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Published: 2017-02-24 10:41:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 550; Favourites: 5; Downloads: 1
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Description Entry for 's 2017 Megaman Valentine's Day Contest! Thanks again for hosting such an awesome contest!
I chose to enter Category 1: Formalwear, as I couldn't pass up the chance to do something I'd wanted to forever - draw Atlas in a pantsuit.
(that being said, the scanner killed my colours...)

This picture does take several liberties with canon though. These include:
-The bodysuits not acting like a second skin, but the fingerless gloves being quite commonly worn on their own to allow for an easier grip on weapons.
-Atlas is of mixed Indian-African heritage, and the markings under her eyes are a tradition from her fallen country. Her eyes are also naturally red owing to a genetic mutation.
-Aeolus is albino and blind in one eye. He takes great pride in his appearance, covering the damaged eye with his fringe. His green hair is also the result of a silly dare he took whilst in his teenage years, but he liked the colour so much that he kept it.

With their designs, I deliberately chose to give Atlas a more masculine aesthetic to fit her military origin, but also to show that muscular women can still look great when in such outfits. Accordingly, I wanted to show off Aeolus' high-class heritage and "daintiness" when compared to Atlas, choosing to give him a multi-layered tuxedo complete with waistcoat, ascot and long tailcoat.

(also what the heck are backgrounds???)

Aeolus and Atlas are copyright of Capcom.
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Comments: 11

ZevachnoStudio [2017-02-25 11:12:19 +0000 UTC]

You sure took their designs very seriously. I like it! The overall product is great too. Good job with this and for participating in your very first DA contest!

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nat-grim In reply to ZevachnoStudio [2017-02-25 11:14:54 +0000 UTC]

That I did XD You know how much I enjoy designing outfits... or just adding tiny details in general whoops
Thank you so much! It was a blast to do!
(still think the scanner ate the colours, hahaha)

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ZevachnoStudio In reply to nat-grim [2017-02-25 11:17:38 +0000 UTC]

Every detail counts! That being said, I need to see MORE artworks in your gallery. BC

No problemo!

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nat-grim In reply to ZevachnoStudio [2017-02-25 11:18:36 +0000 UTC]

I'll see what I can do regarding more artworks

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ZevachnoStudio In reply to nat-grim [2017-02-25 11:20:18 +0000 UTC]

I will not hesitate to get over there, scan all your drawings and post the best ones on DA for you if I have to.

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nat-grim In reply to ZevachnoStudio [2017-02-25 13:13:01 +0000 UTC]

meep

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cptredder [2017-02-25 02:19:38 +0000 UTC]

THE SHIP HAS SAILED.

I like how you went with their designs! And your headcanons are interesting, too (pfttt teen Aeo is smart, yes, totally).

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nat-grim In reply to cptredder [2017-02-25 03:04:45 +0000 UTC]

YES. YES IT HAS.
(alternatively, they needed to sneak into the gala for some reason and Atlas was the only partner that Aeo could find on such short notice XDD)

Thank you! It was great fun trying to make them contrast with one another~
Headcanons, as said, are literally the best. WE NEED MORE HEADCANONS ABOUT THE BIG FOUR
OR ZX CHARACTERS IN GENERAL

(teen Aeo would be such an antisocial goober who somehow got roped into dyeing his hair the colour of toothpaste. I need to elaborate on this at some point, don't I...?)

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SteakBitr2 [2017-02-24 21:27:00 +0000 UTC]

Gosh, this looks awesome! The colors and outfits are very nice, and I love your interpretation of the characters~

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nat-grim In reply to SteakBitr2 [2017-02-24 21:38:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! (still think it looks better on paper though XD)
I'll admit, their outfits were fun to design but Atlas' gave me so much trouble when picking a colour scheme...
And thanks! Again, I love throwing in little details...
I have an entire document filled with nothing but headcanons for these guys seriously

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SteakBitr2 In reply to nat-grim [2017-02-24 21:56:21 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome! (And I feel your pain when it comes to scanners...they're pretty merciless. Another reason why I really want to get into digital art )
I think you did a great job with the color scheme! The blue and orangey-reds in Atlas's outfit compliment one another nicely.
Headcanons are the best tho

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