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Published: 2011-02-24 20:46:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 19140; Favourites: 984; Downloads: 330
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Description edit, Jun 2013: Came back and re-worked this piece after the fortress popped up in the storyboards for a new chapter I'm working on. Still one of my favorite pieces; I just brought the character models up to date and added a little light and atmosphere (download if you want the big version). Looking forward to sharing a big chunk of Echo's story soon!

"You can approach Lionskeep by land, or even by sea, through the harbor at the base of the rock pillar. But nothing reveals its glory like a descent from above; a glimmering jewel perched atop Laaki falls. Part fortress, part palace, Lionskeep harbors the worlds most extensive library, making it a destination for scholars and philosophers from lands near and far. Its as safe a place as any in this world, Echo, and your keen mind will find many kindred spirits there."

Another step towards developing my creator-owned book, title still pending. You can see Echo up close here, along with her companion Hiro: [link] . More from this project coming as I get them finished; I'm taking my time on this one, and enjoying the process very much. Thanks for looking, and hit download if you want to savor the details.

edit: opened up the space a bit by getting rid of the nearest eagle head.

edit 2: Hiro comes to join the fun.

edit 3: ! Very appreciative and humbled by the DD, and so glad that its for a piece with my own characters and story (still very much in the works at this point). Thank you very much to and , and to all of the very encouraging comments and faves. I'm terrible at responding to comments anyway, and my backlog just got a bit larger ( ), but I really do appreciate people taking the time to write. Thanks!
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Comments: 121

AdamMasterman In reply to ??? [2011-04-04 13:50:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the thought crit, pstaight. You are completely right about the water; I've been meaning to add some spray and turbulence there. This is a nice reminder to get in there and make the fix.

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MMStudiotrademark [2013-08-28 15:50:03 +0000 UTC]

I love the depth in this one!
You did a fantastic job on this!

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MADlSASTER [2013-07-15 17:02:08 +0000 UTC]

WOAH *-* I LOVE the perspective and all the details in this artwork! You impress me!

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AdamMasterman In reply to MADlSASTER [2013-07-15 21:00:14 +0000 UTC]

Oops; I mean, here: [link]

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AdamMasterman In reply to MADlSASTER [2013-07-15 20:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks; glad you like it. These guys have a comic coming out right here on dA; check it out: :thumb381203788:

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KCV7129 [2013-03-17 17:13:03 +0000 UTC]

I want to build this in minecraft

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AdamMasterman In reply to KCV7129 [2013-03-18 01:22:34 +0000 UTC]

That would be indescribably awesome. Seriously, if you ever did, I would totally shower you with art trades.

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ArtyyTart [2012-06-09 00:46:24 +0000 UTC]

Every time I see this I think it's General Mustang from FMA. Then it registers correctly.

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SkullsCrystal [2011-05-22 17:49:35 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work, love it on the fullview.

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TheShamelessHussy [2011-05-16 09:19:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is fabulous!

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ForbiddenGhost-64 [2011-04-04 03:43:15 +0000 UTC]

I love the perspective work! I wish I could do that! The oriental touch to the buildings is awesome. (I love visiting temples and such) And the shading and solidness of the colors makes Lionskeep seem almost real enough to touch!

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AdamMasterman In reply to ForbiddenGhost-64 [2011-04-04 13:42:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism (Karme Kagyu), so I have an obvious fondness for temples.

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ForbiddenGhost-64 In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-05 06:03:48 +0000 UTC]

Sounds really cool! I kinda wanna research Karme Kagyu and the temples now.

Keep up the magnificent work!

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BROKENHILL [2011-04-04 02:43:48 +0000 UTC]

Hey Adam ,congrats on the DD!!

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AdamMasterman In reply to BROKENHILL [2011-04-04 13:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man, I appreciate it.

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Razdain [2011-04-04 02:43:13 +0000 UTC]

i loved to see/read the book. nice pic.

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AdamMasterman In reply to Razdain [2011-04-04 13:44:13 +0000 UTC]

I keep hoping to get some pages up here, but my poor personal projects always get sidelined whenever paying jobs come up. Darned need to make a living!

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Razdain In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-05 00:49:01 +0000 UTC]

hahaha, i understand, the artist has to eat. well i hope to see the book some day anyway.

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Drangelu [2011-04-04 02:23:03 +0000 UTC]

The concept is unique!
The perspective is fantastic!

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AdamMasterman In reply to Drangelu [2011-04-04 13:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks; it was kind of a blend of some different things I thought were cool, but the result was unexpected.

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Drangelu In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-05 04:29:28 +0000 UTC]

So it IS unique indeed

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Yagamiseven [2011-04-04 01:39:08 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is so amazing

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AdamMasterman In reply to Yagamiseven [2011-04-04 13:45:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MarcoBrambini [2011-04-04 00:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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AdamMasterman In reply to MarcoBrambini [2011-04-04 13:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man!

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CesarFilho14 [2011-04-04 00:20:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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AdamMasterman In reply to CesarFilho14 [2011-04-04 13:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Merci!

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audi-oh [2011-04-03 23:36:37 +0000 UTC]

very creative! love it!

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AdamMasterman In reply to audi-oh [2011-04-04 13:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad to hear it.

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moonlily7 [2011-04-03 23:13:17 +0000 UTC]

kind of reminds me of the Legend of Zelda spirit tracks, i forgot which island it was but there was this concept of travel of it XD

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AdamMasterman In reply to moonlily7 [2011-04-03 23:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Cool; never played that, but maybe my wife will let me buy a new game sometime soon.

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moonlily7 In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-03 23:27:24 +0000 UTC]

yeah, lol
It's a pretty gnarly game. Loved every second playing it

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Yiggdrasile [2011-04-03 23:07:27 +0000 UTC]

i would be scared pooless by this aproach. . _ .

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AdamMasterman In reply to Yiggdrasile [2011-04-03 23:24:51 +0000 UTC]

You and me both!

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Yiggdrasile In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-04 00:46:02 +0000 UTC]

no. literally. i would really crap myself if i was that high up with no safety restraints.

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ChaosAurion [2011-04-03 23:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Swinging with eagles flying you and holding your swing, EPIC

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AdamMasterman In reply to ChaosAurion [2011-04-03 23:24:43 +0000 UTC]

"Weeeee". Had to be kids in this pic, adults would be freaking out.

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SexUsername [2011-04-03 22:52:09 +0000 UTC]

amazing concept

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AdamMasterman In reply to SexUsername [2011-04-03 23:24:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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searching4somewhere [2011-04-03 22:17:48 +0000 UTC]

This looks way too much like the hot spring place in spirited away
u might wanna fix that

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AdamMasterman In reply to searching4somewhere [2011-04-03 23:24:03 +0000 UTC]

Well, that was the idea, though it ended up a bit more fortress than resort.

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searching4somewhere In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-03 23:43:58 +0000 UTC]

True

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EcchiGuy [2011-04-03 21:32:46 +0000 UTC]

I dunno why but it reminds me of Spirited away!
Good work

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AdamMasterman In reply to EcchiGuy [2011-04-03 23:21:57 +0000 UTC]

The Bath House was the initial inspiration for this, and FWIW Spirited Away is the greatest film ever.

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Achimstyle [2011-04-03 21:19:37 +0000 UTC]

I really like the colors, awesome job!

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AdamMasterman In reply to Achimstyle [2011-04-03 23:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I tried to go really warm and bright with this one; its kind-of an all-ages book.

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basantiart [2011-04-03 20:55:37 +0000 UTC]

awesome view

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AdamMasterman In reply to basantiart [2011-04-03 23:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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basantiart In reply to AdamMasterman [2011-04-03 23:26:32 +0000 UTC]

u are welcome ^^

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Kezhound [2011-04-03 18:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Amazing perspective, and it sounds like the book will be a great read. 'Grats on the DD!

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