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Bastards Of Golarion
Oil on primed illustration board.
Approx 20" x 26"
Cover artwork for the Pathfinder Players Companion:
paizo.com/products/btpy93na?Pa…
This was one of my favourite paintings from 2013, not only because I got to paint an Owlbear, but also because I felt the elements came together as I had planned, part of which was the maturing of my process of painting in oils. Oh, and I did I mention, I got to paint an Owlbear.
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Comments: 173
The gesture and the emotion on the owl rock.
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Very dynamic and colorful, and of course your trademark attention to detail - awesome. Do you like painting in oil better than acrylics? Do you find it easier?
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How can you go wrong with owlbear? 
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How do you prime illustration board? And what type do you use, what manufacturer? Because that is why I prefer plywood as my illustration boards buckle and warp when primed, alas, Poland is not very rich in good art supplies -_- But I do like the smoothness of illustration board so I hpe you can guide me.
And this is excellent illustration
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I use Swarthmore wet media illustration board then prime with clear acrylic gesso.
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Thanks. I used their mixed media boards and of course dry media ones but never got good results when priming. Will try that for sure.
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Being a rather tall, hairy guy who sometimes wears a hat with an owl's face on it (because it's cozy, and it's neat) there is a special place in my heart for owlbears. And this one's one of the nicest I've ever seen.
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awesome, dynamic scene with unusual character design, nicely done
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That monster looks like it'd be tough to fight, but I suppose owl have to bear it.
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So, if the choice of the Owlbear based on the fact its the bastard child of a bear and owl?
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Awesome! Great Owlbear, he looks very spirited. 
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lol i saw the owlbear and i had to take a closer look, just to make sure i wasnt mistaken. epic looking fight btw!
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You're very welcome, hun!~
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One of your best paintings, I think.
In the future, can you please upload also a small detail shot or two? I'm very much interested in some of those wonderful brush strokes.
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Wait, this is traditional? 
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This may be my new favorite Owlbear, awesome work!
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wow, amazing
that's awesome
Do you sell the original painting?
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Thanks a lot.
Orifginal is still available - for now
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It might sound like an odd thing to say, but I think this is one of the best forests you've painted; loving the contrasting foliage colours!
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Great. I did enjoy working on the trees. Thanks
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Is the owlbear a bastard because it was born out of wedlock between a bear and a owl?
Or is it calling the hunters bastards because they are shooting arrows at him?
I must say I really like the background forest here. It gives such a nice setting.
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You'll have to ask the guy who wrote the book... good theories though!
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Your work is usually great, but this piece is totally amazing! I simply love it!
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that's dope sh*t bro! finally I come across a good acrylic, sick, o, the, digital. Brilliant work!
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Thanks a lot - but, psst, it's oils
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