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Thousand ThronesWarhammer Fantasy Roleplay cover artwork.
Acrylic, approx 14" x 18"
Β© Black Industries, Games Workshop Ltd.
They had paraded for countless miles, yet still their cracked voices rang out in worshipful song.
This was a recently completed cover for the forthcoming WFRP supplement. I wanted to capture the classic grimy Warhammer feel, and mood.
I choose a palette that ranged form yellow to deep purpley-reds. I felt this was suitably atmospheric. Then to emphasis the focal point of the picture I put a green shade on the palanquin, and also centred the light source here, consequently becoming the lightest part of the picture.
Further details of the book can be found here:
www.blackindustries.com/?templβ¦
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Gawd!! It looks just like the local pilgrimage to the near church except with more skulls, banners and fanatici... ok, with more skulls and banners... 
I'm not overly familiar with the warhammer world, but at first glance i took them for chaos followers with their gloomy and "wheatered" appearance... but after seeing the hammer banner (and the slight hint of the sedan holder's sign... 
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I think you understand Warhammer better than you think. You certainly seem to have sussed this one out
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the piece.
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Ahh warhammer tis a fun game unless played with a child..then its annoying
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No doubt.
Thanks
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this nicely captures the crazy Warhammer feel - i like it
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Zombies galore! I do love your zombies Ralph, they always look very zombieish... Good job, keep it up! (As if you couldn't!)
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erm, they're not zombies, but granted they do look very messed up, and could be.
Thanks
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Oh... 
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Typical Empire flagellant/pilgrim/religious nutters. That is why I love Warhamme, you can be completely OTT
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Hah! Hmmm... I wonder why they're still following this religion, it doesn't seem to be doing wonders for their personal health really... They all look a complete mess!
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You're right. I can't give too much away about the plot, but they are very 'dedicated'
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Hehe, ok... Maybe they should get out more, go and have a drink at the local pub...
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Neat! I was hoping that you'd do some more Warhammer Fantasy covers. +fav!
May i ask in which forthcoming book this will be in? At first i thought: tome of salvation, but that's already out, is it not?
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This will be the cover to 'The Thousand Thrones', a WFRP campaign book. It is already listed in the future product section of the Black Industries web site.
Thanks
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Wow!!!! 
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Great. Thanks very much
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wow this remindes me of a the film 300 have you seen it its great some great battle in it.
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Yes, I did enjoy the action sequences, and I guess this has a similar palette.
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you are welcome.
So, this is a fanart or you really working for GW?
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I am really working for GW, and have for some years. I initially started working for them on Inferno! Prior to that I did a large amount of work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay when it was published under license by Hogshead Publishing.
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Thats sounds really cool ...you are working in the place ... in England or you just cooperate them via internet?
I just wanna know it is really truth that the atmosphereinstudio is realy cool and it's a really fun meet those people
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I work freelance. Via the internet these days, but I also occasionally travel down from Leeds to their HQ in Nottingham (where the design studio is too). It is only about 70 miles, so quite an easy journey.
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mhm, so how there is?
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The office are all open plan set up, and it does seem a bustling cretaive environment.
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I don't now if i understand well but: wow, sound nice 
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So are they worshiping the dead? Why is the dead dude being carried around? 'Fraid I'm not that familiar with Warhammers lore. XD Looks totally kick ass though and completely creepy.
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Good questions, but I can't really answer them because of my NDA. It doesn't really matter as long as you like it
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Ha Ha! sorry about the zombies, you know what? you should write a book, ther is a lot people like me would like to learn about your techniques, i think it would have a lot of sales. there are artist like fengh zhu, and Carlos Huante that makes books and dvds. I tell u that because I have a lot of questions I like to ask you, like how much time takes you to make a illustration like this? what we should consider when charging for an illustration... etc Thanx for your time my friend
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One day I would like to have a book of my work published...
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Very amazing! I wish I could do clothing and skin texture like you!
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Glad you think I can
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Damn thats sweet , love the details , alot of taboo going on , very very cool, great work Ralph !!!!!! Keepem comming man !!!
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Thanks very much
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Awsome work, really brings out the dark fantasy feel that the warhammer world has...just hazarding a guess though are the throne bearers and company fanatics, if so you did a great job!
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Fanatics is pretty much what they are...
Very happy you like it. Thanks
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damn it must be about 10 yrs. now that i played warhammer. you perfectly captured the classic GW style
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Great. I am pleased you feel I got it right
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A veritable cornucopia of detail there my friend, bravo!
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Thank you very much
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Are you even human??
The atmosphere and brushwork is staggeringly great!
A masterpiece
You have such a fast work rate!
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Lol - well I produce a new pic quite regularly it's true, but I don't feel that fast just making a living
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