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batangbatugan — It's the Thought That Counts

Published: 2004-12-24 06:51:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 2879; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 289
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Description Here's a last minute Christmas sketch for ya'll. I was just cracking over this ad on TV where this dude received nothing but calendars for Christmas (Kalendaryo na naman?!) So here's my take on that sitch, starring my avatar and some li'l dudes in bird costumes...

I've also been in similar situations for the past holidays(I think everybody has), and yeah, it kinda sucks no? But, always remember: it's the thought that counts!

Done in around 20 mins, using 0.5 mechanical pencil on sketch pad.

HO HO HOH YEAH!
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Comments: 43

springie [2006-11-21 00:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Bwahahahaha! This is awesome! A friend and I just finished a Christmas fanfic about the Gatchaman team's Christmas dinner! This picture reminds me of it a little bit! I love all the mini figures at the bottom, too! Priceless!

Your work is incredible!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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batangbatugan In reply to springie [2006-11-21 18:05:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you like it I love those chibis very much ^^

I'm curious, I hope Joe didn''t mess it up

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springie In reply to batangbatugan [2006-11-21 19:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Our fic is from Joe's point of view...(mainly)...and...of course...he is a "Grinch" LOL...and there are several references to some other Christmas movies...(we'll be posting it on the BOTP site soon)

Poor Jun is having trouble with her cooking again, too...funny how she can mix explosives, but can't boil water! LOL

Anyway, I *LOVE* the way you capture each individual personality in their "off duty" moments...please consider doing some more sketches like this!

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springie In reply to springie [2006-11-23 04:33:02 +0000 UTC]

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Here's a link to the story if you want to read it...I'm hoping it will entice you to make some more of your beautiful "Gatchy" sketches...*grin*...Happy Holidays!

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csalart [2005-11-27 14:07:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh, this is great! And the lipstick? Lol! I'd so love to see more BotP quickies from you. You've a flair for capturing a moment.

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batangbatugan In reply to csalart [2005-11-27 18:19:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all the comments! ^.^

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the-kid36 [2005-05-13 06:20:45 +0000 UTC]

thats so adorable man ^^

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sm16 [2005-01-01 08:26:57 +0000 UTC]

awww... kawaii

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jonasdiego [2004-12-28 01:34:04 +0000 UTC]

That is so cute.

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jakejoshp [2004-12-28 00:52:31 +0000 UTC]

next gift:invisible shirt.

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batangbatugan In reply to jakejoshp [2004-12-28 17:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Not a bad idea!

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atanbz [2004-12-28 00:19:59 +0000 UTC]

pag sakin nanyari to.. aawayin ko nagbigay. joke

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Syphron [2004-12-27 15:10:43 +0000 UTC]

great art here, im going to take a shot at this but is that princess from BOTPlanets? The humor's great here too, that's the only shirt she wears lol

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batangbatugan In reply to Syphron [2004-12-27 17:35:08 +0000 UTC]

Yep! The one and only, she's my avatar too. She's my favorite character in the entire comics, oh, and Jason, too

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Syphron In reply to batangbatugan [2004-12-27 17:37:18 +0000 UTC]

I like Dirk Daring (i think that's his english name) and i believe he's the bird in purple, gah my G-Force knowledge is rusty, i use to watch that show all the time when it came on Cartoon Network ages ago lol yeah i liked Princess too

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batangbatugan In reply to Syphron [2004-12-27 23:47:11 +0000 UTC]

Yep, didn't really like his name in G-Force(too much like a pornstar monicker ) G-Force was actually the show that started all the anime "5- man team" cliche: the leader, the rival, the girl, the big/fat guy, and the midget/kid. Plus it was the first to feature color coded costumes, individual vehicles that combine, and the masked villain.

Pretty obvious I'm a big fan, no?

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Syphron In reply to batangbatugan [2004-12-29 15:09:03 +0000 UTC]

hey i enjoyed the show as much as you did, yeah i never saw the cliche' bit within the team, thanks

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yuugiusa [2004-12-26 16:20:38 +0000 UTC]

How did you get the lines to be so dark? *___*;

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batangbatugan In reply to yuugiusa [2004-12-27 17:42:35 +0000 UTC]

Uh, I adjusted the levels in Photoshop, since I don't really do inks. Presto! Instant digital inks

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yuugiusa In reply to batangbatugan [2004-12-28 00:52:00 +0000 UTC]

That's a perfect sketch then, huh? '____'

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Goh [2004-12-26 03:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Heeh-hee! Nakakatawa naman! Belated Merry Xmas dude! Napakabusy ko lately e.

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batangbatugan In reply to Goh [2004-12-26 10:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Yah, I miss yer strips

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PurpleDameKat [2004-12-25 12:22:15 +0000 UTC]

KALENDARYO NA NAMAN?? Nakakatawa ung commerical na un.

Anyway, galing naman, 20 mins lang? Di ko nga yan kaya, kahit isang araw akong nasa computer!!

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Delurianne [2004-12-25 07:03:03 +0000 UTC]

chibis... so kawaaiii!!

princess is so pretty even with the contorted face

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Cklaighe [2004-12-25 05:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Uy!

parang iba 'to dun sa artisden... asteeeg....

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anonymousx [2004-12-24 16:13:06 +0000 UTC]

Asteg Wunan!

message ko nga pla for Christmas!

Darkgreetings!happy birthdae!oops!i mean,mery Xmas @ maligo ng Beer!!!tamangtama bile nkyo ng graphic novel ng SatanHigh coming this Feb! S.Bless! ~Luci28

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KarlaDiazC [2004-12-24 12:09:10 +0000 UTC]

hahah damn u!!!!
it pretty cool, and the little person on the bottom are soooo cuuuuteeeeeeeeee
eeeh i love it

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ika-siyam [2004-12-24 11:56:46 +0000 UTC]

naalala ko tuloy yung sa harry potter... XD

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kuponut2004 [2004-12-24 10:27:13 +0000 UTC]

*Looks at the small characters* Ooohhh... Battle of the Planets. Ahahahahaha! This is really cool for a 20-minute art sketch!

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juruken [2004-12-24 09:59:40 +0000 UTC]

wow, now it makes me wonder what's inside princess' closet

20 mins, man!!

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batangbatugan In reply to juruken [2004-12-24 18:19:55 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, watch out for BotP: Princess #3, and find out...

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lonewolf123 [2004-12-24 07:51:38 +0000 UTC]

wow!! 20 mins lng?! galing!! ^___^

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Carrie-Kube [2004-12-24 07:43:12 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of a funny story my dad told me.

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blitzkerieg [2004-12-24 07:26:33 +0000 UTC]

hehehe si jac ting lim and lagi kong naalala sa character na yan

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batangbatugan In reply to blitzkerieg [2004-12-24 18:17:47 +0000 UTC]

Ah, of course! Best gift I ever received last year.

Thanks uli

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Jelyn [2004-12-24 07:16:18 +0000 UTC]

ahehe kalendaryo nanaman!?
i like that commercial...

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ShadowStalker002 [2004-12-24 06:55:49 +0000 UTC]

hahahaha! cute! lipsticks huh? hahahaha!

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bruised-rainbows [2004-12-24 06:53:29 +0000 UTC]

wow. *is amazed* that is soooooo awesome! Love the concept too the little dudes on the bottom are so cute

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bombermanx [2004-12-24 06:52:39 +0000 UTC]

Hah! Awesome!

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batangbatugan In reply to bombermanx [2004-12-24 18:21:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !

I have to say I really love playing all the bomberman games, even my pa is addicted to it

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bombermanx In reply to batangbatugan [2004-12-24 22:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you're welcome! Sadly, I don't play bomberman that much anymore, but I have to admit, all my drawing skill came from drawing that little fella for the past.. 10 years xD.

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batangbatugan In reply to bombermanx [2004-12-25 16:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Isn't it amazing that such a mindlessly simple game can be so dang fun and addictive I was -ehem- the undisputed Bomberman champion among my friends back in college

Long live Bomberman! (can't get enough of yer avatar! )

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bombermanx In reply to batangbatugan [2004-12-25 17:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha, well since I discovered the pen tool for adobe photoshop, I might be thinking of drawing a quickie of bman for new years or somethng.

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