"I would have been your daddy." -IWHBYD Skull from Halo 2
Castle Crashers Halo Skulls is a digital illustration created in Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint that is inspired from Castle Crashers and the activatable skulls from the Halo franchise. Could you imagine activatable skulls that acted as a cameo from another game, perhaps some of the devastating elemental variety? A nerd can dream... c:
Halo Skull Effects
Here is how I imagine Castle Crasher themed skulls would work in ANY Halo game:
The Poison Skull transforms your bullets into poison rounds, which gives them the ability to penetrate through any object (including ammo), no matter how big or small, corroding the object from the inside out. Be carful where you aim!
The Fire Skull permanently replaces your second weapon with a flaming energy sword, dripping liquid hot with orange hellfire. It does not use energy to function, but the sword sets you on fire while you wield it, and upon striking an enemy, leaves them ablaze until death! Don't hold it too long!
The Lightning Skull gives your spartan an equipment ability which eviscerates your entire body into a thunderous flash of lightning at a target location. Essentially, you blink at the behest of your aim, up to 500 meters away, creating a devastating EMP blast to you and all others around you upon arrival. Be carful how often you use it!
The Ice Skull replaces your sticky grenades with frozen ones, riddled with subzero temperatures and icicles. Your grenades can freeze any living target in the game for a short time until they shatter into bits, spreading a splash of a slowing effect. Be carful who you throw them at!
About the Product
The print itself is made on a 13"x19" 69 Ibs semi-gloss paper that has is printed to the edge of the paper. This means the art will run off the page seamlessly instead of having a white border all around it. This adds a clean look to the art that mimics the original nature of the illustration.
The back of the art will contain the edition (First or Second), the print number, and my unique signature. First edition prints are the initial batch of prints produced from the original artwork, often considered more valuable due to their limited availability and historical significance. Second edition prints are subsequent print runs made from the same artwork, typically produced in larger quantities and may have minor alterations or improvements.
About the Shipping
The print will be sealed in a perfectly sized bag and carefully rolled up in a plain white tube for shipping. This process of shipping is the most cost effective for both parties and will guarantee the safety of your print infinitely more than if shipped in a rigid envelope. We ship internationally as well as domestically.
How to Frame
13x19in is a standard frame size which can be bought at many local craft stores such as Michel's or Hobby Lobby. For a more unique look for your artwork, I would recommend getting the piece professionally matted and framed to fit inside of a 13x19 frame, which is another standard frame size. This extra step will be more expensive, but will add an entirely different level of elegance to your purchase.
Inspirations
Halo has been one of the staple gaming franchises of my upbringing and Castle Crashers is a close follow up. One of these games is quite simply amongst the best indie games has to offer and the other is the most iconic shooter of a 20+ year old gaming console. Who wouldn't take the opportunity to make an epic cross like this?