"The War of the Worlds." Topic
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| Tango01 | 18 Feb 2021 1:16 p.m. PST |
"Today, I'd like to share some sketches with you from an upcoming commission for H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds. I have always loved this story, both the book and the radio drama, ever since high-school. It has remained a fascinating story ever since, one full of inspiring scenes, concepts and moments. Yet for all its hold that it had on my imagination, I never really had a chance to paint anything for it. So I am very excited to finally take a shot at it! Before beginning any major illustration project like this, I love doing dozens of moments from the story as little sketches. There are so many scenes, so many interesting opportunities! It is hard to pick just one. So here at the beginning, I think, why not do a lot of them as little rough sketches? Take a little time and really explore the story, and hopefully, find which one speaks to you the most…"
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Amicalement
Armand |
| Extrabio1947 | 18 Feb 2021 2:32 p.m. PST |
Evocative sketches, to be sure. But probably like many others of a certain age, my lasting concept of the Martian tripods comes from "Classics Illustrated." No movie, TV show, or illustrated book on The War of the Worlds has ever given me the chills like that old comic book did. |
 javelin98 | 18 Feb 2021 3:55 p.m. PST |
Kind of a more organic take on it. Not my preferred version, but still very nice work! |
 PaulCollins | 18 Feb 2021 5:26 p.m. PST |
Yes, definitely more organic than previous depictions. I really like the look though. |
| Tango01 | 19 Feb 2021 1:09 p.m. PST |
Glad you like it guys! (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
ScottWashburn  | 21 Feb 2021 5:27 p.m. PST |
@Extrabio1947 Yes! That was a favorite of mine.Wish someone would make a miniature based on those.
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| Paulinthehills | 01 Apr 2021 10:24 a.m. PST |
I remember that Classics Illustrated from my childhood! Speaking of War of the Worlds, any rules anyone would suggest for a WW1 era 6mm walkers vs tanks and infantry game? Similar to All Quiet on the Martian front but maybe a little more meaty/realistic rules. Using real life WW1, early WW2 tanks vs the Martians. thanks! |
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