"Optimus Prime" by Canada-based John Gallagher
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Illustration: Defender of Grayskull
"I think no matter how old I get, a big part of me will always live in Eternia. That perfect mix of barbarian fantasy, magic, sci-fi and superheroics that so ignited my imagination as a child still inspires me today. In fact, I probably wouldn’t have ended up as a professional illustrator if not for those Christmas mornings spent unwrapping the likes of Tri-Klops and Beastman.
Circumstances finally conspired to give me the time and energy to tackle my favorite setting, so I decided to take those wonderful characters and rough up their edges a bit. I don’t think I’m alone in wanting to see more fierce, modern versions of He-Man and his foes, so I took the best and most iconic elements of their designs and dirtied them up a bit. This is the He-Man I always imagined, equal parts savage warrior and noble hero, doing battle with villains who are a genuine threat and look the part.
It’s my pleasure to present ‘Defender of Grayskull.’ I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it."
Illustration: L'heritage en Couleur
This moving little comic is an excellent demonstration of how effectively color contrasts can be used to convey emotional context. Plus, the ending is pretty funny. You'll never see it coming.
Fresh Take: Ukiyo-e Force Awakens
"The Forest" by Georgia-based Eto Gabashvili
Japanese Ukiyo-e inspired Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Prints available for purchase from RedBubble.
Yep, it even looks stupid drawn as a samurai sword.
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