Cloister's Portfolio

The Demon II

Cloister — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:50:14 GMT

The Demon II

Another Demonic Character/Concept/Portrait...
Photoshop... about 5-6 hours on this one... (fell into place quite quickly :-) ).

Orcs on the move

Cloister — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:28:38 GMT

Orcs on the move

Orcs moving into what was recently peaceful lands...

The Suthurian Predator

Cloister — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:57:47 GMT

The Suthurian Predator

The Suthurian Predator - The top of the Galactic foodchain.
Equipped with numerous unearthly senses and the power to warp energies and matter,
this creature will devour you at will.
It can sense electrical thought-patterns in victim lifeforms,
and prefers to aim in on high levels of 'hunter instinct' and 'intelligence',
thus ridding the universe of its competition.

A simple form and some brush-generated textures set this one spinning. Photoshop, approx 12 hours.

In the forests of old

Cloister — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:40:45 GMT

In the forests of old

Concept creature with background. This creature was based upon/inspired by a strange sound... (and perhaps some birds of paradise seen on various nature tv-programs in the past... and maybe the colours of the chickens of Eastern...)

The Dragons of Water

Cloister — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:44:17 GMT

The Dragons of Water

THE DRAGONS OF WATER
At the end of the Dark Ages – when the cities of mankind grew and the population of Europe had recovered from the Plague – the Dragons went into hiding. That proud race, which had sprung from the volcanoes of the Old World, bringing with them the fires of the earth, now sought the security of the gloomy waters. They swam safely along bottoms of the big rivers, and lay sleeping in the depths of great lakes. There they were transformed. Their scales became softer, and their bodies turned ever more aquatic. When the renaissance era came to an end the Dragons were one with the Element of Water. So fishlike were they, that only a few of them could leave the waters for an exerting last flight under the shelter of night. What those few saw in the mirroring surface of their watery refuge, was a vague image of their former glory.
What is that creature that follows your bait up from the lakes and rivers, whose scales gleam brilliantly in the sunlight, and who wriggles despairingly at the contact with the chill morning air? Some say that the dinosaurs turned into birds. Do you know what happened to the Dragons?

The Glacier Terror

Cloister — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:22:47 GMT

The Glacier Terror

Concept: The Khan-OR

When planet X55-Benthula (later called The Second Earth) was inhabited in 3915 BC, the adventurous among the race of Man was instantly drawn to it. Once more there were great ranges of mountains to be scaled, and again one could venture into the depths of uncharted jungles.

The problem was, which was soon discovered, the native creatures were making the escapades far more exciting than most had ever hoped for.

The adult Khan-Or lives in the higher altitudes of many Benthula ranges. It has the ability to freeze itself into a hibernating sleep, (usually clinging to the shadowy side of mountain peaks), and is in need of little food, once mature. Its supreme sense of smell alerts it to every scent and movement in the nearby mountains. When awake the Khan-Or warms up very fast by generating extreme heat inside belly. It has developed an interesting technique of hunting, by sliding down the mountainsides on its abdomen (often upon the comparatively even glaciers). This melts the top layer of glacier ice and gives the creature an incredible speed, which it can stop, if necessary, by flipping its feet downwards and driving its sharp claws and tail into the ice.

Ecthelion and Gothmog

Cloister — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:43:33 GMT

Ecthelion and Gothmog

Commission ordered by private person.

The scene portrayes the elf Ecthelion as he meets the Lord of Balrogs, Gothmog, in city of Gondolin... which is under attack by the dark forces of Morgoth, and about to fall.
Ecthelion is wounded and his shield arm hangs limb at side as he stands to face the Balrog.

The Escape

Cloister — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:01:30 GMT

The Escape

Tricking a Troll

Cloister — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:59:17 GMT

Tricking a Troll

Trolls can be pretty annoying at times... Photoshop, approx 22 hours...

The Dwarf / Still sharp

Cloister — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:24:18 GMT

The Dwarf / Still sharp

Trying to make more interesting characters... I made a painting with seven dwarves recently. I simply thought I'd focus on a single one. It is meant as a concept rather than a painting... though pretty traditional, I guess.

The Storm Begins - Last Words

Cloister — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:56:10 GMT

The Storm Begins - Last Words

An illustration made for the sake of improving my portfolio. I used Photoshop. Nothing fancy. Worked mostly in one layer and with one simple brush. Used some custom brushes for the clouds and some texture to give it a bit of atmosphere.
I have a little story in my head for this one... but I think I'll let you make up your own (like you have the time...;)).

The Autumn Adventures

Cloister — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:30:24 GMT

The Autumn Adventures

For some reason I wanted to make dwarves fighting an ogre. It so happened they turned out to be seven...hehe. I sketched on this one for a day, and then painted it during two more. Used photoshop only, and mainly one simple brush, accept when starting out with the leaves.

Thorn - Demonic Character

Cloister — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:26:12 GMT

Thorn - Demonic Character

A demonic character for my portfolio...

The Time Bender

Cloister — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:17:51 GMT

The Time Bender

A creature based on the two words concept 'Time Bender'...

Getting Out...

Cloister — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:15:40 GMT

Getting Out...

A quick scene put together in Photoshop. I sort of liked the diffuse touch of the surroundings and the hulking beast.

Lady Rouge

Cloister — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:12:06 GMT

Lady Rouge

Aey...it's a suspicious, no scruples kind of woman... helping out with the thieving and head-chopping, and giving my portfolio some character(s).

Figher/Bard

Cloister — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:11:00 GMT

Figher/Bard

Aey...it's an agile fighter/bard... helping out with the sword-wielding, and giving my portfolio some character(s).

Grumpy Wizard

Cloister — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:09:21 GMT

Grumpy Wizard

Aey...it's a wizard... helping out with the spellcasting, and giving my portfolio some character(s).

The Northern bridge to Thalindor

Cloister — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:46:21 GMT

The Northern bridge to Thalindor

A concept environment, made primarily for the sake of practice and widening my portfolio. Used Photoshop cs2.

Thief in trouble

Cloister — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:32:39 GMT

Thief in trouble

This little thief might be in over his head...
Photoshop/painter combination, took me two days, but closer to 30 hours than 16...