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Published: 2007-07-27 00:21:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 7355; Favourites: 144; Downloads: 83
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Left lots of detail out, actually - particularly in the ground.It's gonna add a lot when I paint it in PS, hopefully...
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It's definitely African (inspired by general West African aesthetics/ armor/ animals). I actually really enjoy illustrating/ writing African-inspired fantasy in particular. Misty jungles, deadly deserts, lost temples, ancient empires, dangerous megafauna (and that's before any fantasy elements have even been added).
I also want to see more epic African fantasy art/ stories/ whatever. It's a shame that so much mainstream fantasy is actively "generic medieval Europe/ Asia" in its flavor, when the world, and history (and prehistory), is so rich with possible inspirations.
I mean it's *fantasy*; it could be anything. Africa, India, Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, hybrids, utterly alien, etc. There are even cultures in European history that rarely get touched on in proper fantasy, like the ancient tribal Celts/ Germans/ etc. (not "Celtic Christmas Carols" Celtic, but the pagan, scalp-hunting warriors covered in blue war paint, worshiping nature gods and fighting one-eyed fey-giants etc.).
Anyway, thanks!
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I'm a writer and I'm currently trying to develop my world. I ran across this because I was searching "African Fantasy Army", it's really inspiring.
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The detail that you DO have is just awesome, particularly in how far away that city is, yet how much detail is there.
Also, I like how you handled the soldiers as they move into the distance... the fading of details is a great touch!!
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woot! I suggested it about a week ago. Glad that you got it. I feel it's well deserved. Congrats!
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Thanks so much! I am indeed glad you enjoy.
If I could, I'd totally make you lunch.
I make bad ass sandwiches.
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Sandwiches. Yum!
I like turkey and cheddar.
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dude, so tight, u are great at this type of art!! A+++!
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Thanks! I need to start carving out my niche...
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Great ink work. I admire people who ink well (okay, that's not a pun) and you're one of them.
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Thanks man! I need to get back into inking.
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Awesome!
that palace in the backgorund pretty much looks like star wars's Jabba's Palace xD
realy cool!!
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Thanks!
People do say it looks like Jabba's palace, but I wasn't even thinking of it; more like making these
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into palaces/huge structures.
Oh well!
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wow! that's kind of surprising, i couldn't have thought of such "buildings" xD to become a nice palace like that
P.s.: now that i saw this drawings of yours once again i got a little inspiration for a story i'm writing these days xD thanksalot!
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Thanks!! I'm flattered I could be an inspiration for someone!
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and i'm glad to actually get some inspiration xD
that tale i'm writing might be the very first deviation
been 'round for a few months but nver posted anything
cheers xD
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i can tell from the lineart that the painting gonna b friggin awesome........
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I will indeed make it live up.
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leave the detail out! it looks perfect as it is.
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Good to hear from a fellow comic artist
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i hope you like my stuff!!!
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Thanks much!
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That's some great lineart. Good lines and excellent width variation. And an interesting piece, too. What are they? Very cool creatures, too. :] Congrats on the DD!
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The detail is amazing! even though u say that u left lots of details out... and i like how the lines looks so precise and clean ^^
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Thanks! I do tend to get tense forearm muscles when inking...
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Well, must be the concentration, the precision... is always hard to work with ink... specially because u cannot make mystakes XD
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Thanks much
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Indeed; Blizzard gets inspiration from prehistoric mammals as well, it seems.
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looks great! painted version should be awesome!
reminds me of lord of the rings as well.
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Thanks! It definitely could be an epic fantasy...
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What do you mean "left out alot of detail"?! That's enough detail already! It's great! Stop being your own worst critic!
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Thanks!
I usually put in 300% more detail than I need with inks, adding texture with lines and such, which I tried not to do with this one. Everybody's their own worst critic!
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nice...the design of the creature in front is awasome...great job..
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Thanks! Was going for an ancient rhino.
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Thanks! I do enjoy doing line art...
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