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Published: 2007-07-24 03:44:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 2228; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 34
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Also known as My First Commission.My friend Sarah commissioned me to do a group shot of the main cast of her novel-in-progress, Dangerous People. She's currently pulling a Walden's Pond off in a cabin for a couple of weeks, but she's been so pleased with all the status scans I've sent her that I don't think she'd mind me posting this before she gets back. I'm really happy with it myself!
From left to right:
Cay (Caleb): Pretty boy, street-trash, opportunist.
Lina: Ex-military, super efficient, secret maternal streak.
Sadie: Psychopath.
James: Svengali, evil mastermind, killer cheekbones.
I bluepenciled the crap out of this in my sketchbook and inked it digitally. I've been DYING to do that suit-silhouette for a while, and I'm very pleased with the result. I love Cay's separatist posture, Lina's watchful eyes and SADIE'S HAIR, which turned out spectacularly. I have absolutely no problems with those three.
James was a bit of a bitch. He has kind of a high, combed-back hairline anyway, but it was hard not to make his forehead look huge. And his hand might be a smidge small. But my happiness with the other three far outweighs my minor quibbles with James. And Sarah loved it to little pieces, so I have no complaints!
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The flat colouring with the splash of yellow makes for a bold statement. very nice.
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You know, that didn't even cross my mind...but you have a very good point. *needs to dig out those SiP trades*
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I don't know the author or the story but your artwork and the description you give really make me curious 
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Thanks! If I can do that, then I've really earned my commission ^^ I really appreciate the comment, the fave and the watch!
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wow this looks awesome Iove the way u were able to keep the bodies of the silhouettes defined. looks almost the way Steve McNiven does it XD
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I'm just shy of loving you.
Aside, I love it when there's a high graphic feel to otherwise very detailed characters. You managed to show a detailed form in your silhouettes and facial emotions while still maintaining a very simple... set of suits.
... you rock.
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^__^ Thank you for saying so. I'm silly for days after some experimental turns out well! I don't want to beat this style into the ground, but I can definitely see returning to it again in the future.
(and thank you for the fave!)
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You best be returning the style. It's one of my favorite styles and is rarely pulled off well. Thanks!
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I love how Sadie stands out, how there's these three very tough looking suited people, then a little girl in a dress. The splash of colour on her dress also helps a lot in making her stand out. It's also really neat that although they're silhouettes, but they aren't just blobs. They still have definable bodies. I love the details on Sadie's shoes.
And I can't find ANYTHING to crit on this. (other than the hand, but if you hadn't have mentioned it I wouldn't have noticed it anyways)
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Oh man, the shoes took an entire night in and of themselves! Next time I draw sneakers, I'm doing it on the actual sketchpad before attempting digital ink.
Thanks for the detailed comment ^^ They always make me bubbly.
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ouch, you drew that all on digital ink? All those details? x_x; I am amazed.
You're very welcome, and I'm glad.
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I'm looking forward to what Sarah brings back from the woods ^^ Should definitely be worth reading!
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Sadie: psychopath
That made me laugh for like, five minutes. But this is really good. I like the contrast between the dress and all the black suits.
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*laughs* Well I'm glad to have amused you, and that the finished product was also worthy of a fave!
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OUah, great silhouettes! I love the lineart in the hair and the shape of the bodies X3
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Thank you ma'am! Overall, a successful experiment and a check well earned, I think!
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I'm glad you think so ^_^
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Damn that's good. I think you did a fine job with James. The hand does look just a smidge small, but it's easily ignorable and only noticeable if you're looking for problems. All in all, I am ever more jealous of your mad skillz! Nice work!
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Thank you sir! I'm still basking in self-satisfaction ^___^
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