Deployment

This was an image I did for Nuthin' But Mech Vol. 2. I wanted to tackle my own version of the ubiquitous crab tank, but put it in context. I envisioned large VTOL transports deploying them into the field like dropping them out of a magazine. Thanks to my friend Lorin Wood for putting together such an incredible compendium of art, assembling such a rogue's gallery of concept artists, and inviting me to participate!

Final image.

Final image.

First initial sketch

First initial sketch

Crab Tank almost fully developed. By this point I would have found some photo reference to correct the desert color palette. Still, something was missing.

Crab Tank almost fully developed. By this point I would have found some photo reference to correct the desert color palette. Still, something was missing.

Initial block in of the dropship. Ultimately I adjusted the composition and aspect ratio so that the image would work well as a two-page spread. I also flipped the image so your eye would be lead back into the image rather than running off the page.

Initial block in of the dropship. Ultimately I adjusted the composition and aspect ratio so that the image would work well as a two-page spread. I also flipped the image so your eye would be lead back into the image rather than running off the page.