7.27.2009

ArtOrder Drow vs Mindflayer

Here's my piece for the Drow vs Mindflayer challenge over at Jon's blog. I think it turned out pretty well. It came together pretty smoothly, which was nice.

I've also included my (slightly refined from the original) sketch, since I think that sort of thing is interesting.



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9 comments:

  1. Chris WatkinsJuly 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Well done, Drew. Beautiful colors, and nice details, as always--the blue blood, the tentacles in the hair, the drow's expression, and the structural and textural details on the mind flayer are all high points. Have you ever painted any nasties from the C'thulu mythos? I think that would be a kick to see.

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  2. Drew BakerJuly 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Thanks, Chris. I've never done anything C'thulu related, actually. In fact, nearly all I know about the mythos comes from seeing plushies at GenCon. Sad, isn't it?

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  3. Allen DouglasJuly 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I think this came out really well... one of your best. I like the tight cropping...you captured the tension of the moment. Good luck in the challenge.

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  4. UnknownJuly 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Hey man, found this blog by checking your entry at ArtOrder. Great work. I look forward to getting trounced by you in future challenges. :D

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  5. Drew BakerJuly 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Thanks, Alan. I agree I cropped in a little too much for the version I sent Jon. When I cropped it I was paying attention to how the text overlaid the whole image, and forgot to give deference to the front cover on its own.

    The full version is above. It has a little more on the left and bottom, but puts the mindflayer's eye, and the drow's knife hand on the back, just a little too high

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  6. Drew BakerJuly 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Thanks, Art. I Hope I can keep up. You whippersnappers have a knack for getting good, while I seem to just get older.

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  7. MykaVykosJuly 29, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I like to see how the artist start his work.
    I really like the way you worked with the mindflyer head textures, both armors and drow's hairs.
    Really grate work ^_^

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  8. Mike AspengrenAugust 2, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    This was my favorite entry Drew. Then I found out you did it. Now I'm not so sure anymore. Stop painting better than me!!

    :)

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  9. KearnsAugust 21, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    yeah i really like this drawing. makes me feel the fight.

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