Like much of the art I have made for The One Ring, the design of Smaug is taken directly from Tolkien's own paintings, with a hopefully appropriate update to match the times and the style of the other game art I have made. It was very important to me that Smaug show his (highly dubious) character, and be clearly capable of speech. The idea of him somewhat gleefully hosing fire into Erebor through pursed lips seemed to fit that idea.
I have also taken the opportunity to update my website with some new images: www.jonhodgson.com
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Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWell, that's my new desktop background sorted. Stupendous, Jon, really.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
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