My illustration of a young warrior from the ibaloy tribe in the province of Benguet, Philippines.A warrior who has stood amidst violence to fight for his tribe – to be their protector, to be their survivor, and to be their hero against evildoers and subjugators.Weapons: Sumpit (blowgun) and Itak/machete (sword)Done in photoshop.U P D A T E:Featured in Ballistic Publishing EXPOSÉ 10, the finest digital artwork in the known universe for their 10th year Anniversary book. www.ballisticpublishing.comFeatured in ImagineFX Magazine , May 2012 issue www.imaginefx.comReceived Excellence Award in www.3dtotal.com and featured in their 2dartist magazine issue #71Received Excellence Award in www.cgarena.comYou can view my "The Making of Ibaloy Warrior" here in 3dtotal.com [link] Inspiration:Reference: [link] Credit to my friend Yon Layosa [link] for allowing me to use his photograph.