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The Rats in the Walls

For being such a popular story, there is a depressing lack of art out there for it. These rats seem to me to be more like civilised <a href="https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Skaven">Skaven</a> than the devolved, cannibalistic inbred humans as described in the original story. Artist's Description: “My searchlight expired, but still I ran. I heard voices, and yowls, and echoes, but above all there gently rose that impious, insidious scurrying, gently rising, rising as a stiff bloated corpse gently rises above an oily river that flowsunder endless onyx bridges to a black putrid sea. Something bumped into me - something soft and plump. It must have been the rats; the viscous, gelatinous, ravenous army that feast on the dead and the living...” - The Rats In The Walls - H.P Lovecraft 1923 My rendition of ' The rats in the wall ' by HP.Lovecraft pscs5 As part of my thesis 'Illustrating Literary Works' It would be very awesome if you guys could provide me with some feed back as to what you think about the illustration and if have indeed managed to capture the feel and environment of the story... also any suggestions and constructive criticism is very welcome :) thanks!
For being such a popular story, there is a depressing lack of art out there for it. These rats seem to me to be more like civilised <a href="https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Skaven">Skaven</a> than the devolved, cannibalistic inbred humans as described in the original story. Artist's Description: “My searchlight expired, but still I ran. I heard voices, and yowls, and echoes, but above all there gently rose that impious, insidious scurrying, gently rising, rising as a stiff bloated corpse gently rises above an oily river that flowsunder endless onyx bridges to a black putrid sea. Something bumped into me - something soft and plump. It must have been the rats; the viscous, gelatinous, ravenous army that feast on the dead and the living...” - The Rats In The Walls - H.P Lovecraft 1923 My rendition of ' The rats in the wall ' by HP.Lovecraft pscs5 As part of my thesis 'Illustrating Literary Works' It would be very awesome if you guys could provide me with some feed back as to what you think about the illustration and if have indeed managed to capture the feel and environment of the story... also any suggestions and constructive criticism is very welcome :) thanks!

H.P. Lovecraft
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Hound of Tindalos

Artist's description: Well, well Hound of Tindalos is one of my most unique takes on Cthulhu Mythos entities. These weird monsters are often portrayed looking like weird, reptilian dogs with long blood sucking tongues. I find this depiction quite unfavorable (Even if those creatures themselves are quite fun). Hound of Tindalos is supposed to look completely different. First and foremost these creatures live in a different dimension from ours, dimension apparently consisting completely of angles. Also to invade our reality they can only use angled surfaces. Therefore my "hound's" body is consisting exclusively of angular structures that can be extended or retracted at will They do not bend but break at random points forming temporary joints that are shortly after absorbed back into the limb. To imagine how these limbs look and move think of some cartoony lightningslowed down. Also, the two mandible-like limbs on the head are used to open hole in our reality when the hound invades it. This time think of surgical retractors used to open the wound... Their spiky form would naturally bring evil to the mind of the observer and their surreal movements trough constant breaking and straightening would make him think that they perhaps have no real bodies. Anyway, this is one of the designs I am most proud of. "Beyond life there are'—his face grew ashen with terror—'things that I cannot distinguish. They move slowly through angles. They have no bodies, and they move slowly through outrageous angles.'" "'All the evil in the universe was concentrated in their lean, hungry bodies. Or had they bodies? I saw them only for a moment, I cannot be certain." "'God, they are breaking through! They are breaking through! Smoke is pouring in from the corners of the wall. Their tongues—ahhh—"' Frank Belknap Long, The Hounds Of Tindalos
Artist's description: Well, well Hound of Tindalos is one of my most unique takes on Cthulhu Mythos entities. These weird monsters are often portrayed looking like weird, reptilian dogs with long blood sucking tongues. I find this depiction quite unfavorable (Even if those creatures themselves are quite fun). Hound of Tindalos is supposed to look completely different. First and foremost these creatures live in a different dimension from ours, dimension apparently consisting completely of angles. Also to invade our reality they can only use angled surfaces. Therefore my "hound's" body is consisting exclusively of angular structures that can be extended or retracted at will They do not bend but break at random points forming temporary joints that are shortly after absorbed back into the limb. To imagine how these limbs look and move think of some cartoony lightningslowed down. Also, the two mandible-like limbs on the head are used to open hole in our reality when the hound invades it. This time think of surgical retractors used to open the wound... Their spiky form would naturally bring evil to the mind of the observer and their surreal movements trough constant breaking and straightening would make him think that they perhaps have no real bodies. Anyway, this is one of the designs I am most proud of. "Beyond life there are'—his face grew ashen with terror—'things that I cannot distinguish. They move slowly through angles. They have no bodies, and they move slowly through outrageous angles.'" "'All the evil in the universe was concentrated in their lean, hungry bodies. Or had they bodies? I saw them only for a moment, I cannot be certain." "'God, they are breaking through! They are breaking through! Smoke is pouring in from the corners of the wall. Their tongues—ahhh—"' Frank Belknap Long, The Hounds Of Tindalos

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung! Cthulhu: The Green God

A piece I did for the Aching Cthulhu - Terrors of the Secret War book _________________________________________________________________ I'm not entirely sure which nation the soldier is from, as the artist didn't say. As an educated guess, I'd say Imperial Japan, as I am unfamiliar with their helmets and the colour of the helmet is a tan-beige colour, which matches their uniforms.
A piece I did for the Aching Cthulhu - Terrors of the Secret War book _________________________________________________________________ I'm not entirely sure which nation the soldier is from, as the artist didn't say. As an educated guess, I'd say Imperial Japan, as I am unfamiliar with their helmets and the colour of the helmet is a tan-beige colour, which matches their uniforms.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung!Cthulhu: Antarctic Tank Battle

Artist's Description: 5 years ago Achtung!Cthulhu smashed kickstarter goals with an explosive campaign, and I had the fun of my life illustrating the many books that followed. Its time for A!C to move on to the digital gaming playground. ________________________________________________________________________________ The Artist did not say what the monster attacking the Germans was, but given the setting and the creatures general appearance, I think it's probably a Shoggoth.
Artist's Description: 5 years ago Achtung!Cthulhu smashed kickstarter goals with an explosive campaign, and I had the fun of my life illustrating the many books that followed. Its time for A!C to move on to the digital gaming playground. ________________________________________________________________________________ The Artist did not say what the monster attacking the Germans was, but given the setting and the creatures general appearance, I think it's probably a Shoggoth.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung! Cthulhu - DUST Crossover

Artist's Description: cover for Modiphius' RPG 'Achtung! Cthulhu' crossover campaign with Paolo Parente's 'DUST'
Artist's Description: cover for Modiphius' RPG 'Achtung! Cthulhu' crossover campaign with Paolo Parente's 'DUST'

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung Cthulhu! - Bomber under attack

Poster's description: Avro Lancaster crew in close encounter with winged dude..old piece from the ww2 cthulhu series. __________________________________________________________________ Judging by the general shape, I think the Avro's being attacked by a Night-Gaunt, but it's kind of hard to tell from the back.
Poster's description: Avro Lancaster crew in close encounter with winged dude..old piece from the ww2 cthulhu series. __________________________________________________________________ Judging by the general shape, I think the Avro's being attacked by a Night-Gaunt, but it's kind of hard to tell from the back.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung Cthulhu! - Tommies battling the Servitor

Artist's Description: A speed painting I did for Môdiphiüs Entertainment. I don't know if they will finally use it, but I was quite happy with it anyway.
Artist's Description: A speed painting I did for Môdiphiüs Entertainment. I don't know if they will finally use it, but I was quite happy with it anyway.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Achtung! Cthulhu: The Wickedness of Man

Artist's Description: I made this illustration for the cover of a supplement for "Achtung! Cthulhu", available at Môdiphiüs Entertainment
Artist's Description: I made this illustration for the cover of a supplement for "Achtung! Cthulhu", available at Môdiphiüs Entertainment

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Patriots storming Necromancer's Farm

A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Pawtuxet (April 13th 1771) A group of patriots led by Cpt James Mathewson raid the farm owned by the necromancer <a href="https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Joseph_Curwen">Joseph Curwen/</a>.
A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Pawtuxet (April 13th 1771) A group of patriots led by Cpt James Mathewson raid the farm owned by the necromancer <a href="https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Joseph_Curwen">Joseph Curwen/</a>.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Ghouls attacking Union stragglers at Chickamauga

Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Battlefield of Chickamauga (Sep 20, 1863) A platoon of the 35th Indiana, battered and cut off by advancing Confederate forces, fighting for their lives against a host of ravenous ghouls coming to feast on the dead.
Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Battlefield of Chickamauga (Sep 20, 1863) A platoon of the 35th Indiana, battered and cut off by advancing Confederate forces, fighting for their lives against a host of ravenous ghouls coming to feast on the dead.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Innsmouth Raid

Artists Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Innsmouth, Massachusetts (February 3, 1928) U.S Marines raid a temple of the Esoteric Order of Dagon and fight off its cult members made up of Deep Ones and their hybrids. One of them, a high priest attempts to escape through a secret doorway.
Artists Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Innsmouth, Massachusetts (February 3, 1928) U.S Marines raid a temple of the Esoteric Order of Dagon and fight off its cult members made up of Deep Ones and their hybrids. One of them, a high priest attempts to escape through a secret doorway.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Delta Force raiding Temple of Leng

Artist's description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Mount Leng-e Mulla Aman, Afghanistan (October 31, 2007) US Delta Force assaulting the Temple of Leng in the mountains of Afghanistan. A swarm of Mi-Go bursts forth from the temple to attack the soldiers in Blackhawks while the Men of Leng exchange fire with the rests of the recon team on the ground. High in the sky an AC-130U Spectre gunship unloads on the temple defenders but it's shells veers and bows off into strange directions as if warped by some unknown gravity field.
Artist's description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Mount Leng-e Mulla Aman, Afghanistan (October 31, 2007) US Delta Force assaulting the Temple of Leng in the mountains of Afghanistan. A swarm of Mi-Go bursts forth from the temple to attack the soldiers in Blackhawks while the Men of Leng exchange fire with the rests of the recon team on the ground. High in the sky an AC-130U Spectre gunship unloads on the temple defenders but it's shells veers and bows off into strange directions as if warped by some unknown gravity field.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Nuking Cthulhu Jr.

Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Pacific Ocean (Jul 9, 1962) A spawn of Cthulhu emerges from the ocean as the crew of American scientists and navy personnel watches from the deck of USS Iwo Jima. Destroyers unload their payload of shells and torpedoes on it while nuclear weapons are deployed to stop the monstrosity.
Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Pacific Ocean (Jul 9, 1962) A spawn of Cthulhu emerges from the ocean as the crew of American scientists and navy personnel watches from the deck of USS Iwo Jima. Destroyers unload their payload of shells and torpedoes on it while nuclear weapons are deployed to stop the monstrosity.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Tcho-Tcho Assault

Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Kampong Cham, Cambodia (August 20, 1968) A MACV-SOG special forces team hunkered down in the ruins of an old temple is surrounded by a horde of attacking Tcho-Tcho tribesmen and a mysterious Oblong Swimmer emerging from the sawgrass. Nearby a .50 cal team lays down suppressive fire from the temple parapet as the rest of the team falls back.
Artist's Description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Kampong Cham, Cambodia (August 20, 1968) A MACV-SOG special forces team hunkered down in the ruins of an old temple is surrounded by a horde of attacking Tcho-Tcho tribesmen and a mysterious Oblong Swimmer emerging from the sawgrass. Nearby a .50 cal team lays down suppressive fire from the temple parapet as the rest of the team falls back.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Cthulhu Wars: Shoggoth vs USS Sennet

Artist's description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Ross Sea, Antarctica (Jan 2, 1947) The Balao-class submarine USS Sennet in an underwater deathmatch against an aquatic shoggoth. Below them on the sea floor is the submerged ruins of an ancient city of unknown architecture.
Artist's description: A new series of illustrated plates from a recently released book, "Cthulhu Wars" by Osprey Publishing. I worked on these a couple years back but because release of the book was severely delayed for some reason unknown to me I am only able to show post them up here now. Not a fan of Lovecraft's work but I honestly had a lot of fun working on these and learned some things about the Cthulhu Mythos. I hope you guys like them. Ross Sea, Antarctica (Jan 2, 1947) The Balao-class submarine USS Sennet in an underwater deathmatch against an aquatic shoggoth. Below them on the sea floor is the submerged ruins of an ancient city of unknown architecture.

H.P. Lovecraft
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The War Before Time

Source of this image in particular is: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/526639750147077784/
Source of this image in particular is: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/526639750147077784/

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