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Favourite artists of Magic: the Gathering, part two: Michael Komarck.I’m a very big fan of Komarck’s art, because it has a very distinct style. Of course every artist has his or her own style, but Komarck’s really speaks to me with the almost grungy style. Here, also, the background is there, but simply to support the focal point of the card - and more importantly: to add to it. Especially Veteran Swordsmith, which is by far my most favourite piece of Komarck art, has an amazing play of composition and use of colours. My favourite part, aside from the swordsmith’s arms, are the flames behind her, the colour of which returns is in the sword she’s smithing. Also, I like smithing. I want to learn it some time.As for Elspeth and Sorin, I love how he gives both ‘Walkers so much character with just a few brush strokes. You can see how Sorin is planning some sort of mischief involving the one looking at him and whatever it is he’s going to pull out of his sleeve. It may be brandy. Or a cigar. Because Sorin is one classy bastard. And Elspeth is standing there, looking at the viewer and telling him/her with her look that she’ll stand to protect the weak - and that she’s one tough bitch and no one messes with her and gets away with it. If you’re misbehaving, she also might decide to spank you with her sword. Komarck seems to have a thing for clothing with flowing bands of fabric, too. Because that’s badass.

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Favourite artists of Magic: the Gathering, part two: Michael Komarck.

I’m a very big fan of Komarck’s art, because it has a very distinct style. Of course every artist has his or her own style, but Komarck’s really speaks to me with the almost grungy style. Here, also, the background is there, but simply to support the focal point of the card - and more importantly: to add to it.

Especially Veteran Swordsmith, which is by far my most favourite piece of Komarck art, has an amazing play of composition and use of colours. My favourite part, aside from the swordsmith’s arms, are the flames behind her, the colour of which returns is in the sword she’s smithing. Also, I like smithing. I want to learn it some time.

As for Elspeth and Sorin, I love how he gives both ‘Walkers so much character with just a few brush strokes.

You can see how Sorin is planning some sort of mischief involving the one looking at him and whatever it is he’s going to pull out of his sleeve. It may be brandy. Or a cigar. Because Sorin is one classy bastard.

And Elspeth is standing there, looking at the viewer and telling him/her with her look that she’ll stand to protect the weak - and that she’s one tough bitch and no one messes with her and gets away with it. If you’re misbehaving, she also might decide to spank you with her sword.

Komarck seems to have a thing for clothing with flowing bands of fabric, too. Because that’s badass.