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Monday, January 26, 2026

Vanish into the Night - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle and is the final chapter art in the book. Can't really tell you too much about this one. It being the end of the story and all. You will have to wait for the book to learn more about what is happening.

Vanish into the Night
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Original - Contact me if interested
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Vanish into the Night - Drawing

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for Vanish into the Night to show where it began.

Vanish into the Night - Sketch

Digital

Vanish into the Night - Tonal study

Digital

As a bonus, I have some images of the rendering process of this piece so that you can get a better idea of it taking shape. Again, this one was straightforward. As I have nearing the completion of the chapter plates, I really hit my groove and stayed in it. These final few pieces were a joy to work on, and they FLEW by. I addressed the figure first, then the deep background, and then filled in the world around the figure.

Vanish into the Night - Process

That is all for another exciting Monday on the blog. See you back here on Wednesday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Monday, January 19, 2026

Unwinnable Odds - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle and is the penultimate chapter art in the book. The hero in the bowels of the Warren, seeking to bring justice to the vile Basilisk, has come face-to-face with Giant Eaters. What hope does he have against such... Unwinnable Odds. Will he survive the day?

Unwinnable Odds
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Original - Contact me if interested
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Unwinnable Odds - Drawing

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for Unwinnable Odds to show where it began.

Unwinnable Odds - Sketch

Digital

Unwinnable Odds - Tonal study

Digital

As a bonus, I have some images of the rendering process of this piece so that you can get a better idea of it taking shape. This one was straightforward. Started with the main character focal point and worked my way down the grasping hands. I finished with the background because I wanted to try something different and experiment with the process. I had some fun, which is the point of it all. And a BONUS bonus image to start things out.

A look at the drawing table while I was working on the line art.

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Unwinnable Odds - Process

That is all for another exciting Monday on the blog. See you back here on Wednesday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Monday, December 15, 2025

Resplendent Knight - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle and is the next chapter art in the book. The hero has returned! Older, wiser(?), changed, and different, he is no longer the farmhand we once knew. He is bolder, more violent, and seems to relish in the destruction. Our hero charges into the Warren to save his companion and to bring justice to the Basilisk. He fights alone, needing no one but his wits and sword. Will he save the day?

Resplendent Knight
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Resplendent Knight - Drawing

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for the Resplendent Knight to show where it began.

Resplendent Knight - Sketch

Digital

Resplendent Knight - Tonal study

Digital

As a bonus, I have some images of the rendering process of this piece so that you can get a better idea of it taking shape. Again, this one had a more typical progression for me. As the background was more simplistic with the explosion, smoke, and dark environment I addressed that first. I then worked on the figure, then the Grynk, and finally again to the background when I added the white. I did something a little differently with the explosion. I went in first with an ink wash along the edges, followed by white pencil and paint. The layering of the pencil and paint over the ink gives me the specific look that I wanted.