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Description This is one of my favorite fantasy sketches. The Dwarf is an adventuring berserker. He has an Elven bard in tow to write epic poems and sing songs about his adventures. Usually she tells it all wrong or makes someone else the hero. They have an odd relationship.
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Comments: 31

Sylistra-The-Scholar [2011-04-04 15:09:12 +0000 UTC]

That dwarf looks amazing. It looks like something my brother would have thought up. Mostly because you know, dwarves equal awesome, and his hair/bear looks like a lion's mane.

I think "Beastly" is a good way to describe that dwarf. <3

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staino In reply to Sylistra-The-Scholar [2011-04-05 23:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Well, Thank you!

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Sylistra-The-Scholar In reply to staino [2011-04-05 23:43:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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cialecki [2010-04-15 21:27:46 +0000 UTC]

fantastic! love the way u showed dwarfs hair, same with nice lookin elves hairstyle!

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fcneko [2008-12-21 21:22:18 +0000 UTC]

Your elf has a somewhat Red Wizards of Thay appearance to her, but that makes her stand out entirely from your typical "flowing blonde locks" type. Nice work, and yeah, the blade looks flat, but if you take into account the fact that the top is a bit smaller than the bottom, it's likely because it's held at an angle...

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staino In reply to fcneko [2008-12-23 02:15:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
I appreciate your compliments on this one.
This is one my favorite fantasy character designs.

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PlushKraken [2008-09-12 14:07:06 +0000 UTC]

I like the bard's unusual haircut. And the symbols on her face and hands look neat.
The thick rope holding her cape is a nice idea, too.

This is the first picture, though where I have to criticize something.

The dwarf's axe looks sort of two-dimensional. Maybe it's the lack of shading, I don't know.
What do you think?

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staino In reply to PlushKraken [2008-09-22 02:33:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments on the details. I can see your very observant. You have a good eye! I suppose the ax does look kind of flat. Your right I think it needs some shading to give it more dimension. Still This is one of my favorite fantasy drawings.

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jtwilber1 [2008-03-10 23:18:06 +0000 UTC]

I like your nice crisp line work....great drawing.

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staino In reply to jtwilber1 [2008-03-14 19:33:15 +0000 UTC]

Wiw! Thanks. I appreciate your compliment.

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iisjah [2007-10-22 16:42:06 +0000 UTC]

I love the design of the bald elf 8D
And the detalis stun me - how do ya do them all xD I still can't grab the Dungeonsy look in my pieces xP

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staino In reply to iisjah [2007-10-22 21:14:18 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate the compliment!

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BigwaveDave [2007-10-06 19:19:10 +0000 UTC]

I really did how the Elf is bald. That's something new. And Dwarf just looks badass.

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staino In reply to BigwaveDave [2007-10-07 20:44:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I figure the bard has traveled the world and has interacted with other cultures and that is the reason for her unusual hair style and the tribal tattoos.

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BigwaveDave In reply to staino [2007-10-08 06:02:30 +0000 UTC]

I like that thinking! I always like it when folks add cultural elements in characters backstories. Or at least in design.

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Rosiello [2007-10-06 09:33:27 +0000 UTC]

They reminds me of Felix and Gotrek. The Dwarf is a wonderful character.

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staino In reply to Rosiello [2007-10-07 20:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the compliment on the Dwarf. I had never herd of Felix and Gotrek before. So I looked em’ up. There from a Warhammer book! Yep, some real similarities. Still, I will have to give Felix and Gotrek a read.

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PlushKraken In reply to staino [2008-09-12 13:43:13 +0000 UTC]

You should, the books are great fun.

I actually thought the same thing about Gotrek and Felix when I read your comment.

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SHADEofJEREMY [2007-10-06 01:59:00 +0000 UTC]

Another cool pairing.

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staino In reply to SHADEofJEREMY [2007-10-06 07:39:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SHADEofJEREMY In reply to staino [2007-10-06 16:08:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Harkon72 [2007-10-05 05:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work on the differnt charcters, I take that to standing for the whole new series.

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staino In reply to Harkon72 [2007-10-05 21:55:45 +0000 UTC]

Why Thank you!

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uni-mul [2007-10-04 17:27:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Great!

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staino In reply to uni-mul [2007-10-04 17:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Keydan [2007-10-04 09:47:30 +0000 UTC]

This ones rel good! Simly love it!

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staino In reply to Keydan [2007-10-04 16:52:38 +0000 UTC]

I Thank you!

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MelioTh [2007-10-04 09:38:53 +0000 UTC]

sounds like a really neat and funny fantasy story XD
the sketch is great!

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staino In reply to MelioTh [2007-10-04 16:48:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EgilSterkr [2007-10-04 04:35:39 +0000 UTC]

sounds like a good pair.. Cool characters!

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staino In reply to EgilSterkr [2007-10-04 04:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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