Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Vasil Nanchev

[ravensbane]

Hello, everyone.

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Here is a sketch of a kobold stormtrooper equiped with noize-thrower. (This is a steam-based musical instrument which uses high-velocity preasure to throw at the enemy the most horrific noizes)., It may cause deafness, disorientation, and if used on its maximum capacity the noise-thrower could wipe out memories or even to skin alive its prey due to inhuman frequencies.

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Technically examined the armor has an integrated multichannel audio system powered by a boiler attached to the back. The main advantage of the 7.1 S.S.S. analog crusader tech is in the possibility to treat up to seven enemies in the same time by tearing apart their spatial sound perceptions.

[Womball]

These drawings are awesome! They kind of remind me of the warcraft artwork in terms of detail. The idea sounds funny too, especially the bag piper.

[llama-d]

Interesting concept, the sketch work is really nice.

[ahbeejieh]

Lovin the sketches man. Reminds me of Keith Thompson's art, good stuff. Great descriptions too well thought of.

[ravensbane]

Thanks for the support guys! I'm glad to hear you like it :)

[DarioCoelho]

Very interesting sketching style! And good concepts too...
Good Luck, i hope to see this finished. :)

[Anatomista]

Amazing sketches!

[RogerNobs]

Really nice drawings. This will be one to watch, I feel.

[cabertevon]

Impressive sketch! :applause: :applause: :applause:

[melan]

Stylish characters! Expressive art concepts.

[W-I-L]

you got some skills mate.. lovely drawings... cant wait to see more

[BDMonster]

These are fantastic! I'm inspired by your passion for drawing, that comes through these sketches. It makes me embarrassed for being so lazy about mine.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

[MartinStoynov]

Българин ? Поздравления за скиците! Маниашка работа...! Ако това са консепти, какво следва ?

Congratz, now in english... :)

[sgw]

great sketches! Looking forward to seeing these guys come to life!

[Yrindale]

Oh man those are hot sketches. Looking forward to see what you cook up with this stuff :)

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This is a quick concept of a kobold tank-like machine called noise-stomper.

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This is another quick concept of the noise-stomper containing some light surrealistic and abstract features.

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And Finally, I found the perfect sound which fits the noise-stomper?s subwoofer system also known as (CRUCIFIER). >>> http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ISbdEJZet7k <<<
*Please check out the link and listen to the music as a background to the image. :)

[AK86]

Interesting concept and awesome sketches. Keep it up.

[fipo]

awesome sketches - i totally agree!

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Those are a few kobold face concepts. The kobolds have an interesting anatomical specificity - They all have similar bodies, but completely different heads from each other. This is due to their goddess who has a thousand of different personalities. They say a kobold can posses only a single one of them. However, those who were born with multiple faces are considered to be heretics, and consequently used as solid fuel for the boilers.

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This is the steam goddess, the living icon which wields the scepter over the kobolds, her beloved evil minions. They call her the mother of all boilers, because she is the one who gives birth to those hellish steam machines. However, her body, the rotting faces and even the bizarre icon itself are not vital for her existence. The sages believe that there is something hidden within the crown, a supreme power, and perhaps her, or his real face - the Father, also known as the Grey Cardinal. ..."Destroy the symbol of her despotism (the crown), and she shall be thrown into oblivion"...

[YuriyXXX]

there is something really disturbing about your images, in a good way.
keep up the good work

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Only I know what is going on there! :D ..., oh by the way - happy new year !!! (party), I wish you good luck in the contest!

[mrpeace]

The sketch of a kobold stormtrooper is very nice work. I Love the instrument. Good Luck!

[ravensbane]

I'm happy you like it mrpeace, thank you :)

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Here is the next stage of the illustration.

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Damn! It is getting worser and worser... I hate to destroy my characters like that...

[Nigel-Q]

Wow, man... glad I found this! This stuff is looking awesome. Very unique look... I really like the sketches and the final is looking fantastic!

[RogerNobs]

Vasil, you're a natural. Love the wild baroque composition: El Greco meets Rubens, with a touch of Dali. Fantastic.

Good luck. Love to see what a worked up piece would be like from such a spontaneous painter.

[balloontree]

wow, it's insane :). Fantastic mood but I'm not convinced if it fits the steampunk aesthetic. I'm very very curious where you go with this piece. Greetings!

[ravensbane]

wow, it's insane :). Fantastic mood but I'm not convinced if it fits the steampunk aesthetic. I'm very very curious where you go with this piece. Greetings!

I was thinking a long time on the subject matter, and to be honest I came up with the idea that the steam punk aesthetic should not be associated only with the Victorian era and all of those bizarre steam machines of the same period. It could be everything as long as it is steam powered. However, as always I am trying to go crazy by twisting the whole idea through my mind prism. Thus, I have my own interpretation of the setting. :)

[Rivenis]

this is looking really interesting. I love your concept sketches, there is something really entrancing about the style and level of detail. Anyway, good luck with your interpretation.

[Coldrum]

Wow great mood :)

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Ok, I still have many things to finish, so it is still in WIP . However, I always think about some musical background which fits the scene. It simply helps me to get a better understanding of the dramatic aspect within the illustration, to hear their screams, to smell their fear, but mostly to be involved in the action. And here are the songs >>> http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yXTqR8yUm8I <<< or maybe this one >>> http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oY29xh1840M <<< enjoy

*Please check out the links and listen to the music as a background to the image.

[filda]

This will be awesome.. no ,it already is awesome! Your drawing skills are great!

[sato]

Remind me of Goya's paintings somehow.
Nice work.

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[mrpeace]

Whoa! Nice work. A very dramatic image :buttrock:

[Rivenis]

Very awesome image, its spellbinding. And love your taste in music by the way:beer:

[ravensbane]

I have invested a lot of feelings in this illustration, and now your comments make me happy! Thanks ! :)

[Lappisch]

Oh that is just awesome.

[showkunz]

Awesome work!I love your design character it crazy.Lucky!

[StepDown]

Great work, love it, particularly after reading the story and listening to music. I think it's amazing how you managed to successfully integrate music, story and idea into the image. As wel as the final piece, I really enjoyed the sketches you've posted, charecters are stunning. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your work...

[beelow]

When I look at your work, it reminds me of Jean Targete and Justin Sweet's work. Good luck with your entry.

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