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Get ready to rock with this epic face melter, a creation close to my heart! This illustration was inspired by my love for 80’s Metal as well as Epic/Melodic Metal. The idea for this artwork came to me over 15 years ago. It started with a rough sketch from that time, serving as the bassline for the final artwork. I was finally inspired to resurrect this sleeping king and go all out while creating this finished piece.
This supercharged illustration was created live on my Twitch stream. Stay tuned for more artistic escapades ahead!
Check out this quick video that shows my process as I build up the layers. I start with a rough sketch to get the form down. Then a tighter line drawing with some details. Then I pop in a color background so I can see color more accurately. Then I get to work painting the portrait, then the background, and move back and forth between the two. I start with a rough underpainting and then tighten the portrait painting up as I go. This digital painting took over 120 hrs to paint!
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