Catching Up

Been a long time since I've posted, but then earlier this year, the cancer returned to my dad and chewed him up. He died March 7th and I really haven't had much of an inclination to post since then.
Anyways, heres a bit of a sketch-dump of bits and bats I've been doing this year. There are some larger versions of some pieces on my DeviantArt account.

Approach

Spec Ops approaching the centre of Norilsk.
Early design.

See http://norilskincident.com for more.

Anomalous Fissure

About an hour.
Larger version on my DeviantArt account.

After the Snows...

"...and then after the silence of winter and the fierce cold of the snow came the thaw. Fog banks twisted our vision and created menace at all angles. The river burst its banks and a rushing torrent smashed it's way through the streets piling rubble in new forms for us to navigate and unearthing hidden wonders we would otherwise have walked right over..."

Quick piece with accompanying blurb.
Larger version on DeviantArt.

Special Operations

 From Norilsk Incident.

This is an early envisionment of the Spec Ops team. Whilst some of the aesthetic values have remained, they look less like Nazi stormtroopers right now - far more streamlined and ninja-like than before.

Still, I figured I should upload it as it's a decent piece!

We've now setup a blog for Norilsk Incident at http://norilskincident.blogspot.com please follow for updates and special features!

Larger version of this piece available to view on DeviantArt: http://cyrus-crashtest.deviantart.com/#/art/Specops-356754758

Science Team

From the Norilsk Incident.

Armed with standard issue firearms, but equipped with customised and next gen aeronautic and cosmonaut suits, they primarily survive in Norilsk through their understanding of the physics at work in the environment and the high level protection their suits provide against the chemical, radioactive and anomalous hazards.

To find out more about Norilsk Incident, goto http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/314803

 Larger version available to view on DeviantArt: http://cyrus-crashtest.deviantart.com/art/Science-Team-356572241

Marauders

From the Norilsk Incident (see HERE).

An illustrative concept piece of a member of the Marauder faction examining some anomaly amid the rubble of Norilsk whilst his buddy takes the weight off his feet and keeps a lookout.

Support this project by donating!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/norilsk-incident-four-short-novella-board-game

Also a larger version is now available to view on DeviantArt; http://cyrus-crashtest.deviantart.com/art/Marauders-356173999

Norilsk Incident - IndieGoGo Now Live!

Some months back I previewed some art I did towards a tabletop RPG project. That project has since evolved, mutated and become something more.

The initial release is four intertwined novellas telling the story of four factions searching for answers amongst the abandoned city of Norilsk. The novellas are accompanied by a tabletop RPG that allows you to live the world and the lore for yourself.

This video from creator Gabriel Zang will tell you more.



If you think you might be interested in the project, see more at http://fzideas.com where you can also read sample chapters, or if you simply want to donate to the production or know more about that end of things, see the IndieGoGo campaign HERE.

Aside from this, FZIdeas are the people behind;

The Chamber

Monolith's Whisper

Exodis

Life Saving Reactions

Another piece towards the RPG inspired by Roadside Picnic / Stalker / S.T.A.L.K.E.R. coming soon from http://www.fzideas.com/

Theres a larger version on my DeviantArt account: http://cyrus-crashtest.blogspot.com