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Published: 2015-01-06 13:32:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 189838; Favourites: 8439; Downloads: 5905
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Finally get to finish this piece after soooo long, just for fun. Initial idea was that there was this bunch of space pirates, they have these helmets that is also a screen that can project 3D images to make them.. well, scarier. Imagine seeing the 3D skull projected in the dark when your spaceship is being boarded, all you can see is a glowing blue skull that can talk D: i think thats intimidating.. for me at least
And I kinda got realllly lazy half way through and yes those are some old parts I've used from my other paintings >.> I dont feel satisfied with this piece, it feels unfinished and i dont feeel the mood, guess thats what happens when you leave a painting for more than half a year, parts and bits feels different when i started it. Anyway, I'll leave this here for now..
www.artstation.com/artwork/fro… On artstation as well!
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This awesome photo was the inspiration and plate i've used! And many thanks to Reid's compilation of Nasa stock photos, reidsouthen.selz.com/item/54a8… He took the time and effort to compile it and its free, also, buy his australian Pack to show your appreciation! The australia pack is very awesome and has tons and tons of great photos to choose from. Also, the image is non profit and its for personal uses only
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That's what I was thinking. Specifically, Emile from Reach.
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I find your illustration pretty cool. I understand you used a photo for reference. Did you paint over it? Did you used it only as reference? Did you used phtoshop or any pther program? Your idea of holo projection of death is rather awesome! Also, is it only an isolated illustration or is it part of a comic/story/game whatever which has a follow up???
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The idea of a 3-D image of a skull is brilliant!!
Pirate were one of the first to use psychological warfare to subdue their victims.
William Teach (Blackbeard) is an example. He would insert long matches soaked on saltpeter to make them smoke and at night glow with the eerie effect that made look demonic!!
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Ah, this makes a me a bit nostalgic. I once wrote a Halo Reach-ish fanfic which involved these Power Assault-Armors which, if worn, the visors from the outside don't show the face of the people wearing the armor but an X-Ray of their skulls.
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Well, let me be then sceptic here: Electric, blue glowing Skull makes for a better target to aim at. :-P
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Intimidating is a great deterrent, awesome work!
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THEY WILL LITERALLY BURN UP IN THE GOD DAMN ATMOSPHERE
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Something about this one is both haunting and badass - really cool design, love it
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Hey, a friend of mine made a pretty amazing Warhammer 40k model squad that was inspired by your artwork! You could check it out here: imgur.com/a/nZ2aj . Keep up the amazing and inspirational work!
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Love this one the most out of all of your gallery. Just to ask so I don't get into trouble: can I get permission to use a part of this image (the helmet part) as my profile avatar on another site? Just wanna ask so I make sure. I'll credit you it needed be.
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First of all, love all of your work I've seen so far. I hope to be close to being on your level someday. Maybe to finish this piece you could draw the victim ship out of the jump window, like they are commencing the mission. Right now it just looks like they're floating just outside of a planet looking for something. just ideas. Great/creepy concept/execution. I love the series/s!
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This very obviously took inspiration from Halo Reach's haunted helmet did it not?
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I don't think it did, but its basically the same image only not a screen. I see the similarity
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Came here from the fan community of the game Star Citizen, it seems they really love your idea
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Looks Awesome
The Gun strucks me as beautifully executed and the hologram arm display looks practical too. The Exosuit is also nice down.
The whole thing hits that sweet spot between realism and SF/F.
But Gravity in space -> Why would he hang in that rope?
Oh and Trigger discipline. look how the original soldier places his finger to be sure the gun doesn't go off.
Just! Awesome!
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