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[2008-07-01 16:40:43 +0000 UTC]
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(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 0; Deviations: 82; Watchers: 702
Watching: 1; Pageviews: 53567; Comments Made: 351; Friends: 1
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: FrazettaFavorite movies: Several
Favorite bands / musical artists: Several
Favorite writers: Roger Irwin
Favorite games: Skyrim, Aion
Favorite gaming platform: PC, PS3
Tools of the Trade: Mech Pencil & PC - Mouse & Stylus
Other Interests: Art, Movies, Music
# About me
Good day - I am unavailable for commission work until the end of July. I am currently working on a costume build for Comic Con this year. If you are interested at that time please email me.You can contact me here or briancraft@cox.net. Please do not contact me with promise to pay or free works. Thank you
I support creativity and roleplayers but do not always have time to help.
If you wish to use my artwork for roleplaying purposes make sure you follow the below guidelines.
*My signature must remain on anything that is reposted to the internet.
*My artwork is not to be altered in any way if it is reposted to the internet.
If I find works online where the above mentioned was disregarded I will prosecute to the fullest extent following guidelines of copyright infringement.
Thank you.
Current Residence: Omaha, Nebraska
deviantWEAR sizing preference: Large
Print preference: None
Favourite genre of music: None
Favourite photographer: None
Favourite style of art: Fantasy Illustration
Operating System: PC & Mac
MP3 player of choice: Iphone5
Shell of choice: 357 Hollowpoint
Wallpaper of choice: Plain Black
Skin of choice: Mine
Favourite cartoon character: Wolf Head from fire and Ice
Personal Quote: No, but I like the "F" word alot.
# Comments
Comments: 74
Fantasy is definitely your niche, my friend.Β
Outstanding work there. I've noticed a couple of odd looking pieces with your hero work, like Captain America. Could just be a lack of interest in the style choice used on my part.
None the less, everything you are doing with the fantasy realm stuff works.Β
Let me know if you ever start up a book in that arena.
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You bet.Β
I draw stuff for/with my daughter all of the time, so I know exactly where you are coming from and where you are headed with it.Β
Just remember to keep your own personal interest and identity as your own and draw the fantasy stuff that you like, while keeping yourself fresh on the hero stuff that you can bond with him on, as kids need those positive influences and if you support what they take an interest in, it makes a huge impact.Β
Working from home gave me more time with my daughter when she was younger. When she was little and watching educational toons, I would draw those things for her. Now that she is older, she watches and likes different style of toons and has a way better understanding of comics and heroes, where she actually enjoys them, along with the toons and shows she and her girlfriends like.Β
If you really want to get in good, know how to draw whatever is current with the kids, as well as within your own interest range and groups as well. It will round you out as an artist, as well as a father that is more intune with what your child is watching and being influenced by...along with setting that proper bond between you for a strong and healthy relationship.Β
You'll find your path...take what I've mentioned here and use what you are meant to take from it, that works for you.Β
I look forward to seeing the new stuff you post.Β
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Fantastic Gallery.Β Do you color your own lines?Β The subdued colors work really well with your characters.Β I like your detailed armor without going overboard.
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Thank you for the compliment! If it is for personal use on roll20, I dont see a problem with it. Normally anything posted to the net would need to retain my signature on it. I don't see how that is possible for a token.
If it is possible then keep my signature on it, if the token is too small then don't worry about it. If it is for a character profile page where you can keep the signature then please do. I appreciate you asking first. I will check out the sight further and let you know if we would ever run into copyright infringement. Have Fun!
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I keep the full image on character profile so you can see your signature. For some tokens I simply use the same picture and it shrinks to a 5'x5' square in game (too small to read signature), and I used Maptool TokenTool to cut out face pictures with a border now that I know you don't mind. It is for personal use only, nothing will be distributed. My profile page features your art, signature included. I would not claimΒ your work as my own. However I have been trying to emulate your fantasy art style in some of my own work which is for personal use only. I am by no means as skilled as you, but I really love the anime-lite flavor of your fantasy heroes. I hope you take that as the compliment it was intended to be.
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Absolutely! I love to hear that. I have been inspired by so many artists on deviant myself. It also can make me feel like I am not very good, however even if I am not that good I still really enjoy drawing this stuff. That would be enough for me. Thanks again!
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Your characters are crazy awesome!Β Have you done any superheroes?Β Will be watching for your future pics.Β Cheers!
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Thank you! Β No, not many superheros as I have always gravitated toward fantasy. Β I may do some though, my kids are getting older and are starting to get into superheros.
Thanks again!
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Just wanted to say that I just "discovered" you. I spent about 30 minutes looking at your artwork and was disappointed when it ran out. Β Your style is fantastic! Β I hope you are able to find time to draw more.
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As do I my friend. Β I am getting old and have kids now so the free time dwindles. Β I appreciate your comment and am glad you like my art. Β Take it easy!
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I would like to see your take on a dark ages vampire. Just a suggestion.
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Having a hard time finding free time to draw but I will add it to the list. Thanks!
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would you like to join a D&D club if so here is a link to the club [link]
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Thank you. I don't really know what this is all about, people keep requesting me to add art so I finally broke down.
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Unbelievable! Art pieces Here, Your Very Talented and I'm very Impressed.
Please keep up the Great Work.
I will be watching you,
If I may, you are my new friend 
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I appreciate that, thank you kindly.
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Keep them coming! Great Art work.
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Love your work. Etherfass is Awesome and your Dwarves are the best EVER!!!
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Well thank you kindly! Appreciate the comment.
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Just had to compliment the good works. I fall more to the dark side stuff in D&D and would love to see your take on a Black Guard, as well as Assassin, should you ever get the free time.
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Thanks much, I appreciate the compliment!
Most of the character concepts come from characters I play in games or what is ordered through commission, however I will have to start breaking that tradition to widen my portfolio.
I'll see what I can do when I get some free time to try and darken it up for you a bit.
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I stumbled upon this account to see that art is still being made even past a few years.
Good work.
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I have so little time anymore but there will always be something new as it's all I think about. Thanks!
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Damn! You have a very nice gallery! Keep up great work!
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Oh Greaaaaaaaaaaaat galery!
I like your work!![link]
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Thanks very much, appreciate it greatly!
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Awesome art, i am really glad i found your works.
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I was just browsing and I discovered your work. It really is quite thrilling, I rather like your art style. Being a huge D&D fan and a regular player, this interests me greatly. I'll be watching, keep up the great work!
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Thank you, I appreciate the comment very much.
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I absolutely love your work, especially the sketches, although I may be biased in that regard. Have you considered joining a group? With your focus on RPGs I would recommend #Dndeviants .
Now I'm going to go through your gallery and favorite a bunch of stuff. ^ ^
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Thanks man, appreciate the comment!
Nope, havent thought of joining a group. I'm not finding much time to draw lately. As soon as my schedule clears up a bit I may look into it.
Thanks again!
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Have you ever had a gallery on... ahem... some... other... site whose name sounds like something out of a Tolkieen novel? *cough*(Elfwood)*cough*
You have a very similar style to an artist I discovered over there but lost track of. Your stuff is actually better, but it follows the progression if that artist had continued to improve. Just curious! Awesome gallery, I'll be watching!
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I doubt it's me, this is the only community website my art has ever been on legally.
I do find my artwork posted on other websites without my permission. People use them as character references for their RP characters quite a bit. People don't take copyright infringement seriously until they get sued.
Thanks very much for the comment, take it easy.
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That is nice to hear, thanks very much!
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Thanks very much, I appreciate it!
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love your D&D pics, escpecially the dragonborn ones. would you be interested in drawing other characters if asked?
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