Tireless Tracker – process

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

While I put the final touches on an epic Middle-earth painting, here is a newly released image and a few process shots for Magic:The Gathering’s, Tireless Tracker, from their new set Murders at Karlov Manor.

Preliminary drawing, 20″ x 18″ Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper

I have been using acrylics to do more of the ‘heavy lifting’ of value structure in my recent works.  Turning to oils for the more polished and finishing layers.

Acrylic lay in, 20″ x 16″

Utilized an acid yellow green with magenta-reds for shadows, to change it up and challenge my safe-space of realistic brown-grey mud.  A fun exploration in just how saturated and warm shadows can go!  Loved creating an intensive red halo for the tracker in her silhouette against the background.

As for the wacky three eyes of the tiger…well that’s Magic.

Tireless Tracker – detail

Tireless Tracker, 20″ x 16″ Oil on Panel

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  1. Mary Ellen

    Thank you for creating this wonderful art which illustrates my favorite work of fiction! It is so moving to see some of my favorite scenes from the books, portrayed by you. Thank you, thank you!

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    The process behind creating such an intricate and detailed piece is fascinating! It’s always insightful to see the steps that go into crafting something as visually compelling as Tireless Tracker. The fact that it connects with Magic: The Gathering makes it even more exciting, especially for fans who appreciate the artistic process behind the cards. It’s also inspiring to see how Donato Giancola approaches his work, making the creative process just as captivating as the final product. Looking forward to seeing more behind-the-scenes content!

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  8. Anshu

    Absolutely stunning composition and atmosphere! The dynamic between the tracker and the tiger feels alive and full of tension. The color palette and lighting guide the viewer’s eye perfectly through the scene, and the subtle storytelling in their postures is brilliant. This piece feels like it’s part of a larger world—would love to see more from this narrative