More Art Commission pieces

Here's the latest I just finished for Small Niche Games. Daisey is colorizing some work for another commission and it looks fantastic! She has an amazing sense of color and I'm excited to get those out. Soon, soon!!!

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  1. BlairMarch 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Skyskrapers!?!?

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  2. Dave FeltonMarch 27, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Do you draw differently when you know your wife is going to color the piece? I love your heavy use of black in your illustrations and how it lends itself to a woodcut look, as others commented yesterday, but it would certainly crowd out the color. Looking forward to seeing more.

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  3. jgbrowningMarch 27, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Looks good as always, John.

    @Blair: There's got to be *something* for the Great Ape to climb. :)

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  4. XyanthonMarch 27, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    @Blair - I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY BLEW IT UP!!! Hehehe.

    @ Felt - No, I just use my same style. Think along the lines of Mike Mignola. He has a briliant colorist that really adds a whole new dimension to his very heavy use of blacks. I am a huge fan of Mignola, Jack Kirby, etc.

    @Joe - Thanks! I think you'll be pleased with the next batch coming your way this week.

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  5. TreyMarch 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    That's a nice piece. Good work!

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  6. TimeshadowsMarch 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Naturally, I love it. :D

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  7. RagnardbardMarch 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Very very awesome and cool. Right up my street man!

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  8. Matt FinchMarch 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Who is Small Niche Games? Because this piece of art makes whatever module it's for look REALLY interesting.

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  9. Dave FeltonMarch 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love Mignola and Kirby. Alex Toth was another one into the heavy blacks.

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  10. XyanthonMarch 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    @Mythmere - it is for a Labyrinth Lord setting entitled "Chronicles of Amherth". I think it is in the final layout stages but I'm not sure of the publication date.

    @Felt - yes, I love Toth as well.

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