This is the first portrait in the 'Something Different' series. A while back, I was asked by CoDI (City of Doors Initiatve) to work out a portrait or two... or three or four... I think the count is around 17 right about now. This one is Murray, the bookish, mild-mannered Mind Flayer. The painting is based on a model built by the world-class Batinthehat, and was initially released in CoDI's Illithid mod (available at www.city-of-doors.com). This image took twice as long as the others in the series. It is original art, drawn with pencil and painted using Photoshop. No Illithids were harmed in the making of this portrait.
****Looks at the portrait**** ****Rubs his eyes**** ****Looks at the portrait again**** ****Starts getting teary eyes from staring at the little details**** ****Rubs his eyes again**** How the hell did you get all those details in there???? Great stuff, by far the best portrait I've come across on the vault. Damn! this means I'll have to regrade all the other portraits I've downloaded because this sets a new standard! I hate you ;)
Posted by Tis at 2003-08-1002:01:00
very nice-do more monsters.
Posted by sporeboy! at 2003-08-0107:35:00
Thanks for all the positive feedback. This particular portrait (and its twin) was twice the work the others in the series were. Seems it was worth it. The thing on his eye--I was told--is some kind of psionic amplifier. He's supposed to be a kind of scientist/inventor. The twin has a similar (but more crude) device on his eye. Thanks again-- --sb
Posted by crypt_orchid at 2003-07-3121:20:00
The standard by which all other portraits should be judged. But I'm curious: is this Mind-Flayer a jeweller? ;-) -t
Posted by Codac at 2003-07-3003:49:00
One of the very best portraits I have seen so far!
Posted by El at 2003-07-2923:32:00
Makes your other portraits look like fourth grade drawings and They were pretty good. This one, however, has FEELING. Emotion. Movement. I like it. A lot. Good work!
Posted by G'Windinel at 2003-07-2911:51:00
I just don't practice giving praise to the level that this deserves. I shall try to mend my ways. Anyone that marks this less than ten should have their eyes removed with warm tea spoons!
Posted by MT at 2003-07-2905:55:00
WOW!
Posted by relsh at 2003-07-2903:30:00
sweet...especially the "slimy" tentacles. the soft feel of this portrait is a great change of pace.
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