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Soulstripper — I Want You Poster - Frankie

Published: 2010-07-17 09:15:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 1433; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 32
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Description And... "NEVER" is going to be published in about two weeks' time!!! So I couldn't help posting some "promo" materials for my upcoming novel (it feels like I've waited forever...). I had loads of self-painted fanart, illustrations, in fancier words, but I don't think I'll ever get to see or post any of those paintings ever again, so I'll have to start them over. For now, I'm planning a series of "I Want You" posters (yes, I know, the idea is corny, but the characters of my novel would find it ironic). Yes, this one was digitally colored - please don't be too harsh on it, this is my first serious attempt of coloring a picture properly with the use of my right hand and a mouse. I don't know how many hours on Photoshop it took, but it was probably ten times the time it would have taken me to paint it with watercolors. And yes, I will post the watercolor version as soon as I get to buy some new paints.

OK, I'm starting off with Frankie, of course, pulling a lame fiend joke, not sure if he is frowning or giving a twisted smile, and I hope to continue with the other characters. (See "Tall, Dark And Loathsome" in my gallery for more info on Frankie: [link] ) And, that is pretty much it, and I gotta get busy again as there are many more people and creatures to paint...

P. S. The inadequate white things are his eyelids, by the way. He looks a lot like an insect with them, I know, but in a way, he is partly one. And they blink upside down, the few times they do.
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Comments: 19

Haptesthai [2010-12-12 22:42:25 +0000 UTC]

I fucking love Frankie. I finally have the time to read Equinox, so hooray!! I really like it so far!! Frankie forever, that beautiful fucking bastard.

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petruva1991 [2010-08-08 19:56:59 +0000 UTC]

nice digital, but i must say tat i far prefer traditional work.

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Soulstripper In reply to petruva1991 [2010-08-13 19:26:51 +0000 UTC]

I do too. I think that was it. I had to do it for commercial reasons, but it gives me little or no satisfaction, digital art. To me, art is something that can burn my nose and stain my jeans

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petruva1991 In reply to Soulstripper [2010-10-29 02:28:10 +0000 UTC]

exactly! one needs to be in contact with ones media.

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ComaBlackxx [2010-08-03 16:57:27 +0000 UTC]

This is very striking. Nice job with the digital work too. I'm excited for your book!

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Soulstripper In reply to ComaBlackxx [2010-08-13 19:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I think I could have done it better on paper, though. I'm waiting for the book to get published, nothing I can do atm, but I'll post any information on the publishing date as soon as I know it...

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ComaBlackxx In reply to Soulstripper [2010-08-14 21:37:54 +0000 UTC]

That would be good. I'd like to know when it comes out.

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Soulstripper In reply to ComaBlackxx [2010-08-15 12:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Well, I'd really like to know that too - and I'll inform everyone as soon as I know.

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ComaBlackxx In reply to Soulstripper [2010-08-15 16:52:57 +0000 UTC]

Okay.

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joeyv7 [2010-07-20 11:08:19 +0000 UTC]

Sweet - be sure and post when the book's out. These chars are really powerful And even though you are kind of new to digital work, you're doing an awesome job at it.

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Soulstripper In reply to joeyv7 [2010-08-14 13:20:13 +0000 UTC]

I certainly will, along with the finalized cover and everything, so that it is easily recognisable. I hope this happens soon. And, thank you - I am glad it worked out well - but, I have to say, traditional art is a lot more emotionally satisfying to me.

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Vizen [2010-07-19 07:49:34 +0000 UTC]

Congrats for your novel !

I like your watercolors paintings, they're good and watercolors have a true charm and beauty . However, the painting here, mousing and everything, is really good for me !

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Soulstripper In reply to Vizen [2010-08-14 13:18:48 +0000 UTC]

You don't need to congratulate me yet - I still have no news from the publishing house about it being out. But I hope it will happen very soon...

And thank you again - for your constant support

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Haptesthai [2010-07-19 05:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!

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Soulstripper In reply to Haptesthai [2010-08-13 19:28:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I hope to make more proper artwork related to the subject...

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SpookshowBabyx [2010-07-17 17:37:39 +0000 UTC]

YES! new stuff, and on your comment from the other picture, I dont think many people will look down on the use of digital art, I think it still rocks and it still has your amazing awkward features etc... I'm personally loving it.

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Soulstripper In reply to SpookshowBabyx [2010-08-14 13:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you... there will be many more new stuff, I'm finally getting the art rush again, so... Anyway, whatever it is, awkward features remain, and that is possibly the only reason for me to call this art my own. Thank you so much!

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Weeperblast [2010-07-17 15:42:29 +0000 UTC]

This RULES.

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Soulstripper In reply to Weeperblast [2010-08-13 19:29:35 +0000 UTC]

I am so very glad you think so. And so sorry it took me so long to say it.

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