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"Akiatha" by Mark Andrew Goldfine

SF&F Picture 4 out of 41 by Mark Andrew Goldfine

SciFi and Fantasy Art Akiatha by Mark Andrew Goldfine

Character Illustration. I wanted to experiment a little with environmental shadows in this piece, and try out a new form of shading, on my part.

Akiatha is a shape-shifter, very much akin to werewolves. She is of a feral tribe that embraces a druidic/shamanistic faith and protects their forest from abominations and evil. The skulls of their prey are mounted on stakes that are set on the outskirts of the forest, to warn any who would trespass.

And no, drawing her topless was not an excuse to draw breasts. It is part of her character description.

::Digital painting on pencil sketch::

Date	Name	Comment
23 Mar 2006	Martin Vire	Loading... Holy crap Goldfine...definitely your best yet. Love the lighting too. Her leg kind of stops the eye as it seems a touch less rendered than her chest and stomach, but it's a small thing and I am just picking nits. Nicely done! You make me want to draw more Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Wow! Thank you so much, Martin You should draw more. MORE I SAY! hehe, Nice to see you again, Martin "
24 Mar 2006	Thor	Loading... Love the drawing now its time for scarlet and protector Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "One day, Thor, one day "
24 Mar 2006	Cobweb Sister	Loading... michael, seriosuly, wouldnt you clean yourself up, comb your hair and make it all nice if you were going to be painted by Mr Mark Goldfine? come on.. Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Hahahaha! Nice one, sis "
25 Mar 2006	Jenna	Loading... I think the shading was very well done, and the shadows across her face must have been at a very difficult level. Well done. Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thank you, Jenna Yeah, the placemet and execution of the shadows were not an easy task, but then again, I liked the challenge "
6 Apr 2006	Linda Gock	Loading... Great work with the shadows, although I think her knee could do with more detail Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thanks, Linda. Yes, I am thinking about doing some touch ups on this piece."
9 Apr 2006	Matthew W Gonzales	Loading... Wow, how ironic, it DID win a mods choice, lol. Congratulations! Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thanks, Matthew We all appreciate Irony "
15 Aug 2006	Oneish	Loading... Excellent buddy, looks very nice. I see your digital work is progressing with great success. I might come crawling for a commision soon hehe, you know.. me and meh Ishes ;p Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thanks, mate Come crawling? Bah, walk... roll proud, ye little round red ball "
21 Sep 2006	Daniel Maertens	Loading... Quite a beautiful character, her hair and Eyes I love so dearly. Nice linesless art, easy on the eyes. Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thanks again, Daniel Again, I see to many flaws in this to be quite happy with it myself. I should have toned down and perhaps even gone with a different color scheme on her skin. Was under heavy painkiller and High bloodsugar influence when I did this and posted it as well, so when I got back to see it after the reason for the pain was gone, it was... different from what I imagined, hehe. Might re-do it someday."
30 Mar 2008	Keeana Penny Borrowman	Loading... Interesting mix of good and evil, although i think its not that simple. =) Grats on the Mod’s choice.
30 Mar 2008	Keeana Penny Borrowman	Loading... And another thing, what does she brush her hair with? I guess it’s artistic licence, but shouldn’t her hair be dreaded? Not that i mind of course.. Also, (sorry, I’ve been told many times that i talk a lot) What does she do with her sword thing when she shape-shifts? Mark Andrew Goldfine replies: "Thanks, Keana I think that her "people" are into the basics of grooming, to avoid things like fleas and nastyness that comes with it Maybe they make combs from bone, etc? As for the sword thingy, I believe it would hold some properties that her claws and fangs do not possess when fighting certain types of enemies. (I.E: imagine someone attacking a tank with a butter-knife... some tools are just better suited for the job at hand )"
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About 'Akiatha':

• Status: OK
• Created by:

Mark Andrew Goldfine
• Copyright: ©Mark Andrew Goldfine. All rights reserved!

• Keywords: Woman, Shifter, Shape-shifter, Woods, Forest, Lycan, Lycanthrope, Druid
• Categories: Landscape, Nature, Panoramic, Lycanthrope, Were-folk, etc, Weapons, Bows, Swords, Blades, Rapiers..., Wizards, Priests, Druids, Sorcerers..., Woman, Women
• Techniques: Other Computer Paint Program, Pencil/Graphite Pen

• Mod Pick at: 2006-03-22 10:00:08
• Submitted: 2006-03-01 17:46:23
• Views: 3915
• Resolution: 486x700

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