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SteveArgyle β Guul Draz Vampire
Published: 2009-09-29 15:38:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 153749; Favourites: 4506; Downloads: 9413
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The spider abstractions are so abound in this particular peice as to seriously call into question my capacity for an original thought.Usually, when I'm stuck creatively, I go to the least likely corners of nature for inspiration. Monsters? Hmm... I'll look at some flowers. Angels? I think I'll look up "deep sea monstrosities." Samurai? I'll Google platypus.
That way, I don't quite as often end up with a concept that's been done to death. Even if I am wantonly plagarizing Mother Natures acid-trip inventions.
That's today's lesson to aspiring creatives out there.
On this particular peice, even though they're not so far from typical vampire lore, spiders took over my brainmeats.
Turned out alright though, no?
Copyright WotC, Magic the Gathering.
Art Directed by Jeremy Jarvis.
Digital Spider Wrangling by "Arachniche Solurions and Fast Food Delivery."
Wallpapers, prints, and paraphenalia on my website. [link]
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it turned out fricking perfect Steve!
before reading this, I loved the art on this card because she's so different from other vampires you see, but somehow embodies their stealthiness.Β
the idea of her creeping through the trees, getting ready to assassinate some unsuspecting victim.... spooky. very vamp. very spider. killer combo.Β
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Nice, this is really an awesome piece! What would it take to use it on my website?
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I think it's worth comparing this to the infamous Spider-Woman cover, and figuring out why yours works so well while that one just...didn't.Β
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Always thought shoulder and elbow talons were a cool addition to the Zendikar vampires. This peice was what first drew me into playing magic, I blame you for my empty wallet. I saw this peice in an Imagine FX magazine, 2-page spread, and proceeded to collect all your vampires from that set. Thing that made me laugh hardest was reading that you were born in Salt lake. I was born in Provo. You instantly became one of my favourite artists, and are definitely an inspiration as I aim for my own art career. Thank you for playing such an influencial part in my life.
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Une pose assez spectaculaire et une beau rΓ©sultat
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OMG!! Bloody beautiful...stunning detail.. Featured here www.ultimateeditionoz.com/foru⦠Thank you and congratulations on this magnificent work
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This is my favorite card just because of the art.
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"Angels? I think I'll look up deep sea monstrosities!"
My hero, your brain works just like mine!
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Hello !! Happy New Year 
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always one of my favorite mtg artworks
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I wonder why spiders do come up in various vamp lore. Because they suck things dry maybe? I'd research it but am lazy right now.
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i have this Card and will alway love it Vampire card rule.As Long as the are not the My opponent must have ten or less life for it abilities to work.
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I love the design, the pose and the lighting of the character!!! wow
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i love this sort of tribal vampire and those elbow spikes are a cool idea, i guess they help them to climb the trees better?
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Ha saw these things on a MTG card I have. Cool to see you on deviantART.
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I like the tattoos. Are they singular to her, or are they like clan marks?
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Very nice picture ! You can do an other draw of this character ? Because she is very beautyfull ^^
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I want to thank you so much for being the guy that i feel completely redesigned the MtG vampires.
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gahh, sorry bout the dubble post but my key bords mising the b button and I didn't prof read it before hiting send.
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I do have a question, ut having oth cards is both Vampire Lacerator and Guul Draz Vampire. from the same clan?
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Good question. I'd imagine so.
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i tend oagree asthe markings, on both is almost the sameon both.
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