Bringing Don Stone to Life
A look at the sketches, poses, and ideas behind my character, Don Stone.
Read story →Original paintings, digital illustrations, character design, and visual storytelling.
Ten featured works · Click an artwork to view it larger.
My name is Ronnie McMillian, and I am an artist who tells stories through painting, illustration, and animation. Every piece I create reflects a part of my imagination, my experiences, and the way I see the world. Art allows me to express feelings and tell stories that words alone sometimes cannot. But behind my creative journey is someone who means more to me than any work of art—my beautiful wife, Tanny. The illustration of us together holds a special place in my heart because my story would never be complete without her. Although my name may appear on the artwork, much of the inspiration, strength, and encouragement behind it comes from her. She has stood beside me, believed in my dreams, and given me the freedom to pursue what I love. Through every challenge and accomplishment, she has been my greatest supporter and my closest friend. Welcome to my portfolio. Here you will discover the stories I bring to life through my art. But the most beautiful story I will ever tell is the one I continue to write every day with the woman beside me—my wife, my inspiration, and the love of my life, Tanny.
I believe life is a series of choices, and I explore that idea through character-driven visual storytelling. My creative approach begins with planning, sketching, and storyboarding before moving into production.
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A look at the sketches, poses, and ideas behind my character, Don Stone.
Read story →A small character takes his first step into a much bigger world.
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