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(C)2006 Games Workshop Ltd t/a Warhammer Historical
Cover art to "Warmaster Ancients".
This one was a big learn for me, and a great honour too. The game was written by Rick Priestly, who will be a familiar name to anyone interested in Games Workshop - he's one of the original authors of Warhammer. And even more exciting (and daunting) for me as an artist, the piece was art directed by John Blanche. John has a huge depth of experience and some very well informed opinions about what makes a good cover.
Anyway, this is what we all come up with in the end. Its had some criticism for being more fantasy than historical - something I agree with as something of a purist, but that deviation from strict history was a directed decision which has seen a lot of discussion about the book. So all in all a good thing.
This is now quite an old piece, and looking at it now there's a lot I would change. But hey, ain't that always the way? So whilst I always appreciate a good crit, this one is a little past its "crit by" date!
Cover art to "Warmaster Ancients".
This one was a big learn for me, and a great honour too. The game was written by Rick Priestly, who will be a familiar name to anyone interested in Games Workshop - he's one of the original authors of Warhammer. And even more exciting (and daunting) for me as an artist, the piece was art directed by John Blanche. John has a huge depth of experience and some very well informed opinions about what makes a good cover.
Anyway, this is what we all come up with in the end. Its had some criticism for being more fantasy than historical - something I agree with as something of a purist, but that deviation from strict history was a directed decision which has seen a lot of discussion about the book. So all in all a good thing.
This is now quite an old piece, and looking at it now there's a lot I would change. But hey, ain't that always the way? So whilst I always appreciate a good crit, this one is a little past its "crit by" date!
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Magnificient! Your style is deft and lovely detailed. Strong and rich impression.
Do you only do commissions out of principle, or do you dabble in volunteer collaborations every now and then? Please pardon me asking, but would you by any chance be interested in helping out the volunteer project known as the Ninth Age (T9A for short: www.the-ninth-age.com/ )? It is the spiritual successor of Warhammer Fantasy, run by 300+ volunteer contributors all tinkering in their spare time, and it aims to go even further than Warhammer did along the paths of historically based dark fantasy smörgåsbord setting: i.imgur.com/dlmQkB6.jpg
For one thing, T9A is the perfect way for what used to be Warhammer fantasy fanart to instead become official artwork for an emerging setting, and thus gain much more widespread exposure.
Moreover, T9A is always welcoming artists who want to join their art team, and your skill and distinctive designs would be great to have on board, should you ever be interested in joining and help develop this setting by putting your own distinctive mark upon its art pool. If you would by any chance be interested in donating old artworks of yours, then here is a quick guide for T9A gallery upload of art contributions: i.imgur.com/ORLCncV.jpg
I can get you in E-mail contact with the head of their art team, if ever you're interested.
At any rate, splendid artworks! Evocative to boot, and subtly coloured like a dream. Have a nice day.
Do you only do commissions out of principle, or do you dabble in volunteer collaborations every now and then? Please pardon me asking, but would you by any chance be interested in helping out the volunteer project known as the Ninth Age (T9A for short: www.the-ninth-age.com/ )? It is the spiritual successor of Warhammer Fantasy, run by 300+ volunteer contributors all tinkering in their spare time, and it aims to go even further than Warhammer did along the paths of historically based dark fantasy smörgåsbord setting: i.imgur.com/dlmQkB6.jpg
For one thing, T9A is the perfect way for what used to be Warhammer fantasy fanart to instead become official artwork for an emerging setting, and thus gain much more widespread exposure.
Moreover, T9A is always welcoming artists who want to join their art team, and your skill and distinctive designs would be great to have on board, should you ever be interested in joining and help develop this setting by putting your own distinctive mark upon its art pool. If you would by any chance be interested in donating old artworks of yours, then here is a quick guide for T9A gallery upload of art contributions: i.imgur.com/ORLCncV.jpg
I can get you in E-mail contact with the head of their art team, if ever you're interested.
At any rate, splendid artworks! Evocative to boot, and subtly coloured like a dream. Have a nice day.