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In the grim Darkness of the far future, there is only... artwork!

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This one goes to all the fans of the Dark Millenium that usually wait quite long between these images. Now you got two (three even, if you count Vulkan!) in a row. I hope you enjoy!

This one I like a lot because it let me draw Space Marines as usual, but adding a twist: a non-regular Chapter, the Celestial Lions, versus a very cool Traitor Chapter, the Night Lords (the Batman Legion of the 41st Millenium). With them I particularly wanted to achieve a great effect on their armour, because it is described as being in constant change and movement, as if there was a storm raging within it. However, it's hard to achieve that in paint, but we can get close.
I rendered the plates as if they were indeed electrified and constantly fluxing with lightning. I hope I've achieved the desired effect!

I also think the scene depicts quite a violent battle, which is what the client requested, so...

Let me know what you think as usual!

Nic.-

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Mood: Love ~rhoadesd20 Jul 29, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
Celestial Lions fan-art! I Love it! :floating:
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:iconbrutalityinc:
"Seriously?! I know batwings are scary looking, but bat wings ON THE HELMET? Seriously? It just make you look silly."

[Stabs Night Guard with power sword]

"That's extra-heretical if you ask me."
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:iconangaelwings:
~AngaelWings May 26, 2011  Student General Artist
batman legion?? lol!
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:iconbloodcri:
THAT is beyond cool
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:iconjmqrz:
*jmqrz Aug 12, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
absolutely outstanding piece!
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:iconsig666:
Fascinating work!

But have to say that there should be no mutation on Night Lords legionaire, they have no wings no claw, no possessed without saying.
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:iconkogolot:
depends on corruption of the warband, their not ALL completely pure, in Soulhunter a Night Lords leader is starting to change from being possessed for so long. and Krieg Acerbus, a famous Night Lord, is a daemon prince, so it is possible.
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!Steelwool Jun 4, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
"Batman Legion of the 41st Millennium" I lol'd at that XD
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:iconimric1251:
are the lions a chapter you came up with or one listed in the marine codex? as for the image its amazing. i really like the daemon arm of the nightlord in the foreground
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:iconaerion-the-faithful:
*Aerion-the-Faithful Jun 3, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
Hey, mate! Thanks for the compliments... The Lions are indeed a Codex Chapter, but from the ol' days of Rogue Trader, if I'm not mistaken.

Look 'em up on Lexicanum. I'm sure there's more information there.

Nic.-
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