Vincent Pompetti

I prefer to work with watercolored inks (the classical "Ecoline" is my favorite) because they combine the watercolor technique with effects similar to oil painting. This versatile medium responds well to special effects like water spraying, bleach, and other techniques. It is also ideal for printing, with no color loss. I take great pleasure in using these inks because they create unique effects and provide significant stimulation. You have to make quick decisions while the painting is still wet, before starting the technical work. The organic effects are always surprising, and the medium supports many layers. At the end, I often add highlights with acrylic or gouache paint. All my Sorcery works have been done this way, sometimes with a more watercolor feel, sometimes stronger and closer to the acrylic/gouache technique. To be honest, my answer would have been oil painting, which I love and still do, but these inks have a final advantage: speed.

Pirate Ship: This piece was carried out smoothly and was a pleasure from beginning to end. I started with the sunset background and finally added the ship. I remember that Erik asked me to add some characters on the ship to bring it to life—it was not meant to be a ghost ship.

Skirmishers of Mu: I love creating characters in action, and this piece provided a nice opportunity for that. You can consider that the three skirmishers are actually one character in three different positions. This composition technique gives a special sense of movement.

Dome of Osiris: This piece is truly representative of what I love in fantasy. This scenery could naturally fit into my fantasy graphic novels. I remember the first name of the card was "Sanctuary," depicting a gathering of characters entering the dome. This kind of monument conveys both mystery and safety.