Here at Blood of Kittens we strive to showcase topics and discussions that you don’t normally find on your typical 40k blog. That is why Blood of Kittens presents this new series that promotes the artists that often get over looked bringing the 40k universe to life. I can remember almost 20 years ago how cool the art was in the two Realm of Chaos books and how they shaped the way I looked at the 40k universe. Today a new group of artists both digital and analog still produce fantastic work. It is Blood of Kittens hope that you take a look, sit back, and enjoy the beauty and sheer epicness that is Warhammer 40k art. Remember to click for enlarged images.
Kev Walker’s career spans every corner of gaming culture, making him no stranger to the world of Warhammer. He is known more for his work with Magic the Gathering and Marvel. He is most famously known in 40k circles for his work on the Daemonifuge graphic novels at the turn of the century. Kev is one of those artists that can get lost as you turn the pages of your favorite Warhammer book. His work can be construed as very derivative taking the best elements of various artists. In the end he just produces great art. Here are some of his best work.
Kharn, perhaps my favorite character in all the 40k universe. Here we find him as he should be as an over-sized muscle-bound bad ass. This piece does shows that often Kev plays with proportion of figures, nothing too dramatic just enough to seem out place and fantastical.
Here is a continuation on the artistic themes present in the Kharn piece. This time though we throw in a dab of Alfredo Alcala and Mike Mignola for good measure. This change in style is prevalent in the Daemonifuge graphic novels as you can see with these examples…
As you can see Kev takes his love for large-scale to its enviable extreme. This is one of my favorite pieces because even though the Titan is huge, you still cannot get a good idea just how big this one is. His use of blurry shadowing creates an ominous feel as this Titan looks to have appeared out of no where.
Here might be Kew Walker’s most recognizable work. Standing on the bodies of the fallen this Black Templar demonstrates just how stoic this particular chapter is. It is also a confusing picture because the figure could also be a traitor Marine standing on his victims.
Here is another example of Kev Walker’s work…
If you want to learn more about Kev Walker here are some links for your enjoyment.
Kav Walker has a collection of how to books that you can find here. As well of course his Daemonifuge graphic novels.
Daemonifuge (Warhammer 40,000)
Drawing & Painting Fantasy Beasts: Bring to Life the Creatures and Monsters of Other Realms
Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts