Aestrill Rider by EricClaeys
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The planet Cretona consists of several intelligent alien races with varying technology - most use the darnook to some degree. This particular character is part of a 'feline-like' race known as the Aestrill. The proud race lives in communities high in treetops. Their wooden dwellings are exceptionally elaborate with bridges and catwalks between them. They use the darnook to patrol the ground for any would be intruders, or in the event of war, they are used for cavalry. They are very skilled in the art of combat, but don't often attack unprovoked. Those Aestrill who seek wealth and glory can become very able mercinaries.
I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. Enjoy!

Comments (17)
So you should be happy with how this turned out. It looks a fantastic bit of modelling.
You should be very happy, great piece of work
I loved this creature last time you showed it - and the rider is just as exquisite! Wonderful imagination - terrific models!!
Those models are awesome! Amazing work and a vote for sure!
Wonderful models indeed Eric! Just currious, do you model them in their final pose?
Very cool!
Terrific model, as usual...
It's a horrible model and I hate you. :-DDD Just kidding of course, great model.
Excellent modeling as usual eric! the only thing that bugs me is how that "helmet" on the Darnook is blocking its view, it cant see straight forward (it looks like that to me anyway).
How about making his left hand hold the reins....
Wonderful Work & Neat characters
You have to put these into poser and make them animateable (all of your stuff). You will make a fortune and I will be more broke than I am now (heheheheh) GREAT WORK!
Incredible modeling!!!
Simply amazing! Your level of detail is insane, it looks sculpted from gray clay, the render is so fine... Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Holy Cow!!! I am in awe of your modeling ability! My mind is totally blown!
incredibly nice work. good story/background on it. are you gonna release it/them for sale?
bows down and hopes for a tutorial