Searching For Callidus Original Art Info...

[Callidus]

I was wondering if anyone here could help me in tracking down additional information for a high-res image. In the Assassins Codex, there is a small drawing of a Callidus assassin similar to this piece of fan art:

http://i39.tinypic.com/nfsbgn.gif

 

People have told me that the original drawing (the one in the codex, not the fan art) was done by Dave Gallagher who also did one of a Vindcare assassin. Apparently both appeared as large, high-res images in a WH40k art book. Therionweb.de used to have both large images (each scanned with a "T" in the lower corner) but now Therionweb is no more. Does anyone have any contact information for Dave Gallagher or know which art book specifically had the original images, or any additional information?

[Kaled100]

In the Assassins Codex, there is a small drawing of a Callidus assassin similar to this piece of fan art:

That's fan art?! Looks like the original to me - if it's a copy, then it's an exact one.

 

People have told me that the original drawing (the one in the codex, not the fan art) was done by Dave Gallagher who also did one of a Vindcare assassin

There's a larger version of that picture in the original Codex: Assassins - however the only artists credited on that book are Wayne England, Jes Goodwin, Des Hanley & Paul Smith, so based on that I'd say the Callidus picture you're looking for is not by Dave Gallagher. The is a picture of a Vindicare in Inquis Exterminatus that is credited to Dave Gallagher - it's the one of an assassin perched up a column and aiming his rifle.

[Callidus]

Most forums have No Copyrighted Material policies so I'm glad that I was able to find something close because there isn't a whole lot of Callidus art out there (or if there is, I sure as heck haven't found too much of it). I did re-size the fan-art (which was about three times larger) and tinkered around pixellating/sharpening the original's "brushed look" so it would closely match the original particularly in size and crispness. It's a compliment that I came that close, given the base work. Being able to say, "I'm looking for the original like this one helps people a lot more than a stick figure or a page reference!

 

Anyway, I'm a bit puzzled that... the only artists credited on that book are Wayne England, Jes Goodwin, Des Hanley & Paul Smith Could you double check the codex? Is there another edition out? The 1999 edition that has the Vindicare perched on the column on the table of contents/ credits page as well as the Callidus art credits the following artists:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2rhtt3a.gif

 

I made sure to take a snapshot so there wouldn't be any confusion, though now I'm not entirely sure anymore who even drew it. ^_^

[Kaled100]

Most forums have No Copyrighted Material policies so I'm glad that I was able to find something close because there isn't a whole lot of Callidus art out there (or if there is, I sure as heck haven't found too much of it).

It's not just close, it's 100% identical - if whatever site you found it is passing it off as fan art then they're lying. In fact, if you look closely you can see the previous page of the codex showing through - it's a scan of page 12 of the 1999 codex. Assuming this site has a No Copyrighted Material policy (which I'm sure they do), then you ought to remove it.

 

Actually now that I check, according to the forum rules, it is allowed;

'Images from GW sources: GW doesn't want websites using their imagery to promote their sites and as such we do not have GW images as part of this site. However that doesn't mean that you, the user, can't post an image when it is for the purpose of the discussion at hand.'

 

Anyway, I'm a bit puzzled that... the only artists credited on that book are Wayne England, Jes Goodwin, Des Hanley & Paul Smith Could you double check the codex? Is there another edition out?

Yes, there have been two Codex: Assassins 1997 and 1999 - both contain that picture, but only the 1999 codex has an artwork credit for Dave Gallagher. My guess would be that the picture you're looking for is by Jes Goodwin.

 

Why are you asking anyway?

[Callidus]

Hey, I appreciate the clarification! Okay, so it's possibly Jes Goodwin. At least it's an extra lead. As for why I'm asking, well, I'm asking because I'm trying to acquire a larger, better image of the Callidus assassin (ideally, whichever artbook had the large size version). Two main reasons for that. 1.) I'd really love to do a pose-accurate figure conversion 2.) an associate of mine got hooked on the idea of making a 1:6 scale figure which would be absolutely stunning if it came out line-for-line accurate. The artwork is definitely different from the final figure sculpt so it would help us both to be able to get a crisp big picture.

[Kaled100]

The copy of the picture in the 1997 codex is about six inches high - that's the largest I've ever seen it. As for which artbook it's in, I can at least tell you it's not in The Gothic and the Eldritch, The Inquisitor Sketchbook or Inquis Exterminatus. The Gothic and the Eldritch is the Jes Goodwin one and does include some of his original sketches for the Officio assassins (including the Callidus), and his Eversor artwork, but it doesn't contain the Callidus picture you're looking for. The other two are mainly John Blanche's work, but Inquis Exterminatus does include a fair amount of pictures by other people.

 

If you do find out which book it's in, an/or who the artist was, can you come back and let us know.

[Callidus]

I appreciate you taking the time to check your library! :devil: It may sound strange, but it actually does help to know where the image isn't. :ph34r: I've got this thread bookmarked so if I ever do find out, I'll be able to share the answer! B)