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ReptileCynrik — Legend of Aang
Published: 2010-02-14 10:19:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 19752; Favourites: 210; Downloads: 8410
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After watching the cartoon ”Avatar – The Legend of Aang” (aka “The Last Airbender”) I have discovered a new shading-style for myself, which I could use to do quick and intelligent shading like in many ANIMES.I’m so happy with this new style that I wanted to draw a FAN ARTWORK of “The Legend of Aang”. This is my homage to this fantastic cartoon, which gave me so much inspiration and help. ^^
Also, this picture shows you four different ways of composing a picture. At least, these are my usual choices.
1. To use a reference straight from the cartoon/movie (etc.)
2. To use official artworks for reference
3. To use other fan artworks for reference
4. To draw characters yourself by using human reference models
This is what I did here:
1. Azula (the huge woman in the background) has been adapted right away from the cartoon
2. Aang (bald kid in the foreground) has been adapted from an official reference artwork
3. Toph (blind girl in green clothing) has been adapted from a fan artwork by the great “RobertK” – a former member of DeviantArt
4. Prince Zuko, Sokka and Katara (the three people in the middle) are completely drawn by myself – by using human models for posing reference.
I have also used people posing for the martial arts of Karate and Tai Chi.
Working time: 4 days
Media used: MEDION tablet and PHOTOSHOP 7.0
*Art, composition and effects by Patrick Reichel aka REPTILECYNRIK
** “Avatar – The Legend of Aang” and “The Last Airbender” are © Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko (and Nickelodeon)
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Comments: 81
Still one rockin' group shot tribute here of the Avatar crew. You aced this. ^^
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Thank you!
Media used: MEDION tablet and Adobe PHOTOSHOP 7.0
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I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As well as this drawing
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That show is awesome! ^_____^
Thanks for the comment. It's highly appreciated.
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The legend of Korra was good as well but the Legend of Aang series will always be a classic.
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A perfect tribute to what could be considered the last great cartoon.
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No argument from me! ^____^ Thanks a lot for this comment, it's really appreciated!
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Ahh Avatar, I remember this cartoon...
Nice work! My favourite character is Toph and Sokka
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^_^ Yepp, it's a great show. I'ev seen it several times now.
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Using your own style and imagination sure paid off big! This is worthy of being a wallpaper on computer screens all over deviantart and beyond!
Keep up the great work!!
SGK
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"And remember kids QWERTY IZ DIRTY".
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That's very kind of you to say!
Well, I just watch the whole cartoon again... and it really inspired and helped me about setting shading and so on. ^^
THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Yep definitely helps refreshing your imagination watching the show.
Emoticons are fun!!
SGK
Oh and P.S: A:TLA is a anime not a cartoon.
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Ahahaha Sokka looks like a 40 year old Bruce Willis with a GIANT HAND.
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Well, the hand is so large due to the perspective... he's holding it straight forward, after all (maybe, it's too big, still 
And about his face... I used my own style and imagination. This was not supposed to be an accurate depiction of the characters... I wanted to give them my own touch. 
So, Sokka looks like Bruce Willis???? XD
Well, I like that actor... but I didn't think about him there.
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I hate that stupid witch called Azula.Sorry for her fans,but she's the most evil girl I ever seen
And great picture!
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Thank you very much. ^^ I don't "love" her, either. But she is not stupid, at all. She knows what she wants and HOW she can manipulate people. That is intelligent... in an evil way.
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I am a big fan, too. 
Take care, buddy.
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Edit: Changed Katara'S face again! 
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Well, I still need to practise on "Inuit females"...
But thanks for the comment. I guess, I just like all the other characters more... and didn't pay more attention to her.
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i love the other characters too!
nice outfit change on zuko
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Thanks very much!
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Awesome work, good colouring and excellent poses.
This would do as a poster for the series and that's what makes it so good.
Keep it up.
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I'm going to get this one printed, for sure!
THANKS for the comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Heehee... Avatar is one of my favorite shows ever! I hope the upcoming movie doesn't suck.
It's an awesome fanart alright. I like your rendition of the characters. Sokka for one looks well done, seeing a mix between the cartoons and yours. 
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I am sure the movie will be great!!
Thanks for the tipps about Aang, too. Though I think... man, he's just a 12year old kid! His chest must not be SOOOOOO huge!
His chest is flat, 'cause he's not so strongly build (--> kid) and I guess, it fits.
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You know what tastes great together?
Blood and sweethearts.
Just bit into a sweetheart, and a sharp piece cut my gum, causing it to bleed.
... tastes pretty good.
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WOW dude they almost look like the real animation. really really awesome job. though Katara kinda looks a bit manly lol.
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Yeah, I didn't pay too much attention to her. Guess, I was trying to do a real Inuit woman.
THANKS
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hahaha yeah. no problem. you really did an awesome job. i cant even tell the difference
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Never saw the cartoon, but I deeply enjoy the multiple methods approach you put in action here. Masterfully done.
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Thanks a lot!
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well now this is interesting, looks awesome Reppy
...oh and FAVE!!
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