#Illustration: Berserk
Artist: Braveking (ArtStation)
Beast Busters
Publisher: SNK (Arcade), Activision (Amiga, ST)
Developer: SNK (Arcade), Images Design (Amiga, ST)
Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST
Year: 1989 (Arcade), 1991 (Amiga, ST)
David A Hardy ‘Pyramids’. Image from The Encyclopedia of Fantasy & Science Fiction Art Techniques (1997)
Dragon Fish
Japan. Edo period
5'3’’ x 34’’ x 17’’ - 160cm x 86cm x 43cm
A splendid model of a Shachihoko, an enormous roof decoration well cast in bronze, with a dragon head with bushy eyebrows and whiskers, flared nostrils, a spiny dorsal fin and 4 large pectoral fins. His body with the scales of a carp and a large flared tail fin. Originally gilded overall, this impressive beast would have adorned the gable end of a splendid castle, temple or Samurai home. Now, with remnants of gilding to the scales and a good green weathered patina.
Note: Shachihoko were thought to provide protection against fire, as they were attributed with the power to control rain. Brandt Asian Art
(Source: brandtasianart.com)
Come Along with Me concept art by background designer Jesse Balmer
David A Hardy
ギラン・ドゥ
BIOHACKERS
If only I could be your darkest night.
