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Description I still need to work on a background, but this is what I've got right now.

Basically, simply stated, I miss the classic Lara from TR1-5. The other TR games just don't seem to portray Lara properly to me, and I fear we will never see classic Lara again, but at least I can dream and draw my own interpretations of her as well.

I'm very pleased with how this came out, though. It was a lot of work, but well worth it. Hope everyone else likes it, I definitely see it as a dramatic improvement from my last one. It seems that I've become a better artist nearly overnight.

And as for the frequent responses:

Yes, I know her boobs are supposed to be bigger. I drew them huge at first, but it looked silly, so I thought they looked more beautiful at this size.

I also am aware of the fact that she is really skinny, but that's how the classic Lara was. It's more of an art style than anything, so it's definitely not passed as realistic.

I think that's that for now. Again, I hope all of you like it, and I will be adding a background to this soon.

Lara Croft (c) Eidos Interactive
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Comments: 37

cameron-18 [2010-07-26 11:27:24 +0000 UTC]

i like this it has a weird style to it and the lighting and shadowing is really good!
my favourite looking lara is underworld or legend i think she looks great in those games!

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CiaKonwerski [2010-05-06 02:06:39 +0000 UTC]

I have always loved this picture that you have done Melonie. Great work. Keep it up.

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FrolicEgg [2009-11-08 19:55:48 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree with your opinion of the classic lara,
but I also like the new ones (the old ones freaked me out )
And I think you've done an amazing job! The shadowing, her clothes,the hair, woooow
Something I could never do

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MelonieMac In reply to FrolicEgg [2009-11-08 20:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Blaise038 [2009-10-15 14:42:13 +0000 UTC]

Miss Croft is looking very good. *nods* Great job.

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kadryn [2009-08-19 11:40:31 +0000 UTC]

I like your work a lot - great coloring and shading. I especially like how you drew her shorts!

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MelonieMac In reply to kadryn [2009-08-19 15:03:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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TRGamer8 [2009-04-27 12:43:14 +0000 UTC]

That is beautiful

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MelonieMac In reply to TRGamer8 [2009-04-27 14:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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danitiwa [2009-04-19 21:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting stylization here, though I have to be honest, she's a bit too skinny. The old Lara's arms were muscular, but she looks very light somehow here. Lara eats healthily and has quite large muscles, these are a bit small and her limbs are too spindly for my liking. Especially around the collarbones and neck, she looks more starved than muscular.

Although you did some beautiful coloring here, Next time you draw her though try and get less of a starved African vibe in it.

I hope you're not offended.

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MelonieMac In reply to danitiwa [2009-04-20 02:21:35 +0000 UTC]

Good advice, thank you. And I'm glad you liked my coloring.

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danitiwa In reply to MelonieMac [2009-04-20 05:29:00 +0000 UTC]

You have real talent. It's just like most artists; you have stuff you can work on.

I know I do, like A LOT.

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MelonieMac In reply to danitiwa [2009-04-20 09:34:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh I definitely have a looong way to go, but I enjoy improving every step of the way, it's exciting. Thanks again.

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danitiwa In reply to MelonieMac [2009-04-20 15:07:44 +0000 UTC]



I agree with you. It's sometimes frustrating but in the end it's all worth it.

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TRenTIs [2009-04-16 10:50:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow. That looks fantastic!

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MelonieMac In reply to TRenTIs [2009-04-16 16:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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LavinceLara [2009-04-15 13:58:49 +0000 UTC]

I like your drawing style.
She looks like TR4 Lara (The last revelation)
I miss that game I have it but it not works anymore.
Fortunately another TR games still works <3
Good job! ^^

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MelonieMac In reply to LavinceLara [2009-04-15 16:03:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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LavinceLara In reply to MelonieMac [2009-04-15 17:30:02 +0000 UTC]

YouΒ΄re welcome!

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KeithByrne [2009-03-29 23:58:03 +0000 UTC]

I've said before that I love this, and I still do. You captured the essence of Classic Lara perfectly. Maybe some day she'll come back to us.

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MelonieMac In reply to KeithByrne [2009-03-30 13:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I miss classic Lara so much, it's nice to see that others agree.

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keiross [2009-03-23 10:03:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah ha!

There she is!

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ChiChiKitty [2009-03-08 05:08:21 +0000 UTC]

I love it Melonie! You're so good at this type of artwork!

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MelonieMac In reply to ChiChiKitty [2009-03-08 12:19:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Coelophysis [2009-03-06 20:58:05 +0000 UTC]

Small boobs do indeed work better. Lara is lean and has toned muscles. Anyway, great pic!

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MelonieMac In reply to Coelophysis [2009-03-07 04:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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NightWish666 [2009-03-06 15:52:10 +0000 UTC]

awesome! don't forget make a shadow on the leg behind

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MelonieMac In reply to NightWish666 [2009-03-07 04:35:27 +0000 UTC]

Will do, thanks.

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saccharinesweet [2009-03-06 02:35:52 +0000 UTC]

I quite like this one The way the light reflects off the guns and holsters is so realistic. Her face turned out amazing, too. Well done!

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MelonieMac In reply to saccharinesweet [2009-03-06 03:59:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Heather.

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Ryu-Gi [2009-03-06 02:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Arms look really, really wierd...

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Camera11 [2009-03-06 00:53:56 +0000 UTC]

You really pulled off the "classic" look with this style of drawing. Good job!

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MelonieMac In reply to Camera11 [2009-03-06 04:00:05 +0000 UTC]

That's exactly what I was going for! Thanks so much.

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Ashley-Q [2009-03-05 22:36:25 +0000 UTC]

She looks wonderful! I love the exaggerated style, especially with her big hips, and the coloring is fantastic. The lighting is very dramatic and adds a lot to the piece. Great work!

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MelonieMac In reply to Ashley-Q [2009-03-06 04:00:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

After drawing her waist so small, I made the hips even bigger after the roughdraft, because I thought it would look more curvacious and womanly. Glad you like it, thank you.

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shift-illusion [2009-03-05 20:55:28 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous! I like this new style of yours Melonie!

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MelonieMac In reply to shift-illusion [2009-03-05 21:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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