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Controlled InstinctsMagic the Gathering; Conflux. Β©Wizards of the Coast
Acrylic, Approx 11" x 7.5".
Original artwork for sale; UKΒ£300.
Togk Manytooth struggled helplessly... for a warrior immobilization is a fate worse than death.
For this Magic card I was asked to show a Viashino (Lizardman-like creature) pinned, by magic, to a fleshy cliff face.
I tried to portray the pinned aspect by the contorted figure position. Whilst I added focus and drama through the strong underlighting, falling most strongly around the neck and head.
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great work man! keep it up, wanna see more of your works on the cards
just bought some conflux!
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That's great - thanks
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wow thats awesome! very well done!
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the great artwork is the reason i love to play magic so much
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Glad you feel this fits into that
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I feel his pain. It sucks not being able to move, to be defenseless against an opponent. Its not a situation I want to be in again. You did a great job of showing off the helplessness of the viashino, magically held to the rocks of Grixis just awaiting something to devour him.
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Thanks very much
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This card saved my butt a couple times in the prerelease.
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Yeah, it looks like it should be useful
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*hugs the foil Noble Heirarch he got later*
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I think the dripping blood and falling sword also helps us know the perspective of this thing. i.e. This character is pinned against the wall, not lying on the ground with us viewing him at a strange angle.
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Yes, that is precisely why I included those elements
Thanks.
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The contorted figure really gives a good impression of suffering and once again I'm loving the expert lighting on the whole picture.
Damn that viashino really has small legs compared to it's body, though. Must be that weird Magic the Gathering evolution, behind that.
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Glad the composition works for you.
yeah, the Viashino are quite a bit more like bloated Crocs in this set
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The viashno intimidated me but no warrior, no matter the race, deserves to meet an end like that...
Is that the official flavor text or is that your own description?
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For once I have lifted most of the flavour text
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Ho boy this looks great! But not sure if I would be able to tell that the creature is "pinned" with magic if you haven't told first, hmm. Maybe If I knew what the card does? My guess is that it taps a creature (or a green creature more likely), and it doesn't untaps in their controller's untap step. My guess is also that it's for a blue card... it looks like so.
Also, a "fleshy cliff face"? Wow I am already interested in the new cards! And I haven't bought Magic since Kamigawa (I... didn't like Kamigawa, really. The pictures of the lands were gorgeous, but that's pretty much the only thing I liked about it).
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Well your guess is spot on
Ah, well for fleshy cliffs think Grixis and black
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and yet another masterful use of motion.. or in this case the lack there of! Plus that ever present dramatic lighting to punch home the point!
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always look forward to seeing your work
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OH SNAP
Huh, I'm used to skinnier Viashino, but I haven't seen any Alara, so maybe they're buffer there.
But it's still an amazing picture, the perspective is absolutely amazing
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Thanks
yeah, the Viashino are quite different in this set.
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Sublimely detailed. You have a great flow to the picture. Easy to follow, and has great undertones.
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Thanks for saying so
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Not a problem!
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Dude, awesome piece once again. Sweet job on the lizardfolk and the 'fleshy cliff'.
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this is so cool, very well done. did you make this image for a magic the gathering card?
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Thnaks. Yes I did
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Fantastic. I want to paint with acrylics myself. I'll be all prepared in a matter of days.
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Great, and good to hear it - have fun
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Another awesome painting, you're the man!
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Thanks very much
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I think you nailed down what the guy asked for, no pun intended
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Yeah, but a good pun nonetheless
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