#The Cimmerian

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Frost Giant's Daughter by Mark Schultz

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The Cimmerian - The Frost Giant's Daughter #3 Cover Art (B Cover Variant by Vance Kelly)

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" Beyond the Black River"

Sinisa Banovic

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The Cimmerian: Beyond the Black River

by Robert E. Howard

Adaptation by Mathieu Gabella; Anthony Jean; Dezi Sienty

Ablaze

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Arro the Caveman

Arro is a just a caveman; he exists in only one story whose sole narrative is hunting an animal to provide his nameless girlfriend demanding a set of leopard skin furs; only for him to encounter a sabre-tooth tiger and successfully killed it and created a rolling sled to pull it back to his tiny community. Only to be shrewly scolded for getting the wrong animal by his partner.

This is very much in the same frame as Blanda and to a lesser degree Cave Girl; in that there's nothing to really keep anything from the original content related to the character. In that Arro is just a survivalist hunter in a time where every battle and fight is a life or death scenario. Arro is a strong-man, tracker, archer and is very intelligent enough to build a sled capable of dragging a large animal several miles back to his home.

This means when building ideas for a new age tale using Arro the Caveman would very much a Conan the Barbarian style no-magic primitive civilisation fantasy. Whether or not Arro seeks to establish a kingdom or try and remain a wild ungovernable caveman living off of the land.

Alternatively magic could exist but simply be a very, very dangerous and alien thing that people don't quite comprehend; meaning that any mage is just as likely to kill themselves as they are capable of throwing lightning or fireballs. Which could led to a narrative of sorcerer kings building their empires and seeking to 'civilise' and 'refine' the savage realms of their world. Forcing Arro to try and build various objects and find a way to repel and force the sorcerer kings and their forces away from his home, people and lands.

Or this could be a unique isekai (transported/trapped in another world) narrative wherein a modern day man is thrown into a wild and alien fantasy pre-society world. Forcing him to survive and try and quickly learn and develop techniques and technologies to not let the wild lands of this fantasy world from killing him.

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Gaining Insight into the Creative Process of Concept Artist Crom - Cristian Ortiz in an Exclusive Interview.

Since he was a young boy, Cristian Ortiz has been driven towards illustration. His passion for the arts have led him to explore many disciplines within the creative industry-- animation, comics, storyboarding, game design and advertising.

But there's one thing that all of these fields had in common; drawing! Once he discovered 'illustration' as his rightful career path though it seemed like everything made sense--so with every decision since then his goal has been to become an illustrator.

Are you self-taught or did you have a formal Art Education ? 

I always drew and had personal projects going since I was really young but I wanted to see what was there to learn from places like St. Martins University where every summer I’d spend all my pennies on their short courses on storyboarding, illustration and design.

By the time I was seventeen, I had attended a foundational course in East London that taught me how to take on projects and briefs with confidence. Later on, at Middlesex University, my Illustration & Animation degree not only brought together an incredible group of peers but also permitted traditional illustrators to open up new perspectives for me which otherwise would have gone unrealized.

I eagerly saved every penny to attend St. Martins University's summer courses in storyboarding, illustration and design to gain an understanding of the possibilities within my field.

My past work experience has been exclusively in freelancing, so I am more familiar with it. If you prefer having direct contact with the people you are collaborating with and taking care of the administrative tasks yourself, then this is a great route for you to take.

Being an excellent game artist necessitates the ability to creatively transform a project brief into your own personal vision, while simultaneously infusing it with enthusiasm. An aptitude for bringing life and energy to characters and environments is key in this role, enabling you to craft unique experiences that players will love.

You should be full of enthusiasm when constructing bold new worlds and fascinating characters - it's key to the creative process!

If you are an aspiring game artist with dreams of succeeding in the industry, then honing your artistic skills and practice is essential. Different styles come into play depending on what type of game artistry you are interested in. To become a proficient game artist, it is important to develop a vision for how you want to express yourself visually through practice - creating projects that test your boundaries and challenge your abilities will help identify where further development needs to be focused on.

Trends come and go, yet to effectively communicate your vision visually requires diligence, practice, and personal projects. Do you find that the final illustrations are distinct from the ideas originally in mind?

The pieces I showcased at "Illustrated 2016" in the Truman Brewery were close to what one may classify as Fine Art. But where does Illustration stop and Fine Art begin? Or, is there no distinct boundary between the two? To me, it's about pushing boundaries: striving for excellence and surprise factors. More often than not, I end up with something even better than what my initial vision was!

I believe people perceive my work as valuable because I make physical pieces on canvases and fine paper, instead of mass-produced prints. While labels can be irrelevant to me, the fact that my artwork is one-of-a-kind has caused its value to rise exponentially in recent times. With a professional background steeped in commercial work and pop culture, who knows what direction my art will take me next? 

What's it like to be part of the Creative Community in London? It's inspiring! In my experience, this city is a true powerhouse for creative individuals who are looking to collaborate and perfect their respective crafts. From indie comic creators, sign painters, game developers and more – if you have an interest in art or expression then there will always be a gathering that welcomes your enthusiasm. I've been fortunate enough not only witness these communities but also connect with them; never has there been such an energizing force towards creativity as what exists here.

London exudes magnetic creativity, which has attracted an eclectic community of artisans who are eager to collaborate and hone their crafts. This vibrant metropolis is alive with unique individuals wishing to share their inspiring skills and experiences with others.

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'The Frost Giant’s Daughter' by Mark Schultz.

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Sabertooth by Ken Kelly

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Savage Sword of Conan (2024) #3 Cover Art (Ralph Horley Variant)

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Happy halloween 🎃 Some costume sketches I did

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new lead lion for ld pride