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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Drake these are just great! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Kid Prime on :
Those are REALLY awesome! You do a great job of catching the spirit of who the characters are! I'm really glad you decided to post them, Drake.
Kid Prime
Posted by lil'rhino on :
Wowsa! Drake, you are very talented!!!
Keep posting your stuff, it makes my day!!
lil'rhino
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks for the kind words fellas! Here's something I finished tonight...
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Posted by Arachne on :
Hey, I haven't seen this one on LegionPics yet.
Great work. There's something about his pose that makes it look like he's using his powers.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Probly cuz his hands are out and he's surrounded by purple light which has always been used as a sign of his powers. I wanted to hint at it without being too forced.
Posted by Arachne on :
You succeeded.
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Excellant depiction of Thom, Drake. He appears a bit older and gives me the feeling he's preparing for his role of Star Man.
Posted by MLLASH on :
GREAT stuff! MAN, every time I turn around I'm finding more awesome stuff on this board!!!!
Posted by Danny Blaine on :
Wow! That Thom picture is incredible!
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Are YOU kidding ME!!! You did these! Pencils and colors???
Most heartedly I agree with Kid Prime, these do reflect the personalities as I interpret them. Ferro! You've gotten Ferro, Fero Lad, and the Ghost of Ferro Lad. He's not a wimp, he has an emotion bigger than himself, and he's not a steroid monster.
Mon-EL, there's is someone that is going to save the galaxy.
Shikari, searching, seeing.
Star Boy, well you've actually added to the personality.
The others on you web are as good. A new look for Jenni, I like. Ayla looks loke the Photomanip on the other thread, perfect. Umbra's attitude!!! Jo and Tinya, no wonder Jo is such a favorite. Okay I'm gushing. I would love to see a whole comic issue of these images. WoW!
Posted by freekdkid on :
Good stuff. Your Ferro is my favorite.
Tony
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks for the kind words guys. I might have time to do more this weekend (assuming I'm not just posting on the boards ).
I named this thread "fan art", not "my fan art", so if anyone wants to put up their own stuff, please share!
[EDIT: Ok, I've since edited to be "My Fan Art" anyway...]
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Cute. Kinda like Impulse in a way. Another good pic Drake.
Posted by Arachne on :
Adorable. And it makes sense that she'd look a little like Impulse. (Or vise-versa.)
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
It's the big shoes -- if there's one thing I've learned working as a storyboard artist in advertising, it's that everyone loves a big shoe Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here's an old Wildfire image I did
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Posted by lil'rhino on :
Drake, you are so darned good!!!
Your love of the LEGION shows in every one of your pieces!!
lil'rhino
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Cool! And it makes for one hell of an Avatar too!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
The previous Wildfire was done about a year ago -- this is one I just finished ( and I have two more in the works -- why? Because I LOVE the Drake!!
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Drake you just keep on amazing me! Another perfect pic. I'd really love to see your take on Garth *hint, hint*. Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Well, LL -- I can take a hint, but as of now I have ... seven other sketches to ink and color before I start new ones. But I'll do Ayla next and I have a group shot that I left Garth out of since he's dead and all, but I'll throw him in there.
And thanks for the nice words (and the forum to present them).
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
No rush Drake. Every piece you post is great so anything I'm sure we'll enjoy everything until you can get that all important one of Garth done. Posted by Arachne on :
Whooaaa! Nice! You did a fantastic job on the lighting, Drake.
Posted by Varalent on :
AWESOME!!!! Wow Drake, these are really incredible! God I wish I had talent like yours
V
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks again for all the nice words -- having other fans appreciate it makes it all worth while. Here's a clip of the other Wildfire pic I'm working on: Posted by matlock on :
Everytime I check out this thread, I forget to remember to say what great stuff this is Drake. Well, no more! Thanks for posting this for us to check out. I can't wait to see the pre-boot piece, you big tease.
Posted by Greybird on :
Same here, Drake. Show us, already!!! {g} ... I'd be inclined to have this stay, de facto, your own fan-art thread. Every such artist deserves his or her own, or threads by project, such as "Legion Park" or Mondo Joe's movie posters.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Sorry Grey, I'm still workin' on it ... tease that I am Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Wildfire vs. the Brainiacs!
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Posted by Arachne on :
Simply gorgeous.
Posted by Omni Craig on :
Drake, as others have said, your work is great!! Keep it up, and be sure to work on that Garth shot. And if you want it to be a Garth and Imra picture, with Imra in her pink bikini and disco boots... I could live with that.
Draw what feels right to you. I think your second Wildfire picture is one of your best works you posted here. Your love of the character really shows in the quality of your work. Damn I wish I could draw (even my stick figures look malnourished...).
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Okaaayyyy, so we're obviously not communicating with a weekend artist here.
What are your credits? This is your job right?
The space scene seriously made me miss the pre-TMK. Some of those stories with modern graphics abilities, wow!
Those droids are fabulous. Heck with Garth (no offense meant) what about Robotica?
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Danny Blaine on :
Drake,
That pic is awesome! Your Wildfire makes me wish he still looked that way!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
You've hit another one out of the park Drake. Keep it up and you may break Barry Bonds' record!
Posted by the boy with UltraPowers on :
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003: This is a big one, so I'm just including a small version of it here. For the full-size, go to: WILDFIRE vs. The Brainiacs!
that's AMAZING !!! i miss that version of "Wildfire" !!!
Matthew.
Posted by brigort on :
Wow! I had to register here to post this. Drake, this stuff is amazing. With all the garbage being published in comics today, why the hell aren't you penciling something?!?! Beautiful stuff. Keep it up.
Posted by Greybird on :
Yeah, I'll second that emotion! Advertising storyboards are an underrated need and specialty, but are not enough for your talents, methinks. Why aren't YOU drawing Drake for DC? -- I asketh myself.
Stunning, that's all I can really say. Even the choices of that ueber-blasting in-control Wildfire, a lovely and well-formed Dawny, and Ultra Boy evoke my own modern intro to the Legion, when I picked up "LSH" v2 n284 in late '81. (Also Levitz's re-intro to writing the Legion.) So that group means a -lot- to me.
Would you happen to have a larger version even yet of your Dawnstar here? Or, hell's bells, of the whole picture? If you do and can e-mail either to me, I would be most beholden ...
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
I hear you Grey -- Wildfire, Dawnstar and Ultra-Boy as the "advance team" flying ahead of a Legion cruiser was a stable for what was my "glory days" of the Legion.
I'll gladly send a larger version if you want Grey, but I warn you Dawnstar was meant to be out of focus.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Oh yeah, and the reason I'm not drawing for DC is that if I were, there'd be a lot of angry posts here about how much more page-space Drake was getting than everyone else in every issue and he'd be on top of the "Five MUST Die!" poll
There'd also be compaints about me missing deadlines, I'm sure -- a monthly grind is pretty hard to do and I like my pretty lucrative, but not too time-comsuming existence as a freelance hack in the tv ad biz Posted by the boy with UltraPowers on :
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003: I hear you Grey -- Wildfire, Dawnstar and Ultra-Boy as the "advance team" flying ahead of a Legion cruiser was a stable for what was my "glory days" of the Legion.
those "glory days" are missed !!!
Matthew.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Drake, just for a chill, is it allowed that you let us know something, an ad, you did and we might see? One of those things that when were hanging out with buds, we can say "yeh I know who did that!"
And hey, all Drake all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing, particularly when he looks like your version.
Posted by brigort on :
Drake, you should get that Wildfire pic made up into a poster. It would be amazing! Unless it got you into trouble with DC, then.. never mind. Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by Blockade Boy: Drake, just for a chill, is it allowed that you let us know something, an ad, you did and we might see? One of those things that when were hanging out with buds, we can say "yeh I know who did that!"
Honestly, I can't think of anything right now -- it's usually months later that something I worked on ends up on the air and I can't think back that far -- most of it's a blur. And even if I remembered, I don't know which ones air in which parts of the country. I did a bunch of comic book type art for the MTV Movie Awards though -- I remember that cuz I worked on it for an entire month.
Oh ok, I remembered I recently worked on a Smirnoff Vodka compaign and an AOL Bradband commercial. I also did some anti-drug p.s.a's that are airing now.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here's an "Ayla in overalls" sketch. ]
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Posted by Arachne on :
Cute, even if it is Ayla, but what happened to her shirt? Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
I don't know how I missed this thread earlier. They look great, Drake!
Eric
Posted by deanlegion on :
Drake, I'm not sure if I've ever done this, but I really want to gush over your artwork! You do some really good renditions of the Legionnaires and your love of Wildfire TOTALLY shows! Please keep this thread active!! Posted by crystal-cherry on :
Awesome pics!! I really love your XS pic but I love them all! Hope to see more soon. Keep it up :gives ya two big thumbs up:
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks for the nice comments and for dropping by to check out my thread!
Unlike the other stuff here, this is something I did 100% on the computer (MacPaint). I thought I'd put it up because of the current Legionology topic... Posted by Su on :
Wow. Your art is amazing. And the colors are excellent! You really do a better job than some of the artists that DC hired for the comics. I wish they had hired you to do the DC trading cards. I know the monthly grind is a royal pain, but I think you could do a great job doing just the covers even. And I'd love to see you do trading cards. Some of the pics you did would be great for comic covers or trading cards. Hell, if you didn't want to draw you could be a colorist. :-) I especially love the Starboy one. Just the way he's posed and the sunspots and stuff. I wish that I could still hold a pencil for more than 5 minutes much less draw like that. luv, -Su ps. Are we going to see any pictures of postboot Brainiac 5 and Andromeda before the anomoly (I liked Andromeda's loincloth)-- I know I'm a pest.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
In honor of Lightle's redesign... P.S. Thanks a lot Su!
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Posted by Space Ranger on :
Fantastic Drawing Drake. Really captures the unique look.
Posted by Omni Craig on :
Drake,
Regarding Tasmia...
Two thumbs up. More if I had 'em! Has Steve L. seen this yet?
Posted by Greybird on :
Outstanding rendition. If anything, this shows her face and contours better than Lightle's original redesign -- because her skin is a bit lighter.
Posted by Sonnie Boy on :
Jeez Drake, why aren't you drawing covers at very least for DC? Your pictures are superb!
Posted by icefire on :
Somebody give this man a job!!!!!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
A sketch of the team...
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Posted by Almost New Kid on :
I think i've just found the new poster I want.
Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
Very nice, Drake! I've always loved the team flying pictures. With so many characters, they're so dynamic and inspiring.
Eric
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Yes, this would be one of the better posters, post Z-hour for sure. (also note who got snuck into the middle! )
Love Gates and Ferro. Those must be most difficult to pose.
thanks!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
I had to do a slight redesign (this is something that aired on MTV for about .002 seconds with different coloring), but I think you guys should recognize them...
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Posted by Varalent on :
Drake, one of the things I most enjoy about your renditions of the team is that you make each one an individual. I can distinguish Mon from Cos and Lyle from Val without needing the costume. In the current series, they all seem to have the same face with just the hair changed.
You really are much better than what we get in the book on a regular basis, IMO.
Vee
Posted by Omni Craig on :
Hey Drake, the team shot is nice! I really like the mini computers floating around Querl, and the fact that Tinya is phasing into the poster istelf! Well done.
And the Wildfire/Dawny shot captures so much of their inner torment. It makes me think of when Dawnstar left to search the galaxy for her soulmate, and Drake whispers "Damn" and explodes out of his containment suit, knowing he can't be the man she needs/deserves.
I applaud your artistic ability, all the while cursing my "two left hands". Bravo!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks Omni Craig and thank you Vee! Good thing I'll never be offered the Legion book and prove you wrong Posted by draub on :
I hope that's not the case. Your work is stellar...I'd have no complaints about seeing it in the books. Posted by Varalent on :
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003: Thanks Omni Craig and thank you Vee! Good thing I'll never be offered the Legion book and prove you wrong
And I hope you are offered a shot at the Legion book and end up proving me right! Posted by Greybird on :
Belated praise is due for your latest items. I've rarely seen so adept a group portrait as you've done above, with its even being up-to-the-current-issue on Umbra's look.
As others have said, you've made individual expressions visible and distinctive, even in such a crowded setting, and that's something even Davis, Farmer, and Batista haven't quite managed to the same degree recently. ("Dream Crime" and "Superboy's Legion," the best recent Legion art.)
And the anguish in Dawny's face ... exquisite. I'm not sure of the setting or metaphor for those flames -- the gases swirling above Venus, perhaps?
Posted by deanlegion on :
Drake, that team shot is really, REALLY good! I love stuff like that there! Can I whine that Dreamer isn't there?
How/why was the picture of Wildfire and Dawnstar used on MTV? It's really good, too.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Would it be the first time a LMBP has gotten book time?
I'd be thrilled to see you get a poster page such as in LSH #100. I love those artists one-shots and yours are smack dab at the top.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by deanlegion: How/why was the picture of Wildfire and Dawnstar used on MTV? It's really good, too.
Thanks -- the Dawnstar/ Drake pic was part of a whole slew of stuff I drew for the last MTV movie awards (which had a comic book theme). There was a series of promos for the awards that I drew to promote the event and the above panel passed across the screen (among others) in one of the promos.
Posted by Su on :
Ooh! More cool pictures. I like Brainy's old costume better but I think you made it look cooler than it has looked in the comics. I can't wait to see your next picture! luv, -Su
Posted by crystal-cherry on :
WOO! Your stuff is awesome. My fav right now is Tasmina (did I spell that right?) anyway your pics are great. Its wonderful to have such an inpiring artist here on Legion boards Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by Greybird: And the anguish in Dawny's face ... exquisite. I'm not sure of the setting or metaphor for those flames -- the gases swirling above Venus, perhaps?
That reminds me of the Train song "Drops of Jupiter": ... Now that she's back from that soul vacation Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey, hey
Now that she's back in the atmosphere I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day And head back to the Milky Way And tell me, did Venus blow your mind Was it everything you wanted to find And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there .... etc.
But to answer your question, it was more like the flames of passion, at once illuminating and exciting yet destrcutive -- or I was riffing off "Gone with the Wind"...
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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here's a Fatal Five sketch (I don't think I'll have time to color it anytime soon) -- their outfits have no place in continuity, this is just how I like them to look.
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Posted by Faraway Lad on :
I have taken a very, very long time to get to see this thread. All I can say is “bad faraway bad boy”
Drake your sketches are superb. The finished work is phenomenal.
As for the Fatal Five Sketch this is one of the best updates I have seen in a long time. I always liked the original look for Tharok and this looks like a really good update.
I’m off to have a look at the web site but if you have any Saturn Girl pics you could share for me, I’ll happily sit here drooling over my keyboard Posted by lil'rhino on :
re: Fatal Five sketch.
*GASP!*
you jus' soo good, drake! lil'rhino
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad: if you have any Saturn Girl pics you could share for me, I’ll happily sit here drooling over my keyboard
Thanks FL and rhino! Here's a Saturn Girl sketch -- I haven't gotten around to finishing and coloring it and I might do a new one -- I'm not sure I like it, but since you asked... Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here's Jo and Tinya out on the town...
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Posted by saturnrings on :
Love your artwork and will love to see the Saturn Girl pic completed!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Great, beautiful work, Drake! You really would make a most worthy Legion book artist - or better yet, a Wildfire mini-series: lots of Wildfire, fewer deadlines!
It's hard to pick a favourite among these, but I'd probably go for the M'onel picture. He truly looks noble and I love the way his costume shines! The Fatal Five sketch is wonderful, too - they all look so nasty, Validus roaring and the Empress seems so sexy and wicked, who could resist her?
The poster captures so much individuality of the legionnaires: Shikari's wings in motion; Brainy surrounded by his gadgets; Cos leading the team with Brin and Jo flying shotgun, Jo smiling like he's loving it; Tinya and Gates in mid-phase; Jenni leaping like she can't get there fast enough, Wildfire on fire and SMALL VIOLET! Great stuff, I'm sure it makes everyone smile.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: The poster captures so much individuality of the legionnaires:
Isn't it true! I honestly can say that I've never looked at so many portraits of comic characters and thought, "yes, that's the essence."
However I would add, that I think I do a very good Wildfire myself...when he is out of his suit. If I get time, I have this vision of one I call, "Wildfire after eating chili." It's a scratch and sniff.
Posted by Su on :
Wow. the Jo and Tinya one is awesome! I have a hard time seeing things that are just black and white. I'm spoiled by color and I love to see things in color. I love how they look with the starry background and the extra lighting. How do you get that lighting effect? luv, -Su
Posted by Star Boy on :
The Legion and Fatal Five groups shots are AWESOME.
More please! Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Kara-tay Kid!
(sorry! )
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Great stuff Drake! I can't believe all the stuff I missed. And I've got to have a larger version of that Fatal Five, such a perfect pose for the villainous posse.
Posted by Arachne on :
Oh, that's just too right. Posted by deanlegion on :
So clever! Perfect, Drake! Thanks!
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
snicker Posted by TriSaber on :
These illustrations are really great, Drake. You've certainly got a knack for detail. And personally, I don't think there's a thing wrong with your Saturn Girl sketch.
Posted by snowsparkle on :
Let me just heap my praises over here with the rest.
I must say, I especially like the way you draw Thom. Not that I object to the slinkier artstyles found in the pages of the Legion, currently, but somewhere along the way people seem to have forgotten what a slab of beefcake he is!
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Posted by deanlegion on :
Nura by Drake! Nura by Drake!
Everybody, help me chant!
Nura by Drake! Nura by Drake.... Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Yes, Drake, don't stop now. A Nura sketch would be great (or anyone else).
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
Yes Nura! There have been some GREAT drawings on this board, each with their own Je n'ai sais quoi. Drake always finds that inner thing.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
I posted these some time ago on another thread, but I thought I'd stick them here with the rest of my stuff...
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Thanks for posting these again Drake. I'd still like to see you do a full story. And I think you would have definitely been a contender in the CBR Comic Book Idol contest. I hope they hold another and you and Dean get a chance to enter.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Thanks Scott, but right now I spend enough time drawing to pay the bills that I can really only muster enough energy outside of work to draw the occassional stuff I post here.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Well, just so you know we do appreciate what you do get time for to share with us. And if you ever want to think about doing commissions like Dean is considering, I'll be first in line for a Garth print.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Thought I'd add my admiration too. All of your art is just wonderful!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here was my submission in the "create your own Legionnaire" thread: Minus Lad
Senn Pokka was handed over to his homeworld's military when he was five years old in return for governmental benefits for his family (as is traditional on his planet). Also traditional were the genetic treatments military personel undergo troughout their adolescence. In Pokka's case it didn't seem to take -- while he's still stronger and faster than normal human standards, he was a runt by military standards.
And then his powers developed. Pokka emits a field from his eyes that drains energy from anything around him. If someone were to enter this field for long enough, they'd die. The special goggles help direct and focus this field -- he can fire it like a ray which seems like a harmless red light beam, until the target begins to weaken. It takes several seconds for the beam to incapacitate a normal person, longer for someone who has powers. He can widen the field to drain energy attacks. The energy makes him stronger, tougher and faster for short periods.
The "G-1" insignia is his military ranking - the highest class for a field soldier which he is proud of because he had been taunted for being smaller and weaker for so long.
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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here were my choices for the "who should get their own title" thread: CAPTAIN ULTRA
ABE SAPIEN
SUNFIRE
BETA RAY BILL
I'll be sure to get back to Legion stuff soon
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Posted by Nightcrawler on :
This is some great stuff!
(Oh. And BTW, you could have left the color codes. I'll be adding it back <hopefully> tonight.)
Posted by minesurfer on :
Those are damn good Drake. I'm half tempted to try and find away to print them out and hang them on my wall of Legion art (with your permission of course). That's probably the highest compliment I can think to give you. Damn fine work.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Love the Sunfire and Beta Ray Bill. Even if they are that other company's characters.
And Minus Lad was great. You should submit him to the new Legion creative team. Whoever it is.
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by minesurfer: I'm half tempted to try and find away to print them out and hang them on my wall of Legion art.
I would be honored to be on that wall of Legion art -- I'm not sure how you'd be able to do it though since the original files are only a few inches tall (I created them for the web, not to be printed -- I don't even have any larger versions myself). Maybe there's a program that can let you do it (or maybe I'm thinking it's more complicated than it is?).
And thanks again to you guys for the nice words Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Beautiful, Drake! Your drawings are so alive, you really communicate the action and energy of the figures.
Posted by minesurfer on :
Drake:
I had a little success with enlarging your team sketch on pg 5 of this thread. I saved it in jpg format then inserted it into MS Word. In word, I grabbed the corner of the image and moved it until it was fitting nicely on 8.5"x11" paper.
Digitally, the piece looked great. No distortion at all. I printed it out and there was a litlle blurring around the outside lines of the Legionnaires. Don't get me wrong, it still looked good and the details were there... all in all it reproduced good enough for my wall. It could be that a top of the line printer is all that would be needed to print out the modified Word file.
I'm going to try it with some of your other works. I'll let you know how it turns out... My wife says the process works sometimes, but not others.
Posted by minesurfer on :
The same process worked quite well for your Ferro and Post-Boot Drake. They shall be on my wall soon at an 8.5" x 11" format.
Thanks Drake.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
I found that if you save them as a PostScript Image then reopen them at twice the normal DPI (which should be 72 meaning you open it as a 144) it makes for a real good image. But you have to have a paint program like Paint Shop Pro or PhotoShop to do it with. I'm not sure if any of the free programs out there support PostScript images.
Posted by Bedlam Lad on :
How could I have missed this thread? Bad me, bad!
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003:
Yay! My favourate Legionnaire! Great work Drakie!
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003:
Man, this reminds me of those Hemback cartoons that were in the old Justice League of America letters pages. Those were great, but this is better!
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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
In honor of Kara's upcoming return (yes, this is my own tweaked version of her outfit -- I couldn't bring myself to draw her in the new midriff-bearing version). Posted by Stoopid Cat on :
**Purr**
Like Kara! Like Hembeck Too!
**Purr**
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Kara's beautiful! Nice! Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
My entries in the "Legion Gallery: Mano Wing":
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Posted by lil'rhino on :
Wowsa! I love the swirling polluted atmosphere in Mano's head-globe!
lil'rhino
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003: Here's an "Ayla in overalls" sketch.
Hey drake, love that pic of Ayla. it kinda has that Dexie's Midnight Runners.'cum on illene....fell to it
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
quote:Originally posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN: Hey drake, love that pic of Ayla. it kinda has that Dexie's Midnight Runners.'cum on illene....fell to it
that never occured to me! I won't be able to see that pic without hearing the song in my head now though!
Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
These were my submissions to the Timberwolf wing of the Legion Gallery:
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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
Here was my submission for the "Wing" wing of the Legion gallery:
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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
In honor of Lightle's redesign:
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Posted by deanlegion on :
Drake, I think that is a very good picture of Dawnstar. I like the Wildfire picture, too, but you can put me down as someone who likes the rich black shown in the book. Also, look again at how Steve drew the wings surrounding the star on Wildfire's chest. They have bit more flair, like the way Cockrum originally designed them. Still, a good drawing!
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Thanks Dean. The wings had more flare but some details got lost during the scanning/ coloring phase. I still can't wrap my brain around the rich black though -- the inversion from having the red be the dark parts of the costume to becoming the lighter parts seems unbalanced to me. The greater contrast of red/black from red/orange also serve to highlight his mid-section which is unfortunate since it seems to isolate it like a floating diamond shape, making it look like he's wearing some funky trunks. Making it more grey was my way of trying to counter this.
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Drake, I love the new costumes, even if you did use 'Jarth'. Posted by matlock on :
I love that Kirby Legion. God only knows what that would have been like if it ever really had happened.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Drake, I love that pic of Dawnstar. She looks absolutely stunning there.
And the new costumes for the founders are cool! I like Imra's especially.
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quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: Drake, I love the new costumes, even if you did use 'Jarth'.
Actually, it is Garth, just changed a bit -- for some reason I wanted to give him pointy ears, pale bluish skin and black eyes with white pupils/irises (at least his hair's still orange).
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Hey man --
your stuff has a great energy to it -- beautiful characterization too -- you've captured some of the essences of the LSH without making them too young
by the way, i love your sunfire image -- that's how he should be drawn (if he ever appears as a regular anywhere)
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quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3003:
quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: Drake, I love the new costumes, even if you did use 'Jarth'.
Actually, it is Garth, just changed a bit -- for some reason I wanted to give him pointy ears, pale bluish skin and black eyes with white pupils/irises (at least his hair's still orange).
And thanks to you Cobie and Matlock for the nice words
So the boots and gloves are steel instead of crystal? I'm cool with that.
Posted by Arachne on :
Great stuff. I love that Saturn Girl costume.
Posted by lil'rhino on :
Don't ever stop sharing your FABOO art, Drake!
lil'rhino
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Posted by Loser Lad on :
Now that's just cool as hell!!!
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That's gorgeous. Is this a homage to a classic story, or is it entirely your own design?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Good grief Drake, this is one amazing pic! Very dynamic!
Deathstroke vs. Brin looks mega-cool!
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quote:Originally posted by Greybird: That's gorgeous. Is this a homage to a classic story, or is it entirely your own design?
For an explanation of this image, see this thread: Legion solits - for Nov?!? When I drew the initial sketch months ago, I was going to make it the cover to an imagined "lost" issue. Then stuff happened (the relaunch) and I decided to make that thread.
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Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
Here was my submission to the "Legion of Substitute Heroes" Gallery: Posted by Luca on :
Drake I saw and saved all your stuff! bravissimo!!!! the strips are fabulous and there are some work very special , very close to the pros works!!!
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Here are my submissions to the "Postboot Wing" of the Legion Gallery:
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Very nice art. Love the Zoe. =)
I'm morally obligated to say that.
J
Posted by LanternLad on :
My God Drake... these are amazing!
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You always do phenomenal Wildfires! That Dawnstar is really physical, too - those muscles! And the star on her forehead is a power itself? The Wolf calls for a whole new origin for Timber Wolf.
Somehow, I missed your Subs picture. Beautiful! I love it! Great concept, too - they really get respect there... at last. This is the Ultimate Subs. They have a lot of power and a sinister edge. Even Chlor, who you kept in what I call his chubby "brussel sprout" costume, looks like he's brought forth the bramble patch of Hell.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
I've got to hang out in "Bits" more often.
That may be the most kick-ass Gates I've ever seen.
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Here are two "re-imaginings" of Wildfire: Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
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From the "couples" Gallery:
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quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: Here are two "re-imaginings" of Wildfire:
Drake, nice re-imagining of Wildfire, especially this one. to quote a certain Jedi Knight "he's more machine than man" at least he looks like it.
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Here's my entry in the LSV gallery (after Giffen's cover): Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
I'm taking a little Green Lantern detour here in honor of Hal's glorious return in Rebirth: Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
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Wowza...Im impressed. I think Im also a little inspired. Can "Applicant"s start their own threads? Cause Ive a busload of stuff I want to post on here:Theena: Meanwhile these Graemlin things are nifty Posted by Star Boy on :
Whoa! Mon-El is awesome, and I think the 'animated' looking GLs are neat-o!
Joeboy, I suspect 'Applicant' is more a reflection of your number of posts? If you have Legion fan art, we'd love to see! I'm pretty sure there are some posts (maybe in Science Police HQ or at the top of the Bits of Legionnaires Business section) that detail how to link and thumbnail your pics.
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Drake, another awesome job. this Hal pic looks very Neal Adams-ish. bravo!!!!
Posted by Alienfish on :
I know it's not a Legion member but here is a piece of my art. Let me know what you think.
Bill
Edit: Alienfish now has his own art-showcase thread. Click here to see this winged woman and his other art.
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Posted by Star Boy on :
Holy Frakamole! Leaping Lizards... of Space! That's like... amazing!
Just say it's someone from Starhaven or a long-lost Dawnstar cousin and that's as Legion-related as it needs to be...
Wow... blown away, Alienfish!
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Hey! Our lovely DarkHawk! Distant cousin in our Bear clan. Her wings grew with a variegated pattern, rare on Starhaven, even though it's closer to what the genetics would have suggested for us. But its compelling appearance always brought her suitors. Her face and hair may have something to do with that, o'course {g}
My brother Greatfire and I have both asked her out, but she keeps too busy to oblige us yet. I'm not sure where we'd go to dine, anyway. Women never eat on dates {rueful smile}
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Thanks! I did a pic of Saturn Girl also. I put it on the Saturn Girl's Rotting Corpse forum.
Edit: Alienfish now has his own art-showcase thread. Click here to see this Saturn Girl and his other art.
Hope you like this one also ...
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Posted by Alienfish on :
Here is the cover of ish #7 that I did the colors for. It does look quite a bit different than the "real" cover. I hope you all like it.
Bill
Edit: Alienfish now has his own art-showcase thread. Click here to see this "LSH" coloring work and his other art.
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Posted by Gay Green Giant on :
Whoa! Oh yes I most definitely like it. Wowzers.
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I did just see the "real" color cover for #7 and it looks very different. It is a variant ploy of ish #1 (which I don't have yet). I just got back into the Legion after a long hiatus.
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note: I've now edited the title of this thread to more accurately reflect its function as a showcase for my stuff (I guess after two years it's about time...). Thanks to the mods for the suggestion.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Wow, I missed a lot of good stuff here Drake. I really love this one of Brin:
Kinda makes me think that this is what Cub would look like as an adolescent.
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This is from months ago, but I forgot to update the thread. The Ballad of Hate Face
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Posted by Star Boy on :
Oh my god! Beautiful! "You'll believe a Hate-Face can cry..." Posted by Arachne on :
Very cool. I love the way you changed the style in each picture to match the mood.
Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
Thanks for the replies guys . Here's something I did for LanternLad and his "Ultimate GL" story. It's LL's "Ultimate Guy":
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Posted by Blacula on :
WOW! I've just stumbled across this thread and I gotta say - your work is amazing Drake! The 'Ballad of Hate-Face' is fantastic! Are you an artist by trade or is this just a hobby? You have real talent!
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OK I just read the thread and discovered you work in advertising design. Would love to see your work on the actual Legion one day though!
Gosh - I just looked at 'The Ballad of Hate Face' again... that's some of the best art I have seen in a LONG time. LOVE IT!
I love your Subs image too! And I'd love to see another group shot of the actual Legion. Maybe the Adventure era or the Levitz era? If you have time.
Posted by Harbinger on :
Your work is so consistently fabulous drake, from the sketched fantastic Saurn Girl, to skits like "hello my name is Ja--- I mean Garth" to your serene Dawnstar to your poignant Hateface.
WOW!
More, more, more!!!
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Princess Projectra
Sensor Girl
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Posted by legionadventureman on :
Drake,
Let me commend you on some excellent work over the past few years (i had to skim through some pages to keep abreast of what the fanfare is all about)
The praise is well deserved, mate
Your Hal Jordan/GL pic was excellente! and so are your recent Jeckie/Sensor combo
I draw a bit in my spare time (which i have plenty of!!!) but your work is loads better than my Legion renderings - bar none!
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Just updating with my latest Gallery submissions:
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Posted by Jorg-EM on :
Drake, i love the Comet Queen/Laurel Kent sketch. I love them all but those two characters are faves.
Thanks
Posted by Suncat on :
These are all wonderful! There's such a wealth of material at this site, it's taking me a while to sort through it all. I'll definitely be checking back on this thread so as not to miss any of your pieces.
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And because I just can't get me enough WILDFIRE!!... Posted by Caliente on :
There's never enough. But I must admit, your drawing is sexin'. ^_^
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
Cool Wildfire. Makes me miss Coipel... Is this a new technique?
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Yeah, I actually drew the thing way back when that costume was relevant and knew that I wanted to translate it on the computer in that style, but just never got around to it til now.
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and because I can't leave well enough alone... Posted by Suncat on :
Okay, I'm a bit dense today. I really like this latest pic of Wildfire, but I can't tell what the difference is between the two versions.
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it's not a big thing -- the first one was red/dark red, grey/ dark grey. The second one, I used black instead of darker shades of grey and red. I also changed the coloring a bit on his winged star emblem.
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From the non-powered Supporting Characters Gallery: Grinn
Gigi Cusimano
Dr. Gym'll
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Much delayed updates from the WILDFIRE Gallery:
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And a brand spankin' new one... Posted by Sketch Lad on :
CUTE!!
You *must* use this style more often! Naturally, I'd like to see an entire Legion Couples series. Wouldn't they make the perfect Valentines?
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Looks like someone's gonna get lipstick smudges on his visor Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
From the Disco Wing of the Legion Museum:
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Hahah! Drake, you rock my socks. Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
The Legion ... on the run!
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From the Dave Cockrum tribute:
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R.I.P. Vic Sage Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Beautiful! Why can't he keep operating from the other side?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
LOVIN' that Question pic!
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quote:Originally posted by Caliente: Hahah! Drake, you rock my socks.
I stand by what I said. Love the new stuff, Drake.
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From the LSH/JLA/JSA gallery:
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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Love your depictions of the Lanterns and Wildfire, Drake. All the women look pretty good too. But something seems off on Jo. Proportion or perception, not sure. But I still think you'd make a great artist on the series. Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
This was part of the LSH-JLA-JSA pic, but I aborted it cuz I didn't like the way the whole thing was turning out: Posted by Dain on :
Very original and powerful pose for Wildfire! I love your work and the Rudolph cartoon is really funny! Posted by Lurker Lass on :
Love the clean pencils and poses and anatomy on your pics, man. Already so much better than several artists already in the biz.
Posted by Set on :
The top two in particular look interesting. There's some sort of story behind the asian-esque designs on the dudes epaulet, and the flying girls enshrouding shazam-cloak / poncho / thing and pony-tail are an awesome visual.
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
Set, those are Emerald Dragon, Laurel Gand and Jewel, aka Jo Nah, Laurel Gand and Mysa Nal. These were their visuals during the infamous Legion on the Run storyline in very late V5.
There were lots and lots and lots and lots of problems with that story, but I still thought there was some fun going on. I call it a space romp.
Naturally, DrakeB's art makes them look even cooler than they were in the books.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Great new set of pics Drake! Wildfire looks really dynamic! So does Dr. Mid-Nite. I think the Doc/Wildfire/GL pick is my favorite.
I wish you were the new Legion artist! Or hell, the new JLA one!
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
Drake, do you have an actual comic book penciler portfolio? Have you tried to pursue that?
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quote:Originally posted by Sketch Lad: Drake, do you have an actual comic book penciler portfolio? Have you tried to pursue that?
I pursued it for a little while after I got out of school, but only managed a gig in a couple of issues of some small press publisher (it was an anthology book, so I wasn't even the main artist. One of the other artists on the book was Adam Dekraker though). I eventually gave up when I found I could actually make money in advertising.
I used to have a comic book portfolio, but it's all really old stuff.
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Thanks. I couldn't remember. I always look forward to your art being posted here.
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From the "Legion of America" Gallery series:
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And because I wanted to see what they all looked like together: Posted by Arachne on :
I love the Gates. Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
ROM!! Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Wow! I need to take some more time and appreciate the beautiful work around here.
Nice job Drake!
Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
I haven't updated this thread in awhile so...
These two are from the Lightning Lass Gallery. I drew the first, but thought Ayla needed more of a payback -- hence, the second drawing:
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Posted by Acid Digestion Lad on :
XD!! Drake man, those are awesome! Oh i've been meaning to tell you, I love love LOVE your Wildfire picutres a couple of pages back. I've seen them a while ago up on some other sites and I've actually wanted to use some of them for some baners. Would you mind if I did? I'd credit you of course man.
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Not to be all whiney, but when I saw that this thread was updated, I was hoping it'd be with something new. Posted by Acid Digestion Lad on :
But hey it's all good work tho' so :-p Sides who doesn't love Drakes art work? The guy kicks major bootah. Even old work is good.
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quote:Originally posted by Acid Digestion Lad: I've seen them a while ago up on some other sites and I've actually wanted to use some of them for some baners. Would you mind if I did?
Yeah, sure - no problem. I actually ran across my work on another website just recently - it was surprising, but pleasantly so.
quote:Originally posted by Sketch Lad: Not to be all whiney, but when I saw that this thread was updated, I was hoping it'd be with something new.
Sorry -- things had been very busy lately with all the wedding hoopla. It's finally over, so maybe I'll have some new stuff soon. Posted by Masked STU on :
These are all spectacular (and most are new to me).
I especially like this one:
Do you have other "themed" Legionnaire group portraits?
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Legion Ninjas!
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Woohoo! Drakefest! What a great way to start the week!
They're all superb but I particularly love Ferro Lad's mask and Sun Boy's flare, the Trips are beautiful, so is Phantom Girl.
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AHAHAHAH!!!!! Those are Freakin awesome man! Tho' I'm waitin on Samurai chuck and like as a joke..Cowboy Karate kid..cause if everyone else is a ninja he shouldn't be xD. Also I love wildfire and Ninja Star boy xD. Tho' Raiden like Garth is awesome.
Posted by Triplicate Kid on :
Have to agree on Phantom Girl and Triplicate Girl. Mon-El has a strong anime look going. Of course Projectra would wear a blindfold.
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Siggggghhhh. I wish I had talent. Great creativity!
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The animated Ayla & Rokk is great.
Heck all your drawings are great.
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I thougth that was Ayla and Pol? xD
HAH! I was wondering if you we're going to do the newschool Drake outfit. I's lookin damn good man. I really like the fire in the backround and the fact that it h as a slightly animated feel to it.
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I had to do a sketch of the upcoming "Lost" team: Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
I especially like Gates.
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quote:Originally posted by Sarcasm Kid: I especially like Gates.
Me, too. And I like your drawing of him, as well. lol
Nice to see your work. You always do such wonderful, imaginative things.
Posted by DrakeB3004 on :
Thanks! I cannot believe it's been almost *three years* since I had any art to add to this thread. (I almost think something has to be wrong with the date stamp on my last art posting) Sometimes life just has a way of taking over ...
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OH MY GAWD, new Drake art!!!
I don't know if you're on Facebook, but if you are, look up Legion World there. You have a buttload of fans over there. Posted by Power Boy on :
I love it!
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LOVE!
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You did something(s) for the Mecha thread, didn't you? That wasn't very long ago. Posted by Suncat on :
So happy to see new work from you!
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Laurie G, you also have new fans over at LW Facebook!
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quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: This is from months ago, but I forgot to update the thread. The Ballad of Hate Face
Drake-- any chance at all you still have these to re-post? I would **love** to share on LW's Facebook page!
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Ok - lemme see if I can find them and repost...
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Heya Lash! I rebuilt page 12 of this thread to put back the Hate-Face stuff. I've had to rebuild most of this thread after the move to photobucket some time back - hopefully I'll get to the rest of it sometime...
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THANKS DRAKE!! Your "Ballad..." is one of my favorite-ever works of art, can't wait to share with so many others Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
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I love how you have a different mood for each panel.Poor Hate-Face Posted by Kid Quislet on :
Hello Drake. I fell in love with the Fatal Five drawing you did a few years ago and colored it recently (hope you don't mind).
I echo all the sentiments here that you're extremely talented. You should become independently wealthy, quit your job and devote all your time to drawing Legion images.
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I certainly don't mind at all. Unfortunately, the link doesn't seem to be showing anything. It's not just me is it?
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I don't see it too either!! *cries* I wanna see!!
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Crumb-bumbles... I DID have the image thumbnailed, but the link didn't last. I have always had trouble on LW placing images...operator error Posted by Kid Quislet on :
Let's try this...
... from the drawing on Page 6 of this thread.
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With the color, Sarya dominates that picture. Everyone else looks like her backup singers or something.
Not that this is a complaint...
She is the one whose last name is Empress, or, if we're being informal, 'your majesty.'
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Nifty! Looks great! I especially like how you handled Empress's eyes.
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Thanks. I had a lot of fun with it, and of course it's easy to build a rickety shack when you have a great foundation!
Empress was the most fun. I tried to give her a misty aura to match the planetoid surroundings (only for her in green of course). I also wanted The Eye to dominate her own eyes, and including the paleness of her complexion to suggest maybe the Eye is dominant over her rather than vice-versa. Mano I wanted to color a little ghoulish, looking a little dirty/decrepit like some agent of death. Tharok I tried to make more true to the old 4-color printing look of the old pulp comics, with a Terminator robot half. This Persuader version is my favorite as far as costume and colors go - a look of a modern Samurai introduced by Mr. Giffen. Validus is Validus, angry because of his yellow teeth.
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Because I had some spare time at work: Posted by Viridis Lament on :
Colour me jealous (both of Jo and your skill!)
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The FF drawing and coloring are beautiful. The green shimmer is especially wonderful.
That's a cute drawing of Jo and Tinya, too. Posted by Anita Cocktail on :
Such a wonderfully talented young man!
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Love the Jo and Tinya. So much attitude! Jo looks like he's about to totally beat up some fool who was looking at Tinya the wrong way!
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Love them all, Drake. Shades of Ditko in some of the designs!
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They seem more stylized and deliberately exagerrated in proportions than some of your previous work. It's awesome how you can change styles like that, and stretch your talent in other directions!
My favorite is the Nova picture. Very cool.
The backgrounds on the Machine Man and Sunfire pics are also neat, and the '3D' effect on your signature on the 3D Man pic is totally cool. I love that sort of detail!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Woooooooooooooooow. That is some awesome and very creative artwork, Drake! Love how each is so different yet keeping to a similar "theme" in the design.
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These ARE so amazingly interesting to look at! Fun! I'm glad Set named them. Once I knew, the Nova and Sunfire were obvious and wonderful. The other two are great too, I just don't remember/recognize them.
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I think 'The Ballad of Hate-Face' is one of my favourite Legion-related pieces of art EVER.
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Great work Drakie!
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