Michael Golden - Arzach

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!  

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!!!

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. 

A great piece by Michael!!! Congrats!

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!