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Published: 2011-10-02 20:28:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 6293; Favourites: 247; Downloads: 211
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Description one last gift from a civilization long forgotten

Basically after they open the thing it's tribal warriors VS some ugly sci-fi monster that was designed to wreak havoc amongst armored high-tec soldiers with rifles and movement detectors.


Painting in MyPaint & GIMP, C&C welcome
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Comments: 43

Yeeflex [2020-04-30 02:42:43 +0000 UTC]

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manar1 [2012-02-03 18:30:07 +0000 UTC]

wow really goood

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Nrekkvan In reply to manar1 [2012-02-03 20:03:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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the-night-bird [2012-02-03 16:19:23 +0000 UTC]

This is ab-fab !!!! I definitely love the whole piece...but I think the light here is so amazing !!!...well done !! GREAT art !!!!

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Nrekkvan In reply to the-night-bird [2012-02-03 20:03:00 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like the light and call it art and all! Thanks for feedback.

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Dandabug [2012-02-01 05:07:42 +0000 UTC]

My bets are on the tribal warriors. Sci-fi monsters might be able to survive laser cannons and sonic blasters, but they always fall prey to some simple sneak attack involving rocks, sticks and such. Besides - how is a futuristic android/mutant/cyborg going to survive in a primitive, non-technological wilderness?

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Nrekkvan In reply to Dandabug [2012-02-01 13:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Good point! But the monster inside is not high tec in its nature nor does it depend on any fancy stuff to survive. It's quite primitive - something like "The Alien". But with strong stealth capabilities, skin that normal bullets wouldn't penetrate and never ending hunger for blood. Tribals are pretty screwed unless they unite and come up with a good plan. (burying under large amount of rock sounds fun indeed, and good for sequel, too)

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Dandabug In reply to Nrekkvan [2012-02-01 16:45:36 +0000 UTC]

Well that makes things more interesting... a self-sufficient indestructoid versus a bunch of tribal people. It will probably slaughter hundreds, cause the rest to flee in terror, leaving the monster in a land where none dare to travel. Generations later, when the tales of old have become legend, some rebellious & naive youths disobey the elders and travel into the forbidden land, intent on proving the old tales to be myth.....

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Nrekkvan In reply to Dandabug [2012-02-02 23:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Hehe stories are the real fun behind paintings. And I like yours.

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Dandabug In reply to Nrekkvan [2012-02-03 01:23:05 +0000 UTC]

Well I'm glad.

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Niki-Smith [2012-01-30 08:50:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the color and texture in this awesome concept! I've suggested it to the group SoulCollectors Hope that's cool!

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Nrekkvan In reply to Niki-Smith [2012-01-30 17:58:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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Niki-Smith In reply to Nrekkvan [2012-01-30 20:50:15 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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lestever [2012-01-29 23:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Great work! love the concept and the colors. Little suggestion? If you could make the shadows bit bluish it would nicely compliment with all the yellows out there enhancing the depth of the scene. Just a thought.

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Nrekkvan In reply to lestever [2012-01-29 23:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Maybe it could use a bit broader saturation range. I wouldn't bring blue hue into a lighting scenario like this though, unless it was some sort of artificial light, like technological or magical. I wanted subtle colors for this guy.

*edit: I tried fooling around a bit with colder shadows. The furthest I could go without overkill was medium saturation red. It looked bluish against all the yellowish / orange almost fully saturated hues. It looked good and fun, especially on the rocks in the foreground but I would have to adjust lighting in entire picture without even knowing if it would look better / consistent at the end.

Thanks a lot for feedback!

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lestever In reply to Nrekkvan [2012-01-30 00:10:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome btw Just now I saved your image and tried adjusting the colors myself and Yes, you're correct about what you said here. Anyways, 'tis a minor tweak, piece looks great already.

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ultimatede [2011-12-25 06:22:46 +0000 UTC]

looks like intense characters. awesome background and overall feeling to the scene

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Nrekkvan In reply to ultimatede [2011-12-26 18:11:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for feedback!

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lavoux [2011-10-24 07:47:27 +0000 UTC]

love d light

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Nrekkvan In reply to lavoux [2011-10-24 11:16:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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faustissima [2011-10-11 20:17:11 +0000 UTC]

Nice enviro as usual, but I'd like to point out, that you've really improved your figures. They are less stiff and more realistic

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Nrekkvan In reply to faustissima [2011-10-11 23:31:40 +0000 UTC]

Took my time, too Thanks for feedback!

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rajasegar [2011-10-11 09:29:00 +0000 UTC]

Great piece of work!
Thanks for sharing...
Featured in Inspirations at hangaroundtheweb.com

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Nrekkvan In reply to rajasegar [2011-10-11 23:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for featuring!

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Krita-Admin [2011-10-10 17:52:20 +0000 UTC]

Glorious. Beautiful attention to detail,lighting and composition. <3 <3 <3

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Nrekkvan In reply to Krita-Admin [2011-10-11 23:28:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for feedback! Looking forward to 2.4

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Krita-Admin In reply to Nrekkvan [2011-10-17 17:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! We'd love to hear any feedback you have once it comes out.

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ZhaneAugustine [2011-10-08 15:47:53 +0000 UTC]

This is just genius in design and ingenius in ideas! Wonderful

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Nrekkvan In reply to ZhaneAugustine [2011-10-09 23:43:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it man! Thanks for commenting.

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ZhaneAugustine In reply to Nrekkvan [2011-10-10 00:08:12 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!

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Mangatellers [2011-10-07 22:45:16 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic art work. The characters look very epic. I like the BG story. I think that they don't stand a chance against the monster. ^^

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Nrekkvan In reply to Mangatellers [2011-10-08 13:39:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! Maybe the tribes who are constantly at war with each other will unite against a common enemy ^_- But these two guys you can see in the picture, yeah, their only purpose is to unleash it.

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exocolumn [2011-10-06 06:41:58 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work!

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Nrekkvan In reply to exocolumn [2011-10-06 13:05:04 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like the picture! Thanks.

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tomgiest [2011-10-06 04:34:50 +0000 UTC]

love it!

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Nrekkvan In reply to tomgiest [2011-10-06 13:06:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tom. Good luck freelancing!

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tomgiest In reply to Nrekkvan [2011-10-06 17:33:48 +0000 UTC]

With artists like you doing work, I'm screwed : P

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magicsnowflake [2011-10-05 20:33:33 +0000 UTC]

Super cool. Glad to see Gimp is involved.

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Nrekkvan In reply to magicsnowflake [2011-10-06 13:07:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It is indeed.

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maxevry [2011-10-05 19:55:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow, rad!

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Nrekkvan In reply to maxevry [2011-10-05 20:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for feedback man!

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Kanthesis [2011-10-05 19:51:17 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant concept!!

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Nrekkvan In reply to Kanthesis [2011-10-05 20:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it man! Good luck with your work and greetings to France.

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