Serengeti_Lord

So I got this one...

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Think that's what I wanted? Did I do good? (It was only $50...)

I really like the face, man, it's sweet lookin'... I always have so much trouble with faces.

I think star is right that his right side (as the viewer sees it, left side as the character stands) should be brough in a little bit, but other that that, it's lookin' really great.

Thanks for the enthusiastic responses, everyone!

I've completed the inks of Radey Ayte, DonnchadH, and Heaven's Agent, and have started work on Millenium Man and Striking Speedstar. I'll post as soon as I can get to Kinko's... grumble grumble.

And, Rowr, sorry if I offended. It just seemed to be your motif in my browsing of the forums. :P

More inks coming soon, plus a sketch of Headless! I'm open to doin' more requests if anyone has 'em, just lemme know!

- SL

That picture is awesome man... I couldn't tell in the pencils that the zombies were also Longbow, but that's a great idea. I love it.

Sorry, only House of M or Identity Crisis TA could possibly respec out of his powerset, and then only into a new powerset and archetype that DIDN'T EVEN EXIST BEFORE!

For instance, having lost his powers post universe-altering craziness, TA finds a magic cloud, and it gives him NEW powers, which are to genetically sprout babies from any point on his body exposed to breathable air, and of course, though cuddly and cute, these are flesh-eating babies always adherent to TA's will. I dunno how the power works after that... he probably just reabsorbs them.

TA, those powers are weird, man. You should have a talk with that cloud...

Thanks for the advice, folks!

Hehehe, I'd estimate the suckitude of those particular events into the bajillions, easily.

You're crazy! :P

I know, I know... I was just goin' with what I had already spur of the moment last night...

All the yellow is fur.

Thanks, Star!

If I'm looking to buy a scanner, that doesn't need to scan very fast, but does need to scan very with a very high quality, what should I get, o community of artists?

So, I'd kinda like to see some takes on Serengeti Lord... artistically speakin', of course. So to that end, I post these screen shots for any takers!

http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sl1zk4.jpg
Pretty standard.

http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sl2uq2.jpg
Dance in my pants. Wish I could remember who that Kheldian was, but they all look the same to me.... guess I'm a specist for saying that...

http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sldeadsd4.jpg
K, I died. Yeah. But it was the only screenie I had where you could see SL's cape and lion's tail.


Ok, this last screenie is just for inspiration of maybe of theme for some pictures? I present "Serengeti Lord, fast exscape!"
http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?i...exscapepf4.jpg

And a quick character bio to round it out...

Amarasi Mha, the Serengeti Lord
Natural Tanker (Super Strength, Invulnerability, Super Speed, Super Jump)

Kindred to the beasts, the air, the land
Child of the Earth, Singer of the Song
They grow from ‘neath the ground
They arrive in unison, hand in hand
To travail their mother and right wrong
Fear in evil’s heart may pound.

The creatures known as the Mha were a secretive race, residing in their hidden temples and fortresses in the depths of the wilderness. Hailing from the continent of Africa, the Mha’s charge has ever been to protect the secret and sacred parts of nature the world over. Though a war with the dark forces of destruction forced them into a slumber for the past 300 years, they awoke in time to aid in fending off the Rikti invasion of Earth. However, theirs was a secret war, fought aboard Rikti ships, beneath the surface of the earth, and in the depths of the ocean. Their battles barely touched the beleaguered shores of Paragon City, and their allies were few. In the end, though their counteroffensive was widely successful, all perished, save one. The last child of the great Tribe of Mha, Amarasi, heir apparent to the title of all his most powerful and dedicated predecessors, the Serengeti Lord. Now, Amarasi, aware that the war of his parents and people is unfinished, comes to Paragon City with an eye to eliminating the last vestiges of the Rikti.



Thanks already to anyone who actually takes the time to read this.

We're always kind here, someone once told me... Huh, wonder who that was?

Anyway, very nice!

I've not ever touched a tablet, but I'm positive that I will suck about fortybajillion times more than that if I ever do.

(Quick definition of fortybajillion, and indeed all numbers reaching into the bajillions - an indistinct set of numerals which implies an illogically large or complex number, especially in terms of SL sucking.)

Do some more!

- SL

I find a mouse generally works well if you zoom in so obscenely far you can see the microorganisms that were living on the page when you drew it...

Hahaha, I love your story. Make a comic out of it. :P

And headless, is that a request to hop in the queue?

Heh.

Well, yes, they're all getting inked, and hopefully colored too, in short order. I'm glad everyone seems to like them so far. But yeah, I intend to ink everything I have drawn, and color everything I ink... so they should all be finished pieces... y'know... soon... ish.

- SL

Well, ok, here's a big ol' update. Forgive the scan quality, I have to use my local kinko's for the time being...
Anyway, without further ado...

This is one of my favorites.
Millennium Man, "What Boulder?"
http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?i...boulderpc8.jpg

This is kinda fun, but maybe not the attitude you want. Let me know, Speedstar.
Striking Speedstar, "Ready to Play"
http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ytoplayja5.jpg

White, I did two for ya, since I had the shots of white for awhile before Lynx. Anyway, Lynx is still pretty rough.
White Peregrine, "Hunt on High"
http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?i...tonhighgw1.jpg
Lynx, "Pounce"
http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lpounceqb9.jpg

It is apparent to even a forum noob like me that TA is a pillar of this particular community, at least for his prolific commisioning of art. I tried something I've never done before that I thought refelcted that. Plus here's my take on Ultimate TA.
Thor's Assassin, "By the Power of Thor..."
http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?i...rofthorxp9.jpg
Ultimate Thor's Assassin, "Who Wants Some?"
http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?i...antsomepz0.jpg

The name is cheesy. But the picture is pretty good, I think.
Back Alley Scrapper, "It's Lunge Time, Kiddies"
http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?i...kiddiesru3.jpg

This one is still a rough sketching, but I felt since I was displayinig everything, I should display everything...
Captain Alpha, "First Strike"
http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?i...tstrikexn4.jpg

Another frequently drawn community member, her preference of *ahem* clothing choice was not lost on me...
Rowr, "On the Prowl"
http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?i...heprowlhm8.jpg

This is another one of my favorite... maybe because I drew a female and didn't say, "You suck" to myself when I finished...
Dark Lilac, "Goodbye Kiss"
http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?i...byekissfu9.jpg

And the most recent request...
Wicked Angel, "Taking Wing"
http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?im...ingwingbv9.jpg

And as inspired by a totally different thread...
Jaakumi, "Capes Away"
http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?i...pesawaysv2.jpg

Man I wish uploading these things was half as much fun as drawing them. As always, comments, critiques, and criticisms are welcome. I will try to take into account any and all requests, especially those of the drawees themselves. Ahem, well. Enjoy!

- SL

Hey folks, I'm back! My move has been completed, and I will get started on those requests right away. Hope everyone had a good couple of days!

-SL

My final post before I pack away the pencils and the computer.

DonnchadH "Out for a Stroll"
http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dcofasmn5.jpg

Heaven's Agent "Gauntletless"
http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=haglqv7.jpg

Both in penciling stage. Hope you enjoy! Please, if you have any comments or requests, let me know!

- SL

Thanks white, speedy! I'll certainly give both of your characters a try! And wp, while I do love me some caped crusaders, I have a special spot in my heart for cat-folk.

Anyway, Star, here is the preliminary edge-ink of RadeyAyte. Enjoy!

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?im...sbinkedwa4.jpg

I tried to take care of your recommendations, but I am unfamiliar with drawing the female body... sigh... anyway, hope you like!

Hehe, Serengeti is indeed a Lion man, but sadly, he roams the relatively cat-less expanses of the Freedom server. I mean, I'm sure I've seen other cat-themed toons, but I don't think I've ever met any of them.

Anyway, I think I'd like to do one of the DonnchadH's and Heaven's Agent as well as take a stab at Millennium Man. I'm movin' to Chicago tomorrow, and I was playin' around with my artwork before I packed it all, and decided to post some things.

Thanks for all the comments and stuff. Hopefully I'll be on in a day or two with some updates.

Star, started the inking, and though, as stated, I'm a slowpoke, I think it's goin' pretty well. I'll see if I can't post the ealry results of my labor later on!

- SL

I think I'd try rotating the back hip forward. You gotta step into a punch like that, is all.

It looks awesome though. Kudos to you.

TY all, sincerely, for your comments and compliments.

Star, he's a quick pencil of Radey... lemme know if you'd like me to go ahead with it or keep playin' around.

http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?i...vablastyx7.jpg

Also, for the edification and enjoyment of all viewers... my first attempt at paintshopping an image. This is my tanker, Serengeti Lord, versus his nemesis (my brute), Terralith.

http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?i...rawing1on8.jpg

Comments, critiques, criticisms welcome. I'll do any requests that I can, but while I'm a fast penciler, I'm a sloooow inker, and an even sloooooooower colorizer, so patience will be a virtue.

Plus I'm still learning in all three areas... really pretty new to this whole drawing thing... I mean, other than recreationally.

Well, there it is.

- SL

Also I would appreciate feed back of any kind.


Except kinds that cruelly hurt my feelings. Only nicely hurt my feelings please.

Thanks.

- SL

So I did this drawing of my MA/invul scrapper, who only has MA because there's no suitable "Street Fighter/Brawling" set in the game (ahem, ahem devs... for the umptillionth time). The whole concept behind him is that the dude is just invulnerable through story-heavy lab accident, and can't fight for [censored], cuz he's a scientist. Thusly, in the drawing, he has a big energy generating warhammer and a tiny, punch-packing plasma pistol... which in my head he would use to, y'know, make up for not being able to fight. So here it is...

In pencils...
http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=esugyg5.jpg


Inked....
http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?i...uginkedhs6.jpg

Coming soon: Colorized! (If only I can satisfactorily figure out my damn paint shop...)

- SL

PS I'm a forum noob so if the links don't work, please lemme know how to fix 'em.