Character Art by Espadon

Little Shenanigan

Little Shenanigan

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

thanks for letting us know that you are still working on the commissions

xiounaiw

xiounaiw

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2007

hey Kari,
congrats to your amazing works, i'm totaly fan
so, i've a special request if u want.

can u make me a wallpaper in high-res with all my characters on 1 screen, in full painted with background,
especially like this (taking from heroes)



i knw it's a huge work, but i can pay more than 250e for this work.
... and i'm patient too ^^

contact me via pm if u want to discuss about this
best regards , xio

Nian

Nian

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Finland

R/

I thought I commented in your thread but apparently only did it in my mind and actually forgot to post. I need spare brains plx.

I really like your character artwork and character proportions. The rit with the skull is so sweet. Well, deadly but sweet. :P You use a lot of grey tones and it looks pretty neat when contrasted with some highlight colors like in the monk painting. Really enjoyed browsing through your thread. Very inspirational.

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/



You can bribe me too if you want yours done fast. Gogogo pickup :3= walrus

Add 1k per Charr you want to add extra.

BlueXIV

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

CA

N/

hahaha awesome work

fatty warrior is fatty

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

Haha I would have liked to put my own spin on the armor but in the end I settled for a slight caricaturization.

The perspective didn't help either

Overall I'm pretty pleased with how fast this one went. I looked out the window this evening, saw the sky and that was the bg. Everything else just fell into place. Was a blast. Well actually halfway through I remembered Brawler wanted a wallpaper and had to open up the canvas a lot. Yay absentmindedness!

EDIT: FAWK I left out the W from GWAMM.

Updating xD

BlueXIV

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

CA

N/

I think the larger than life-ness of his armor makes it looks even more epic in this pose

Now if only I can get that kind of inspiration for hailfall's necro... D:

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

Phew, fixed.

Smilin' Assassin

Smilin' Assassin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

Cantha

Pixies O Wickid Nawtyness [pixy]

A/Me

that is epic, reminds me of Goya's "El Coloso"

xiounaiw

xiounaiw

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2007

impressive

YunSooJin

YunSooJin

Pyromaniac

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/W

Name: YunSooJin
Commission Type: The full one. (50+20) version
Character: Reyla Terest
Background: Reyla is the staff sergeant who will beat you to within an inch of your life. On the other hand, when it comes down to business, she will take the bullet for those under her wing. Character is in her mid-late thirties to mid forties. She is pragmatic, stoic, and principled. In a fight to the death, she will use anything and everything. Not afraid to use the environment around her (rocks, dirt in the face, etc), not afraid to let go of her weapons or shield if it will win her the fight. She avoids killing if possible.
Reference Pictures:
Face
Eyes: Light grey, with a hint of blue

I had two different ideas in mind. Ideally I'd like to get them both done, but you may choose whichever you'd like to do for this commission.

Idea 1:
Armor Reference:
Upper_1
Upper_2
Lower_1
Lower_2
Weapon Reference:
Axe
Shield
Scene: I wanted a 45 degree angle on Reyla. It is up to your discretion on whether the view on her is close up, further away, below her, above her, etc. I'd like a 45 degree angle in order to show off as much of her movement as possible. She is crouched, or slightly hunched, coming out of water. She is in full moonlight. There is seaweed tangled in her armor, her hair is dripping wet. She is stalking a victim (not in scene) or attempting to avoid detection. She is holding her axe and perhaps her shield. I was hoping the moonlight would help accentuate her eyes in the picture, as well as the jewels in her armor and the runes on her axe.
My idea for this was slightly motivated by the Navy Seals, coming out from the sea like ghosts, under the cover of darkness to mete out a devastating blow to the enemy.

Idea 2:
Armor+Weapon Reference Pictures:
Full_Body_1
Full_Body_2

Reyla is facing full-body at the view. Not sure if it should be whole body or upper torso. Preferably full body. She is in the process of walking(stalking?) towards the viewer. She is glowering, angry even, maybe a soundless snarl. The embodiment of unbridled rage barely restrained. I'd like her eyes to be blazing, even with light trails, like the Frenzy icon. However, if leaving the pupils and irises in would be better in your opinion, then that should be done. The part I want in particular for this picture is as follows.

I would like your best rendition of a female avatar of balthazar taking ghostly form on Reyla's frame. I was hoping the 'ghost form' would extend even to Reyla's weapon or shield, perhaps making her spatha longer or more wicked looking. That part is up to you. I have from a previous commission a partial rendition of a female avatar of balthazar, if you would like to see it, although anything you come up with may be better.

GwOxygen

GwOxygen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2009

N/

Character: White Oxygen
Commission Type: The full one (50+20) But I'm going to pay you 120k because your work is just awsome(and maybe to speed things up ).

Character looks:
Armor: http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/s...rtRequest1.jpg


I want him to be wearing this armor, but with my head on it (just want him to be wearing FoW bc I will get it...eventually...)

Head: http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/s...rtRequest2.jpg

I would really like it if you (kinda) follow the scar figure in the face.

Weapon: Tormented Staff http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/gw...nted_Staff.jpg

Background+Theme:

I would like a dark theme to suit my necromancer, kinda underworld-dark you know what I mean. A big, filthy battle just came to an end and Oxygen is the last man standing. We see him standing in the middle of the battlefield surrounded by dead bodies(monsters, humans, ghosts...doesn't matter, they are dead ^^ ). We can clearly see that Oxygen ripped his enemies appart because even their own mother wouldn't recognize their faces/bodies(I don't want him to stand on any rocks to give the "king of the hill"-effect, don't really like that). Altough Oxy won the battle he is not left without injuries. His armor has some scratches on it and he is bleeding here and there (also in the face). The expression we read off his face is rather neutral(But feel free to add a little emotion...it's up to you ). He stands in the typical necromancer pose(which can be viewed in the armor screen) and is holding his staff in his left hand.

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In about 2days I'm leaving for about 2weeks and won't be able to acces my computer, so just take it easy on this one, no need to rush it I hope you see my post within 2days from now, and if you do, would you please let me know if you're up for my request or not? Thanks in advance.
~White Oxygen

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

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I'm just going to take the brutal initiative here since otherwise this is going to develop into a problem later on:

Since the closing of the original queue I'll be raising my prices to at least 200k. "Holy crap that's insane," you say. Yeah it's insane, and sorry if it's more than you want to pay, but that's part of the goal. I find it a lot easier to do a few high-priced commissions than a lot of lower priced ones. There's also just too damn many of you to handle... ...and the fact I don't play GW that much anymore.
I'll still honor the original prices for people on the original queue but do understand cash is king and since I do reserve the rights to pick whomever I wish to paint at whim, queue order is nearly meaningless. If you're pissed, that's alright since there are some other talented artists on this forum who will be more than glad to have your business. For those who hate to have money stored in-bank, feel free to spend it now; if you don't have the cash when the painting is done, I can hold the painting until funds are available.

I would have liked to have posted this notice later, but I feel I'm pressed to release my intentions earlier since people seem to have taken a cue to start commissioning again.

Tzu

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

EPIC. 8D
I love the composition. I quite like his "fatty" look. Adds to the epicness. If he was just a tall, slender sort of warrior it would not have the same impact. Especially considering the character's name, and the obsidian "barrel" armour, it looks very powerful.

GwOxygen

GwOxygen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2009

N/

I'm willing to pay at least 200k np And i'm sorry if you weren't ready for new commissions, saw a new one so I figured it was ok...sorry for that.

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

Np. I just want to make people aware before it piles up.

brawler

brawler

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2009

The Great White North

Scions Of Carver [SCAR]

W/

It looks amazing, I love it. Thanks a lot.

tidus yumemiru

tidus yumemiru

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

Australia - other wise chained to my computer

Bring The Reign [Rain] Alliance

P/

i still very much want my commission done, i would love to offer more cash but the truth is i just can't get on gw to farm more right now. (my fiance' and i just had our first child a week ago, 2 months premature bub is still in hospital) normally i would be ok to give u more, and after doing commissions recently i understand how sometimes u need the extra motivation to keep doing it.
i am mostly just letting u know that i still very much want my commission would rather sooner then later (ty for honoring your original prices) and when i can i will offer more cash to move up the chain.

GwOxygen

GwOxygen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2009

N/

Hi, I know i'm quite pushy atm but I would like to know if my request has found a place in your To-do-list? No need to rush it, just want to know if you will do it sometime or not. Ty.

Konig Des Todes

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

N/

There is no need for typical squabbling (aka flaming) based on a clear misunderstanding and a difference of opinion. Everyone does things differently, deal with it or don't. Your choice.

Unlucky Slayer

Unlucky Slayer

RAGE INCARNATE

Join Date: Apr 2006

Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy.

Nerd Clan [NK]

R/

Sigh... What am I going to do with everyone... Please just calm down before I start destroying stuff. =P

Konig Des Todes

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

N/

Situation handled Unlucky, you can go back to being lazy.

tidus yumemiru

tidus yumemiru

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

Australia - other wise chained to my computer

Bring The Reign [Rain] Alliance

P/

blah, was just explaining my point of view not having a stab -_-; again my apologies

artwork is srs ;P

Valeria

Valeria

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Germany

PaRe

W/

I might as well pay double if it would speed things up but of cause i hope my turn comes soon.
Second in que right now^^
gogo Espadon!

` Marshmallow

` Marshmallow

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2009

Canadaa!

Last Friday Night [TGIF]

E/

Ou wow Espadon n_n Thats so good <3

I like the shield o: <3

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

ACAlCapone

ACAlCapone

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2007

great job, espadon.
the shield looks really nice

Morag D

Morag D

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2007

UK/Austria

[bone]

P/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Espadon
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haha that's so awesome I know exactly how you feel

good job on the picture, I love the colours, and the shield really IS very nice

StarrTheInsane

StarrTheInsane

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Stephenville, TX

D/W

hehe Intuos3 ftw! poor p00pt espadon, you really do have a gift for color palettes.

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

It started out as this sage green environment and then I remembered I was doing it for someone and he wanted a RoF scene.

Blawblaw on the fly changes xD

YunSooJin

YunSooJin

Pyromaniac

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Espadon
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this is awesome :P

Tommy's

Tommy's

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2006

[Bone]

Mo/

The face is so beautiful, think I've never seen such a perfect face
*pulls her out of the screen to marry her*

Really nice

Kerwyn Nasilan

Kerwyn Nasilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2007

WHERE DO YOU THINK

W/

Your art is always so serious and dynamic, You have the best style of any of the artists here IMO.

BlueXIV

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

CA

N/

Bah you make me want to skip work and gb2paint.

Espadon

Espadon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2007

USA [GMT -5]

State of the Nolani [gusy]

A/

It's not GW, but it's still fun:

MrGuildBoi

MrGuildBoi

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2006

A/

lol belf pally?