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Ray's Burst

Published: Aug 31, 2014

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Description

"The group of gryphons stumbled upon grounds protected by the Solar Rays who did not take kindly to a surprise from unknown visitors bearing sharp talons, and beaks. The gryphons were quickly greeted by an extreme heat and blinding light emanating from the unicorn's powerful magic, as they jumped into defensive mode. The Solar Rays stood strong in their ground, seemingly relaying energy from the sun itself. As they continued to grow hotter and hotter the feathers, on those unfortunate enough to stand too close, began bursting into flames, and scorching their skin wherever it was exposed to the rays of light..."

"Praise the sun!!!"

Part of my First Contact War universe.
Action scene for the Solar Rays showing some of their power. Unfortunately for the gryphons, they are the test subjects in this case. It seems like a bad idea to surprise an elite force as an unknown creature with natural intimidating claws, sharp beaks, and size. While also not being able to handle burning hot temperatures.

The equestrian world is a dangerous place, which I guess makes those, who's duty it is to fight those dangers, a bit on edge.

My second piece today?! I guess they both took about the same time. It's useful to have a calmer piece to lay out the design and then use that to make a dynamic/action scene. Besides both being useful in showing an universe.

So now the Sun has a specialist elite group of Equines. What other celestial body could I use next time...?

Approx Time: 4,5 hours
Time Lapse: youtu.be/Lq2Df0FjQCc

Image size

1920x1080px 1.64 MB

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Krashface

May 15, 2016

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First, this work of your looks like more a The Witcher or Dragon Age artwork, and this is not great, but more epic then epicness.
Now, I love this technique you use, is really astonishing and beautiful. I also love the light and draping effect of the Solar's clothes.
This and all the other works of First Contact War could been rightly and easily mistaken for something like the project for a game or a (really cool) movie. I for first thought about that watching this picture the first time !

Also, I think a lot of people must learn by you and your style: is rich of details and perfect for who want to use digital art.

Maybe I wasn't that clear writhing this, but in the core I just wanted to say that this, along with the rest of your work, is just one of the best things I've saw in a long, long while, and watching a movie or playing a game entirely about this would be an incredible experience.

So good work, keep being great mate <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b…" width="15" height="15" alt="

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