#ageofempires2definitiveedition

[russelljacksonart]

And here are some shields that I did in colored pencil during quarantine. Working on these one at a time, every day helped me keep my sanity during the early days of shutdown, when my muse was silent and I didn't have the motivation to work on much of anything else. I worked hard to get all the shields in perfect arrangement, evenly spaced and uniformly sized... ...and then a year later, a new expansion comes out with two new civs. TWO.  WHERE THE HELL AM I GOING TO PUT TWO SHIELDS ON THIS THING THAT WON'T LOOK LIKE GARBAGE I'm sure I'll think of something eventually. #ageofempires #ageofempires2 #ageofempiresii #aoe2 #aoe2de #ageofempires2definitiveedition #rts #pcgames #darkage #feudalage #castleage #imperialage #aoe #classicgames #rtsgames #coloredpencil #fanart #tributeart (at Louisville, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNK3pebFo6_/?igshid=1ijnvlruswifp

[pjsgames]

Looking for a little real-time strategy today? Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition should be able to scratch that itch! 👑🏰

[russelljacksonart]

It's about time I posted the shields again. I did these in ink a few years ago, and it's safe to say it's the most beloved piece of art in my house, as it blows up every time I post it. No, it's not for sale. But I'll be happy to make you some of your own on commission. DM me if you're interested! #ageofempires #ageofempires2 #ageofempiresii #aoe2 #aoe2de #ageofempires2definitiveedition #rts #pcgames #darkage #feudalage #castleage #imperialage #aoe #classicgames #rtsgames #ink #fanart #tributeart (at Louisville, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNK25BmFPbP/?igshid=19pcr62i6gsqe

[russelljacksonart]

Rattan Archer. This weekend is all about Hidden Cup 4 for me. Some great games so far and the promise of even better ones to come! #ageofempires2 #ageofempires #aoe2 #aoe2de #ageofempires2definitiveedition #vietnamese #rattanarcher #hiddencup #hiddencup4 #hiddencupiv #t90official #drawing #fanart #rtsgames #pcgames #pcgamers #ageofempires4  (at Louisville, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpVlyVl6tx/?igshid=einml35xhcvr

[russelljacksonart]

The recent announcement of two new civs coming to Age of Empires II: DE is exciting, but also really takes the wind out of my early pandemic project. Where do I find a place to put in just two additional shields without making this look awkward and unbalanced? I guess that's the artist life. #ageofemipresii #ageofempires2 #aoe2 #aoe2de #ageofempires2definitiveedition #aoe #ageofempires #pcgames #medievel #rts #pcgaming #rtsgames #videogames #gamer #shields #heraldry #games #fanart #lordsofthewest (at Jeffersonville, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJo-0xSFQae/?igshid=l87tjpg2daz4

[russelljacksonart]

Raise your shields! Recently completed Age of Empires II commission, inspired by my earlier piece. I had a little more room in this one, so in addition to the Age shields, I included a symbol for each of the 11 regions represented by the game's various architectural styles. I always love doing work for this incredible game and its community, so if you want some custom AoE2 art, please shoot me a DM! #ageofempires #ageofempires2 #ageofempiresii #aoe2 #ageofempires2definitiveedition #rts #pcgames #rtsgames #coloredpencil #ink #sepia #middleages #medieval #videogames #gamers #wololo #artistforhire #hiddencupv #hiddencup5 #steam #pcgamer (at Louisville, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1HJuxleOH/?utm_medium=tumblr