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Mondolithic Studios creates oil portraits of virtual world characters
Here's another WoW/virtual character portrait studio -- we've covered a few before -- but I think it's the first place we've ever seen that will actually create an oil-on-canvas portrait of whatever character you choose. Most folks do it with digital art or illustration, but Mondolithic Studios goes the extra mile -- not only will they actually put a painting together, but they'll show up to photograph you in your element, too. Lots of artists use reference shots that you send them, but Mondolithic apparently aims for "combat photography," which means they'll have a toon in world with you to watch you do your thing.Interesting. There's only a few samples there at the moment, but they'll probably have more when and if business picks up. The style is quite interesting -- it certainly is oil paint, but rather than going realistic, it seems like it's designed more to mimic the actual look of the game, with a few weird polygon angles and designs.Unfortunately, there's no mention of price at all (you have to email them for estimates), but odds are it isn't cheap. Then again, if you're in search of a one-of-a-kind oil portrait of the character you've sunk so much time into, this just might be worth the money you put into it.[Via Massively]
Mondolithic proves the art of portraiture isn't dead
How long have you spent working on your character? Months? Years? Wouldn't you like a commemoration of all that time and effort? Mondolithic Studios has just the thing: oil-on-canvas portraits of your favorite avatar. For an undisclosed fee, the artists of Mondolithic will create a unique painting based on a screenshot you send them, or they will drop into your world and work with you to get the best shot possible.While they seem to have a World of Warcraft focus, they will gladly accept commissions for a variety of virtual worlds, including Second Life. For fees and sizes, go check out the website. The perfect gift for someone who has everything![Thanks, Kenn!]
