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(edited on 24th April 2008)
Introducing the lovely port town of Cape Locke! ^^
I enjoy doing backgrounds once in a while to build up on what the world of The Grand ASHWORTH Fortune has to offer to readers.
Thanks to all who have commented on my previous page!
It is rather unfortunate that there will only be three pages left to show but I promise that it will be most rewarding to find out what happens later for those who plan to purchase the book! 
Further thanks to those who mentioned the relationship build up between Ruby and Stream! They really have a special relationship that is almost like mentor-student, father-daughter etc...
They're really good friends but not to a point where they will love each other! They're the type who are very respectful for each other. Oh and thanks for the compliments on the funny expressions on the previous page too! That was definitely influenced from Oda's style! ^_~ *thumbs up*
Only 9 pages to go before I finish the book! ^__^ 8D
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Damn I want the manga,right now! >-<
ItΒ΄s so amazing how you draw backgrounds! I canΒ΄t draw cities..I stuck on my comic (on yeah? oO) because I must draw a city xD First page how poor but enough small talk,a great page as always. ^^
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cool (jumpy) and the adventures begins XD yaaaaye XD
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Pretty backrounds! :3
Great work as always!
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I really can't wait to see the book <3
I'll send my comments to you when I've read it!
My GOD. That is so beautifully drawn Elson
So much stunning detail on the buildings <3
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Greetings darkspeeds
I have already went through the pages from 10 to 13 and I must say it is really stunning. Some are funny some are interesting. The funniest part is when the Hawk was giving an example of the danger that Ruby might experience during the hunt LOL like pouring on her sand and poking her with a fork LOL.. This is too rich DUDE!!
So joining the TRAP force is not a good idea in getting to the treasure on time... hmmm... seems pretty obvious. Just like joining a force and spying on their Organization. You are found you are dead meat.... thats it!
Now about Ruby she really makes me feel more attracted to her! She never seems to quit and very energtic. But I hope that she will not underestimate her fulfillment and let the Hawk regret it.
The city of Cape Locke looks like the place I would like to visit if it is real 
Anyway, hope that your work is near to over. I know how much effort that you have put in making ... let say that you have mentioned.... 60 pages in 20 days!! To me that will be like months. You really are the kind of making Entertianment for your Families, Friends and yourself as well. Keep up the great work Elson. God bless your talent
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Heya eXTwisT! Wow thank you so kindly for your lengthy feedback! It's really encouraging to see all the positive points you've shared with me on my work and attitude towards the community, friends and of course family. = )
It's great to see your in depth analysis of The Grand ASHWORTH Fortune in a nutshell! It will refresh my memory on some of the crucial themes in the story. ^_~ *thumbs up*
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lol...i like how the kid in the class has the expression like "are you kidding me"
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finally got to this page, the grand scene. XD
Nail down the perspective better, you should be reaching a good professional standard soon.
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Heya Mayshing! Thanks a bunch for the comments and feedback! ^^
Yes indeed I think I drank too much blood from Oda to get those influences!
It's great how you picked that up about the perspetive on this page. If I had taken away the building with the flag to the right the perspective would have looked more decent! But I was 2/3s of drawing the building (the last part to draw for the panel) and I suddenly realise the mistake... Then I said to myself (it was already like 4AM in the morning...) "Hmm... Should I fix this...? I've gone through so much trouble drawing this and eraser 20% of the panel will mean disaster... Meh!" *Darkspeeds was too lazy to readjust and continued finishing off the page that early morning* *SHOT* LMAO! XD
That was how it was really! o.O;;;;
*take a more closer examination to the page...*
Holy crap! Everything is wrong! LMFAO! XXXXXXD
Oh well... *SHOT again*
I wonder if you get that feeling sometimes with your comic series... But I have a feeling you are the persistent type and will realise the mistake, get another page and draw it again even if it was 80% complete (plus shading/colouring applied!) XXXD Man that's real commitment!
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I drink the blood of Norihiro Yagi, artist and author of Claymore lately. The commitment he has in making everything so detailed keeps me fired up and competitive.
I love Oda too, his work is very fun.
About manga... it's not a medium that will allow you to go back to fix every mistake you have ever made, other wise nothing gets done. It's unlike illustrations in that manner. I often leave mistakes behind as well. Now of days I tolerate some mistakes on my part, some I can not tolerate... Especially mistakes with story telling and paneling, those are worse than drawing mistakes. ^_^b
For this piece... I really don't know how you set up the perspective here... did you set it up before you go into the houses? Or just draw as you feel?
for some reason I see several Horizon lines here. O_o
Have you seen my perspective tutorials yet?
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Awesome. By the way, I've been meaning to ask you something. Do you have to pay a royalty to SonicTeam for using their art style when you start selling it?
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Good question Kelessic. = )
The answer to that is no. I don't need to because I believe with confidence that it is another form of anthromorphic style that I have successfully refined from many years of drawing. Though I won't disagree with the fact that it was derived from my exposure to the Sonic Team style (and a combination of Klonoa style too ^^) it is still a unique style that I'm confident that I won't get sued over. *thumbs up*
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Amazing!
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wow, it is an incredible page Elson!!! really awesome page
and the middle panel is supreme!!! really cool, as always you're a genius
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lol! I love the kids expression in the last panel xDD Thats exactly how I'd look if my teacher asked me a math question in class lmao
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WoW! the Town is really beautiful, the people like nice too; and I love that flag :salutes:
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"Here we go, kids. WeΒ΄ve arrived the beautiful town of... Caps Lock!" 
I canΒ΄t help but saying this. When I read the townΒ΄s name, I for a while thought you got inspired on a certain Keyboard button.
Anyway, in honest words, the town looks beautiful, sorta like a dream town whenever you want to get started as a sailor or something. I just wonder one thing, doesnΒ΄t the lighthouse seem to be a tad too small in height, or is it me whoΒ΄s looking at it from a wrong perspective, not taking into account the distance the building is and such?
Still, it looks great neverthenless. The crowd, the vessels at the far end of the sea and the fountain really gives us the feel itΒ΄s a very popular port town with an pleasurable environment, quite the perfect scenery for an island in my opinion. I get sad with the fact thereΒ΄s only 3 more pages to go though, I was sorta enjoying the story, now with the introduction of Caps... er... Cape Locke. ^^
Keep up the good work!
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EVERYONE IS TOO HAPPY IN CAPE LOCKE O_O"
What animal is the mermaid statue?
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Half bird-half fish! O.O;;; LMFAO! XXD
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I SOOOOOOOOOOO WANT THE MANGA D: Must... have.... so... ADDICTION CREATING XD
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Ha ha ha! XXXD Thanks buddy I really appreciate hearing your enthusiam.
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LOL ANYTIME X3 You have gained MANY FANS XD
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God ur so talented! I wish I could purchase ur comic when it comes out!
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Will you be selling this wonderful comic on DA?
Just wondering. I can't wait for the comic to come out!^^ I really want to learn the story of Ashworth, Ruby, and all the other characters.^^
I also think it's cool that Ash is a wombat.^^
I've seen some on TV they're sooo cute!^^
But the babies are even cuter.^^
Anyway, I'm super excited about the comic's release!^^
Good luck Speeds!^^
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Wow. Amazing scene. This is going to be a cool comic. Even though it isn't much Dialog, I can sense something important happening soon! I hope you don't leave it at a cliffhanger, but you do what you gotta do. I'd root for you if it was a page a month. It's worth the wait xP
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Thanks The1Neo! = ) I don't want to have too much dialogue on each page cuz otherwise it really isn't a graphic novel at all! LOL! XXD Don't worry I've compared to other mangas/graphic novels that most of my pages contain more dialogue than the standard!
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Heh, I'd have to agree so far. I've read other comics, but really only Sonic comics. That is, for Comic books, at least. That, and Ghost in the Shell. It's really interesting. Anyway, Yeah, that's true.
I can't wait for your book to come out! And, I'm sure you're getting closer and closer every day! ^.^ Keep up the good work!
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so it's basically an island of birds with a few other animals? XD
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Yes most of the population is of bird species.
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ah ha! I thought I saw a lot of characters with beaks! XD Airi isn't a bird for that place though XD hehe. Little 12 year old mechanic canary, not much of a fortune hunter XD
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This is great stuff, keep it up! Cape Locke looks beautiful, wished I lived there! Or was as good an artists as you!
Well, I plan on buying the comic, so I'm desperate to know when it'll be out! Is it available to the UK?
Rock on Elson, this is mind blowing!
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I wish I could get the book to oversea's bookstores but at the moment I'm restricted to having them on the shelves of local comic/book stores in Australia. ^^
Still neverthelss it'll be available for purchase via online store of LAC, it's safe and easy to use.
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Well, if it can get delivered to UK, that's good enough for me! Ashworth rocks, so do you!
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really nice amigo!! you getting really great at BG ^0^- and yeah I notice that Ruby and Stream they are actting like Stream the older brother watching out for the younger sister XD
really awesome job ^_~ keep up the great work ^^
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heh,woah... I am really amazed of how you are drawing backgrounds and the like, i always had problems with that... just look at those ships, they are so amazing!!! ^^
I am thinking of sending you the rest of the copies of EP sometime, I hope to print them out in english soon.
anyway, keep up the good work, man!
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the bird student person on the last frame is...wierd :S
but the comic is AWESOME!!!
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WOW!!
Cape Locke looks incredible!! I love all the little random characters especially that little kitty by the stairs. =^w^=
It's a great page!! Keep it up!!
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Awsome! ^^
lol, I like the kid's face when the teacher asks that question. Thats howI look when asked a math question. XD LOL.
Anyway,Can't wait til ya finish
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Hey darkspeeds, I seiriously love your artwork. Keep up the good work.
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Cheers SuperMario29488! ^^ I really appreciate your compliment there! ^_~ *thumbs up*
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I plan to purchase it, but I don't know where I'd get it.
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It'll be available via online shop of my Australian comic book publisher Local Act Comics [link]
As soon as I'm done with my pages I'll submit them to my editor and he'll deal with the rest Shadowsmyhottie!
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Okay. Thanks for letting me know.
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HURRY AND FINISH THAT BOOK SO I CAN BUY IT...
Erm...
Where WILL it be sold, anyway?
(If it happens to be at a Borders Bookstore I'll probably best be able to get it there... we'll have to see now, won't we?)
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