Justin Leigh Leiter :: MICHAEL GOLDEN

Michael Golden - Arzach

Artist: Michael Golden (All)

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Title:	Michael Golden - Arzach
Artist:	Michael Golden (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
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Views:	2,114
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	4/20/2018
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Received this beauty in the mail today. This was set up and started at the Big Apple Con in NYC Saturday, April 14th, 2018. A good portion of it was finished that day, but I had to leave the show a couple of hours before it ended so Michael finished it up afterwards and mailed it off to me this week.

What a gorgeous interpretation of Moebius' famous character, known for his appearances in Heavy Metal magazine (Metal Hurlant, originally!).

When I asked for the character and showed Michael my reference, he immediately had an idea of how he could incorporate both Arzach and his trusty pterodactyl creature, quickly pencilling a tiny thumbnail of the layout on his portable wooden drawing board.

I love how he inked the pterodactyl in a lighter style, which on one hand pays homage in a way to Moebius' inking style or at least has a more European flavor to it, while also allowing the heavier inks of Arzach to come forward so they're not competing with each other.

The work of a true master!

11x14 on bristol.

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	Justin Leigh Leiter ( 2 ) Premium Gallery Owner
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E DLS
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 4/20/2018

With Golden's style evolving over recent years, sometimes when he draws familiar characters, they may not look like they used to. Simply because he's not drawing the way he used to. But in cases like this one where he's drawing a character that he isn't normally associated with, there's a newness and wonderful feeling of discovery to it. I really like this. A wonderful contemporary Golden example.

Justin Leigh Leiter
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/21/2018

E DLS wrote:

With Golden's style evolving over recent years, sometimes when he draws familiar characters, they may not look like they used to.� Simply because he's not drawing the way he used to.� But in cases like this one where he's drawing a character that he isn't normally associated with, there's a newness and wonderful feeling of discovery to it.� I really like this.� A wonderful contemporary Golden example.

Thanks, Eric. That's a really nice way of putting it. It's funny, I wasn't initially thinkg of commissioning Michael at this show, but a few words from Renee and I was reeled in, lol...

I had a packet of reference pics and I think everything aside from two characters, Michael had already drawn for me! The Arzach and Rat Fink were the only ones he hadn't done, but he was keen on the Arzach, so that was it!

Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/27/2018

Michael has really taken things to the next level with this. Had I never seen his work before, seeing this piece would prompt me to claim he is a Modern Master!!!

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/24/2021

So many fun Golden sketches in your gallery. Perchance is Michael held in chains deep down in your basement toiling to create all these beauties? Forget I asked.

Justin Leigh Leiter
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/13/2021

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:

So many fun Golden sketches in your gallery. Perchance is Michael held in chains deep down in your basement toiling to create all these beauties? Forget I asked.��

lol! If he was, I'd be cracking the whip and I'd have 5X as many pieces as I do! haha.

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/12/2024

A great piece by Michael!!! Congrats!

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 9/29/2024

Incredible commission, Justin! Flippin' -fantastic- choice of character, and I think Michael's inspiration shines through very clearly. Great use of thick and thin lines (just as you say) to create a piece with weight, depth, and style. Superb execution - congrats!

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