SF&F Picture 7 out of 14 by James Elliott Whitley.

SciFi and Fantasy Art: GateKeeper

When I initially started this piece I had something a little different in mind. The large character was actually going to be in a cave and have more GIANT features. As you can see he does appear to be humongous, but his proportions don't support this enough. Anyway, he is the guardian of a large ruin inhabited by his kind. These small creatures have come to request assistance in protecting their land. Another race has been unfairly threatening to take their land and so they are willing to provide food from their rich lands in exchange for protection during the dry season, which also happens to be when large birds with gigantic talons come and steal their food. The large creature in the background is actually wearing a protective mask of skull from one of it's victims along with a leg bone as a weapon.


	Categories: [Orc, Goblins, Trolls, Trollocs...] Techniques: [Pencil/Graphite Pen]

Date	Name	Comment
17 Oct 2005	Anonymous	Loading... This is beyond incredible. The technical prowess is breathtaking, and each of the one little creatures has a completely unique expression. James Elliott Whitley replies: "Thank you lots! and for Elfwood artist: Jenny Dorfman, I appolligize. I mistakingly deleted your comment, but am very appreciative of it as well."
8 Feb 2006	DEMONSINMIND	Loading... I like the concept,I think it's good to have an idea what your work means.
23 Apr 2006	Monca	Loading... WOW! IT'S INCREDIBLE! Congrats! ^^
23 Apr 2006	Alicea Rea Tresidder	Loading... Simply Beautiful! I can only say that as strange and ugly as these creatures are, you capture them beautifully!
19 Aug 2006	Chris Mills	Loading... Breathtaking - stunning piece of work.
27 Oct 2006	Anonymous	Loading... My first impression was of a father watching over his litter... either way, fabulous pic, love it.
23 Dec 2006	Tyler Meine	Loading... He looks like he's their god, that they're worshipping him or something. The little guys really make this picture as great as it is.
5 Mar 2007	Heather 'Dark Angel' Green	Loading... This is phenomenal. I absolutely LOVE the comical expressions on the little creatures' faces. I especially like the one that is looking into another's ear? mouth?...wonderful detail.
5 Mar 2007	Christopher Harvey	Loading... This si just perfect! Is it all just pencil or did you do some digital coloration/grading etc afterward. The light and shading is truly amazing...must've taken you ages to complete. I am humbled by this amzing piece, that's true talent you've got!

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