Red Sonja - STEEL AND FLESH/ Bazal. 8,3x11,7 in.

"battle is home"

This illustration of Red Sonja, the iconic warrior from the Conan the Barbarian universe created by Robert E. Howard, is drawn by Ángel Bazal directly in black ballpoint pen and marker, without any preliminary pencil sketch. The drawing is built through confident, irreversible lines, where each stroke defines volume, character, and tension with no room for hesitation. The figure is presented with an imposing and unmistakably physical presence. The anatomy is powerful, reinforced through dense cross-hatching that conveys strength, endurance, and relentless training. Her face blends beauty with determination—there is no softness here. This Red Sonja does not pose; she claims the space she stands in. The sword acts as both compositional anchor and narrative symbol, reinforcing her identity as a warrior born of combat. The textured contrast between scaled armor and exposed skin emphasizes the balance between steel and flesh. The result is a raw, direct, and honest interpretation of the character, fully aligned with the savage and epic spirit of the Hyborian Age.

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