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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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You never fail to nail the concept hon
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Good to hear - thanks
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Go conflux! outstanding work - as always.
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Thanks, glad you think so
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I love how you captured a very desperate look on his face, so helplessly trying to reach for his sword.
I also love the warm green tones against the cold blue/purple background, really helps the viewer focus on the alligator/lizard/dude/thing
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Great, and I am pleased you spotted the colour contrast I was going for - I failed to mention that in my blurb
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Wow, for an oil medium you sure got those inked outlines really neat, congrats....
Looks a little cartoony than your usual affair buts its still a great piece of art, have always liked the way you merge your colours, your backdrops always highlight your characters and focal points well....
My compliments sir . . . .
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Acrylics are actuall ywater based, and lend themselves very well to fine line work .
It is slightly more stylised for me. I was pushing a little in that direction at the time. It is the outlines that tend to make it look more cartoony.
thanks
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AH bugger, didn't notice u said Acrylic, my fault for assuming
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Exceptional work! I really like the pose and dark colors!
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Thanks very much
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Your welcome man!
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One of my favorite MtG illustrations presenting Viashino... again, thanks to your amazing skills working on details! Fantastic!
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very pleased to hear that - thanks
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You are welcome
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It's what happens next that is the painful bit...
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Poor viashino 
But your artwork is great!
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Yeah, I have done a Viashino previously, and I enjoy them nearly as much as Goblins too
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nicely done
always admired you artists working Magic the Gathering.
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Thanks for the comment
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That's great - thanks
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indeed you achieve your goals on that, the head/neck cronstruction is perfect dude
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Glad you think so -thanks
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Thanks very much
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