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Beta Ray Bill (Thor) by Taurin Clarke

Artist: Taurin Clarke (Penciller)

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Beta Ray Bill (Thor) by Taurin Clarke Comic Art

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Title:	Beta Ray Bill (Thor) by Taurin Clarke
Artist:	Taurin Clarke (Penciller)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	443
Likes on CAF:	29 30
Comments:	33
Added to Site:	4/30/2024
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Description

Just check out the lightning�or the lighting�nay, both! Taurin just kills it when it comes to this stuff�light, sheen, shine, all that. And what better subject to showcase said skills than with a rendition of Stormbreaker wielder, Beta Ray Bill. Quick aside � maybe the best name in comics :) Taurin does almost all his work digitally, including the covers for the most recent Black Panther volume, so I�m definitely glad to pick up a rare traditional piece. Thanks, Jason!

Dynamic shot with ground hammer pound, and all that energy exhibited as a result. You�ve got the light coming from the actual lightning bolt, but also all the shimmery sheen on his costume, including the helmet, shoulders, and legs. And using the grey paper makes it all pop that much more. Pair that with the tonal rendering (see his left arm) and this one�s just a straight beaut, and more so in person.

Bill�definitely one of those guys I�m looking forward to seeing done right on film at some point � fingers crossed it�s sooner rather than later!

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Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Beta Ray Bill is electric!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Taurin is such an amazing talent and this piece is fantastic! Major congrats on scoring an original piece from an artist that works primarily digitally.

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Electric is... Beta Ray Bill

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Paint on a tonal tinge
'Neath the bleeding line
I called for grey
There was Taurin there
And in the coldest blow
I saw horse face

And we summon storms with what Marvel makes
Magic Thor with what Taurin brings
Lightning is down the white
Wish you could pound that down with a Stormbreaking
Magic calls from a pretty thing
Maybe it might be time
For a Beta Ray
For a Beta Ray
For a Beta Ray

JN 80
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Odin's beard, powerful imagery

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Fun use of light here

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

ELECTRIC!!!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

High Voltage Ragnarok and Roll!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Congrats on this bold and powerful Beta Ray Bill pin-up, so strikes Thor!

Jason G
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

I concur, phenomenal light effects in this one. It almost seems to glow, such a great piece!

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Welcome back, and what a wonderful, rare unicorn you have posted! TC's graphic sensibility is a favorite of mine, and this FALCON is a wonderful fit for your collection. Excelsior!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

M L wrote:

Welcome back, and what a wonderful, rare unicorn you have posted! TC's graphic sensibility is a favorite of mine, and this FALCON is a wonderful fit for your collection. Excelsior!�

Appreciate that, man, the trip was too much fun. And word up regarding Taurin's graphite sensibility...and this one hear SOARS :) Thanks, ML, and all, for the comments!

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

The renders really add drama to the moment!

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

2 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Incredible! Taurin flexing his traditional art muscles and showing the medium doesn't matter - he's got the chops.

Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Beta Ray Bill is one of those charactors that came along and captured our attention from his first appearance. This is an amazing take on him congrats.

Casey A
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Always love Taurin's covers, but I thought all his work was digital! Now the quest begins for a traditional piece - and I'd be lucky to get one half as good as this one. Mega congrats!

Anthony T
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Very nice pin up. As you mentioned the lighting is this piece is great. Congrats.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

POWERful!!!

Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

You know I like a good Bill piece, and Taurin did a fantastic job here!

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

🎶 Shim shimmery shim shimmery shim shim ... sh-sheen 🎵

🎵 This Beta Ray Bill is the best I have seen 🎶

Fantastic piece!!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/2/2024

Paul P Spiderversity wrote:

🎶 Shim shimmery shim shimmery shim�shim�... sh-sheen 🎵�

🎵 This Beta Ray Bill is the best I have seen 🎶

Fantastic piece!!

Some Marcus Wai influence there?! :) Ha ha, thanks, Paul! It is shimmery, ain't it?!

Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Very cool pin up!!!

Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Great Beta Ray Bill! I say to thee...NEIGH!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Benedict Judas Hel wrote:

Great Beta Ray Bill! �I say to thee...NEIGH!

This one got me! Never thought of that one before, lol! Thanks, BJH, glad you like!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Okay, given that I studied the lightning alone for a few minutes before scrolling down to see that this is also what YOU love most about the piece, I'm just gonna keep my comments to that. This is a great looking piece overall, no doubt, but it is especially about the light, or the white! Ride the Lightning!

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Extraordinary Beta Ray BIll rendition!!! Huge confrats K!!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Always loved Beta Ray Bill. Who would think such an odd and random character would have such legs? Powerful piece. Bravo!

Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Great tonal work really set off by the source lighting! Regardless of the medium, this take a real core understanding of illustrating a powerful figure.

Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

The lighting on this alone is just insane! You can feel the electricity buzzing on this. Congrats on this add to your collection!

Seamus O
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/2/2024

So good! When your this good with traditional, it's a shame to hear he's mostly digital.

Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Beta Ray SMASH!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/25/2024

Wow, GREAT looking BRB - dynamic for sure! Love the lighting and lightening! GReat use of inks/wash as well. Congrats on a tremendous addition!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 7/3/2024

Those crackling tones, this is perfect Bill. Growing up he was easiest the strong on my personal superhero squad.

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