One of the great tragedies of our times is that Art Deco isn't the dominant design aesthetic of the world. That's just one of the reasons I'm in love with this amazing Cthulhu idol from "Heyitsdan" over on the Replica Props Forum. What's really cool about the sculpt is that the side and rear profiles are just as attractive as the front view.
I've never seen this done before, but I really like it. This new Elder Scroll themed tome from Alex Libris has a leather cover featuring the Oblivion symbol and a wildly evocative painting of the crisis itself. The imagery is just perfect, as is the cracking effect for the painting.
Artist Sergey Belov brings us his "Idol of Awakening Cthulhu", an interesting take on the traditional depiction of the Great Old One.
We've been featuring the work of MilleCuirs here on Propnomicon for years. He's produced dozens of beautiful prop tomes and journals over that span of time, ranging from Mythos-themed grimoires to Elder Scrolls inspired books. I think this impressive tome may be the first time he's created one that was heavily distressed and worn from the get go. Absolutely beautiful work.
It's pretty incredible that Propnomicon has featured hundreds of Cthulhu idols. That said, I think this is the first time we've ever been able to see one being created. Robert Cseh, a very talented miniature and diorama artist, has posted a video detailing the sculpting of a primitive-style idol for one of his projects. It's not just an interesting look at the process, but a demonstration of how important the paint job is to an idol's final appearance.
Karen Main has mastered a particularly icky, organic style of sculpting. It's so gruesomely..meaty. Her latest is this living crown of flesh, complete with a plethora of eyes and just as many teeth.
There's so much to like about this Cthulhu idol from Russian creator Starmi Art. It's not only an incredible take on the traditional depiction of the Great Old One, but it's also a planter! How cool is that?
