Alexander Ostrowski is a freelance creature designer and concept artist based in Germany. Since childhood, he spent far too much time thinking about dragons and looking for crabs on the beach. Fascinated by nature and biology, he still loves exploring the real world as well as imaginary ones and especially the lifeforms both have to offer. As a concept artist, he is mainly designing creatures for the entertainment industry. You can find his work online on Artstation and on Instagram @ostrowskialex.
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And what was I? The only difference between us was that I had repented.
Jae Steinbacher
When my lover gets the Burning, I prepare to go to the Binding Place, where the mountain meets the sea. Even in her delirium, she smells the offering meal cooking and sees my half-full pack. She begs me not to go. It’s a journey lovers and pilgrims take—to exchange vows or to petition Mother. The paths to the mountain shift with their travelers’ intentions, and we were much younger when we traveled there to be wed. I squeeze her hand. “I can’t stay and watch you fade.” There’s only one certain cure for the Burning. If I don’t go, Menrie... Read more »
Alexander Ostrowski
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