August, 2003 -- The Commission -- "Bolder's transformation back from being an orc didn't go as planned - he didn't turn back to being fully human. What I'd like to get from you is an updated picture of Bolder - it'd be great to get him in a fighting pose if possible - maybe swinging his greataxe laterally?"

Here's the pose I think I'll go ahead with...Bolder in mid-swing, looking towards the viewer out of the corner of his eyes.

(right) This is the completed rough draft. I've drawn it at a slight angle to increase the dramatic 'punch'.

I've put down some basic colours. I'm imagining a bright but overcast day, with lots of greys and browns.

(right) I've added a base colour for the skin (green to be added later), and the bag.

I've been roughing up the leather with a textured effect and working on the greaves.

(right) I've worked more on the breastplate and added some more base to the skin.

Some more work on the face and arms, and I've added a number of studs, buckles and belts to the armour.

(right) After about a week, things are shaping up. I've started on the background...I have in mind a ruined city next to the mountains, but we'll see if it turns out.

© Eric Pommer 2003

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