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Citadelby *AdamBurn

Digital Art / Drawings & Paintings / Sci-Fi

This is the end result of several weeks of work, mainly due to lack of computer time, it is a corner stone in my art as it is my first piece which isnt just a planet with stars and a nebula, and its hand painted using a wacom except for the planet surfaces and the sun which are done using the usual texture work and filters.
My main inspiration for this image was Gary Tonge who is an amazing freehand digital painter.

I will also be making some more speed paintings and quick images showing different parts of the city from different perspectives.

So now this images is done I will start to do more matte paintings and freehand images like this one but I wont be abandoning my space scenes all together I will make some more soon.

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~generalderpy014 22 hours ago

Now THIS is a Citadel, I would pay to see the faces of people from Mass Effect when they see this XD
Its thousands of times more massive and I wouldn't be surprise if the population here exceeds a trillion.

~Xrooven May 23, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Shares a greatly similar appearance to The Traveler from Bungie's new game Destiny. Were you by chance inspired by it?

*AdamBurn May 26, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Check the time stamp

This was made years and years before Destiny was even a thing if anything you should ask if they were inspired by this haha

~Xrooven May 27, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Holy shit, my bad!

Valid point! I wouldn't be surprised! Hahaha...

~arturslv May 7, 2013 Hobbyist Writer

The Twin Worlds - widely recognized as the greatest wonder of the Asahi Empire, this is the beating heart, the seat of power from where the galaxies-spanning empire is governed, their fleets marshalled, wars waged and alliances made or unmade. The Seven Lords - Nell-Tiray, Kor'Gal, Karierrda, Saeyren, Raiar, Crandaros, Alikera - are their undisputed leaders. They are the wisest and eldest of the Asahi, and their rule is fair and just.

The Cradle is where their super-dreadnoughts are made. The continents made from metal open and close endlessly, producing spaceships constantly - their fleets wage an unending war against the vicious, all-consuming Brood.

The Throne is where the Lords reside and rule - an awe-inspiring citadel that never sleeps, its population numbering in billions. Dignitaries and ambassadors from a myriad of alien races are ever present to foster good relationships across the Empire. Vessels of all sizes and shapes travel to and fro to the Twin Worlds.

~AlexiGVS Mar 31, 2013 New member

This is amazing.....

~NuclearD00d Feb 13, 2013

This artwork reminds me of this. [link]

~lordmep Dec 9, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

You ever see the series Shadow Raiders? Cause this design looks a lot like one of their worlds. Still an excellent image.

*AdamBurn Dec 9, 2012 Professional Digital Artist

I have not no, what is it?

~lordmep Dec 9, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

Should be on YouTube. It's one of those shows meant just to sell toys, but I thought it had real substance. The subtitle is War Planets so you can probably guess how your picture reminded me of it.

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