| Unofficial Professional Artwork |
| Stephanie Pui-Mun Law - posted on 04.02.2007 |
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Stephanie Pui-Mun Law has illustrated over three dozen L5R cards since Gold Edition. She's one of my favorite artists due to her distinctive style and attention to detail. I simply described Nimuro's background story and she did the rest.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
watercolor on paper |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
pencil sketch on paper |
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| Andrew Hou - posted on 04.02.2007 |
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Andrew Hou is a headline comic artist at Udon Entertainment. He's got an unparalleled knack for bringing scenes to life with his dynamic drawing style and contemplative approach to coloring.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital painting |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital sketch |
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| Malcolm McClinton - posted on 05.01.2007 |
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Malcolm McClinton has illustrated over two hundred L5R cards since Gold Edition. He chose to depict Nimuro as a lone ronin - reducing his armor to bare functional essentials, while using the landscape to reflect his Lion origins.
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Nimuro (aka Tamago)
Unaligned Ronin
digital painting |
Nimuro (aka Tamago)
Unaligned Ronin
digital sketch |
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| Edwin David - posted on 06.02.2007 |
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Edwin David is a relative newcomer to the L5R artist line-up, having contributed to only a handful of card sets. But his comic book inspired style has already made him a genuine fan-favorite.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital painting |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital sketch |
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| Jason Behnke - posted on 07.03.2007 |
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Jason Behnke has been painting L5R illustrations since the Forbidden Knowledge expansion. His trademark style is instantly recognizable by its mood-setting tones and characterization.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
oil on masonite |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
oil painting progression |
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| Andy Lee - posted on 09.09.2007 |
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Andy Lee paints in the traditional Cha’an Buddhist splash style which originated in China, circa 13th century BC. His modern Zen style of sumi ink and bamboo brushwork has appeared in several flagship Marvel and Image comics.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
ink and acrylic on paper |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
ink and acrylic on paper |
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| Jeffrey Cruz - posted on 12.02.2007 |
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Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz is an extremely talented newcomer to Udon Crew. His eagerness to tackle challenging perspectives helps each of his illustrations take on a unique, refreshing quality.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital painting |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
pencil sketch on paper |
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| Ryan Dunlavey - posted on 11.18.2008 |
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Ryan Dunlavey is a freelance artist whose charismatic illustrations and comic strips have appeared in dozens of popular magazines. The surprisingly elaborate story here is that Psylocke got captured and brainwashed by M.Bison's Shadaloo syndicate, then sent on a mission alongside Vega to terminate Matsu Nimuro.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital painting |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
pencil sketch on paper |
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| Keu Cha - posted on 07.28.2009 |
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Keu Cha rose to prominence as the primary penciller on Top Cow's groundbreaking comic book series Rising Stars, which led to prestigious assignments at Image and Marvel Comics. While known for his top-notch linework, his often unseen colorist skills aren't far behind.
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Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
digital painting |
Matsu Nimuro
Lion Clan Champion
pencil sketch on paper |
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