This is an illustration I did a few years back for Dragon Magazine. I actually did quite a few illustrations for them, but as I look back at them, I don't know, I guess I am just not a fan of the subject matter. Sometimes the fantasy genre just gets a little ridiculous. Fantasy football on the other hand... Anyway, I like this guy. He looks like he could play safety for the Raiders.
This is an incredible painting... and if he was allowed to wear "pads" like that, I'm guessing there would be a lot of dead receivers after Raiders games. How many fantasy points is "death caused by safety" worth for your defense? Somewhere between a fumble recovery and a sack, probably.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteSuperb work !! Love the pose and face on this guy !!!
ReplyDeleteRED-iculous? I don't see any red, what's up spell-check boy? Nice painting, Dave!
ReplyDeleteI'm not the biggest fan of fantasy OR football...but I love this!! :) You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteCool. Put in my vote for seeing the restof'm!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, a stellar piece, Dave.
ReplyDeleteSo classic, yet so stylized. Love the detail and lighting on this one! (bows down)
ReplyDeleteI love the color scheme, the muted background is really pleasing. Nice armor too, it looks used, and heavy, his face has a tired well traveled look too, it's a great piece. Bravo!
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ReplyDeleteDave- is there a Utah based fantasy illustration sect or what? Another great character design/painting. Really class.
ReplyDeleteCJ
awesome paintings!! Great stuffs here!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome blog!!! Damn, I wish I could paint like that;)
ReplyDeleteHans
This one's really expressive, without having a really flashy pose. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I am starting to get blown away by artists at avalanche. I went to Utah State and got a degree in Illustration but we didn't really have much of a program by the time I got there so I'm greatful that I can be around people down here that can do the type of work you do. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteWow! Is this supposed to be Sandor "The Hound" Clegane from George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire?
ReplyDeleteI love this sketching, it's a great illustration.
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