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Artist Portrays Mystical Creatures In Their Vulnerable Form – When They Were Still Babies (30 Pics)
We're used to seeing mystical creatures depicted as tall, well-built warriors or old, bearded wizards. After all, slaying beasts or casting powerful spells takes strength and experience. But Hong Kong-based illustrator Rudy Siswanto decided to flip our preconceived notions around by depicting them as babies.
From Medusa to Minotaur and beyond, these guys still look badass, only they're so young, you can't help but imagine them taking a nap in the middle of a serious quest.
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Medusa & Gargoyle
Siswanto, who is originally from Indonesia, is currently working at Riot Games as a splash artist. This series, however, is from a bit earlier. "Baby Beastiary is a client project back from when I was working at Caravan Studio," Siswanto told Bored Panda. "It was for a crowdfunding project by Metal Weave Games. They came up with an idea for a baby creatures' RPG book and I helped them with the visuals."
Siswanto wasn't the only artist working on the project. "I contributed the most on volume 1 and volume 2, and I helped with art direction."
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The client came with a brief, so they were the ones who picked what particular mystical creatures to include in the series.
"Through this project, I've learned a lot about not only how to create baby versions of different creatures that are already well known, but I also learned how to really observe [various little animal details], like their gestures, how they move and the proportions [of their bodies]," Siswanto said, adding that it has really helped him to take his craft to another level and create more believable fantasy creatures in general.
#3
Hydra Snakelet
#4
Simurgh Pup
Perfumista Perfumista 4 years ago
I am afraid to think what a flying puppy could do to the house, but I want one anyway.
#5
Nightmare
#6
Dragon Turtlette
#7
Medusa Daughter
Steve Barnett 4 years ago
Sorry to quibble, but Medusa wasn't born with serpent-hair; Athena turned her hair into serpents after she was raped by Poseidon in her temple.
#8
Phoenix
#9
Baby Minotaur
#11
Satyr Foal
#12
Sea Lion Pup
#14
Elder Godspawn
#15
Owlbear
#16
Centaur
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
Hahaha I saw this thing that said "since horses can walk as soon as they are born, and babies can't even hold their heads and bodies up, wouldn't it be a horse body running with the baby torso just flopping around crazily?" Its a good visual xDD
#17
Myconid Sporeling
#18
Lizardfolk Whelp
#20
Griffin Hatchlings
#22
Beithir Hatchling
#23
Cocktrice
#25
Peryton Hinulus
#26
Tarasque Hatchling
#27
Gargoyle Mouldling
#28
Pegasus Foal
#29
Androsphynx & Gynosphynx
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What do you think ?
KombatBunni 4 years ago
I never thought that some monsters could be so darn cute! I'd love to have at least one of each! Absolutely fantastic art
Malakai 4 years ago
Stunning! The attention to detail, the colors, the lighting, the textures--all of these are just teeming with fantastical magic and whimsy! I wish I could take a few of these baby beasties home
Baron Simone Von Bianco 4 years ago
The artist (Rudy Siswanto) apparently works already for ages for Hasbro, illustrating nonetheless than Magic: The Gathering's cards. More than possible that works also on Dungeons & Dragons. Surely he's no newbie and these pictures show well his experienced talent.
KombatBunni 4 years ago
I never thought that some monsters could be so darn cute! I'd love to have at least one of each! Absolutely fantastic art
Malakai 4 years ago
Stunning! The attention to detail, the colors, the lighting, the textures--all of these are just teeming with fantastical magic and whimsy! I wish I could take a few of these baby beasties home
Baron Simone Von Bianco 4 years ago
The artist (Rudy Siswanto) apparently works already for ages for Hasbro, illustrating nonetheless than Magic: The Gathering's cards. More than possible that works also on Dungeons & Dragons. Surely he's no newbie and these pictures show well his experienced talent.
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