Art by Storn

[Storn]

Glad you are finding art that fits, S-blast!

Here is some more, maybe it will fit something too...

I mentioned that I would let you know about another kickstarter, this time, aimed at making a bunch of villains for the superhero role playing game, Mutants and Masterminds.

Okay. That was a bit of a run on sentence. But I'm leaving it. Because I'm amused. Sorry, that kind of day, as I'm knee deep in digital work for Legend of the Five Rings Collectable Card Game. Painting always leaves me a bit loopy.

Anyway, Robert Grady, the man behind this Kickstarter, had me do one art piece as a sample. So, first, here is the link to the Kickstarter: http://kck.st/VkW0KQ

And here be the art:



Seems pretty interesting bad guys for a pretty awesome game. Check it out!

[Storn]

My latest collection of fantasy pics for my clipart portfolio series is up at RPGnow. Link is here: http://www.rpgnow.com/product/107417/Im ... rs=0_0_0_0

This collection has 6 different pics, ranging from a jungle ranger to a sorceress to a studly swordsman. Check it out. A sneak peak of all the art is available, so you can see what you are getting. All the pics are print resolution.

Just to whet the appetite, here is the cover to the collection.



I also have more from the fertile mind of Death Tribble. He wanted a "real six shooter" loup garou and a boxing british bulldog. His wish is my command!

[MrJupiter]

That's a cute puglist pug! The "Six-Shooter" is a really great concept - and well executed I might add.

[Storn]

More from the fertile imaginings of patron extraordinaire, Death Tribble. Nuff said.

[MrJupiter]

I love the patchwork metal man. Just looking at him sets my imagination to work. The purple guy is the kind of character that would need others to interract with to build context around.

On his own, he's just a purple guy with muscles but put him around others and his personal characteristics would begin to distinguish him from other strongmen. Even so, I really like the costuming choices, posturing and his great-looking, pink hair. These almost suggest a little arrogance: a fun quality for a brick!

[Storn]

I love the patchwork metal man. Just looking at him sets my imagination to work. The purple guy is the kind of character that would need others to interract with to build context around.

On his own, he's just a purple guy with muscles but put him around others and his personal characteristics would begin to distinguish him from other strongmen. Even so, I really like the costuming choices, posturing and his great-looking, pink hair. These almost suggest a little arrogance: a fun quality for a brick!

Thanks Mr J. Ya... the description of the Purple guy did mention a bit of arrogance. So it is really cool that you picked up on that just from my visual. Gives me a warm fuzzy inside! <g>

Even more from Death Tribble! A new take on the ol' D&D monster, Shambling Mound, with instructions to not make it massive.


And a MothMan, super villain... meybe... super hero. Wasn't clear from the description. But a bit more on the super spandex set than I've done for awhile. It was fun to return to doing that. Hope y'all enjoy!!!

[MrJupiter]

Wow Storn! the Shambling Mound and MothMan are both fantastic! I love the little flower on the Shambler's shoulder. Great pictures!

[urbwar]

Both of those look really good. Death Tribble really comes up with some unique concepts

[Storn]

Thanks guys, yup, Ubwar, DT is one out-there-cat.

Onto more news and art:
Josh Mannon, the guy behind Within the Devil's Reach, is starting up another kickstarter. This time it is another 3 linked adventures connecting into Within the Devil's Reach storyline. Called Skies over Danbury. Although, from what I understand, you could do these adventures separately too. Both adventure books are for the game system Dungeon World.

If the kickstart succeeds, I will be doing the art for Skies over Danbury. So. I really hope that it does. I enjoyed doing the art for Within the Devil's Reach quite a bit. To give a little visual indication to both Josh and y'all of where I wanted to go cover wise, I worked up a preliminary sketch, very preliminary, and gave it a bit of a underpainting treatment.

I present it here to whet your appetites and to show a rare behind-the-scenes stage of what goes into a painting. Hope you like and I hope you will check out Josh's kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jbm ... adventures

Here is the underpainting for Skies over Danbury:



p.s. I haven't played Dungeon World yet, but after flipping through my swag copy of Within the Devil's Reach, I SURE DO want to. And it seems very cool how Within the Devil's Reach has questions of the players to set up parameters for the adventures to be forthcoming.

[urbwar]

Storn,

I actually pledged for Within the Devil's Reach, and got in on the early bird special for Skies over Danbury. I didn't know anything about Dungeon World at the time (I did get in the KS for it that came later), but one piece you did for WtDR sold me on it. I am sure this one is going to do well too.

[Storn]

Storn,

I actually pledged for Within the Devil's Reach, and got in on the early bird special for Skies over Danbury. I didn't know anything about Dungeon World at the time (I did get in the KS for it that came later), but one piece you did for WtDR sold me on it. I am sure this one is going to do well too.

Oh, that is awesome to hear urbwar! Thank you for sharing that with me. I hope Skies gets "Kicked"... because I look forward to doing that art.

Onto some other art...

My sister recently cleaned out my parents barn (just so you think I'm not heartless, I helped too). The barn had become a holding place for all kinds of treasures...and my sister held a huge garage sale to help with her books for college. One of these "treasures" is a bit of art I did, sometime between 10-12. I'm not sure how old I was. I remember doing this piece of art. It was during classes. I'm thinking 8th grade, but it might have been some other time too. So. Without further ado, here is a piece of art from the beginning of my career. The really EARLY part of my career. Hope y'all get a chuckle. I certainly did seeing it again.



And to see perhaps, some of my path... I recently got a chance to do three female characters from the same Exalted game.

[Storn]

Another in a series of Exalted females for Paul L. This one is a bit more horrific in its description as being during or just after bloody battle. And oh yeah, this is the first piece of digital art done with my combo birthday/Xmas present... a brand new, 22 inch, Cintiq!!!!! Oh, by all the angels of art, what a difference from a wacom tablet!!! I am one happy, jumping with joy, boy.

Note: It isn't completely digital, I did scan in fairly tight pencils done on vellum. All the color was done digitally.



Next is the first of three Angels that I'm doing for Xmas presents for Millie's family. I did a couple of angeds last time I was in Puerto Rico, on the spot, with cheap travel watercolors. We are heading for Puero Rico for my first PR Xmas, something I'm quite looking forward to!

Now, I'm taking my time and doing these in acrylic... a medium I haven't used in quite some time, but wanting to give it a go again. Inspired to go that route from a couple of coffee table talks with local friends n artists like Jeff Szuc and Steve Ellis!

It is interesting to be tackling Christian iconology... I am not a christian (very wayward jew, btw)... yet being an american, immersed in a Wasp environment, married into a Catholic one, it feels different to be painting angels as opposed to, oh, I don't know, valkyries or medusas from other religions. Like it is weird to be "right next door" to a subject matter, but apart from it too. It ain't like hundreds of famous artists haven't done angels or anything... sheesh. Yet, I feel somewhat blasphemous for tackling a subject I don't believe in..... I don't believe in medusas or valkyries... for the record.

As I was doing this, I was struck how similar doing an angel is and doing many a female superheroine. Maybe it is just my habits are so practiced they are now hard wired into my muscle memory.

Anyway, time to shut up and put up the artwork....

[MrJupiter]

Great angel Storn! Though I'm now an Athiest (98%; and 02%Agnostic), I grew up a firm Christian and still love so much of the iconic imagery. I love the ethereal wings. It is a great effect.

BTW I also really like all of the Exalted characters as well. The blood splattered warrior is very cool, but I'd have to say that my favorite has got to be the girl in green. Her short hair, fantastic pose, and awesome costume are fantastic.

Thanks for continuing to post these great images.

[fairytalejedi]

Sweet looking angel! I agree with Mr J, the wings are beautifully done.

[Storn]

Thanks FTjedi and Mr.Jupiter! Appreciate the comments! Got more for ya!

Prints, Portfolios, Princesses and Poignards!

Okay, maybe not a poignard, but I needed a 4th "p" for my alliteration. The dude does have a rapier!

So, a couple of folks asked about prints of a couple of recent pics... you can find several pieces of art available for prints in all kinds of sizes and formats here:

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/storn-cook.html

Let me know if there are pics I've posted up that you would like to see as prints and I will put them up too!

Next, I have a new clipart portfolio up through LPJ Designs, featuring recent fantasy pics. Check that out here:

http://www.rpgnow.com/product/108714/Im ... rs=0_0_0_0

And now! More Art (yah!)

First up, the next in the Xmas Angel series... here is my Cerulean Angel.


Next, is another in the Exalted series for Paul L. Although it is Exalted, working from Paul's descriptions, I am interpreting a more restrained visual look than the usual Exalted gonzo/anime/over the top stylings I've seen from other sources.


And lastly, a fencing Spaniard for Death Tribble...


Keep the comments coming, love to hear what folks think!

Til next time...