unloading the rope (update 4th Oct)

[Living Rope]

update 4th Oct: new image !!

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Autumn-faerie.jpg



Hey friends,
'been forever since I posted stuff on this board so I’m not sure of what was posted or not before :bashful: I think it’s all new though.

I have a couple of WotC images that were recently revealed on the Magic website. First is a piece that serves as a fatpack "mural" in the Future Sight universe. Secondly are two illos for Dreamblade I did like one year ago now.

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/magic-fatpack.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/cloak-warden.jpg

I had a weird concept for this one...
http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Dive-Bomber.jpg

talking about Magic, I had the opportunity to do some signings at an event in Birmingham alongside with RK Post and and our international Dave “Rusty Baby” Kendall. Here are a few doodles I did there and at another french festival:
http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/doodles-02.jpg
http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/doodles-01.jpg


I've finally finished my Hyperion covers series for the french market. Here are the last pieces + a handful of covers for other books:

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/eveil-Endymion-II.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Tombeaux-Temps.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Endymion2.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Ilium.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Guerre-des-Clans.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/Couronne-7-royaumes.jpg

some more RPG stuffs:

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/asm-maures.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/asm-mercenaires.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/asm-traqueurs.jpg

and for Wizkids HorrorClix, also from one year ago:

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/horrorclix-lab01.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/horrorclix-lab02.jpg

and finally here’s a trio I did for the car company SEAT. They used the art as print commercials and on their stand at the races. I’ve never been that art directed, each image took one month to process as I had the AD on the phone almost every day and he had changes all the time. it was an interesting experience on how it works in the advertisment industry in the end:

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/WTCC_inferno_01-low.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/WTCC_inferno_02-low.jpg

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/WTCC_inferno_03-low.jpg

that's it for now. Behave kids ;)

[Miles_]

Wow this stuff is really awsome. What medium are you using?

[Red_Rook]

Wow dude you really kick it up a notch frequently, good to see your stuff again. Some really rockin paintings in here, great compositions.

[Thalion]

Awesome!

[Summer Pudding]

Would it be churlish of me to say your doodles and myspace avatars are my favourite things here? Top stuff.

Pete

[Dave Kendall]

Hell JS. Stop kicking your Grandpa's ass. Not nice for such an old man. An awesome thread my friend. Truly inspirational. Nice to see the SEAT pictures too. True quality work. I remember you telling me about the shark plane. I couldn't see it at the time but I really like how you pulled it off.

Am hoping to get over to Paris soon. I will come and stalk you.

[Aly Fell]

Great post! :)

[spudstudios]

simply stunning.. wow.. my jaw has fallen off...mmhhph

[Brendan N]

Top stuff man, jawdroppingly beautiful stuff.
Definite addition to the 'best of' section.
Always cool to see you post some stuff up here :).

[karichristensen]

Great work! I especially like the Magic illos and sketches.

[Manu is malin]

State of the art work ! I think I will *save as* all this stuff and spend the next week trying to find anything to critic :just to ensure you still remain human ;)

The Hyperion covers are my faves

[MarkWinters]

Wow - I'm floored. Great post!

[James Kei]

I am humbled. Monumental work here brother.

[Lord Dubu]

Nice is that a Middle Easter/ Western Asian themed RPG? I so think the world needs one. -really.

[JustinBeckett]

Amazing. Stunning.

[steak-tron]

Whoa these look great man. Those first three are super nice :)

[towy]

wow oh my god, Very good work!

[Rich Pellegrino]

damn! this is exactly what I'm talking about. top notch work. While I love all of them, these two stick out the most.

http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/asm-maures.jpg

(cool composition/colors)
http://livingrope.free.fr/galeries-web/asm-mercenaires.jpg

The first one has an outstanding composition. To me this piece is clever in all of it's aspects. The lighting on the cat is what grabbed me at first but then I started noticing how much you were manipulating the image area with design. All I have to do now is pick my jaw up from the floor. Thanks for the inspiration man.

rich

[Fipse]

Uh, fuzzy feelings ... you nearly got me thinking about starting to draw again...

Always glad to see you posting - esp. if it´s top-notch stuff like this.

Fipse

[Borilius]

Crazyness at its best... awesome!

[shadoman]

Damn.... nice stuff as usual. There is so much energy in these pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[DanielC]

Magnifique, comme d'habitude.

[Carnifex]

whoa,you've been stepping up your game big time!
one can see the alexi influence too,esp. in that first one :)
my fav are probably the different warrior pictures though,and the myspace avatar.
and endymion2.that one takes the cake.

[Bomba]

JS,

Wah.. you've been holding back!!! Rock solid work my friend.

Ever since I have returned back SF, I have been trying to figure out how I can go back to Paris. Amazing place and city! Give my regards to your lovely lady,
-Jason

[Geuseppe]

I'm sorry I can't give you a better critique than this:

Dear God, these are beautiful.

[Stark]

Let me just uh....pick up my balls and my mouth...Thanks...Take care

[liquidwerx]

Outstanding work man. That shark airplane concept is fuckin' sick!

Peace,
M

[davi]

incredible work man

i really dig the composition of the mercenaires piece. The huge monster almost is acting as a umbrella :}

[rinaswan]

I'm speechless. Everybody have said what I want to say. :)
I'm also curious about the medium you used.

[alti]

ah gorgeous work so rich, you certainly do love your clouds.

-alti

[DirtyiroN]

BEAUTIFUL and POWERFUL!thanx for your sharing:)

[manji]

Gorgeous work, all are beautiful but I really love the 1st one!

[Beelow]

Hot Damn! You don't mind if these go into my inspiration folder do you? Damn impressive and nice post! Delicious! XD

[nobody_knows]

wow dood!

[Jon Hodgson]

As awesome as ever! Lovely stuff. The shark/plane stands out for me as something just a little bit different. I like the more solid blue of the sky working with all that great texture your "paint" handling brings.

[Villa]

hey, nice to have discovered ya.

[Dan_Scott]

I had seen that Magic Fat-Pack illo but didn't know who did it. Very nice work.

[foster]

way cool! way way WAY cool!

miss ya

jon

[DARYL]

man you know I love your stuff!
I'd love to know your approach on a cover job. how much time do you usually spend on these? strong action, and I love the feeling of detail all over.

[jezelf]

Wonderful work! Lots of great stuff going on there.

[Living Rope]

one tiny word to give a bunch of hugs to everyone ! Thanks a lot for all those kind words. I wish I had more time to reply everyone but for now I just can't.
I've added another pic on top of the thread. 'hope you'll like it ;)

[Extollere]

sweet jesus

[stalsby]

Wow! amazing work! It's always refreshing to see your work! Thanks!

[Coinpurse]

yowzas, rocken works man!
Luv them all, especially the Spartan vs Trojan.

[Mikko K]

I'm digging the new piece as well :)

I like how you get the organic feeling to all of 'em. Great stuff!

[decap]

All of your work has been a true inspiration to me! I especially love your new pieces. Powerful work man... :)