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Published: 2009-11-28 17:49:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 66247; Favourites: 1111; Downloads: 3030
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Liliana Vess. Gorgeous supreme sorceress of the black arts.Concubine of death and weaver of destruction, here we see just how easy it is for her to snuff out a life with her dark craft.
And yet, how many among us would kick her out of bed for eating crackers? Show of hands? Now, how many of us would still lay there smiling, although maybe a few scoots further away, if she were eating kittens in bed? Hands?
Indeed, Liliana's genius was revealed when first she asked the devils for eternal beauty. How powerful an attribute to lure prey, and soften one's enemies...
For Magic the Gathering. Art directed by Jeremy Jarvis.
Special thanks to Cheyenne, who spontaneously modeled for Liliana while taking a break from restoring a 1984 Goldwing.
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"if she were eating kittens in bed?"
Ugh! :-S
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Ok, I think I'd have to say that this one's scarier.
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the marks on Liliana's body just make her that much sexier
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I love this woman. Also, I find this work admirable, specially the "soul" and the way it interacts with the environment and the candles
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I am SO glad to get a nice high-res version of this picture. Thanks for uploading it. It's terrific!
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Kitten is my favourite delicacy. Especially when finely blended with raspberries.
Plus, blending kittens makes wonderful cat-music! I could make millions if only I were to record the cacophony from my kitchen!
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how long does this take 
and also what equipment do you use?
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This one took about 20 hours. Primarily, I use Photoshop for my paintings.
Thanks!
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Photoshop, for the most part.
Thanks!
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This is from the Duel Decks "Liliana vs Garruk." Worldwake stuff I can't show yet...
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I really like the lighting on this version, especially for the skull, though I think she looks a lot better without the "demonic possession chic".
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Friggin beutifull. Love the masterfully painted candle lighting.The skull in the smoke which I did not even see at first is incredible. cuz once you see it you can't figure out how ya missed it. so it really adds to the magic.
Well done Steve.
Dave
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Awesome possum. I'm actually really happy that you're doing a LOT of the art associated with plainswalkers now. I love Briscot's versions and you're the only artist that can do them justice.
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cynical no mercy lady!
Don't hate me , but i think that some candle "yellow-red" light should appear softly on her white lighten chest....
I love the symbolique death appearing in the soul whisper...Your details, walls texture and colours are great!
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Amazing! Great nice work on all the glowing tattoos and the eyes!
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Love her smile, give me the creeps. But over all the entire image is just mindblowing.
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how does all this detail normally take you? because quite frankly some of your stuff blows my mind.
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About a year and a half ago, I started using some software to track the time every painting takes me. This one took just shy of twenty hours.
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ah yes, I have this card. The details for all the candles are just awesome, absolutely fantastic. ^___^
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YES! Awesome! I own the Garruk and Liliana decks. This art is so cool
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And yet another example of your eternal artistic awesomeness. Fantastic job! Liliana is just way too cool.
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Could you be any more awesome?
There's so much I like about this piece it transcends words.
Insta-fave
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I think this one better, and i really love the smoke
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yus! i like dat art better and glad to see your still alive!
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