female character with cat ears, holding a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers, surrounded by stars, with pink hair and expressive eyes, using bright watercolors.

Rian’s Drafts
Sketches!


A compilation of sketches and thumbnails for cover work and personal art! Most of Rian's artworks start with a rough sketch that is sent to the editor/client for approval before it's transferred to a bigger paper for painting!

You can also visit Rian's PATREON where she regularly shares works in progress and process videos!

Pencils

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Inks

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Gouache

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Watercolor

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Markers

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Pencils ✳︎ Inks ✳︎ Gouache ✳︎ Watercolor ✳︎ Markers ✳︎

Colorful illustration of a woman with long pink and orange hair, reclining with her arms raised behind her head, surrounded by water lilies and lily pads, with a vibrant background.
A colorful watercolor painting of a young woman in traditional Japanese attire, standing outdoors with a Pagoda-style building in the background, surrounded by vibrant clouds and sky.
Colorful painting of a woman with long hair, holding a finger to her lips, with butterfly wings over her eyes, set against a background of purple flowers and a rainbow-like palette.
A colorful illustration of a girl with short red hair wearing a large yellow sunhat and a purple top with an orange collar, holding a pot of flowers. The background has rainbows, stars, and shooting stars, with a blue sky. Two white rabbits are in th
Colorful illustration of a woman with short dark hair, wearing a blue top and purple jacket, surrounded by vibrant flowers, with hand near face, expressive eyes, and dynamic background.
Colorful watercolor painting of a young girl with long reddish-brown hair and pink eyes, set against a vibrant background of abstract foliage in pink, blue, green, yellow, and orange hues.
Rian Gonzales Patreon Sketches featuring Catwoman Harley Quinn Poison Ivy Supergirl Silk Spider-Gwen Black Cat Zatanna Mary Jane Tigra Jubilee Emma Frost
Ahsoka sketch
Magik sketch
Glory sketch
Gwen sketch

On average editors ask for 2-3 sketch layouts for approval before moving to the final art!

Collage of fan art sketches of popular characters from various media, including a girl with a large hat and a cute animal, a woman with long dark hair and a confident expression, a group of characters in cosplay, and a woman working on art at a desk with plush toys and a drawing tablet.

Interested in a sketch? Rian offers her sketches for sale on Patreon from time to time! Occasionally, she even asks for suggestions from patrons!

Take me there!
Collection of black and white illustrations of various people, including portraits, characters on motorcycles, and a girl with long hair, all sketched with detailed shading.
A collage of sketches featuring various characters, including a girl holding a sign that says "Girl Gang," a girl at a computer with a cat, a promotional poster of Lady Hellbender, a group of three smiling girls, and a superheroine with star wings and a villain on the ground.
Marvel Snap! prelim sketches

Marvel Snap! thumbnail sketches sent for approval

Rogue commission by Rian Gonzales

Want to buy Rian’s prelims and sketches? There’s a wide selection available on Rian’s online store!

Take me there!

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