The Mechanic Turning Away by barryjeffer
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
He had never failed to carry out a contract... Until now.
Something about this one had gotten into his head. He walked back into the shadows, shaken and shivering, but alive.
Thanks for the peek and your comments (they mean a lot)

Comments (66)
Fantastic lighting and atmo, a really fascinating image, Seth!
Love this character! Cool render!
very dark mood carried out in a phantastic lighting and render
Great effects and the background fits, love this image!
Genial dark scene! Excellent work!!!
This is a fantastic, moody piece. I'm very impressed. It looks like the illustration you'd find on a Dresden novel, or something with that same energy and feel. I'm very impressed with the way you use color to make him pop from the background -- especially in his boots. The faint hint of a glow makes him seem both magickal and menacing. My two suggestions for improvement would be to tone down the reflections in the pool near his right hand. In the smaller version, I thought he was holding some kind of curved blade or casting a spell. I had to go full size to see that the background is trying to steal focus from the two characters. That brings me to the second suggestion: Lose or move the girl. She is distracting from his "lone wolf" vibe. She either needs to be bigger -- and with a pose that makes it more clear as to what she's doing -- or gone. But of course, I'm just nit-picking. This is a really strong image and if it were on a book cover, I would definitely flip it over to read the back cover to see what it's all about. Well done.
Handsome man and superb outfit, I love this dark urban atmo !
Extraordinary mood. Just a litle critics: could you put some shadow on the feet (or legs)of the man (Photoshop?), because he seems to enter into a dark zone?
Very beautiful fantastic scene.
very interesting image :)
great image. the atmosphere reminds me an old version of fallout. Excellent composition
Fantastic work!!!
great dark scene with excellent postwork
excellent scene
Great work
Very nice dark scene.. great work :)
wonder what kind of twist this will have on the series Seth, killer job and enlarge view.
Splendid Dark work man, a great air of pathos from the mechanic, brought to mind a favorite Pink Floyd song too Peace On the turning away From the pale and downtrodden And the words they say Which we won't understand "Don't accept that what's happening Is just a case of others' suffering Or you'll find that you're joining in The turning away" Pink Floyd - On The Turning Away
Stunning dark Gothic render Seth, again superb artwork.
I get the feeling he's the one in danger...is that odd? Maybe she's a vampire. Great concept.
The image is so powerful and moving. Excellent work
Like the "day after" athmosphere
Excellent scene, mood and atmosphere!
This is a beauty Seth.
Fabulous work! The lighting is perfect!
this is really powerful. the lighting is great and the drama is so strong that I want to know more of their story. well done!
a great dark picture!
Those who hired him will not be happy. Great dramatic scene!
I want to know more.... Fabulous job, Seth! ")
Wow, stunning image, love it !!!