Another piece for the upcoming Scars of Mirrodin set- depicting a goblin dragging a metal boulder up a hill, so that he can drop it on some unfortunate being below. Trying to figure out how to pose the goblin was difficult. Should he be pushing the boulder from behind, or carrying it on his back? How would it work if he were pulling it? I remembered a painting by Ilya Repin, Barge Haulers on the Volga, which showed peasants in a somewhat similar predicament, in as far as ungodly back breaking labor is concerned, which gave me my answer. So I have to give credit where credit is due.
oil on paper on board, 12" x 16".
Love the expression and extreme perspective. I think you went the right route in terms of push vs. pull. This way we get to see Mr. Goblin in all his insane beauty.
ReplyDeleteWow man, I really love this one. The flesh on the goblin is great and I love the lava/haze effect in the background.
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ReplyDeleteIncredible illustration. The point of view looking down the hill is great and you really captured the intense strain in the face and gesture of the goblin as he is pulling the boulder up this steep hill.
ReplyDeleteThe thing that annoys me about this is that you got to paint one of those goblins and I didn't. Therefore, I dislike this very much...okay I frickin' love it. Another one I got to see in person while at WotC. You're ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteThe tension and struggle in this is fantastic. I also love the focus on this little guy, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks again guys, and to Steve, I envy the fact you you guys got to poke around while at WotC and see all the art.
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