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Copyright © Quarto Publishing 2007.The final painting for the Jiangshi.
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I call Bullshit, you talentless hack.
But whatever, some peeps just want that hit of attention i guess.
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Ahh, I see where you're getting your knickers in a twist. You can call bullshit all you want, call me a hack as well, it's all water off my back.
This image was commissioned for a book named 'Drawing and Painting the Undead' by Keith Thompson, no less. What little piece of information you're missing, you only had to check the last page of the book, is that there are several artists in the book.. here's the list:
Ralph Horsley
Paul Gerrard
Anne Stokes
Efram Palacios
Malcolm Brown
Lucas Graciano
Jon Hodgson
Matt Dixon
Kari Christensen
Ricky Sardhina
Erik Gist
Oh... and my very self, Scott Purdy.
On pages 72-73 of the book is the Jiangshi, which I wrote, drew and painted. I also did the 'Gender Differences images' (pg26), Manananggal (Pg 64-65), The Mummy (Pg86-87) and Revenant (Pg 90-91).
I believe some of them are up in my gallery here.
You might want to check out Keith Thompson's work and see the obvious difference in our styles, also. There's no mistaking my work for his or vice-versa.
Have a nice day!
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It doens't really look like a jiang shi to me though. Where is the Qing Dynasty gown and irritatingly authentic Australian accent?
But still, man, I like the graphics.
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Ahh well, you can't please everyone all of the time
Thanks
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Jiang shi have elaborately decorated Qing dynasty official gowns. There are some great media that you might want to draw inspiration from, such as the old Hong Kong movie about jiang shi called Mr. Vampire.
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That's cool, but if I remember correctly the client wanted rotten old clothing/armour with no specifics.. but, it was back in 2007 so I'm not surprised that I can't remember exactly... but you know, I just do what the client asks
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interesting .i do not know what jiangshi is called in English.jianshi in China can not walk ,but they can jump .they like drinking blood.they are hard as steel.guns are not able to shoot them down.fu can stop them moving and atacking .only fire can kill them .if you hold your breath,they can't find your position .
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Ahh that's interesting, I can't remember which country's legend this was based on. It was definitely eastern, but not China. I'll have to dig up my old notes to find out.
I know the description was definitely different from what you've given me there.
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Cool beastie. I picked up the undead book recently you have done some cool work!
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Thanks John, I appreciate the kind words matey
The undead book is a bit special, I was surprised I was asked to get involved in that book considering the titanic artists that are in it.
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This is still one of my all time favorites. Can't really explain it; know it's older and you've done more complicatedaccomplishedyadayadayada since then, but still a favorite.
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Interesting!
This was a turning point painting for me, and I think that was around when you first appeared on rpgnet.. or near enough. Maybe you spotted the change too. Well whatever the case this one has a little place in my withered heart, thanks Michael
Oh and I can't say I've done more complicated stuff since.. oh no, I try n keep things simple and easier!
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I'm glad ya like it, this piece was a turning point for me, very recently actually, in the way that I paint. It did me a world of good
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