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Title: The executioner


" The women pulled their children out of the path as he passed. No one would jostle the Executioner as he walked towards the village square.

Though his muscles were kept in shape and the envy of every man, such family ties were not for him. No wife would wish to wake next to a husband who brought death to men daily.

Instead he had respect. The villagers were in awe of the hooded man, and of his grisly weapon. Stained by the acidic blood of many victims, the polished blade gleamed in the dawn sunlight, reflecting the final moments of the unlucky souls who awaited his presence.

The Executioner stifled the satisfied smile that pulled at his solemn expression as even strong men ran to cross the street, to avoid so much as an accidental touch as he passed. As always he continued his journey, alone. "


The above wonderful caption was written for this image by the Fantasy writer Jaq D. Hawkins. Thank you Jaq, I think you did an excellent job. To learn more about the author visit her website at www.jaqdhawkins.co.uk.

I have been a fan of fantasy art for a long time. It is a genre of art that illustrates the magical and the supernatural beings and environments. Wizards, dragons, warriors, fairies and other mythical creatures are common in fantasy art. Often depicted in a colorful way with great attention to detail.

Here I did a somewhat dark style painting depicting a fantasy executioner before putting a condemned person to death. My first attempt at fantasy work after years of working in other genres. I especially like the color induced atmosphere and the unreal, mythic-like executioner figure. I imagine him being all psyched up just before delivering a powerful blow of death.



A painting of fantasy executioner with an axe
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Harvey from Philippians wrote:November 18, 2008

Man this is the stuff and the poem before the art work really makes you think about the actual character of the executioner. Respected buy alone. This was just a great painting so thanks for thinking and putting this up.

Johan from Sweden wrote:November 3, 2008

Oh my, this picture is really good, I love the way how you made the bit where the executioner is holding look like wood and the dry blood dripping background which does give it a dark and evil feeling...Also his robes and hood suits it very well.

Liam from Australia wrote:October 22, 2008

This artwork is amazing, he looks part grim reaper, which suits his role, the muscles, clothing and his weapon add a dark theme to the artwork

dylan from australia wrote:October 15, 2008

mad as hell

Gionaft from Bulgaria wrote:September 26, 2008

The picture rules!!! He looks like he knows what his next move is - to kill

matt from australia wrote:September 15, 2008

this is the best I've ever seen

mitch from Australia wrote:September 15, 2008

This picture is the best.

hinode from NL wrote:August 11, 2008

strangly why i like to watch this image when i'm at work.

KIDDOH from MEXICO wrote:May 21, 2008

AWESOME

Nerdboyxx from AUS wrote:March 30, 2008

This has a real feeling of menace around it. I can see the execution-style clothes he is wearing, and that is blended in with the surrealism of fantasy. Anything is possible. He looks part judgmentor part undead creature, and I really like how you blended the two in together into the one painting.

anthony from New ZEaland wrote:March 11, 2008

that is so cool. there should be more pictures like that. its so sweet but you need more

Freddie from SWEDEN wrote:March 3, 2008

Thats me on a bad day or when one off u dudes piss me off

Jimmy from Macedonia wrote:January 12, 2008

its a good pleasure to watch it

tyler godfree from us wrote:January 8, 2008

dud, this painting or what ever the heck it is is awesome. i relay like it. make some more like this.

Phil from Switzerland wrote:July 26, 2007

I really enjoy this art and these are some of the coolest pics I found. I like best the way the lighting is done in the pics, but in this one I particularly like the massive axe.

Melany from usa wrote:July 19, 2007

I like how u just draw anything u have in ur mind without being afraid of expressing it. The executioner was drawn very well because the body language and movement shows the emotion on the executioner.

patrick from u.s.a wrote:July 17, 2007

the colors represnts what the warrior or excutor does.. wouldent want to run into this guy at night... but nicley done!!!

Justin Marshell from London, On, Canada wrote:June 18, 2007

Hello, My name is Justin Marshell and I live in London, Ontario Canada.

I think thses fantasy art is cool and it's like a rianbow with Awesome picture !!!!!

Jay Bird from USA wrote:May 4, 2007

Just Amases Me What Kind Of Artists Are out there. Dude Your Awesome. Yo Deffinitely do More Like This. IT Rocks!!!!!! And This Is From One Artist To Another.

sven from ireland wrote:March 31, 2007

excellent,kinda reminds me of simon bisley's work..well done dude,

Deseiz from Belgium wrote:March 5, 2007

Nice work. i would hate to be the guy that meets this dude when hes working. And i agree, you should make more of this stuff. Dl'ing now ^^

dex man from uk wrote:March 1, 2007

very good i like tha mystery of it

F L X from USA wrote:October 23, 2006

Wow, very intimidating piece of art, awesome!

Marco from Portugal wrote:August 14, 2006

That´s very very nice! Keep up the good work!

ouch from Switzerland wrote:June 15, 2006

WOW, why you don't make mor pics? They are f*cking good!

Ben from USA wrote:December 20, 2005

Awesome colors!

Bishoujo-Ai from USA wrote:July 9, 2005

*gulp*

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