‘Anatomy of a Steelside’
A little something related to a book I’m writing, ‘Nighthammer’ – in the world of my book, various factions wage war via flying battleships known colloquially in-universe as ‘steelsides’.
These flying platforms are essentially a science-fantasy version of early/mid 20th century navies in our world. Large propellers inside funnels keep the thing flying, while huge, side-mounted paddles push the steelside, ponderously, through the skies.
I’m still figuring out some of the looks and some of the tech, but it always helps to have your own schematics!
I love to come up with these mindless but interesting hard surface shapes and technical stuff. It has a meditative effect on me like drawing mandalas ^^ Inspiration comes from Tsutomu Nihei again.
This piece was heavily inspired by the amazing designs of Ian McQue and it was one of the very first test-drawings on my remarkable 2 e-Ink tablet. So I was still in the process of adapting to this new tech :)
Two possibilities exist : either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.
~ Arthur C. Clarke
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Sci-Fi orb created in @blender.official
It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle ~
Norman Schwarzkopf
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When the battle goes outer space and you are the only left ⚔️
This is a combination drawing of 1-3 of inktober2020 Its a take on a campy scifi villain and his plucky assistant, as well as the goofy ghost always interrupting their plans. 1. Fish 2.Wisp 3.Bulky. Done with pen and alcohol marker.
Prepare to meet thy maker! A test of a 3D model I made, into the art package with a bit of editing. I've been thinking about making a digital comic in this style...
"Helios" is a world of infernal heat and these towers are the only protection the inhabitants have against the unforgiving environment outside. -- Oils on canvas with a knife.
