CROM Update 043 with Guest Artist Drawnsword Flips Thru his Scoundrels Dread Art Book
In this episode of the CROM Updates Podcast, guest artist Drawnsword, who flips through his soon-to-be-released art book, Scoundrels Dread. The book is a collection of 32 pages of graphite pencil illustrations depicting dark, sci-fi fantasy scenes, particularly featuring bounty hunters. Drawnsword explains that the theme of his book is set in an "other galaxy" where exotic landscapes and bounty hunters searching for their prey dominate the artwork. He mentions that his designs are highly imaginative, allowing the viewer to piece together their own stories based on the scenes.
Throughout the discussion, Drawnsword provides insight into his creative process, explaining how some of the illustrations evolved from quick sketches into fully realized works of art. He goes into detail about several key pieces, such as a hover bike bounty hunter traveling through a wilderness, and a plant creature guarding a temple. The book includes detailed pieces like "Savage Pursuit" and "Behead the Crute," where each image is rich in fine detail, from hovering vehicles to eerie landscapes, with hidden narrative elements sprinkled throughout the compositions. Drawnsword also discusses his use of different pencil grades, including 2H to 6B, and how he brings his exotic, otherworldly visions to life with fine detail.
The Scoundrels Dread Pre-order Sales Campaign will run from October 9th to October 16th. The book is printed in New Zealand, signed and numbered by Drawnsword, and will only be available for pre-order through cromthebarbarian.com. The goal is to sell 30 copies to cover the printing and shipping costs to bring the book to the US. Customers who pre-order will receive their copies by the end of October.
Watch the CROM Update 043 video on YouTube:
Educational Highlights:
Drawnsword’s use of graphite pencil techniques and different grades (2H to 6B) to achieve fine detail in his artwork.
Insights into how quick sketches can evolve into fully realized illustrations through gradual refinement.
An exploration of narrative-driven art, where viewers are encouraged to interpret and create stories based on visual cues in each piece.
Pre-order Scoundrels Dread now and get $1 OFF until the end of day on October 16th!
As an added bonus, Drawnsword's exclusive Virgin Cover for CROM Collected 2024 is also available to order, but only during this Pre-order Sales Campaign. Don’t miss out—add CROM to your order today!
