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An Artist in Skyrim - Posthumous Portrait No. 1

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Portrait of a Draugr Archer, Red Eagle's Redoubt, Skyrim. This drawing on toned paper is a detailed character study in preparation for a redraw of a previous project entitled That All You Brought? , which was posted to Facebook but not featured here. This female archer will be one of six figures featured in the final artwork entitled Ghoulcaller . #elderscrolls #skyrim #draugr #zombie #zombieart #fantasyart

Inspired by Destruction: Dragons of Skyrim

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A Bit Close... Hand Drawn in Photoshop This is a redraw of a previous project that got a bit too in depth. I have moved the field of view forward so that the dragon dominates the center of the space, changed the appearance of the battlements, and added some expendable extras to give the creature some scale. An alternate version of this drawing features a graphic background. (see below.) I ultimately intend for there to be a whole series of these, so keep your fingers crossed.

The Monster Within

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The Ghost of Madness original sketch, graphite and india ink on copy paper effects and background added with Photoshop Art is often an indelible expression of the beast that lurks within, a grisly, graphic illustration of the overwhelming longing to destroy all that which binds us, all that which mocks us, all that which abuses the helpless inner child. It shrieks and screams like a cyclone, barreling ever forward like a runaway locomotive hell-bent on burning the cruel and intolerant world to ash.

Musings From the Great Hall

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Ermac, Thane of Falkreath Original Sketch - graphite pencil on cold pressed paper I was wandering the wilds of Whiterun the other day when I had the thought that my escapades as Thane of Falkreath might make a successful sitcom. While my life as Thane lacked romance, it was slop running over with action, intrigue, adventure, and good old fashioned redneck brawling. Throw in a few pretty maids and a grand, mystical landscape, and you've got the makings of the next Lord of the Rings. Strangely, completing this work was especially difficult. I knew what I wanted, but for some reason, I had trouble translating that vision onto paper. I made a few preliminary sketches before finally settling on this, a sort of "mid-swing" pose with some excellent movement. While you may be drawn to stare at his angry face, your eye can't help but follow his arm down to the nasty looking mace he's holding. The immediate impression is that you're about to need a medic. The ...