This months' Art Express is the first in Oyster's completely revamped format, and he hopes you enjoy it. It's been a tough one to write, and with the staggering amount of new
talent on the forum, it took quite a while to find and compile the best of the best. He's even added a few new features to accommodate the new wealth of fine art.
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The Artist of the Month award this June goes to KungFuJC! This was an unusually difficult decision, but JC is an unsung hero of the art world and a highly underestimated talent.
KungFuJC's entry for the Best Creature Event
KungFuJC's old head.
With a totally unique style comprised of both striking realism and a powerful imagination, specifically in sci-fi esque pieces, KungFuJC is a force to be reckoned within the
artistic world-- and one I'm sure will be recognized in the future beyond our little forum.
KungFuJC’s incredible online sketchbook
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As opposed to the Artist of the Month award, this was a no-brainer. Within only a month on the TB forums, this artist has
managed to master mapping and develop his own technique, simultaneously original and eclectic.
The Newcomer of the Month award for June goes, hands-down, to Ghiita!
Ghiita's "Ram Knight" head, slightly reminiscent of fawflaw's Pixel Warrior but with a dash of realism and a hefty dose of macabre.
Ghiita's latest set WIP; note the use of color and tones to offset the greyscale detail on the legs and head, and the beautiful, even shading throughout.
Some of Ghiita's other work:
http://forum.toribash.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=35
http://forum.toribash.com/showpost.p...41&postcount=1
http://forum.toribash.com/showpost.p...0&postcount=10
Ghiita has also made several contributions to the community, including an excellent tutorial in the HTS on shading.
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This months' best shop was also somewhat difficult to choose, as there seem to be a lack of talented artists producing request work. However, with a fresh and creative
layout (that obviously took quite a bit of effort to make) and some seriously awesome vectors, Ale and PRAdA's Burrito
[shop] takes the proverbial cake.