Inspired by the art of Simon Bisley, “The Girl with the Axe” is available in two scales — 1/10 for collectible statue fans and 1/24 for miniature painters and 2 body options (SFW and NSFW) .
“The Girl with the Axe” by Simon Bisley was featured in a Heavy Metal calendar and was originally proposed as a cover for Heavy Metal magazine.
Dated 2008, the illustration showcases many of the artist’s signature traits: a dynamic and detailed style, expressive use of color and texture, and a strong influence from fantasy art and heavy metal culture. The image portrays a fierce, scantily clad warrior wielding an ornate axe. Her muscular physique, adorned with tribal tattoos and elaborate accessories such as skulls and metallic elements, reinforces the wild and chaotic aesthetic typical of Bisley’s work. The background — with a full moon and a distorted landscape punctuated by stakes and blood — adds a dark, violent atmosphere to the scene.
“The Girl with the Axe” reflects the influence of artists like Frank Frazetta, Richard Corben, and Gustav Klimt, who helped shape Bisley’s pictorial and narrative style. His work blends painting and traditional drawing techniques, with an almost sculptural quality in the way he renders bodies and textures.
The original artwork was sold by the artist himself in October 2008 through the Comic Art Fans website. The price was not disclosed.
