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Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on July 25, 2017, 08:22:13 AM
Hello!

I'm a professional artist. I'm heavily influenced by the early 80s British comic scene, horror movies, Lovecraft and the OSR. Or anything that's conceptually 'weird' that might interest me! :)

Rates negotiable depending on project.

I also like to work in vectors so everything is print ready from the off.

Get in touch if you need anything that might suit my style.

Here's a link:
http://grimgram.com

Thanks!

Rob.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on August 15, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
I've added a few new bits up there in case anyone is interested.

Ta!

Rob.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: Voros on August 15, 2017, 11:36:12 PM
Awesome stuff! Are you active on G+? That seems like where more designers and artists for RPGs hang out.

i'd love a Spirderhead mug but I'm afraid shipping from Dublin will be deathly.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on August 16, 2017, 07:59:48 AM
Quote from: Voros;984043Awesome stuff! Are you active on G+? That seems like where more designers and artists for RPGs hang out.

i'd love a Spirderhead mug but I'm afraid shipping from Dublin will be deathly.

Thanks, Voros, that's very kind of you to say.

I've not really thought about trying G+ to be honest, I must look into it. Thanks.

I know!!! The shipping is crazy! :( I wish I could help you there, but it's all down to Society-6 they have total control over the whole thing. :(
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: Vile Traveller on August 16, 2017, 09:32:33 AM
Nice work, I second the advice to check out G+ (and Facebook). Those two places are basically where I found all my artists.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on August 16, 2017, 07:13:16 PM
Quote from: Vile;984161Nice work, I second the advice to check out G+ (and Facebook). Those two places are basically where I found all my artists.

Thanks! Much appreciated man. I'll definitely check out the google + thing as you guys suggested. :)

I've joined a few FB groups, more for finding players. But there are quite a few indie devs on there too, and I got some nice feedback so far. I've been contacted by a couple of guys too, so fingers crossed that something works out. :) I'd really like to work with smaller indie devs tbh - I just think they are always working on really cool stuff that's different.

Thanks again,

Rob
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: Voros on August 17, 2017, 02:52:12 AM
Quote from: The Exploited.;984112Thanks, Voros, that's very kind of you to say.

I've not really thought about trying G+ to be honest, I must look into it. Thanks.

I know!!! The shipping is crazy! :( I wish I could help you there, but it's all down to Society-6 they have total control over the whole thing. :(

I'll figure something out. I've ordered books and blu rays from the UK and got reasonable rates so you never know.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on August 17, 2017, 06:25:10 AM
Quote from: Voros;984465I'll figure something out. I've ordered books and blu rays from the UK and got reasonable rates so you never know.

Fingers crossed! Postage from the EU is not cheap. :(
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on August 26, 2017, 08:15:00 AM
Some new images. Ta!

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Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: Dumarest on September 01, 2017, 09:29:49 PM
Been meaning to say, that's some pretty nice work there. If I had a job for you and could afford you, I'd hire you. Looks better than the vast majority of art I see in RPGs.

Edit: it kind of reminds me of this one Green Lantern story Alan Moore wrote where Abin Sur  goes to some planet full of demons or something and has his eventual doom prophesied...explaining why he was using a spaceship rather than flying through space via ring-power in the Hal Jordan Green Lantern origin story back in 1959. Have you seen that one? I forget who illustrated it, but it was awesome.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on September 02, 2017, 05:39:39 AM
Quote from: Dumarest;988577Been meaning to say, that's some pretty nice work there. If I had a job for you and could afford you, I'd hire you. Looks better than the vast majority of art I see in RPGs.

Edit: it kind of reminds me of this one Green Lantern story Alan Moore wrote where Abin Sur  goes to some planet full of demons or something and has his eventual doom prophesied...explaining why he was using a spaceship rather than flying through space via ring-power in the Hal Jordan Green Lantern origin story back in 1959. Have you seen that one? I forget who illustrated it, but it was awesome.

Thanks mate much appreciated! I'm a bit old school black and white fan. I've not really got into digital painting... Maybe someday. :)
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on September 08, 2017, 10:13:41 AM
Some kind of cultist for the Dark Sword and Sorcery game I'm trying to write...

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Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on September 14, 2017, 11:00:49 AM
A 'Droug' based on Michele Pavner's Dark Matter. Think I'll use this in my bestiary - But have my own take on it. :)[ATTACH=CONFIG]1601[/ATTACH]
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: Voros on September 23, 2017, 01:51:36 AM
Great stuff Exploited!

Btw is your avatar name taken from the punk band??
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on September 23, 2017, 08:35:33 AM
Quote from: Voros;995059Great stuff Exploited!

Btw is your avatar name taken from the punk band??

Thanks, man... I really Apreciate your kind words.

Heh... It certainly is! They are my favorite band of all time... I've been listening to them since I was fifteen and I'm in my 40s now. :)
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on October 25, 2017, 10:24:19 AM
I thought I'd annoy everyone by posting some more weird stuff.

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Don't know why they are so small... Sorry. I technophobe.
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: L0rdOfCain on January 10, 2018, 12:24:46 PM
Any idea if you could illustrate a comic (with lettering), and how much that would cost?
Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on July 07, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
I've been away from drawing and forums in general due to my Dad passing away in March. So, I'm back doing just some designs for my own personal projects now. I don't think I'll be doing commissions at the moment as I just don't want the pressure.

But here's some digital doodles!

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Title: Freelance illustrator influenced by, 80s Brittish comics, OSR RPGs and Horror.
Post by: The Exploited. on July 07, 2018, 09:40:38 AM
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Post by: The Exploited. on July 07, 2018, 09:42:10 AM
Gah! Not sure why they are small and blurry...

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