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Published: 2011-04-16 11:54:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 3716; Favourites: 102; Downloads: 44
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Description Finally finished the new cover Keeping the old version up for comparison

Haha, this has probably been the most edited page in the entire comic. The original version was cel-shaded and they had odd-looking faces, then I fixed it up a bit later on with something closer to the old version... And I'm not even sure how many times I just made small edits to it between the major revisions XD.

But here, I think I'll finally be able to stick with this version for a while (uh, huh).

Lot's of changes here. This time I made sure that each of the characters would stand out with a color-scheme - Luna with blues and whites, Ten with oranges and browns, Gun with reds and blacks, and Dagger with subtle purples and violets. I didn't notice it before, but the old cover was very brown and everyone just sort of blended into each other XD

Dagger is now visibly more muscular. She's supposed to be an extremely talented fighter and kind of intimidating, and her old design made her look too skinny.

Luna is now wearing her long-term outfit for Volume 1, like the others.

Ten no longer has an abnormally huge chin XD

My favorite change of all though is Gun's new coat. Of the four main characters, he's the only one that comes from an upper-class background, so I wanted to give him a fancy coat to reflect that a bit . j/k (sort of) his old costume was just kind of boring, even for him >_>

Anyway, hope you like it . Got a Legend of Korra fanart that I'm hoping to finish up after I get the next page done :]

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Comments: 32

Kristinekatara [2012-11-23 15:51:22 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic, and comparing with the old everybody can see all you go to better.

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star-anise [2011-06-23 18:24:39 +0000 UTC]

Wow, your art keeps getting better and better! I just adore the way you color. The difference between this cover and the old version is striking (not that it was bad to start with)!

I was wondering-- would you consider creating a new coloring tutorial? I know you already made one a few years ago, but your coloring has matured so much since then. I would LOVE to see your process explained. Please consider it!

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Blue-Ten In reply to star-anise [2011-06-26 08:39:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

I really want to do another coloring tutorial because my method has changed a lot since the old one. Also, I gave a lot of bad advice before XD. I'll definitely consider making another one soon

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star-anise In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-06-26 22:25:41 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous! I await with great anticipation.

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Ashen-Phoenix [2011-05-27 03:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Definitely like the new version more than the old. It's more visually apt to the series title and is also more interesting to look at imho.

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DarkxNight [2011-05-25 23:14:47 +0000 UTC]

Awesomesauce!


LEGEND OF KORRA WHOO!

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SnapesAngel [2011-04-20 23:04:21 +0000 UTC]

I hadn't even noticed the colors at first, but you're right! This one works better. And Ten no longer has Jay Leno's chin. I suppose he had to give it back before late charges applied.

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FlockofFlamingos [2011-04-19 15:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Wowwwww! I remember loving the old cover, but putting these side-by-side really shows how you've improved!! ^^ The color choice in this cover is so far above the old one.

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Xrez [2011-04-17 06:35:20 +0000 UTC]

I think I liked the direction of Ten's face on your old cover. But I thoroughly enjoy the new background.

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JesnCin [2011-04-17 05:14:22 +0000 UTC]

Yayyyyy I got so excited waiting for this to finish XD the colors are coming out much better, especially their individual colors and the sunny lighting It makes the whole thing so radiant!
The background looks nice with the clouds, it definitely gives me a sea-adventure vibe
This just makes me more excited for Dagger and Gun's stories (Gun has one awesome nose)
Hehe this reminded me a bit of the "Private Fire" mini comic cover from Avatar!

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Blue-Ten In reply to JesnCin [2011-04-19 04:02:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much . Glad you think so -- I felt like the old background was way too empty, like a blue screen waiting for a composite XD

Haha, not to knock the other characters, but I noticed Gun has a lot of things about his face that make it fun for me to draw (geometric nose, tiny eyes, awesome sideburns)

Omg, just looked up that cover and you're right, lol. That would have been a good reference if I knew about it XD

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JesnCin In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-04-20 15:10:59 +0000 UTC]

XDDDD

He has sideburns, it was clear from the beginning
Haha, just noticed the similarities too XD

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kyrra [2011-04-17 04:18:19 +0000 UTC]

The improvement is amazing! I especially like that you can see a bit of Dagger's face; it makes her somehow more mysterious to have that hint. It also gives more movement.

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Blue-Ten In reply to kyrra [2011-04-19 03:35:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks . Haha, I really wanted to draw her face at this angle the first time, but I had no idea how it should look XD. Glad you think it adds something to the pic :]

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brookelynp [2011-04-17 01:41:19 +0000 UTC]

Woah, this looks really great!!!

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SuzetteRGreinwich [2011-04-17 01:17:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow, much improved! Love it!

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Blue-Ten In reply to SuzetteRGreinwich [2011-04-19 03:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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anguis-in-herba [2011-04-16 20:38:12 +0000 UTC]

The colour has improved sooooo much...Gun looks less grumpier

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Blue-Ten In reply to anguis-in-herba [2011-04-16 23:36:56 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks . LoL, that's great! He's not always grumpy, just kinda serious XD

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anguis-in-herba In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-04-17 12:03:56 +0000 UTC]

lol he kinda looks like me in a maths class

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evolutionxbox [2011-04-16 16:03:20 +0000 UTC]

You can tell how much you have improved since you drew the last cover... it's amazing.

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Blue-Ten In reply to evolutionxbox [2011-04-16 23:33:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much .

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evolutionxbox In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-04-17 23:14:58 +0000 UTC]

No probs, it's incredible watching people get better at their art.

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Goldteddy [2011-04-16 15:11:03 +0000 UTC]

when will we get to see the other two -_-''?
*Sounding like a douch is never easy!*

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Blue-Ten In reply to Goldteddy [2011-04-16 23:30:01 +0000 UTC]

Gun in chapters 4 and 5, and Dagger in chapter 6 - after that, they're in the main cast full-time XD

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Goldteddy In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-04-16 23:59:43 +0000 UTC]

....well gotta wait i guess.
that's the worst part about webcomic/manga/anime/game updates/girlfriends
the waiting :S

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CsNsAi [2011-04-16 13:20:37 +0000 UTC]

d^w^b

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Avatarfan91 [2011-04-16 13:16:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh, definitely MUCHO likes for the new one xD Love Luna's outfit

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Blue-Ten In reply to Avatarfan91 [2011-04-16 23:24:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JamFisher [2011-04-16 12:22:52 +0000 UTC]

Holy cow! This is great!
I love how Gun has changed... Okay I love all of them, haah x)

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Blue-Ten In reply to JamFisher [2011-04-16 23:21:59 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks so much :]

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JamFisher In reply to Blue-Ten [2011-04-17 18:44:41 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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