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The Past Recedes by *Aerion-the-Faithful:iconAerion-the-Faithful:

Categories Fan Art > Traditional Art > Drawings > Books/Novels

©2009 *Aerion-the-Faithful
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Artist's Comments

Me again? So soon...? I bet you didn't see this one coming! :D
Neither did I, truth be told, when ~Ravenkeeper approached me again about a commission.
He said he wanted me to depict one of the most famous characters of the Dark Millenium; the protagonist of the most praised saga from Black Library yet and one of Dan Abnett's most excellent works within the Warhammer 40,000 franchise: Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn. And not only that. He also wanted his full retinue, past and present, dead or alive in there as well...
I was, quite literally, scared to death. Even more so taking into account the fact that I've yet to read the books (yes, shame on me!).
Luckily, Keon was there to guide me every step of the way, quoting the books to let me know how the characters looked and just what their essence was, but carefully avoiding giving much away so I could still enjoy the read when I got around to it.

Thus, this illustration, which I think is (along with my latest productions) one of my best. We started tossing ideas back and forth and finally decided on something very powerful: to have Inquisitor Eisenhorn looking at a shattered glass through all the years behind him, into his own young self's eyes. This reflection would also show him those he'd lost, cared and knew for so long too, reminding him of the cold presence of the daemon Cherubael beside him, his accursed current company.
The palette was carefully chosen and I'm happy to say Keon trusted me to go fully grey on the glass in contrast to the colour of the "present", so as to accentuate the reflection effect and the "past essence" of the characters portrayed.
I could go on about all the little details I love, but I think I best leave that up to you, my dear fellows.

I hope you enjoy and tell me what you thought as usual!

Nic.-

© Games Workshop Ltd. 2009

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~MaKo85 Feb 23, 2009, 7:40:31 PM
Wow...the entire three books just went through my mind...like a 'I saw my life flash before my eyes' kinda moment.

I really love that you included Medea's father, you always have your little ways of adding that extra 'oomph' to a picture.
Bequin looks gorgeous, and I like Aemos's sly smirk.

It amazes me how frighteningly accurate Cherubal is to how he is shown in the Inquisitor's handbook, 'somebody' has been looking up for refference :D

...alright, which demon did you sell your soul to for this talent? Because NO human being can make THIS MUCH awesomeness one after another.
Unless.......are you the God Emperor himself?

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"Larry, relax, I'm wax"-Night at the Museum
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Mood: Joy ~Cytotec Feb 23, 2009, 7:42:03 PM
He was different man then.... Great inquisitor art. Hey did you ever do one the night haunter?
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~codecyros Feb 23, 2009, 7:45:05 PM
This is incredible! Fully detailed pics like this are so intimidating to start... kudos to you for completing it!

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~AnimeFreak40K Feb 23, 2009, 7:46:43 PM
A very, VERY nice interpretation of Inquisitor Eisenhorn and company.

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...I have had too much of the Stupid today. Please wait until tomorrow to say these things so my tolerance has refreshed.
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~uchuujinx Feb 23, 2009, 7:49:33 PM
Emperador bendito... Es impresionante.
Cuando he visto la miniatura de imagen he reconocido que era Eisenhorn de inmediato.
La expresión de la personalidad e individualidad de cada acólito es fascinante...

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お前を信じる！
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=viper13 Feb 23, 2009, 7:54:43 PM
I need to get back to reading this, such a great story. I recognize Ravenor and the old man who's name I forget.

This is most definitely one of my favorites of yours, you've out done yourself.

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When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one
individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is an idiot.
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~Comrade-K-Rad Feb 23, 2009, 7:58:03 PM
Bravo! If there was a "Superfave" I'd give it to you on this one! You really need to rad these and the Ravenor books; that was an awesome summer.
Just superb work, everything about it is great.
But I must say, the non reflection of the Inquisitors' clothing is quite perturbatory.

>>You'll get that one soon when you start reading.

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I am but a man.
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~SpectorKnight Feb 23, 2009, 8:01:02 PM
Wow. A very poweful image. I can't imagine how honored you must be as a WH40k fan to be asked to do an picture like this. But it's good to see you were up to the challenge. Wonderful work.

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Proud to be an optimistic cynic! :flagcanada:

“Fairy tales are more then true -
Not because they tell us dragons exist
But because they tell us they can be beaten.”

~GK Chesterton
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~EvilDeadness Feb 23, 2009, 8:35:56 PM
Incredible piece. You've really outdone yourself, sir.
Eisenhorn is a classic.

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...it made me feel horrible, like a train had hit me, and the train was angry, and then it called my mother to tell her I was a bad son.
-Pictures For Sad Children
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~Longscope Feb 23, 2009, 8:41:32 PM
This is amazing. I really think this is the best possible representation of the characters I've seen... well, ever.

I'm trying to nitpick it, but I can only see 1 tiny, inconsequential thing, that I'm not even going to mention, as it doesn't matter in the least.

Amazing work. I hope you do a print of it, there's a ton of people that would pick that up.

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"Broken is he, who cannot stand against the darkness"
- Longscope
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