Aerion the Faithful Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Salutations brothers... It's been an awful long time since I've treaded these halls, and I'm deeply saddened by that fact. Various projects, commissions and endeavours have taken up all of my posting time these days. However, I do still check the B&C as often as I can and I thank all of the support that you show towards my threads and artwork, even when they're not active. Many of you I see in other artistic venues and some of these illustrations you might've seen. But for those who haven't, I bring these forth to you here, for your consideration: Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/PraisetheLordandpasstheammunition.jpg This was a long overdue work for a client, involving his Iron Hands Commander. This Chapter has always fascinated me and I take any assignment involving them with eagerness. To me, they're the pinnacle of the Dark Millenium: devoted, strong, unforgiving and completely zealous in their quest to rid mankind of its flesh. Their extensive use of bionics as well as their baroque decorations and praise of technology are, to me, the core of the gothic setting of Warhammer 40,000. This illustration is a favourite of mine for many reasons: the depth I've achieved with colors is very noticeable and everything occupies it's right space within the composition. The level of detail is huge, but without causing the whole to be confusing. In terms of design, I'm also very proud of the Leviathan fortress in the background as well as the rusty colour of Medusa's soil. Kashmir http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/Kashmir.jpg This is an illustration I had a lot of fun rendering. Most of all because all of the elements involved in it are trademarks in my style: giant sand worms (resembling those of Herbert's greatest work, Thousand Sons, Pre-Heresy times and desertic landscapes. There's lots of details that I enjoy about this piece; the egyptian theme of the Thousand Sons librarian, his vague resemblance in armour to his Primarch Magnus (one of my favourite Libris Primaris renditions), and the muted, weird palette amongst other bits. I think it's this last item that's made me most proud. I usually am wary with colours, but this time I tried to use a combination like the old masters did. Like Frazetta, for example. And I didn't went over the top with them either. The subdued sky, the purple/yellowish/greenish hues of the worm, all conspite with the older armour on the Space Marine to tint this illustration with a bit of a retro-vibe. As if it was a pulp cover. Death Throes http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/DeathThroes.jpg This one I like a lot because it let me draw Space Marines as usual, but adding a twist: a non-regular Chapter, the Celestial Lions, versus a very cool Traitor Chapter, the Night Lords. With them I particularly wanted to achieve a cool effect on their armour, because it is described as being in constant change and movement, as if there was a storm raging within it. However, it's hard to achieve that in paint, but we can get close. I rendered the plates as if they were indeed electrified and constantly fluxing with lightning. I also think the scene depicts quite a violent battle, which is what the client requested, so... Inquisitor Kaltos http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/MiniMasterpieces-Kaltos.jpg You're seeing here Inquisitor Kaltos; a very straightforward servant of The Holy Inquisition, but one that struck me as very metaphorical of what The Inquisition actually is. His grim death-mask, inscrutable, cold and expressionless, I think defines what Inquisitors are all about: judges and executioners of The Emperor, purging the hidden foes of mankind. Inquistor Jaq Draco http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/MiniMasterpieces-InquisitorDraco.jpg The first reknowned Ordos operative to have his stories published, if my memory serves me. As a matter of fact, this illustration is based upon a miniature provided by the client, which in turn was based upon John Blanche's own rendition of the character long ago, whom resembled Sean Connery. I tried to have a little Connery flavour in my own interpretation and I think I achieved it! The Wolf http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/aerion_the_faithful/MiniMasterpieces-TheWolf.jpg The wolves always seemed a bit out of place to me, fluff-wise. I couldn't understand how something so barbaric would strap on a power armour suit and go battling throughout the galaxy to enlighten (?) stray planets. But, having drawn wolves for some time, I've actually come to respect that savage nature indeed. Mostly because it is what sets them apart from the norm, making them interesting. What I thought a fault at first has become the reason I see these guys working within the context of Warhammer 40,000. Plus, it's always a challenge to illustrate the scars and battle damage a warrior of the Chapter endures in his lifespan of service. The 'Book Of Primarchs' is underway on its finishing portraits, with Lorgar scheduled to appear soon, so I hope this thread will signal my return to the B&C in strength. I hope you enjoy these and, as usual, C&C are most welcome. Aerion.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Bloody marvellous work brother, good show :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Great Artwork! Having a very hard time determining which is the coolest. I also see Destro snuck into 40k! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Awesome. What a return =D - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Rejoice! Our blessed brother returns to us from the howling darkness of the void! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder 3 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 :D .....Wonderful I do Love the Celestial Lions picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Sensei Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Nice to see u back dude, your style's still astonishing ! And Draco's drawing is a must for an auld time hobbyist. Thx a lot ! DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaine69 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 wicked stuff dude always a pleasure to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SincaiN Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Very cool .. they looks awesome. Death Throes really shows a lot of action in that one scene. Top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Niiice. Love your stuff, man. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolio_Displasius Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Huzzah! Great to see your work again. I still can't get over your classic "Susurarre" (or however it's spelled). ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Man I love your work especially the inquisitors (might do a deathmask on a model), my top faves are the IH commander and TS librarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Good Stuff! Love the SW and =][='s. Welcome Back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerion the Faithful Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thank you very much for the compliments and the welcome back salutes, brothers! I'll try and post more often. For now, I'm focused on Lorgar, the next Primarch of the project :P Aerion.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I bloody love your work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I can maybe watch this? Please? Please keep making art? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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