Photoshop Smudge Drawing: Tyrael from Diablo II

Tyrael the arch angel (kneeling with his sword to pray before tossing it into the world stone) from Diablo 2.

I was experimenting with using white blotches from the brush tool on black canvas, and smearing (using smear tool of course) them out into the image of the subject. It was mostly successful, but there are some depth issues in how the eye interprets the aspect, like around the sword hilt in front of the face. But, otherwise it was fun to make.

How has this not gotten any comments? Epic art based on an epic game. Creative way to do it, too.

Never played the game, but this looks extremely awesome!! Really nice work!!

Thanks for the kind words! People here are really talented at numerous skills, so I feel privileged to share this at all.

beautiful art