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Published: 2016-08-29 20:33:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 11502; Favourites: 414; Downloads: 0
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Description Happy Monday, folks!

It's been a pretty hectic weekend for me with lots of stuff I will hopefully be able to show you all soon in my daily updates. Case in point, this illustration here.

When I rant about being knee-deep into work and delayed commissions/projects, it's usually these type of things I'm referring to. This is a much overdue illustration featuring the client's Khorne Chaos Warrior from the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar setting.
I have to be honest, I don't always get to illustrate the ancient Warhammer World as folks usually identify my art with the grim darkness of the far future. But it's a great challenge and change of pace to be able to do so. I still get to draw giant hulking armoured warriors, but in the grit of the medieval times And whilst I'm not entirely up to speed on the whole makeover that the WFB universe went through, I hope I've done justice to its most fearsome enemies.

In making this image I've realised how much I've evolved in certain areas of my work that were a bit underdeveloped. Lighting, for one, as well as depth into some areas has greatly improved, which gives the whole composition much more room to 'breathe' so to speak. 

So, I hope this is good fuel to kickstart the week and I'll see you all tomorrow with more of my warm-ups and projects I can share!

Nic.-

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Comments: 63

NicolasRGiacondino In reply to ??? [2019-01-21 22:57:34 +0000 UTC]

Try not to hurt yourself

Nic.-

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JDAntoine [2018-01-12 00:16:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm a fan!

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to JDAntoine [2018-01-13 23:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Nic.-

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diego2528 [2016-11-03 14:53:59 +0000 UTC]

I have to admit I will like to see your art with fantasy of age of sigmar, it would make for intersting result

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to diego2528 [2016-11-07 15:05:51 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved the WFB setting, though I still have to dabble into Age of Sigmar more. I'd definitely welcome more images in this vein!

Nic.-

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Killagore-faceslasha In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2017-03-17 17:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Hombre, podrias hacer una imagen que se lo literalmente lo opuesto de esta: en lugar de un señor de khorne, hacer una (que se yo) retributor  de los señores de la tormenta (es.pinterest.com/pin/486881409… ) con tambien el casco quitado y pero en lugar de hacer mala cara (qué es lo unico que saben hacer los siervos de khorne) que ell hiciera cara de más confianza (en plan, tu me vas a enviar a la cocina? Anda cuentame otra movida) mientras está detràs de un trasfondo con una ciudad en construcción.

No se, una idea, a mi me pareceria chulísimo poder ver las caras de esos dos para hacer el contraste.

Igualmente. ME ENCANTA. NECESITO MÁS (de lo que sea).

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Madmardagen131 [2016-09-23 03:06:55 +0000 UTC]

so cool, love this guy!

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Madmardagen131 [2016-09-26 13:46:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Nic.-

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SungodComics [2016-09-16 21:42:36 +0000 UTC]

He looks very menacing and scary. Like don't approach him or you will be torn to pieces 0_0

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to SungodComics [2016-09-19 15:18:52 +0000 UTC]

That was the idea!

Nic.-

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Libra1010 [2016-09-08 18:19:38 +0000 UTC]

 Looking into those blindly cold & predatory eyes one can only suspect that LORD OF SLAUGHTER would have been an equally appropriate title ... you can therefore be said to have encapsulated the Skull Throne's Most Dangerous servants PERFECTLY with this one image! 

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Libra1010 [2016-09-09 23:35:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much as usual, my friend! I did hit a particularly high point with the eyes in this rendition.

Nic.-

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Libra1010 In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2016-09-24 20:33:49 +0000 UTC]

 For some reason that particular line ("hit a particularly high point with the eyes") makes me wonder how a Servant of the Skull Throne would try to kill someone or something with their own eyeballs ... 

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lyciphur [2016-09-06 11:41:05 +0000 UTC]

From my experience with painting WH miniatures, when it comes to khornates, all that matters is how you paint red And I must say here, your red on this guy is superb, not too bright, not too deep into orange or pink on highlights, just good deep red color every disciple of Blood God wants to see Great job really, a pleasure to my eyes.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to lyciphur [2016-09-06 15:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Red is a very tricky color indeed; as you mentioned, you can go into orange/pink easily and the tools are key, despite all the skills one might have. Luckily for me, the markers I use are pretty solid in their range of hues and they manage to stay the same even when you add volumes of gray into them. 

I usually love rendering the 'difficult' colors; yellow, red, white, haha

Nic.-

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BattleHamsterReturns [2016-09-02 13:06:06 +0000 UTC]

I like him , he means business . 

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to BattleHamsterReturns [2016-09-02 15:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Exactly!

Nic.-

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Gonfrask [2016-09-01 20:39:41 +0000 UTC]

De parte de Lu: "Me flipa mil!"

Me gusta mucho, parece tener el equilibrio perfecto entre detalles y elementos sencillos (zonas lisas), no como Adrian Smith que parece incapaz de dejar una zona sin poner detalle

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Gonfrask [2016-09-02 15:29:38 +0000 UTC]

¡Dale mis saludos a Lu! Que épocas aquellas en La Armada  

Y joder, comparar my trabajo con el del señor Smith ya es una pasada. Encima me dices que está mejor balanceado. Esta vez te has excedido, pero lo aceptaré mi querido Gon  

Gracias de nuevo.

Nic.-

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Gaston25 [2016-09-01 13:59:40 +0000 UTC]

This is so great, Nic! I always look forward to new Warhammer work from you. The amount of detail you out in is jaw dropping.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Gaston25 [2016-09-02 23:03:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, as usual Lee! I better deliver some nice detailed images after all the time these folks have been waiting for 'em

Nic.-

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Solodice [2016-09-01 05:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh my!

This piece just has a punch to it. I think it do to your areas of improvement (depth and lighting). That and your style lends really well to Warhammer Fantasy like it does 40k.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Solodice [2016-09-02 23:04:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, mate! Glad the improvements show

Nic.-

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Scumdog47 [2016-08-30 08:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Jolly nice!

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Scumdog47 [2016-08-30 21:23:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank ye, my good chap!

Nic.-

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mjswenson [2016-08-30 08:09:39 +0000 UTC]

I know you may not be caught up on the new warhammer fantasy lore, but I would be interested in seeing your interpretation of a Stormcast Eternal.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to mjswenson [2016-08-30 21:24:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm not as well versed in Warhammer lore lately indeed, but I'll certainly try and give your suggestion a spin if I have the time

Nic.-

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MaKo85 [2016-08-30 03:45:40 +0000 UTC]

I don't know what it is about this piece, but as far as your other Warhammer 'portraits' this one just has an energy of it's own.
The shading and colors are goddamn glorious and the slightly thicker lines just give it this very masculine vibe of raw power.
And even though this may sound a bit weird, this picture actually brings back a few happy memories.
Definitely liking this one!!

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to MaKo85 [2016-08-30 21:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Tina! I also feel a connection to this work that I can't quite put my finger on. But I've narrowed it down to the fact that I think this shows my evolution as an artist in the past few years and how confident my lines have become from working so much; yes, on the one hand, it can be stressing to have such a huge backlog of commissions as well as other projects. But on the plus side, it makes you much more conscious of what to do to make the truly spectacular parts of your art shine and scrap what's not working.

I'm always glad to make something that strikes people in a good way

Nic.-

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MaKo85 In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2016-08-30 22:41:39 +0000 UTC]

Indeed!

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thevampiredio [2016-08-30 03:03:39 +0000 UTC]

skulls for the skull throne!!

great work again man.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to thevampiredio [2016-08-30 21:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, as usual!

Nic.-

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thevampiredio In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2016-09-01 06:02:13 +0000 UTC]

 

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SlaaneshyReaper [2016-08-30 01:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Well done.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to SlaaneshyReaper [2016-08-30 21:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Nic.-

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Inkary [2016-08-30 00:22:05 +0000 UTC]

What a bae.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Inkary [2016-08-30 21:27:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Nic.-

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KingOfCopper16 [2016-08-30 00:12:17 +0000 UTC]

YAY warhammer fantasy!

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to KingOfCopper16 [2016-08-30 21:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Warhammer Fantasy is amazing and I wish I could do more in that setting. I'll definitely try on my own if I have the time.

Nic.-

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alithking [2016-08-30 00:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Amazing art work. 

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to alithking [2016-08-30 21:27:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

Nic.-

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ezseek [2016-08-29 23:48:20 +0000 UTC]

Create a planet hulk, it would looks ÅWESOMENESS™

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to ezseek [2016-08-30 21:28:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh, man... you have no idea the Pandora's box you've just opened

Thank you!

Nic.-

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Blitzfox88 [2016-08-29 23:22:42 +0000 UTC]

Mmm looks like a lord Of skulls in warhammer 40.000

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Blitzfox88 [2016-08-30 21:31:31 +0000 UTC]

Could very well be!

Nic.-

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RedBloodedWings [2016-08-29 23:16:23 +0000 UTC]

So awesome

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to RedBloodedWings [2016-08-30 21:31:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

Nic.-

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pixelisedmind [2016-08-29 22:53:52 +0000 UTC]

Bloody awesome, Nic, really-really good.

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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to pixelisedmind [2016-08-30 21:32:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Andy! It's always a pleasure to hear from colleagues whose work I admire too

Nic.-

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pixelisedmind In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2016-08-30 23:01:08 +0000 UTC]

I was a big 40K player and painter from the age of nine or ten, up until the point that things became far too expensive in my teens. Your Warhammer stuff always gets me good with nostalgia.

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