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Description Splinter: *sniff sniff whisker-twitch*

Leo: You ok Sensei?

Splinter: Hmm? Oh. Yes my Son I am alright.

*Sound of Mikey falling in the water 8D*

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XDD I Love Splinter, I really do. I find him to be a wonderfully warm and caring character.. as well as kicking major butt.
And I love how protective he is when we see him in a flashback episode with the turtle-tots XDDD As the kids grew up he mellowed out since they could take care of themselves, but when they were little he was one paranoid guy! (for understandable reasons)
Oh, and if you're wondering wtf they're doing, in "tales of Leo" of the 2003 cartoon Splinter takes Leo on a scavenging mission for things they could use in the lair 8D I thought it was cute... and if I was a little kid it'd be the best game ever! XDD

I'm not really sure what I think of this picture. It kinda crawled out of my pencil without any prior planning or conceptualization. I drew the pencils for this 5 minutes after the pencils for the last pic with Raph just to keep my hand moving. that's kinda why the poses are a little uninspired. I really just wanted to draw Splinter and then kinda went "Hey let's put lil' Leo next to him! and then drew a background and then realised I should put the rest of the family in etc etc. So yeah.... I guess for a spontanious picture it's alright, even if it lacks some things I usually try and bring across in my pictures at least it looks like something's happening and I'm not just drawing male models if you know what I mean.

I like Splinter the most in this picture No, I do not draw him as he looks in the 2003 cartoon.. ..or the '87 cartoon... or the 2007 movie XDD it's kinda a mish-mash of all of them. Before I tackled him I think I must've drawn over a dozen "real" rats just to understand what makes a rat look like a rat. One thing is the eyes on the sides of the head (which the cartoons and movie seem to lack which is why he kinda looks more foxy IMO) the other is the "kink" in a rats back which is EXTREMELY hard to try and translate when you're dealing with an anthro body. and third is the downward kink in the muzzle. a rats nose points downwards, not up like a dog's. hopefully I managed to make him look more rodent than canine here 8D;; and yes his pupils and iris are pretty big for his eyes, this was intentional.
Hopefully you guys don't mind me bastardizing your childhoods XD;;

I made the base colour for this too light ;___; I'm still trying to get the hang of this new colouring technique. It wasn't as successful here as it could've been.

Please don't take or use or copy or trace my art! I work really hard on it.
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Comments: 45

Gameraider100 [2014-08-08 15:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


I favored this artwork for these reasons alone:

This takes place during the 2003 series (my favorite) when Splinter is given characteristics of a loving and protective father, as well as a Ninjitsu Master and teacher. I'm gladly impressed with the expression given on Splinter: wary, protective, and sniffing out any danger that might be near his brood. Even though Splinter doesn't have his usual 2003 design here, he is natural looking and simple.

The turtles in this scene are adorable and in ways fit their personalities: Ralph and Mickey leaning to0 far in the sewage, Donnie checking out a piece of sewage he's found, and Leo, showing curiosity and concern for his master.

As for the style, I admire that you gave this scene a cartoonish-look, but I also feel a sense of edginess. The shadowy-color, the mysterious glow from the stream and the light shown on Splinter's face sets this mood of mystery. Not to mention that the fact Splinter actually senses something in the picture (and as you've voiced in the description) really gives and anxious air to it also. I feel as if they are going to be attacked are spotted.

Well done!

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rachaelthomson [2017-12-26 14:20:40 +0000 UTC]

This is a great pictureΒ 

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InN0ct3m [2013-08-29 15:38:16 +0000 UTC]

I love lil Leo's big eyes!

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BlueRoseKelly [2013-02-27 03:11:11 +0000 UTC]

I love this and I love Splinter too, he is an awesome father.

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C-Puff In reply to BlueRoseKelly [2013-02-27 15:18:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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BlueRoseKelly In reply to C-Puff [2013-03-03 19:23:51 +0000 UTC]

Welcome.

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StarStorm16 [2012-12-19 03:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Lyra33Vega [2012-10-27 01:20:26 +0000 UTC]

I know, people seem to just ignore how much of a BAMF Splinter is. XD
Gotta say, LOVE your TMNT work. >w< Just-just... LOVE.

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C-Puff In reply to Lyra33Vega [2012-10-29 15:47:12 +0000 UTC]

This is soooo old XD but thank you so very much

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Lyra33Vega In reply to C-Puff [2012-10-29 23:54:44 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. >w<
And even if it IS old, it's STILL good!

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TianaAtana [2011-06-17 02:20:09 +0000 UTC]

You haven't "bastardized" anything. You have channeled the proper spirit. I love Master Splinter too. He's simply awesome. A male rat coming to love four baby turtles as his own can't be bad. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

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xoxTMNTxox [2011-03-08 01:51:07 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors in this picture! It's really amazing! Awesome job!

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C-Puff In reply to xoxTMNTxox [2011-03-08 11:32:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks this is VERY old but I'm glad you like it!

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Octane08 [2010-08-31 20:29:53 +0000 UTC]

WOW! this look samazing the coloring and clarity is just absoluetlu unbelievable, and the detail is so realistic, the water looks like you could touch it, it looks so cool! Unbelievable work man, your talent must be noticed

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C-Puff In reply to Octane08 [2010-09-02 07:56:52 +0000 UTC]

XD;; this is very old, but thank you all the same!

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Octane08 In reply to C-Puff [2010-09-02 15:40:28 +0000 UTC]

Haha thats alright and thanks!

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toxic-dreamer-2 [2010-04-22 04:09:41 +0000 UTC]

WOW! This looks great- the coloring is beautiful, and I personally think ur version of Splinter is better than any of the cartoons. Plus, Leo looks adorable! XD

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C-Puff In reply to toxic-dreamer-2 [2010-04-22 04:11:04 +0000 UTC]

XDD this is so old! but thank you so very much

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Kerristanne [2009-06-12 02:39:33 +0000 UTC]

Three words:

Totally

Awsome

Forever! XD

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C-Puff In reply to Kerristanne [2009-06-12 03:30:33 +0000 UTC]

XDD thank you!

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Kerristanne In reply to C-Puff [2009-06-12 14:17:27 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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LunarLotis [2009-06-07 01:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Really nice coloring job on this

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C-Puff In reply to LunarLotis [2009-06-07 05:03:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much

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LunarLotis In reply to C-Puff [2009-06-07 20:41:55 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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IsisConstantine [2009-04-08 12:41:39 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job!

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C-Puff In reply to IsisConstantine [2009-04-08 15:42:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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IsisConstantine In reply to C-Puff [2009-04-09 04:37:35 +0000 UTC]

welcomes

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wallflower-chan [2009-04-05 23:07:12 +0000 UTC]

i love the way you draw splinter
this is a very beautiful picture with so many colors!
plus i really like the way you portray everyday life for them ^_^

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C-Puff In reply to wallflower-chan [2009-04-05 23:16:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Drawing Splinter "right" is very important to me! XDD *Was quite obsessed with getting him to look right for a week before doing this* anyway glad you like!

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loolaa [2009-04-05 22:54:50 +0000 UTC]

Adorable!!

But I'm totally impressed by the water's reflection on the wall. That is total win. I'd have never thought to do that. I love little touches like that that you remember.

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C-Puff In reply to loolaa [2009-04-05 23:03:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much! X3 and I'm glad you like the little touch of the reflection because for a while I was unsure whether to leave it in or not. I'm glad to hear it was the right choice

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sailorcelestial [2009-04-05 05:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Cool, this is really pretty and very well-done! I love it!

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C-Puff In reply to sailorcelestial [2009-04-05 05:22:41 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much X3

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GazTV-inc [2009-04-04 20:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Mikeys the best.

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C-Puff In reply to GazTV-inc [2009-04-04 20:58:36 +0000 UTC]

XD I love him~

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GazTV-inc In reply to C-Puff [2009-04-10 11:48:36 +0000 UTC]

Yeah!

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FFX2player [2009-04-04 13:53:41 +0000 UTC]

*snickers* Leave it to Mikey to cause trouble, even unintentionally...

And he DEFINITELY looks like a rat, good job! Spontaneous CAN be good, as long as it's not constant and total randomness(ex.The ferrets are taking over the world!)

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C-Puff In reply to FFX2player [2009-04-04 21:06:38 +0000 UTC]

XD I agree. Randomness doesn't happen enough for me D8
And thank you X3 after trying to draw Splinter I have more sympathy for the animators who always seem to have trouble making him look like a rat. It's hard! D8

And yeah XDDD Mikey's like a friggen conductor.

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54viruses [2009-04-04 06:00:05 +0000 UTC]

*fishes Mikey out of water* Uh, Master Splinter? I do believe a father must be vigilent on more than one account.
(Mikey) Again!

I love how you mixed the adorable tots with the very serious Splinter. Excellent contrast.

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C-Puff In reply to 54viruses [2009-04-04 06:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much X3
yeah XD poor sweet oblivious things *pets them* ... *gets eaten by Splinter*

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54viruses In reply to C-Puff [2009-04-04 06:46:48 +0000 UTC]

You got eaten by a rat! A four foot tall rat!

... is he part snake or something?

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C-Puff In reply to 54viruses [2009-04-04 06:50:52 +0000 UTC]

No, he's just magic 8DDD

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54viruses In reply to C-Puff [2009-04-04 06:54:06 +0000 UTC]

And hungry aparently....

Hey, while you're in there can you do up a quick chart of a rat's digestive system? I could really use the extra credit in my anatomy class. ^_^;

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C-Puff In reply to 54viruses [2009-04-04 07:01:03 +0000 UTC]

ew D8 anatomy class.
I don't think you wanna use a mutant for reference though XDDD

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54viruses In reply to C-Puff [2009-04-04 07:02:54 +0000 UTC]

Bummer.

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