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Recent commission, full description: [link]The client wanted early 90s fashion, so I gave it to him in spades. Great art direction by him. We have Oya, Storm, Frenzy, and M. (I also loved showcasing ONLY ethnic minority mutants. How often does that get to happen??) I really wanted to capture the features of African American women. I hate when artists/comics draw western features for a character, give them a dark tan, and call it a day.
Oya is giving you youthful midriffs and high skirts and socks and heels (yes!)
Storm is sophisticated minimalist. Chanel high class couture.
Frenzy's a bad bitch, in Versace bondage of 92.
M is giving you Ms. Cindy. JPG 90s realness.
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Monet St Croix/ M is my favorite lady in the X-Men! She is a total fashionista in the comics 
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Storm should just wear this every day. She looks regal.
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Okay, being a designer and a geek, this has sent me over the edge. <3
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Ba-way-no. I have been resurrected and given life for you have officially activated beast-mode.
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Okay we have Elle Varner, Emeli Sande, Rihanna, Goapele...
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Oh my god, that was so good.
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Was that not suppose to be them? Cause when I first saw this pic I thought it was Rihanna and Emeli Sande. That looks exactly like Rihanna. The outfit looks like the one she wore in Umbrella or some video and Storm looked exactly like Emeli but darker skin (Emile is half white Irish so she has more European features.)Actually all of those singers are Biracial.
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Nope, not them. I don't even remember who I modeled each of them after. The commissioner had very specific ideas of what he wanted each character to wear. But I love that you saw all those singers in them.
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GORGEOUS! We definitely need more POC character representation, well, everywhere.
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They are all beautiful but here Frenzy is absolutely gorgeous 
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Top marks on the features here, my Aunt said that to me one day, that by and large artists can't make decent afro-centric features. I was surprised how difficult it is. I guess it's because you think by going for the obvious differences (mouth, nose, hair) will give your character the right look. I also love what you've done with the hair her. Artists would commonly give the characters European hair but I notice that although straight the hair seems to be styled and straightened afro.
All in all your ladies seem to be well studied.
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"I hate when artists/comics draw western features for a character, give them a dark tan, and call it a day."
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Off to your gallery go I! 
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I love you! I'll try and keep you proud of me
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*SQUEEEEZE!*
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I fell in love with your style the moment I saw it! It's so simple, but so elegant and ... if this is the right word, chic? The words "sophistication" and "classy" come to mind when I see it. LOVE IT! Please keep on creating more pieces with the beautiful talent you have.
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One of the most amazing pieces of art I have ever seen.
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That is quite the compliment. Don't know if I deserve it but thank you!
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This gorgeous 
The colours are fabulous, the outfits are amazing (particularly the M's, I love the detail) and I just can't stop staring at those black boots, jesus!
And I love how you paid attention to the features, that whole white features with a tan also gets on my nerves
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oh man. i made a dA just so i could comment on this.
this is one of the best things i've ever seen aaah β‘ gosh
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Global Network Technologies is hiring 2D Artist for Card game project (real style)
Please kindly contact via 0918.139.258 or anh.tnt@vn.gnt-global.com
Thank you.
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"I hate when artists/comics draw western features for a character, give them a dark tan, and call it a day."
Amen, brother!
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I always marvelled at your skills in combining colors TRADITIONALLY.
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I love their faces most of all, they all look different and all are beautiful. You did an excellent job representing the many shades and shapes of ethic comic women. The way Storm is the only one looking into the camera (with all kinds of attitude) is a nice touch, by the way. She just commands attention/respect...as a Queen should.
Fantastic work!
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Cannot put into words how AMAZING this is!! Love it sooooo much!
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Oh my god. Kevin. I can't even... I don't... Words. Where do I even begin? Hope you don't mind another in-depth Christian-style analysis
First of all, the textures! From Oya's fuzzy sweater to Frenzy's leather boots and even M's intricate textiles. I've said it before and it bears repeating: you are masterful with traditional media, and I am REALLY jealous of your skill.
Also, the poses and outfits you placed them in really reflects their personality. Oya has a fun flirty pose with a popped leg complementing her cute outfit. Of course I love how Ororo is showing off some good ol' contrapposto in a regal white dress. Frenzy is placed perfectly in an S&M-esque outfit, and I love the fact that she's clutching her skirt not wanting to show off to much; plus, the teal(?) jacket she's wearing looks REALLY good with her hair. M... oh M. Always thinking she's better than others, especially in that haute couture shrug of the shoulders... which I LOVE!
Did the client request these styles specifically for these characters, or did you place them yourself?
Something else I want to comment on is how you're able to portray their ethnicities. And I agree, I too hate when "artists/comics draw western features for a character, give them a dark tan, and call it a day." You took the words right out of my mouth. I'm guilty of that very problem myself. You took two African women, a Black American woman, and a French-Algerian woman and gave them physical identities all their own! I love their different skin complexions, eye and mouth shapes, and hair textures (as evidenced by their hair lines and eyebrows). Oh, and by the way... Ms. Cindy for M was a SUPERB choice
And finally... Storm. Kevin, I don't think I will ever NOT love your portrayal of Storm. you took her Mohawk and made it high fashion. I admire how you've managed to differentiate the shades of white between her gown and her hair. Some comic book artists can't seem to do that.
Again 
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you're such a crazy analyzer. i love it.
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Lovely, and I really love the concept too! Good on you for going out of your way to draw their features accurately.
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Thanks for drawing this. I am part African American and even though I love comics, artists do draw copouts when it comes to black characters. The thanks is thanks for taking the time.
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I love the contrast between the outfits and the colors!
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90s realness is the bomb diggity. LOVE how you use white/postivie space in your drawings- Storm is my gurrrl
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