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Shane's pretty versatile with both color and black and white, but I definitely like the pulp noir vibe he brought to these commissions. The last of the four won't be started until after the New Year (that crazy time of year...) - but the wait is definitely worth it. |
Originally Posted by SenseiBlur
Loving the noir style this guy has.
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That is one awesome looking collection you've got sofar Comrade Hero! Gratz! 
By the looks of it.. the wait will definitly be worth it 
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Shane's work is amazing! The figures look so touchable!
I really like Zip's too! The colors and lines are very crisp!!
And I really like Cruz's style! Like CR said about the scribbling of the helicopter and all the details to dwell on! I love to see drawings colorized! However, in this case, I think that it is perfect just the way it is without colors! 
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Thanks a lot. Since holding and using a pen, pencil or tablet stylus for any period of time is pretty much out of the question for me (injury related), I rely on the artistic talent of others to breathe visual life into my characters. And sometimes, it's really worth waiting for the results! |
Originally Posted by DarthDelicious
That is one awesome looking collection you've got sofar Comrade Hero! Gratz!
By the looks of it.. the wait will definitly be worth it |
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Originally Posted by VexXxa
Shane's work is amazing! The figures look so touchable!
I really like Zip's too! The colors and lines are very crisp!! And I really like Cruz's style! Like CR said about the scribbling of the helicopter and all the details to dwell on! I love to see drawings colorized! However, in this case, I think that it is perfect just the way it is without colors! |
Probably the last commission piece of the year, and quite appropriate given that it's summertime here in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Comrade Hero and Astra Kyne Murdock, an original City of Heroes character of author Mercedes Lackey. Something a little lighthearted and humorous.
Pencils by Ryan Stegman. Inks by Michael Babinski. To be colored by Sean Ellery.
LOL! I wonder how the young lady talked ancient, grim, cold-warrior Comrade Hero into a fun day at the carnival? Super art!
Be Well!
Fireheart
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Well it looks like the younger version we sometimes see in the arts... Besides, reads to me as if she just can of grabbed him unawares |
Originally Posted by Fireheart
LOL! I wonder how the young lady talked ancient, grim, cold-warrior Comrade Hero into a fun day at the carnival? Super art!
Be Well! Fireheart |
Loved the pieces! Think my favorite is the jumping out of the helicopter one.
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Comrade Hero isn't that ancient, and he does have a winning smile that isn't too frosty. |
Originally Posted by Fireheart
LOL! I wonder how the young lady talked ancient, grim, cold-warrior Comrade Hero into a fun day at the carnival? Super art!
Be Well! Fireheart |
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Well it looks like the younger version we sometimes see in the arts... Besides, reads to me as if she just can of grabbed him unawares
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Loved the pieces! Think my favorite is the jumping out of the helicopter one.
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Heh. Besides, he may be nigh invulnerable, but a little titty-snuggle cuts right to the core, eh?|
Originally Posted by Comrade Hero
Younger, but not teenage version Comrade Hero (shudders). And yeah, zoinks - you're in front of a camera - now smile!
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Fireheart
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Errr... indeed a comradely hug of comradeship is always welcome between comrades... |
Originally Posted by Fireheart
Heh. Besides, he may be nigh invulnerable, but a little titty-snuggle cuts right to the core, eh?
Be Well! Fireheart |
Sample Page 4. Pencils by Felipe Watanabe.
Clockwise (from top): Comrade Hero, Four Five Two, Anderson and Operations.
Sample page work reference/promotional use in 2012 Contestable Arts Applications in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Clockwise (from top): Comrade Hero, Four Five Two, Anderson and Operations.
Sample page work reference/promotional use in 2012 Contestable Arts Applications in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Left to... ? You mean, Clockwise! Yes, that works.
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Err yes... clockwise |
Originally Posted by Fireheart
Left to... ? You mean, Clockwise! Yes, that works.
Be Well! Fireheart |
CH at the fair! Now that is a side of him we never see! Did he enjoy riding the roller-coaster, or is he feeling a tad green?!
The Felipe pencils look fantastic!! The colored version should be totally AWESOME!
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Considering Comrade Hero is a flier, I would say that a roller-coaster would be somewhat sedate. |
Originally Posted by VexXxa
CH at the fair! Now that is a side of him we never see! Did he enjoy riding the roller-coaster, or is he feeling a tad green?!
The Felipe pencils look fantastic!! The colored version should be totally AWESOME! |
And yeah, the pencils are currently being inked, and then the coloring. First of about ten to sixteen sample pages for contestable arts funding applications this year.
Oh, now That is Awesome!
Be Well!
Fireheart
Gah! Another brilliant piece! Those blades look like they actually give her a ghost of a chance in the Comrade Hero universe. The left one looks practical, which makes it scarier. Pliers, not sheep shears, right?
Shane really does create masterpieces. If I could only get my brain around "Airhead noir" he'd be my first choice.
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Hmmmm. Consider it 'Airhead in Shadows and Light'. Reveal just a little of his inner iron, the motivation that keeps him going - even though he is outwardly simple, armored only in Serendipity and armed with Wonder, I think there is definitely a core of seriousness to Airhead.
I'd definitely talk to the artist and see what he can reveal to you, about Airhead's character.
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Originally Posted by Fireheart
Oh, now That is Awesome!
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Gah! Another brilliant piece! Those blades look like they actually give her a ghost of a chance in the Comrade Hero universe. The left one looks practical, which makes it scarier. Pliers, not sheep shears, right?
Shane really does create masterpieces. If I could only get my brain around "Airhead noir" he'd be my first choice. |
I was after something specifically pulp noir-ish as it would stand out nicely in the contestable arts applications I will be doing this year. Highly recommended artist.
As to what Operations is armed with:
The most difficult piece for Shane to do, as he had to incorporate holographic weaponry over the clothing that Operations wears - all in black and white.
Shane was asked to create a more aggressive version of Operations, a character with an ability to manipulate reality with the virtual in varied, useful and often lethal ways.
Inspiration came from Omni-tools in the video game series Mass Effect by BioWare.
Operations is Indian and it was fitting to try and incorporate holographic weapons that took her ancestry into account. What was settled on are stylized bladed weapons based on the traditional Pata gauntlet sword (right hand) and the Katara dagger (left hand).
Oooho way cool.
Wish we had that weapon skin in game
That latest piece is fantastic!
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Loving the noir style this guy has.