Interesting.  May I say, is the head slightly large for the body? Could be it's just hard to tell without the legs.   I really like the crackling energy around the staff.  It has a very distinct look, and I think details like that often make the image.  Pretty cool, JMM.  

Yeah the Hellboy is nice.  I like the use of the lights from above, gives it that underworld-hellish feel even though he's probably just in Malibu.   You can see he's pleased...

Thanks for the recommendation Egghed, and the Urisks on your CLAN pages are pretty terrific too.  Not too over the top, and I like the face on the close up one. Like he's assessing something at a distance. I wonder - does ArtRage support all of the custom brushes I've been letting gather from back issues of IFX? 

I agree, nice image Egghed!  Reminds me of the old book and cartoon series , The Green Forest, with Woody Woodchuck. I'm still exploring my digital options.  I like Photoshop, but I've been casting about for a painting program that would suit my oil painting background.  ArtRage is looking pretty sweet. I'll keep my ...