Cyrox Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Over the years there have been some stunning examples of Space Marine related artwork, and 40k in general. One of my all time favourites is this: http://freespace.virgin.net/m.p.firth/pics/large/chaos.gif Most of Mark Gibbons' artwork is brilliant, but this guy oozes Grimdark, and to me, is one of the best examples of a chaos marine, despite its age (It featured in the 2nd edition box Codex Imperialis book) What are your favourite pieces of classic 40k artwork over the years? I'm thinking mainly official stuff, but as there is so much fan-made art that is excellent, feel free to post it :P Try and keep it power armour themed though, don't want the Inquistion to purge this thread ;) Apologies if there is already a thread like this - i did search but no joy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 ^ By far one of the best. Though the gates that stand between the mortal world and the immortal Realm of Chaos are now closed to me, still I would rather die having glimpsed eternity than never to have stirred the cold furrow of mortal life. I embrace death without regret as I embraced life, without fear. -Kargos Bloodspitter, Champion of Khorne Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Best art I've seen so far is from brother Greyall.. Here's his drawing of Chapter Master Conrad of the Blood Dragons. http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/DeathKnight2000/icons/conrad___chapter_master_of_the_blood_dragons_by_greyall-d4qck3i.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 If you go searching for "Sisters of Battle" on deviant art, more often than not you get some images that are not safe to share :) This is one of my favorites. I had it as my desktop at home and at work for a long time. http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2009...096c0d02aab.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 ^ By far one of the best. Though the gates that stand between the mortal world and the immortal Realm of Chaos are now closed to me, still I would rather die having glimpsed eternity than never to have stirred the cold furrow of mortal life. I embrace death without regret as I embraced life, without fear. -Kargos Bloodspitter, Champion of Khorne I miss the time when Chaos was that freaking awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDM Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 if there is one thing 40K is full of it is amazing artwork http://www.jonsullivanart.com/images/HELS..jpg http://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/deta...erhi.com_12.jpg http://www.taclink.org/wp/src/13177730888.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Favourite? Favourite?! I don't think I'd be able to choose just the one and I doubt picking a dozen would be easier even exluding fan-art (and also keeping within the confines of PA). That and the fact I'm a fickle bugger. :D Okay, so considering one of my old standbys isn't PA related I'll post something PA related I've quite liked for a while. It's not necessarily my absolute favourite but it certainly is in my top 50. :) Apologies for the lack of source, I forget (although I'm sure someone here knows). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thats awesome Doesnt have to be all PA related, the majority of posts are so its cool :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3041971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 http://images.wikia.com/warhammer40k/image..._of_Abbadon.jpg Just fond of the organisation of this one. Plus, Devram Korda is awesome. EDIT : don't know if this colored version is fan made, but even the black&white is cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Over the years there have been some stunning examples of Space Marine related artwork, and 40k in general. One of my all time favourites is this: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/chaos.gif One of the most breathtaking pieces of artwork in all of 40K, and something etched into my mind ever since I first saw it as a kid. I love that guy. He's in Betrayer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I am very fond of almost all of the tiny inset images in the third edition Space Marine codex. Not sure which artist(s) drew them though. One of my favorites of all time is this: http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls54vrZm...33zbho1_500.jpg I've also always been fond of the drawing of Ancient Galatan standing in the breach on Corinth. I'm still trying to figure out a way to repluicate it in block art for application to a Land Raider or Rhino hull. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 EDIT : don't know if this colored version is fan made, but even the black&white is cool.It is fanmade, saw it the first time on Deviantart. Take a look at his other stuff, it is crackin' : link Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Over the years there have been some stunning examples of Space Marine related artwork, and 40k in general. One of my all time favourites is this: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/chaos.gif One of the most breathtaking pieces of artwork in all of 40K, and something etched into my mind ever since I first saw it as a kid. I love that guy. He's in Betrayer. Same here. I was already excited about Betrayer, but now you've made me want it even more. Curse you ADB! Currse yoooooouuuu! *shakes fist* :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My vote is also for this one: "Oi! You! I want a word with you, sunshine...." :wacko: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I love that guy. He's in Betrayer. Kargos Bloodspitter? By name? If so - suh-weet. :wacko: Edit - Typo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkApostle Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 *snip* Just fond of the organisation of this one. Plus, Devram Korda is awesome. EDIT : don't know if this colored version is fan made, but even the black&white is cool. My fav image of all time as well. Colored version is indeed fanmade, they guy did an amazing job though so I'm more than happy. :wacko: TDA Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I still love this one. My personal favorite. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/2/28/1ksons.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazakelXIII Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I want to say my favorite 40k image is the Dark Apostle on the Word Bearers page of the Chaos 3.5 'dex (I believe it's by Paul Dainton, the Googles call it "Daemonworld"): http://images.wikia.com/warhammer40k/image...world_sepia.jpg But to be totally honest with myself, there was this Karl Kopinski painting of the Raven Guard making planetfall, spread over two pages in the front of the 4e main rulebook. Best version of it I can find on the interwebs is MajesticChicken's recolor of it on Deviantart (which is also quite good), titled "Sons of Corax": http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/203...sticChicken.jpg I got into 40k right at the start of 4e. A friend of mine convinced me to play Dawn of War, so I knew Space Marines were supposed to be these big huge guys running around spouting religious-sounding stuff about this Emperor fellow IN SPACE, but beyond that I didn't have much understanding of what they were about. Opening up the 4th edition rulebook for the first time and seeing that image, with that whole "They are my Space Marines and they shall know no fear" quote under it really defined what Space Marines were for me. I just love all the details, the Apothecary administering the Emperor's Mercy to a fallen brother, that guy behind him recording the battle with a quill, the chapter serfs supporting the Librarian's massive tome. Every piece of armor is an ancient monument to the Emperor's glory, and all the exposed cabling, the Chaplain covered in skulls, and the down-and-dirty-yet-ornate look of the tech really hammers in the feeling that this is NOT some cleancut Star Warsy-type universe. I look at this as my Final Boss for modeling, I dream of one day feeling confident enough in my own sculpting ability (and having enough money for all the bitz I'd need...) to make a diorama of this. I could wax on all day about it, I'll stop now. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-a-nothepsis Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/123...ter-d3fiqoa.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3042982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Still my favorite, and the piece(s) that truly nailed the 'Grim and Dark' feeling of 40k firmly in my mind forever.... http://onlyhdwallpapers.com/wallpaper/warh...per-202904.jpeg Hell, I still rummage through the old art from 3rd ed. for inspiration from time to time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-a-nothepsis Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I LOVE that japanese banner thrown in there. Creepy. That picture always made my mind go crazy, about what sort of secrets are hidden and unrecorded in those halls. The left picture reminds me of something.. Someone refresh my memory- Who did that Emperor's Throne piece with the severed arm next to him? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Here's one you may not have seen.... It's from 'Michael'. Sorry dude I can't contact you to ask your permission. Belial rocks :) http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/7092762...567bb7ab4_o.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lay Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 For me, it's Stefan Kopinski's "Siege of Vraks". It's both eerie and awe-inspiring. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Like Cyrox, Mark Gibbons' art work is a fav of mine. How ever, I also used to like Tony Ackland's stuff too. Haven't seen much of his stuff online, however, but his stuff in the RT:Era "Realm of Chaos" books are still awesome even after twenty years :rolleyes: Jes Goodwin's stuff is another I love. I know most of it is concept sketches, but even so :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akylas Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Despite being relatively new to the game one of my favorite pictures is the one on the Rogue Trader Cover of the Crimson Fists making a last stand. The one from the OP is also now on my short list. For newer stuff I really like several of the HH novel covers. The new one they just posted may be my favorite. http://www.blacklibrary.com/Blog/Hells-Angels.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/250930-the-best-40k-artwork/#findComment-3043540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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