CROM Update 043 with Guest Artist Drawnsword Flips Thru his Scoundrels Dread Art Book
In this episode of the CROM Updates Podcast, guest artist Drawnsword, who flips through his soon-to-be-released art book, Scoundrels Dread. The book is a collection of 32 pages of graphite pencil illustrations depicting dark, sci-fi fantasy scenes, particularly featuring bounty hunters. Drawnsword explains that the theme of his book is set in an "other galaxy" where exotic landscapes and bounty hunters searching for their prey dominate the artwork. He mentions that his designs are highly imaginative, allowing the viewer to piece together their own stories based on the scenes.
Throughout the discussion, Drawnsword provides insight into his creative process, explaining how some of the illustrations evolved from quick sketches into fully realized works of art. He goes into detail about several key pieces, such as a hover bike bounty hunter traveling through a wilderness, and a plant creature guarding a temple. The book includes detailed pieces like "Savage Pursuit" and "Behead the Crute," where each image is rich in fine detail, from hovering vehicles to eerie landscapes, with hidden narrative elements sprinkled throughout the compositions. Drawnsword also discusses his use of different pencil grades, including 2H to 6B, and how he brings his exotic, otherworldly visions to life with fine detail.
The Scoundrels Dread Pre-order Sales Campaign will run from October 9th to October 16th. The book is printed in New Zealand, signed and numbered by Drawnsword, and will only be available for pre-order through cromthebarbarian.com. The goal is to sell 30 copies to cover the printing and shipping costs to bring the book to the US. Customers who pre-order will receive their copies by the end of October.
Watch the CROM Update 043 video on YouTube:
Educational Highlights:
Drawnsword’s use of graphite pencil techniques and different grades (2H to 6B) to achieve fine detail in his artwork.
Insights into how quick sketches can evolve into fully realized illustrations through gradual refinement.
An exploration of narrative-driven art, where viewers are encouraged to interpret and create stories based on visual cues in each piece.
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As an added bonus, Drawnsword's exclusive Virgin Cover for CROM Collected 2024 is also available to order, but only during this Pre-order Sales Campaign. Don’t miss out—add CROM to your order today!
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Immerse yourself in the dark, exotic world of Scoundrels Dread, a limited edition A4-sized, 32-page black and white art book by underground extreme metal artist and comic creator, Drawnsword. This stunning collection features intricately detailed pencil illustrations depicting intergalactic bounty hunters and their prey in a lavish "other galaxy" setting. Known for his work on Death Metal album covers and as a guest artist for the CROM Collected series, Drawnsword brings a raw, gritty edge to the world of Science Fantasy. Secure your copy now, signed and numbered, and dive into this atmospheric journey of cosmic conflict and dark adventure.
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Inside, you'll discover 140 pages of enthralling, black and white sword and sorcery adventures, all in a magazine-size (8.5x11) format. Each page is crafted to perfection, delivering gripping stories and stunning visuals that harken back to the golden age of fantasy comics.
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