Okay, here we go. This is as new for Tiberius and I as it is for you guys. Don't hesitate to ask any stupid questions you might have.

Your task:

To enter the competition, you must design and draw a picture of an Inquisitor of the Merusian philosophy. Use your imagination and go crazy - don't be restricted by what 40k codices show you. This Inquisitor should be representative of your persona. Perhaps you're a musician, so the picture will include some sort of musical instrument somewhere. Use your imagination.

You have a large scope for interpretation here, as Merusians are eclectic and very individual. Your drawings could include captured psykers, retinues, daemonic sculptures, possessed paintings with daemons reaching through... :blink:

You have two weeks to produce the finished article - that's Saturday, July 1st 2006. You may post WIP images in the Warhammer 40,000 Artwork forum. Finished pictures may be either coloured or black-and-white and sent to Commissar Molotov, either using the PM function, or by emailing him at songbirdsandswitchblades@hotmail.com.


Any questions?

Be sure to post here with your statement of intent to participate - just so we know some people are actually going to take part. ;)

"Ah, finished..." *drawn daemon reaches through monitor and steals soul*

Anyways, I'm in. I've got an Inquisitor on DI who I think has an ideology he can work with. :P

Also, will there be a provision in this competition for those of us who cannot color their own images?

indeed. Although I can work photoshop, without a tablet it's excruciating :(

*starts mumbling to self about entry* :ph43r:

If color is not your forte' then I guess we can let that slide, though at least give it a shot if you can. :)

I'd probably down a few shots before I gave it a try. :P

Cool, count me in! Also perhaps it should be stated that it doesn't have to be digital art only, I mean you can still colour your art using traditional methods. Or have a separate black & white category?

Well, if Aerion takes part I imagine he'd colour his picture using markers like he normally does. But yes, you can do pretty much whatever you like to your picture; use whatever media you're comfortable with.

well, I'll take a stab at colouring it....

not promising anything grand though :P

I've made a good start on an entry too, the Illuminatus sound a lot like the Horadrim to me, I'll post some WIP's in a bit. :ph43r:

Well, one thing I considered whilst writing the background for the Ordo Illuminatus is that the word illuminati couldn't be used - it already has a specific 40k connotation. You can see the world 'illuminated', but not 'illuminati'. That's why those of the Ordo Illuminatus are known as Merusians, after their founder.

But yes - colouring isn't required - do whatever you're comfortable. A stunning black and white picture might well garner more votes than an average coloured picture. :)

Sorry I didn't think to have that clarified before hand. As a general rule, unless we specifically state that you have to use a particular medium, all are acceptable.

As for a seperate B&W category, that isn't really neccesary on this event. My initial intent was to require colored images so that participants would invest more energy into the piece beyond just a doodle. However I removed the requirement as to not alienate those who are still getting into art and are not as confident in there abilities.

Having said that, I would like to see as many as can at least try to add color to their image. Don't be afraid to try something you haven't done before, that's all a part of learning. :)

yeah just chipping in with my intent... ;)

Forgot to actually say I was joining too.

I think I may be able to get one done as well. *prepares to stay up a lot later than usual*

So, we have thus far:

=][=Nine Breaker=][=
Captain Seato
Commissar Molotov
Cpt_Tiberius
Flame of Udun
MIGHTYPanhead
the_balloon_dog

Seven entries confirmed. :)

I myself am going to give this one a shot.

Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures.

Eight confirmed competitors and only four of us (Myself, Nine, MIGHTY and Balloon Dog) have actually put up WIPs. What about the rest of you... scared? ;)

i'll give it a whirl. black and white all the way....YEEHAW!!

i'm thinking demonic deformity inquisitor, it will be funny

Scared? No. Slow? Yes. :P

Yes...yes I am. :ph43r:

Actually I spent all weekend doing research, hopefully I can get started on it soon.

*From behind sofa* "Me, Afraid? NEVER!" :D

Research?! :blink: Nobody said anything about that! I thought this was for fun and kicks! Well I'm pleased I've made a start now, I'll post my luchtime brain storm when I get in :)

Didn't you get the memo? :P

=][=Nine Breaker=][= - WIPs Posted
Captain Seato - Nothing yet... slacker ;)
Commissar Molotov - WIPs Posted
Cpt_Tiberius - 'Researching'... :lol:
Flame of Udun - WIPs Posted
Ixajin - Nothing Yet
MIGHTYPanhead - WIPs Posted
StornCrow - WIPs Posted
the_balloon_dog - WIPs Posted

And with... around ten days to go. :)

*nervously raised hand*

I have an idea waiting to be spilled onto paper... post WIP tomorrow before I go to the pub.

Awesome! It's cool to see you're getting stuck in so soon. Remember entries must be finished by the 1st of July, so you've got about nine days.

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=][=Nine Breaker=][= - WIPs Posted
Captain Seato - Still nothing...
Commissar Molotov - WIPs Posted
Cpt_Tiberius - 'Stalled'... can anything help our intrepid administrator?
Flame of Udun - WIPs Posted
Ixajin - WIPs Posted
MIGHTYPanhead - WIPs Posted
Ophidicus - Statement of Intent Received
StornCrow - WIPs Posted
the_balloon_dog - WIPs Posted

Ten entries, and nine days to go... time is trickling away...

I'm not stalled, just slow... :P

Actually I made some progress last night, however my scanner here at the house will not scan an image this big, so you'll have to wait until I can finish the rendering stage, so I can take it to work and use the scanner there.

Wait, what were we doing..? Oh, right... a competition...

What were we drawing?

room for one more?

Absolutely, Alex :). Just remember, entries must be done by the 1st of July.

Size isn't everything, you know... ^_^

hopefully I will have learnt to do stuff in photoshop by then. Like colour.

Since Aerion has posted some fluff for his piece are we allowed to submit similar descriptions to go along with our own entries?

Of course! :) You're more than welcome to do it now, or once you post the completed piece. It's really up to you.

One request, please - when you PM your Inquisitor to me, please tell me the Inquisitor's name! It'll help me out. I know a few from what I've picked up - Inquisitor Illustrium is Aerion's, Inquisitor Sky is StormCrow's... still, let me know because it'll help me later on.

I think I'll jump straight in on this one :D , and def have a run at it although time is short. Isn't it always :D

hoping ill be able to submit something,

Calamity

Well, welcome to the board, Calamity. Be sure to introduce yourself in the Welcome Mat, up top. You have until Saturday to PM me your finished piece of work... you certainly enjoy a challenge... ;)

I've received:

Inquisitor Nikolai Illustrium - Aerion the Faithful
Inquisitor Engem Cerstan - Ixajin
Inquisitor Khanduras - MIGHTYPanhead
Inquisitor Juarez - Alex
Inquisitor Perconele - Calamity

Nine Breaker's pulled out as he won't be able to finish in time, but he has promised to finish the Inquisitor later.

By my understanding, entries are still outstanding from:

Captain Seato
Commissar Molotov
Cpt_Tiberius
Flame of Udun
Ophidicus
StrormCrow
The_Balloon_Dog

How's everyone doing?

its going to be a tight squeeze but i should be able to finish in time

heres to hoping

I'm roughly 90% done but have been tied up with real world crap :(
I should have it finished for Saturday though.

Anyway here's a bit of fluff for you. :)

My Inquisitors name is Nobutada Ryozushi, he hails from the planet of Neohjin, the principle system in the Dogon sector of Segmentum Obscurus. Neohjin was originally settled in 348.M22. by a cult of warriors from the Eastern Asian block on Terra who were looking to re-establish the ways of the ancient Samurai. The world was rediscovered by the Emperor himself and embraced within the fledgling Imperium during the First Great Crusade. The Shogun Hondo Yokozumi recognised the Emperor as the Divine Okami of legend.

Inquisitor Nobutada Ryozushi was originally inducted into the Ordo Malleus and notably led the Grey Knights of Justicar Bede in the purgation of the defiled temple of Heiadoko during the chaos uprising of 998.M41 on the planet of San Jimenez. Although he still is principally affiliated with the Ordo Malleus but has become increasingly involved in the Ordo Illuminatus and has spent much time in recent years studying the core Merusian philosophies. He is currently investigating the ancient ruins of Annaswaek and the mysterious artefact known as the Branathame Arc.

I've run into some RL commitments that are slowing me down. Looking at what I have left I'm just not sure I can get it done by the first. I may be a few days late so don't wait on me.

:(