Shadowcore: Chuck Lukacs

September 20, 2014

Theros Hero Cards

Really wanted to show these at Illuxcon this year, alas the Gods of Theros thought it better I teach this semester. Thought I'd share here on Shadowcore though (while I yet again seethe with jealousy), as this Hero Card project painted for a series of Magic the Gathering Pre-release events, was simply one of the greatest opportunities that's been given me in this winding career.

A total of twenty two oil paintings depicting different faction heroes in the Theros world, and abstracted to read as scenes cut from stone in bas relief. Like I said in an interview; After this project, I'd be pretty good at the trompe-l'oeil interiors at your local Olive Garden.. =) In any case, here's a few of my favorites, I've not sold a couple of them, as I wanted to show them to students in terms of utilizing maquettes and tableau, but what a wild ride in learning more about my process and History in general.

©Wizards of the Coast 2013

Notice the honorary bust of Geoffrey Peterson from The Late Late
Show with TVs Craig Ferguson at her feet. ©Wizards of the Coast 2013

©Wizards of the Coast 2013

Like the first at the top of the thread- Vanquisher, I made
mini paper maquettes, shot them in a couple different
lighting scenarios, then sketched and painted
from that light.

December 31, 2012

This is Tranya.. I hope you relish it as much as I!

Pity I've not done a whole lot I can show yet this year, but while I have a couple days, I wanted to post a couple simple process pics, and tip ayebody a nod for the Nerdliest New Year ever! =) Pam made a couple bottles of Lemoncello this year, and I sketched a quick digital piece for the label, so I made it my Holiday Card as well.. After all, there's nothing that spells the Holidays more than gnomes in funny hats, squeezing lemons in inappropriate and disturbing ways, right? =)

Okay.. everyone say, nostrils!

I also wanted to at least start painting on a set of illustrations, something like the old school liquor and cigarette spreads from the 70's based on OS StarTrek, to coincide with the new film, but this conceptual sketch and logo design is all that made it into existence thus far. For those of you who know me, I've been talking about this for years, and after seeing a couple Trek based Gallery shows across the country, I could perhaps at least make some T's for the next Trek in the Park here in Portland? =) MadMen like sleaze? I sure hope so, but there will be a hunky cigarette man as well, and I just can't wait to start painting them. Hopefully 2013 is the year. =)

Have the very Happiest and Healthiest of New Years everyone! Sorry I didn't get to meet you guys in Altoona, but I hope to get to know everyone a bit better this year.. =)

Bowing to your inner Gnome drunk,

Chuck