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Brandon the Viking by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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This would be a portrait of myself as a Viking warrior. As far as I know, my ancestors were primarily Anglo-Saxon rather than Norse, but given that the Norse did settle in Britain and that they and the Anglo-Saxons shared a common Germanic linguistic and cultural heritage anyway, I felt it wasn't a big enough difference to matter that much.

The symbol on the medallion at the centerpiece of the necklace here is a valknut, which is associated with Norse and other ancient Germanic religions. Unfortunately, it's one of those symbols which white supremacist scum have appropriated, which goes to show you that they ruin everything they touch. However, the symbol is also commonly employed nowadays in non-racist contexts, such as Neopagan ones. I figured it would be a symbol that a Viking would tout the same way many Christians today have the cross on their necklaces.

Warriors of the Ninth Century by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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These would be a couple of warriors from the ninth century AD. The dude on the left would be a Norse Viking from Scandinavia whereas the one on the right would be an Igbo from southeastern Nigeria in West Africa. During the ninth century, while the Vikings were going around on their infamous raids, ancestral Igbo people were producing some of the earliest and most exquisite bronze artworks in West African history, as shown by artifacts uncovered at the archaeological site of Igbo-Ukwu.

Woodland Warrior by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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I wanted to draw a warrior woman of a different ethnicity from my usual, so here's a Native American chick armed with a war club. If you think her dress is a bit skimpy, keep in mind that in a number of Native cultures, women as well as men would go around in simple loincloths or skirts during the hot summer months. The women often wouldn't even bother with bras to cover their bosoms (as was the case in many parts of the world prior to European and Islamic invasions).

Scanning the Savanna by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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It’s late afternoon on the plains of eastern Africa, and this warrior is scanning her surroundings for the predators that might be ready to wake up for their nocturnal hunts.

I didn’t really have a particular culture or time period in mind for the warrior here, but as you might guess, the snow-capped mountaintop in the background is inspired by famous East African mountains like Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.

Jebel Irhoud Woman II by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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This woman represents a population of early Homo sapiens which lived in North Africa around 300,000 years ago. Remains of theirs, which have been found at the site of Jebel Irhoud in what is now Morocco, may represent the oldest Homo sapiens specimens yet discovered. However, their skull morphology shows a mixture of “modern” and “primitive” traits, with the brow ridges being more prominent and the braincase more elongated than in modern humans today.

This is actually the second time I’ve drawn a woman from Jebel Irhoud. I felt my first attempt (below) didn’t capture the “archaic” quality of their facial features very well, and I think I’ve done a better job of that here.

Oja Throwing a Spear by TyrannoNinja on DeviantArt

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100,000 years ago on the plains of eastern Africa, a young huntress named Oja is ready to throw her obsidian-pointed spear at her prey.

Oja is another character I created for one of my novels. She would represent early Homo sapiens, the species of modern humans, which evolved in Africa before spreading across the world 70-50,000 years ago.

 

An interesting concept, and Hulk looks good in armour.

Aphrodite-NS: Mara Jade

https://www.deviantart.com/aphrodite-ns/art/Mara-Jade-390596213


Lightsaber looks good. Mara's stare looks ominous.

 

Plague Knife by MistyMiasma on DeviantArt



Blessed by MistyMiasma on DeviantArt



Ordnance Specialist Temeris - Ashen Shrikes by MistyMiasma on DeviantArt

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Battle Brother Temeris

CQB Ordnance Specialist of the #AshenShrikes

Sharing is caring. Temeris fights in the frontlines and close quarters, making sure his comrades are well supplied with assault grenades.

Loyal to Passeris
Both Temeris and Ka bonds over antagonizing Ungriel
Has shared interests in explosives with Reto Ignison

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Actually I have no story centered on this guy but he is a secondary character and will make appearances

Navigator Jan Erinis - Ashen Shrikes by MistyMiasma on DeviantArt

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Head Navigator of the #AshenShrikes

Potent Psyker

An once low ranking Navigator, who rose up within the Chapter during the Rebirth.
Now works as the Head Navigator for the Ashen Shrikes.

Unlike other Navigators, relishes in the occasional physical combat, unleashing his psychic powers upon lesser mortals at close range.

His reckless use of psychic powers have left his face permanently disfigured and now he must utilises skull of another psyker as a sacrificial battery in order avoid any further damage.

 

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Insectoid gryphon by Erno-Juhasz on DeviantArt



Giraffe Warrior by Erno-Juhasz on DeviantArt

'They said that It's living in the grassy wasteland. They said that It's an untamable animal spirit in giraffe warrior form. They called him Igi-raaffe. But the tribe lied to us because it was just a shapeshifting ALIEN!'


Mountain Octopus by Erno-Juhasz on DeviantArt

'I'm not a scientist, but I guess this is an ALIEN!!!'

 

Nice combo of triangle and circle for the arc reactor though.

Cryptid-Creations: Star-Nosed Mole

https://www.deviantart.com/cryptid-creations/art/3052-Star-Nosed-Mole-Illustration-874865780


Nice reference to a real creature, and cute as well.

 

Pet by AlanGutierrezArt on DeviantArt

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From the short story by Jack Wodhams, commissioned and published by Aesir Press, for Rigel Magazine, 1982

The last unposted book cover of the hundreds here, and, the most outrageous ever, most likely caused the demise of Rigel Magazine (1981-83)

The story was most likely based on the 1964 Outer Limits TV episode "Soldier", about a man who was bred entirely for war, never knowing anything else-inculding women-and, so, a set-up for a somewhat humorous story.

Fresh out of college, and, with an advertising slant, I set out to make the cover as eye-catching and forced as possible.

Eric Vinicoff, editor of Rigel, liked the idea, and, it was published in late 1982. I later, got a letter (before the age of internet) from Eric, saying there had been some negative reaction to the cover, and to "go back to basics" on the next cover-a simple spaceship with a planet below.

My final issue was "The Easy Way", 2 issues after this, in the summer 1983 issue (published quarterly)

By then, I had my first clientele with Baen Books, and, planning to move to NYC that fall, as a paperback book cover artist.

I later teamed up with Eric one last time, for his novel "Maiden Flight" in 1988 for Baen Books.

Gouache on illustation board, w/photoshop enhancement, 2021.

 

Iskra for Gwent contest by Enshanlee

 

prism by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

"Artists are the prism
who show the world
the colors hidden all around us.
And fill the empty, white canvas...
with life and colour."

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For the dA Artist Avatar contest, because I love the idea of our creativity being more than just a part of us, but an entity itself. Always there, even when we don’t dare to look, fearing it might have vanished. But it never has, and always has our backs.

mom says no. by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

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What?
Creative titles are hard!
I can’t call them all “summon”!

"Warriors of the high seas calling onto the wrath of the God of Storms~!"
There. Better? d:
Yeah, I guess that's a bit more fitting for the core Thursday challenge.


Tons of Brothers of Metal while colouring, thanks to a friend who said the draft makes him want to head-bang. I love the lyrics of that song, they crack me up every time I hear it~. Still one of my favorite legends, so you can guess I was happy about hearing this one~.

Spitter by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

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Spitter dragon~. Mostly for fun and because I felt like drawing something with lots of teeth~.


Traditional media on A4 mixed media paper, markers and fineliners, some acrylics. Critiques of any kind as always greatly appreciated~! <3

More dragons:

guardian light by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

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Just for fun. I'm now tempted to add glitter. Because why not. d:

Traditional media, mostly markers and a bit of acrylics on bristol paper.
Critiques of any kind as always greatly appreciated.



Prints - Tumblr - Twitter - Kofi

More guardians:

Arztwii by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

"Working through my backlog of drawings I promised to people. This one is for Thwill and my version of their the character Arztwii. "


commission - mage by drachenmagier on DeviantArt

 

Good use of lighting.

MironishiN: Secura A

https://www.deviantart.com/mironishin/art/Secura-A-866368288


Captures the character well, and excellent use of lighting for the scenery.

 

Ashlyn the Witch by Inspector97 on DeviantArt

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Shy and quiet, the youngest of the girl's in the main NPC troop, Ashlyn is a bookworm and helps her mother the village teacher and her father the village paper and printer, do their daily work. Poring over books and such that comes into town via trader and merchants one was a book that may have belonged to a mage. Mostly empty and some pages undecipherable, Ashlyn has started down the road to becoming a magic user, mainly cuz her stats say so. But Mordurn has a history with magic and witches and Ashlyn knows she must not be discovered as she uncovers the mysteries of the arcane.

Valzor Druid Halfling by Inspector97 on DeviantArt



Shados Tiefling Rogue by Inspector97 on DeviantArt



Tiefling Archer by Inspector97 on DeviantArt



Leonetta Cross by Inspector97 on DeviantArt

 

World's Finest by mikemaihack on DeviantArt



Superman: Man of Tomorrow by DrumsoftheSerpent on DeviantArt



Cass portrait by Cadhla182 on DeviantArt



SATURN GIRL Legion Remake by PaulSizer on DeviantArt



Black Bat commission by phil-cho on DeviantArt



Golden Eagle (Earth-27) commission by phil-cho on DeviantArt

 

wicked


Sketchbook - Curl Cat Gatsby by Candra on DeviantArt



Sketchbook - Nekomata by Candra on DeviantArt

 

nice



Sunshine fanart by TolyanMy on DeviantArt



Stalker by TolyanMy on DeviantArt



March of robots by TolyanMy on DeviantArt



Doge by TolyanMy on DeviantArt



Mister Handy by TolyanMy on DeviantArt



Elon Musk by TolyanMy on DeviantArt