Daily Art Preview

[Andor]

While the Idea is cool, the art comes so close to being right, that it's a shame it sucks.

Because I doubt anyone can look at that pic and not expect the 'Angel of Decay' to pluck off it's wings and start twirling them over it's head like John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever.' What? The artist couldn't think of a pose that screams "Rot & Decay" more than Disco Pose #1?

 

[Rechan]

What the hell is today's preview?

 

[chaotix42]

Angel of decay from Libris Mortis.

I kinda like the older art more, but the new picture is certainly more in-line with the new D&D "look" IMO. I give it a B.

 

[Andor]

Angel of decay from Libris Mortis.

Okay now that is badass. God you can just imagine how the thing must stink looking at that pic.

 

[chaotix42]

I know! The shreds of flesh and particles in the air are a very nice touch. It's too "sketchy" to be in a 4e book though, I imagine.

 

[small pumpkin man]

While the Idea is cool, the art comes so close to being right, that it's a shame it sucks.

Because I doubt anyone can look at that pic and not expect the 'Angel of Decay' to pluck off it's wings and start twirling them over it's head like John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever.' What? The artist couldn't think of a pose that screams "Rot & Decay" more than Disco Pose #1?

That was pretty much my first impression, yes.

 

[MinionOfCthulhu]

While the Idea is cool, the art comes so close to being right, that it's a shame it sucks.

Because I doubt anyone can look at that pic and not expect the 'Angel of Decay' to pluck off it's wings and start twirling them over it's head like John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever.' What? The artist couldn't think of a pose that screams "Rot & Decay" more than Disco Pose #1?

I like to imagine every monster dancing.

 

[lutecius]

I like to imagine every monster dancing.

This is so WoW.

 

[lutecius]

I prefer the old one too. The pose and angle weren't as dynamic, but it was both more realistic and inspired.
I'm all for stylised monsters from time to time, but more realistic details and subdued colors generally make undead more disturbing and scarier. The texture of the wings, reminiscent of dead leaves, was a nice touch too.

The new one looks like it's aimed at 13 yos. oh, wait! ...

While the Idea is cool, the art comes so close to being right, that it's a shame it sucks.

Because I doubt anyone can look at that pic and not expect the 'Angel of Decay' to pluck off it's wings and start twirling them over it's head like John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever.' What? The artist couldn't think of a pose that screams "Rot & Decay" more than Disco Pose #1?

It is even more of a shame because making a character with both feet on the ground actually look like he's dancing is not that easy.

 

[frankthedm]

I think it look great, at least from the waist up. Once you see the hips and legs, the disco pose becomes noticable. I'd almost bet they made the resolution on the image so large to help hide the rest of the pose 'offscreen'