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Post by fenderlove on Feb 2, 2011 21:01:56 GMT -5
I made a new banner for a novel length fanfic I wrote a year and a half ago. It's set in steampunk alternate reality, so enjoy a little Victoriana Spike and Fred. Spike kinda looks like an airship captain, which sorta fits with S8. I feel so precognitive. (Click the thumbnail for the full-sized version.)
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Post by fenderlove on Oct 8, 2010 15:13:22 GMT -5
Also, Spike's words over the imagery from the preview of the issue don't imply that he thinks Angel is more evolved; he thinks that Angel tries to be so noble that he might as well be in a coma while Spike sees himself as a "chaotic 8.5" on the scale of good and evil, and he seems pretty comfortable with that.
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Post by fenderlove on Oct 1, 2010 14:34:46 GMT -5
Fender, please look at my post above - probably that's the exclusive Spike 1 cover. I've found out it in ebay and I was thinking it's fake... anyway it's a bit expensive for my wallet and I've already bought in a pre-order one with the actual Urru's cover Actually, that cover from your post is one of Franco's artworks that was posted months ago on Brian's blog when Twilight's true identity was revealed in the Season Eight comics, so is the auction real? Maybe. Is the artwork really a real Urru piece? Yes. Also, the auction is for a Wizard World New England exclusive, implying that it wouldn't be so exclusive if it was being sold at New York Comic-Con, and it doesn't appear to be a wrap-around cover like the one for NYCC is said to be. I could be wrong, but that's how it reads to me.
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Post by fenderlove on Oct 1, 2010 11:54:21 GMT -5
I wish I was going to NY Comic-Con! From ComicsContinuum.comAs far as that Spike-burning-Twilight's-Mask cover goes, the artwork is real (Franco's from a few months back), but whether the promotion is or not isn't so clear. Never used eBay for preorders before.
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Post by fenderlove on Sept 24, 2010 13:42:50 GMT -5
Thanks, Brian!
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 30, 2010 21:55:08 GMT -5
Best cover ever? Quite possibly! I concur!
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 27, 2010 3:20:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments, everyone! You guys are all so nice! I've found that I really enjoy doing large BtVS/Ats multi-character portraits; it allows for a lot of different poses and costuming as well as symbolism and metaphor (also gives me practice drawing a lot of different types of faces), and I recently go an idea for a new one, so expect an art update in a week or so if I can get the ball rolling. Here's a little hint about the subject of this piece will be: When the other shoe drops, think to a horse of a different colour.
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 13, 2010 22:47:52 GMT -5
I'm also in awe of the piece you did for Brian Lynch. The colors and the detailing on all the kimonos are so on point. I feel transported. And this might be the first time I've seen Spike in a men's kimono. (There should definitely be more!) Is it weird that his kimono kind of reminds me of his leather duster? I did actually put a little extra shine in the fabric so it would mimic the shine that would be on leather. I've drawn him twice before in kimonos, both times were of the furisode variety (for young unmarried women) because they tend to be more elaborate and detailed in their patterns. Actually, my first digital painting I ever tried to do was a kimono pic! *digs through files* This was my first completed digital painting from 2008 when I was still learning how to blend and do everything really (and I was in this overdeveloped pectoral phase which I hope I've gotten out of. LOL). I would really love to read how he was convinced to wear that. I imagine that he was reluctant. Maybe Tok's little sis pouted in a adorable way until he gave in? Oh, definitely! I can imagine Kaori pouting and calling to Tok "お姉ちゃん, スパイク-さんが きものをちゃくよいません!" ("Oneechan, Supaiku-san ga kimono o chakuyoimasen!", or "Big Sister, Spike will not wear his kimono!"), and Tok would have to force him to wear it. My Japanese might be a bit rusty; I had four years of it in college. XD Actually, I might have to write this as fanfic after all. Haha! Thanks, everyone, for your kind words! I really do appreciate them! ;D
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 13, 2010 20:41:20 GMT -5
I got my prize from Georges Jeanty today! There is something nice about being able to hold a piece of artwork in one's hands, to get a sense of how another draws. I'll have to go get it archive-quality framed at Hobby Lobby.
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 6, 2010 19:56:03 GMT -5
Thank you so much, Brian! It really makes my whole week that you like it!
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 5, 2010 15:38:44 GMT -5
Thank you so much! I might add a few more illustrations in a ukiyo-e print style. That could be fun.
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 4, 2010 23:37:52 GMT -5
Added to the first post. Since I sorta made my last artwork for Jeanty, I thought I'd whip up something for Brian Lynch. Kingyo-sukui is Japanese for goldfish scooping, which is an activity at many fairs and festivals where children can catch goldfish to keep as pets. I got the idea in my head of Spike, Beck, and Betta George go to visit Tok in Japan, and they all get dressed up in fancy kimonos to go to a summer festival. I imagined that Tok's little sister Kaori might try her hand at kingyo-sukui, but that would probably make George a little sad, so they decide to let the little fish free in a pond... and then it turns out that what they thought was a plain old goldfish was actually a sparkly teeny baby Splendeen demon! I'm calling him Betta Kin. I'm totally writing fic to go with this... and just to note, this is the first time I've drawn Spike in a men's kimono. Normally I draw him in a furisode. XD (Click thumbnail for full-sized.)
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Post by fenderlove on Aug 2, 2010 3:22:47 GMT -5
As much as I would love to, I think that it would probably violate some copyrights to do so. Wish that I could though!
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 26, 2010 13:22:02 GMT -5
Congrats to everyone! And a special thank you to Mr. Jeanty for his time and his kind words.
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 25, 2010 15:12:26 GMT -5
Your drawings skills are very good, and your coloring skills are even better. I hope you keep drawing and try to make a career out of this. Thank you. I'm a graphic designer by trade, so it is sorta my career though I would love to be able to do solely illustration. I added a new piece to the first post. It is my entry to the S8 fanart contest here at SlayAlive.
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 25, 2010 14:41:51 GMT -5
Your own entry, you mean? I guess that should be fine... Yep, that's what I meant. Thanks! ;D
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 25, 2010 3:18:14 GMT -5
Is it all right if one wanted to post his/her entry on their Livejournal or blog? I kinda have been antsy to do so, but I wanted to wait until it was all right to reveal who did which entry to ask.
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 24, 2010 15:32:12 GMT -5
Love hearing all the latest news from the SDCC IDW panel! Franco Urru's artwork is just incredible, and I can't wait to see the new series! The little old lady who owns my "local" comic book shop (two hours away... I live in a comic book wasteland) said she's going to stock it, so I am very filled with squee.
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 23, 2010 17:34:18 GMT -5
#7 is mine. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments and the votes. And a rousing round of applause to everyone, including Wenxina for the modly work!
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Post by fenderlove on Jul 23, 2010 11:46:01 GMT -5
Thanks again to everyone for the kind comments! I really appreciate them! I am working on a few new pieces (along with finishing up some old ones) to be adding here in a few days.
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