[Artwork] 'Libris Primaris'

[Night Runner]

Great to see more of your work. Always a pleasure and an inspiration.

[Lord Balephron]

These drawings of the great Primarchs are awesome, can't wait for Lorgar, Alpharius and Omegon(Omegron?) keep up the good work

[CrimsonCrane]

Amazing artwork, sir! It's nice to see a different take on the 40k universe that isn't as "gritty" as the standard art, but still captures the feel of the setting and characters. I hope you don't mind, but I'm so inspired by your take on Lion El'Johnson that I'm going to be borrowing some of the style you used for his armor for a conversion I will be working on.

[Dosjetka]

Very nice stuff here. Extremely good work! :)

 

BBL

Edited February 4, 2010 by Battle-Brother Ludovic

[Aerion the Faithful]

Salutations, brothers!

 

It's been a LONG while since I updated this thread and you've all been quite patient with it (as well as Impetro Respondi's enforcers, our beloved Mods, for letting it resurrect every now and then!), so here is my latest piece to add to the Book of Primarchs: Vulkan, Primarch of the Salamanders!

 

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/IGNEUS.jpg

 

This is an image that has been so slow in the making that I'm somewhat dubious as to its quality. I know it has a lot of merit, according to my standards, especially considering certain things I've had to settle artistically that the communities and fans alike haven't yet! The skin, particularly, has been a challenge. The Sallies, historically, have been the only african rooted Chapter of The Imperium (as far as I know); however, that was somewhat disputed with the latest Rulebook stating that they have jet black skin only, which may mean that they're only mutated caucasians. Personally, I think they're both: they have african features, but are very dark skinned due to their homeworld's pigmentation.

I've also tried to tap into his blacksmith origins adding a certain 'working' look to his gauntlets, which also sport the flames typical of the Promethean Cult.

 

So, I'll let you decide whether or not this is worth the wait as well as up to standard with the other renditions I've done so far.

 

Thanks again for all the comments, critiques, thoughts and ideas. I read them all and take them to heart when rendering this illustrations!

 

Aerion.-

[AngryJohnny]

You're version of Vulkan is great! It's very fitting to him and most definitely lives up to your previous works! Who do you have planned to be your next Primarch?

[Typical Cricket]

I quite like it! :D

[Aqatone]

I'd really like to see your interpretation of Guilliman sometime, no one ever bothers to draw their idea of him.

[Midas]

I love the belt buckle! So subtle, but so dramatic. The only problem I see is for those hoses they are sure to be pierced some day...... :)

[Lady_Mournival]

Aerion I don't know how you could ever doubt that masterpiece; it's simply stunning...... still waiting on Angron though.

[Chaptermaster Graymantle]

Looking good!

I especially like the details put into the purity seals, the scale armour and the huge "dragon" skull.

I also like the detail of the "dragons" eating the light of his belt buckle.

As for the hammer, it sorta looks like it may be at a bit of an odd angle for his hand. - though hardly noticeable.

I also think that the sculpture on top of the glowing hammer head seems strangely unaffected by the glow and heat of the hammer head itself. - But again, is is not necessarily wrong, just my opinion.

All in all this image is full of great little details and all I can say is well done.

Keep it up! :tu:

Edited April 3, 2010 by Chaptermaster Graymantle

[Skyzerker]

Another awesome piece, as usual, but I have one minor nitpick. It may just be the way that I'm looking at it, but it looks like his left hand (the one holding the hammer) is slightly turned towards his body, while the perspective on the hammer shows the top of it. Shouldn't we be seeing the bottom side of the hammerhead based on the angle that he's holding it?

 

Then again, it's been a long day, and my eyes may just be tired...

[Midas]

No, it's just he isn't wielding it he's just holding it, so he isn't firmly gripping it thus it is lying at a different angle then you usually get with space marines. Who said space marines had to be alway tense anyway? :)

[Lord Ragnarok]

I really like it Aerion. Another saved to the HDD in my "Aerion" Folder :) Edited April 3, 2010 by Lord Ragnarok

[DibbZi]

*throws hands in the air* YES VULKAN!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

[xa0s]

At last, Aerion. I've been watching this topic for quite some time and wouldn't dare to "revive" the threadomancy unless if it was from you.

 

I dig this primarch, as usual. Gonne save it to my HDD, blackberry and ipod touch. :) I still use your Angelicus drawing for my background pretty much on ALL of my electronic devices. Hoo-rah!

 

however, i also truly enjoyed your Gregor Eisenhorn drawing with Ameos in B&W in your deviantart profile, too!

[Skritz]

Nice one. The hammer is a bit odd, however. He would have been cooler if he looked like Samuel Jackson but...oh well! :)

[JEFF4i]

Looks great!

[Aerion the Faithful]

Thank you very much for all the positive comments, brothers! It's always a pleasure to read you all.

 

You also have pointed out some interesting issues regarding the perspective of the hammer on Vulkan's hands, all of which I've noted for further reference. Perspective is always the hardest part of illustrating and sometimes I don't get the angles I want right. Working traditionally, of course, only leaves me with the option of improving next time; which I'll do my best to.

 

The upcoming Primarchs-- ops! Did I say PrimarchS? I must've got that wrong. Or have I...? :P

 

Until very soon!

 

Aerion.-

[sniperous]

May i say what a great rendition you have done on vulkan, very cool indeed. has a certain Hephaestus, futuristic look to him with his gauntlet's and hammer but thats just my personal opinion and i'd i like it :P

[wokkers]

worth the wait? most definitley! :P

 

thanks Aerion

[KP13]

The upcoming Primarchs-- ops! Did I say PrimarchS? I must've got that wrong. Or have I...? :huh:

 

YES!

 

I can only hope that means that Alpharius and... company are next!

 

(And then, if Corax was after that, well, I'd be all set!)

[Cpt_Tiberius]

Sweet! another new piece. :D I like what you did here. The ashen color to the skin is a cool take and I thought the burning city in the background was a nice touch.

 

-T.

[PlagueMaster 1988]

I wanna see your version of Alpharius and Omegon, Mr Aerion!!!!

It will be amazing.

[Shiro the Betrayed]

I really like the armor, but I dont like the faces, they seem too edgy.