Wednesday, March 17, 2010

ArtOrder Challenge - Mutation Nation

If you missed the buzz, Jon Schindehette has a new challenge up over on ArtOrder: Mutation Nation! The folks over at Wizards of the Coast are knee deep in getting the new Gamma World ready for release later this year. The ArtOrder challenge allows you to either design a mutant creature or an anthropomorphic character (make sure you head over to ArtOrder to get all the details). Jon had me at 'Mutant'. I of course took path #1, gene spliced creature, so I present to you my Scuttling Grizzly, a combination of blue crab and bear...

Scuttling Grizzly - Mutation Nation Challenge
© 2010 Christopher Burdett

But I cound not stop there... I have already finished my second painting of another mutant creature and I about to get started on my third. I can't stop... too many ideas coming too quickly. Only one design can be submitted for the challenge, so I pick this one, but I will continue on the others for myself.

I will bring you my second creation next week and most likely some of my drawings that went into these. Until then...

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15 comments:

  1. Peter TikosMarch 17, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    You rock Christopher! This monster is awesome!

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  2. Christopher BurdettMarch 17, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks Peter! Glad you like it. This challenge is right up my alley. I could make these all day :)

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  3. Christopher BurdettMarch 17, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Wow! Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it so much :) More are on their way.

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  4. Mark MolnarMarch 17, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Wow Chris! Now this is absolutely fantastic man! Awesome unique design and top quality rendering - great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Andrew OlsonMarch 17, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    nasty critter man, keep on truckin'!

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  6. Christopher BurdettMarch 17, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks Mo! Happy to share, I have been sitting on this for a week or two and really wanted to post this. I have another one ready to post on Monday! :)

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  7. Christopher BurdettMarch 17, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks Andrew, I will do my best! :)

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  8. Grey ThornberryMarch 17, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    cool creature design - I really like the way you rendered the claws & face

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  9. Christopher BurdettMarch 17, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks man! They were some of my favorite parts to work on. You can't go wrong with huge claws on things! ;)

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  10. K. FeigenbaumMarch 18, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    This is freakin' awesome. I love it. I can't wait to see your other one!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    He looks killer Christopher! I can't wait to see him in the Mutation Nation line-up on ArtOrder.

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  12. Christopher BurdettMarch 18, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks Kim! :) I can't wait to share it! It will be up on Monday for sure... and hopefully my third will be ready to share soon too.

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  13. Christopher BurdettMarch 18, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks Jon :) It should be a great turn out. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

    Though I can't be held responsible if the scuttling grizzly breaks free of it's restrains and eats anything. They are veracious!

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  14. Christopher ReachMarch 19, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    That thing is insane! The head/mouth is terrifying haha. I really like the colors and textures of the painting itself too.

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  15. Christopher BurdettMarch 19, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks! :) If the claws don't get you the mouth will.

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