This is the first picture of Mathisen I have ever finished. He's one of Gabriel's companions in Kreuzfahrer.
To be quite honest, I started the sketch a long time ago (sometime last year I think) and the urge just overtook me to finish it a few days ago. Again, the scan sucks but the picture is kind of small and I just suck at cleaning up a scan anyways.
I'm kind of happy with the design except for a few little things. I don't know exactly how Mathisen's maces are strapped to him but I'll figure that one out later. I am pretty fond of his huge Bible and his light armor. His face looks a bit weird but it won't change much, just maybe get tweaked.
He's Eastern German or Norse, or both. I don't know. Probably Norse and one of the first converts in that area to Christianity. I have a bit of story surrounding how he gets together with Gabriel and I suppose I'll post it in a journal later.
Next I guess I should draw Michael and then afterwards a picture with all three.
This strongly reminds me of the work of ~boudicca I've recently re-discovered... great style! I love the contrast between the simple, expressive faces you do and the wonderful detail on the clothes and gear.
Reading the description and looking at one or two of your other recent pictures, I wondered if you've ever seen the originally German RPG Engel (angels)? That's how I know the artist I mentioned above - she did a lot of the artwork for it; it's a really cool concept. Just thought you might enjoy it.
i can't believe it hasn't gotten a billion favorites by now!
i'd say its beautiful but that just sounds creepy
i'll favorite it instead
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i think his face is great
Reading the description and looking at one or two of your other recent pictures, I wondered if you've ever seen the originally German RPG Engel (angels)? That's how I know the artist I mentioned above - she did a lot of the artwork for it; it's a really cool concept. Just thought you might enjoy it.
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(I really love your style
i'd say its beautiful but that just sounds creepy
i'll favorite it instead
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i think his face is great