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kokiteno β€” El Toro de Bronce

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Description OK, this one deserves a big explanation. The picture was originally drawn in summer vacation. and I had been tossing notes back and forth, me in Germany, and the bull at the beach. Now in spanish, tanned is also known as " bronzed", so following my odd train of thought, we get something like this:

Skifi at the beach =tanned bull = bronzed bull = bull made of bronze = the ancient Canaanite god, Moloch.

And since I needed an excuse not only to practice on musculature and try out colouring metal, but also to draw the bull, as well as to finally get it into his skull that Curr has NOTHING on the Skeefster, I decided to turn my spanish friend into the ancient sun-god to whom the firstborn were sacrificed.

And yeah, the fox priest down there is me.. in one of my past lives, of course, when I used to work out by feeding firstborns and generally inspiring awe and fear in the name of the sun-god. Ah, those were the days. ^-^

Took me all weekend, from friday up till monday to finish this up, and quite frankly I'm proud of the results. Like always, big thanks to for tutoring me in new ways of abusing Photoshop, to for that marvelous advice in tapering the lines, for being the best critic around, and of course,

Oh, by the way... and if you don't mind a bit of self-indulgence..
To all those other Skifi fans out there, I elevated the bull to the status of an ancient deity to whom blood was spilled willingly in his name, and so much was the awe and terror he inspired that Judeo-Christian myth turned him into a powerful demon. HA! BEAT THAT!!! *maniacal laughter*

Espero que te guste, Skifi
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Comments: 35

Lysozyme [2004-07-27 03:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Una de sus obras mas fuertes!!!
+favorito!

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fox-mccloud [2004-06-30 16:09:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah, yes... Molech, the very name strikes fear into the hearts of others, including the Ammonites themselves. At least you weren't an evil priest of Baal or Ashtoreth, since they engaged in sexual immorality on their altars and in groves. And then there's Chemosh worshipped among the Moabites... Similiar to, but not feared as much as Molech was... *shudder*

Definitely one of your best works in my opinion. Great colouring and symbolism.

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bretto [2004-02-24 22:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shading on the musculature

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D-A-S [2004-02-19 02:11:11 +0000 UTC]

How often do we did Koki in a loinclothe?

Heh, this is a unique and interesting image. The bull is like a summoning in many aspects, and the detail paided to muscles and color tones is marvelous. The smoke also adds a nice touch, aside from the flames and their rich glow.

Definitely a favorite on DAS.

Selected by Bliss Greycloud~

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felabba [2003-11-25 12:03:31 +0000 UTC]

So dramatic! It's awe-inspiring, truly. Your use of shadow, fire, and smoke inspires the most. You should be proud of it.

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nekki [2003-11-17 03:06:04 +0000 UTC]

omg awesomeee, great effects and the anatomy is grand o_o

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darpachief [2003-11-16 05:45:20 +0000 UTC]

That would be a cool summoning and stuff
BTW THIS RULES >.<
God you are SO good at anatomy!
I this so much

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Dralam [2003-11-16 04:33:46 +0000 UTC]

OOOOORRRRAAAALLLEEEE, que ya te juiste al satanismo, te quedo bien de peluche el pic

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mrdata [2003-11-15 02:04:20 +0000 UTC]

You photoshop abuser!! LOL
Just Kidding, wow... I must say that I am proud to see how much you have advance since your last lesson, you already had the talent i just helped you channel it.

BTW, i think this is the best work of yours I have seen so far, keep this up and you'll be toutoring me before you know it. Now if you master the greyscale gradient and overlay technique I`ve been trying to teach you, we could do great things together... LOL
OK i think i got carried away in some other directon... Anyway, i must congratulate you on your superb use of colors and shading, you really make me belive that bull is in front of a fire, the shadows are great... about your characters muscularity.... it must have been a long time... i dont remember ever seen you that fit LOL

Congratz

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randerzoid [2003-11-14 22:23:13 +0000 UTC]

0_o!!!! OMGarsh! this is sooo dang kick arse mondo and outta this world!!! You and your male musculature!!! heheeh you draw that too awesome!!!! I need to practice practice more on anatomy! and all the highlights and shadows are right on target! everything looks great on this! and look! its koki holding a staff! looks like you have fire powers! o0o0o0 awesome awesome job on this koki! - Randerzoid :3

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onnanoko [2003-11-12 07:06:51 +0000 UTC]

Kokiteno thats incredible!!!
I love it! You did such an incredible job of rendering the metal and just drawing the bull! No one beats you at male musculature!
Absolutely takes my breath away!
And I love how you drew the little sun around his eye, quite a nice touch.
All the smoke and the fire is great! It's almost like Skifi is an extension of the flame. Have you ever looked into a fire and seen dancing shapes? Well, I have and this is like the embodiment of that, the frenzied, rythmic feeling of the flame in physical form.
Every deity needs followers! And what a vocal one you are. But all those poor babies! 'Tis sad.
So good to see more of your work, I hope that everything is going well for you in your studies.
Take care.

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0r0ch1 [2003-11-12 02:14:55 +0000 UTC]

o-o Kokiteno drank his Red Bull yes ._. hehehe

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diffy [2003-11-12 02:10:52 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!! I LOVE the smokey effects, and man, that bull is awe-inspiring! (as you've so well pointed out )

The expressions are what really get me. EL Torro de Bronce has the look of a true god, all-knowing and unafraid of any who dare oppose him. And your look of blood-lust while calling out respect for your master, muey bueno.

I wish you had spent more time on yourself, while the pose and costime kick arse, it looks a bit hurried, and I know you can do much better.

All-in-all, a bitchin' picture of eeeevil!

Must fav now, WHHEEEEE!!!

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sneve [2003-11-11 23:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Hss hss hss!!! esta de poca! ..congrats congrats ^-^w

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skifi [2003-11-11 15:58:07 +0000 UTC]

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Skifi at the beach =tanned bull = bronzed bull = bull made of bronze = the ancient Canaanite god, Moloch.
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Β‘La Leche! Β‘Le has dado un nuevo significado a la palabra "bronceado"...! Menudas asociaciones de ideas tienes.... ΒΏSabes que mis amigos me solian llamar "solete"? Se ve que lo del " sol" me pega! ^^;;

*stares at the muscled picture, then stares to his chest, then stares to the picture again, and giggles* Hehehe, yup, thank you very much because Curr Bunny will turn green of jealousness and die.... You have unchained the devil inside me... Bwah-hah-hah-hah.....

*likes the picture so much, he prints it and places it in his room wall, with some of his other favourite pictures* Yay! Thanks a lot, my friend.... now that you have summoned me, we will rule the world! From Mexico to Cabo de Gata!!! ^____^

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kokiteno In reply to skifi [2003-11-11 22:36:03 +0000 UTC]

Me alegra mucho que te haya gustado, amigo. Oooh, reinaremos el mundo?

Alabado sea el toro de bronce!!!

^-^

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skifi In reply to kokiteno [2003-11-18 21:45:53 +0000 UTC]

Alabados sean, Γ©l y sus secuaces, el zorro de Γ³palo y el conejo turquesa.... Que todos se rindan ante ellos, y suyas sean las mieles del triunfo.... ...Y tambiΓ©n las nenas!

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avencri [2003-11-11 13:35:40 +0000 UTC]

Vaya, ya lo terminaste. Para serte sincero se veia un poco curioso en blanco y negro, pero pintado se ve imponente. Sobre todo por el manejo de las sombras, si que es muy visual. ^^

Felicidades!!

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min-arts [2003-11-11 10:59:15 +0000 UTC]

wow.... I absoulutely loving the pose's!! They are so great! The bull looks as if he is in the midst of an ancient dance or spell casting. Little Koki looks mighty evil!! mwuaha!!


The only thing I can suggest is maybe a little more 'shine' on the bronze. It would reflect on the yellow of the flame muchly.

Great work!!

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blackotter [2003-11-11 06:33:24 +0000 UTC]

ooo such pretty fire very very very nicely done. O_O
Foxorz totally Roxor.

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ktkat [2003-11-11 04:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Ah, you are so talented , especially when it comes to drawing bovines!
Your lighting is always very pretty as well!
You rock, man!

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brownkuma [2003-11-11 04:40:09 +0000 UTC]

Tanned bull = Baked bull = STEAK???
Forgive my poor imagination

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skifi In reply to brownkuma [2003-11-11 15:59:47 +0000 UTC]

...Roasted beef....

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ryuumajin [2003-11-11 03:26:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh My God, now world has known Kokiteno as an EEEEEVIL sect leader!! Oh my...

*throws his scary mask*
Okay, let's beat some pic

About yourself, it's been great. The pose is nothing I want to critic, "you" really shows some "leader" charm. ... and I bet "you"'re gonna sacrafice something

About the background. Hmmmm yeah, now this IS innovative, compared to your previous artworks The SKiff as an evil deity!? You're right! Skiff is EVIL!!! He's EVIL!!! And everyone must worship him!! (me numbskull )

Anyway, I think for this one, the Skiff statue is a great idea, but the background around him, although I know it's about the smokes *cough cough! who burns a fish?!*, but I think in the lower pic (hmmm in length measure, count your underleg as the maximum height), you can make/design sort of... worship table, or may be other sacral background to accompany Skiff's statue, that way it would impress a huge Skiff sanctuary. So Skiff won't be "feeling alone". Get it?

For the Skiff statue, oh my, another sexeh bull. The muscles look so great, with awesome shadings. Too awesome I want to steal it. It will make a lot of money Anyway, I'm not really sure (because I have to scroll the pic up and down), but I think the head looks a bit too big for his body, although it's muscular, but the muscle doesn't help. Well, just a little minimize his head a bit, and... clear.

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skifi In reply to ryuumajin [2003-11-11 16:01:06 +0000 UTC]

I'm EEEEEEEEEeeevil, so FEAR....!!! LOL! *makes an scary face, but can't stop laughing*

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-manji [2003-11-11 02:44:35 +0000 UTC]

*stares*

dude...this is really good. i mean like damn...

i like the bull's tummy. i wanna poke it and watch my finger break.

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bliss-greycloud [2003-11-11 02:09:28 +0000 UTC]

*whistles* Look at all those marvelous muscles. o.o

Loincloth....Oooo.. *chirps and pets Koki* ^^

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Maxiefox [2003-11-11 01:52:47 +0000 UTC]

No words necessary.

Maxiefox Faints and enters in a coma a deep coma

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bittykitty [2003-11-11 00:30:07 +0000 UTC]

Coolies I like you with your majic wand... =^-^=
Alwayz,

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eto [2003-11-11 00:20:41 +0000 UTC]

Most impressive, my friend! Very symbolic and well-rendered indeed... Keep up the great work! ^__^

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jenj [2003-11-11 00:14:38 +0000 UTC]

:eek:It's very evil looking!! But it's awesome...great job!! *runs before the giant bull comes to life & squashes her*

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kittizak [2003-11-10 22:31:46 +0000 UTC]

Aldebaran de Tauro!!!!

Lo siento, pero tenia que decir eso

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luky-kun [2003-11-10 21:56:52 +0000 UTC]

....Holy Cow! er...Bull....

Genial! la verdad que te pasaste!!! estΓ‘ genial genial genial!!! wow! estoy asombradisimo! la musculatura la tienes ya dominada! insisto que cuando puedas deves darme clases a mi! y la textura! la luz!!! waaaaa! para mi que soy un inepto del photoshop mΓ‘s que sacerdote eres el dios! *_* *awe awe*

Que loco! genial...genial O_O.....

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kokiteno In reply to luky-kun [2003-11-10 22:59:25 +0000 UTC]

*se sonroja* Me halagas, Luky, gracias. ^-^

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damphyr [2003-11-10 20:48:49 +0000 UTC]

How very cool! Great pose and lighting effect, that thing looks eeevil. Wow, can't imagine how much work went into that!

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