The DOODLES, DESIGNS, and aRT of CHRISTOPHER BURDETT: Gallionic Gallowglass

Monday, December 16, 2024

Gallionic Gallowglass - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle and is the next character piece in the book. I present to you the Gallionic Gallowglass. The Gallowglass are a mysterious band of mercenaries that tracks our heroes in the second book. The Gallowglass are large, twisted, and formidable. Encased in metal armor that often appears as if made from stone, these warriors are quick to violence and not known for their subtly. They will stop at nothing to track down their quarry. Seen here, a group of the Gallowglass pushes through a group of water beggars. I present to you with the Gallionic Gallowglass.

Gallionic Gallowglass
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper
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© 2024 Christopher Burdett

Gallionic Gallowglass - Drawing

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2024 Christopher Burdett

As much as I enjoy the large environmental pieces, it is nice to return to a smaller image for this piece. Due to time and production delays beyond my control, I have made the call to make the pieces in the book smaller than initially planned. This will greatly speed things up and result in more pieces from the book being at a better price point. A win/win. Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for the Gallionic Gallowglass to show where it began.

Gallionic Gallowglass - Sketch

Digital

Gallionic Gallowglass - Tonal study

Digital

I try to share my reference as much as possible, but usually, the photos I use are not for public viewing. But this time around, the monsters are all fully dressed, and I can share with you my composition for the Gallionic Gallowglass. As always, I posed for all of the warriors and all of the beggars. I am all the monsters.