Here are some unoriginal sketches I drew awhile back from my Monster Manual. Sometimes I just want to practise drawing, but not my own ideas, so I just sit down, find a cool image, and copy it down by hand from just looking at it.

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Iron Golem - D&D 3E Monster Manual I, p. 109.
http://home.arcor.de/xwau/JC/F0014030504.jpg


Orc - D&D 3E Monster Manual I, p. p147.
http://home.arcor.de/xwau/JC/F0015030504.jpg


Minotaur - D&D 3E Monster Manual I, p. 137.

Minotaur colored via Wacom 12x9 tablet using procreate Painter Classic. I just did this one for kicks while figuring out how to paint with wierd tools and supplies, digitally.
http://home.arcor.de/xwau/JC/F0033030504.jpg


Minotaur Sketch prior to painting (for anyone that thinks I sit around tracing. pfft [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

[img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Speechless!

The Iron Golem is very good. I love the way you've captured the texture of his gleaming armour.

The Orc is very good as well. I like his battle pose and the way you've used the pencil to create metal, leather, hair, etc.

And the Minotaur? Jesus! The hair on him is so realistic! The light reflecting off his hooves and hair also adds effect. The only thing I'd note about this one is that the horns look kind of 2D.

Outstanding work, Cienden! I just love seeing art being posted here [img]smile.gif[/img] . Keep it up and post more!!!

ohhh...those are reallly! really good!!! only thing is that you used reference, sry that just kinda ticks me off,but still its great!

i like the golem!! it's cool!! and no i didn't think that u traced them :D

Awesome! The first one is the best in my opinion.

They all look great IMHO.

Thanks guys. So you like Iron Golems eh? hmm...I have an idea on that I've been running through my head overnight. I'll get back to you with a picture later.

Eagerly expecting the results, as these are really great. ;)