Just thought I would touch on the MrJack "one trick pony" comment.
MrJack Interview from a ways back, but kind of goes through some of the things he has done. The man's sketch book is amazing. Some of his Diablo concepts are simply the best that I have ever seen.
I'll also note that he is working on another huge project. His artwork really is amazing. I'll try to swing by and post a link to his next project when it is up.
On March 13 2009 03:43 pyrogenetix wrote: I don't think Blizzard is too far behind, if behind at all. Like I've said it before and I'll say it again, nearly all of my art friends agree, that it is much easier to copy and improve on an already existing thing, than creating something new.
As far as I can tell he's really good at drawing the zerg-y look with their organic carapace, spikes and horns, and their tendons and muscles.
But there are two other races in starcraft. Can he also deliver the high technology, neon lights glowing, shiny gold armor protoss look? Can he deliver the gritty armour, dirty hard working men, exiles look?
Is he a one trick pony that can only draw the zerg? Or does he have the full capability to work with the whole starcraft universe, not just a third of it.
Why does it matter if he can only draw existing Zerg? He doesn't work for Blizzard, and he draws these units for entertainment and for our viewing enjoyment, not as concept art for a potential game.
It's a ridiculous reason to call him a one trick pony just because he only puts out incredibly rendered Zerg artwork. Have you ever seen his other artwork?
just saw his other stuff and damn. just damn. i take back what i said.
Holy shit, I was going through his deviantART gallery and I have to say that he has huge range as an artist. I saw the beautiful zergs, comic paintings etc. Good stuff!!
I'd like to see Mr.Jacks version of the two headed fire breathing flying ultralisk.
Pretty good looking art. It's weird to see an ultra-looking unit with such a long neck though. That would make a sweet upgrade for ultras for an expansion haha :p Or in the editor or somethin'