Cadian Guard
Photoshop November 2008
Some cover artwork done for Black Library books, set in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe. Some Cadian Guardsmen are clearing a battered imperial city of a zombie infestation. My goal was to create something dramatic and gritty, gothic yet futuristic. I love the “old future” look of Warhammer 40,000 artwork, and tried to capture that here. Crit and comments are most welcome.
Photoshop CS, ~30hrs
Image ©2008 Black Library
THE STORY
When the Imperial shrine world of Kathur is blighted by Chaos, the brave Guardsmen of Cadia are sent to reclaim it. The plague of Nurgle has set in deeply on the planet, forcing the Cadians into battle with an innumerable legion of the infected. In the midst of battle, Captain Parmenion Thade is thrust into an unlikely commanding role. Yet he cannot imagine what lies ahead on Kathur, and just how important it will be to ensure victory there.
