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I'm not entering ATR.All right! Now that we have that cleared up. XD While thrashing about in the throes of art rut over the past few weeks, I decided on a lark to create some reference material for the characters I would have used if I were entering the Artists at the Ready tournament. (Seen here: )
This quickly got out of hand, and you see the result here. (And in the previous faux teaser I uploaded a bit before this.) But hey, art is art so why let it go to waste, eh?
It's a bit of a challenge creating ref sheets for characters who already have them, without sounding like you're telling simply the same information over and over again. And if you are, making it at least entertaining. Though one of these days I think I should make some sort of proper introduction for Oliver since he's never really been fully explained.
Some last minute details that didn't make it in:
Ree is from a story of the same name, no, it has not been released/published. Her song is "Ohne Zuschlag" by Din Stalker. She is a young girl possessed by hell itself and, in the ATR universe, would more than likely be mortified knowing that there are so many other characters in the 'young girl + demons' vein that she'd likely be begging me not to write a story about her.
Oliver is from no story, to clear that up once and for all. He was created for an OCT that never ended up happening. Now he is an orphaned character looking for a home with what is possibly the most frightening puppy dog expression a human being could make. (Yes, he's human.) His song is.. hell I dunno. Vindaloo? Look it up on youtube. XD
Rigg is from an old, old old storyline of mine entitled Jaoh or City of Jaoh. It never got too far along the lines, seeing as how futuristic stories aren't entirely my cup of tea, but he was a good character I enjoyed very much, and would definitely like to show more of him, his companion the Bug, and their buxom overseer, the Psycher Victoria. His song is the Hell's Laboratory theme from FF6. Haha.
Anyway. Back to work.
Ree W, Oliver A, Rigg © `Endling
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Comments: 526
polarityplus [2009-06-18 07:05:36 +0000 UTC]
Awesome characters and turn arounds. Though I really like the character sketches and expressions most
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vulpix3337 In reply to ??? [2009-06-18 05:53:40 +0000 UTC]
God i love you characters!
Not only do you kick ass at drawing you also have an amazing imagination and a great sense of humor.
thank you for being alive and being a constant source of inspiration~
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Iynai [2009-06-18 05:34:48 +0000 UTC]
Uuuugh. This ref sheet just makes me love your characters even more. >:
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GhostAlly [2009-06-18 03:59:42 +0000 UTC]
I really like Oliver from what I know about him. but I think he might be another character who'd I'd never want to meet in real life.
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iam-the-loser-life [2009-06-18 03:35:53 +0000 UTC]
i like this, that guy at the end looks awsume, ^^
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Sassy-Uke [2009-06-18 03:23:44 +0000 UTC]
Well, I'm definitely in love with your characters by now.
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The-Feline-Ninja [2009-06-18 03:22:09 +0000 UTC]
FF6 Reference!! I luv you!!!
Not really....er...not that way...
uhh....goood ref sheet. awesome characters...but why a Catholic private school? Just to mess with people? or for the irony of a good girl possessed by demons?
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MissEwe [2009-06-18 02:14:40 +0000 UTC]
I love Oliver. He especially looks cool in suspenders. :]
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invisible-weirdo [2009-06-18 02:07:10 +0000 UTC]
I like Oliver...(really wish I could see him in action though...). And I must say, his outfit looks pretty awesome on him ^^
....Hrm. Ree's about the same height and weight as me And I'm 18...
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AerisDied [2009-06-18 02:05:40 +0000 UTC]
i think i'd rape oliver in such suspenders and zoot suit wear.....
i have no idea why but.. its kinda sexy
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MIRACLEfool [2009-06-18 00:57:20 +0000 UTC]
wish I canjoin... in fact I wish I had the program and skillz to actually have a chance of joining....
luuuuvvvv it
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InkLock [2009-06-17 23:30:05 +0000 UTC]
Love your characters; Oliver is super awesome he reminds me of a mix between the Joker and BeetleJuice. Can't wait to see more of your brilliance.
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Ironwyrm [2009-06-17 22:35:54 +0000 UTC]
Vindaloo? Hahaha, sounds fitting.
"A mind is a terrible thin to waste" Is that a movie reference I spy? A movie about heroic elite comandos fighting against monstrous gorgonite scum? hahaha.
Anyway, nice work. Your character reference sheets realy catch the eye and make you want to see every detail.
Keep up he good work man, and try having an abundant meal every now and then to keep the cogs working, though not to "supersize me!" levels.
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AidenRocker18 [2009-06-17 22:17:01 +0000 UTC]
I like Oliver's design, he's very psychotically creepy... just judging by his facial expression. I'm starting to wonder if I have a strange fascination with creepers and creepy things/people...
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ViperXVII [2009-06-17 21:36:28 +0000 UTC]
X) Awesome, and pity, heh, was lookin forward to seeing more from Oliver as well as Ree.
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wha-a-t [2009-06-17 21:35:05 +0000 UTC]
OH NO! I can't believe you did it! No!
"A mind's a terrible thing to waste."
Aw Man. A mind is not a terrible thing for wasting. It's "To waste a mind is a terrible thing," or "It is a terrible thing to waste a mind."
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Milly-Fox In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 19:02:33 +0000 UTC]
The layout of these is great, clean and bright. I like how you let them speak for themselves at the bottom, each one's got a clear "voice" and it really makes you want to learn more about them.
Oliver's is my favorite, he always looks like he's about to do something terrible but amusing.
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rrei [2009-06-17 18:35:45 +0000 UTC]
Your ref sheets are always fun to go through and read, and they're very nice and complete for covering design aspects too. Your designs are just excellent, too.
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Flying-taco [2009-06-17 18:35:21 +0000 UTC]
hehe!whale teef!XD
...cant wait to see Oliver's fighting techniques some day ^_^
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Dahila-Mockery [2009-06-17 18:00:56 +0000 UTC]
Either way, these charecters are loads of awesome!
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DevilsSynphony6 [2009-06-17 17:22:23 +0000 UTC]
so wait, let me get this straight. Oliver is a sycophantic circus reject who enjoys giving people a proper mind fuck and is English(judging by the song u gave us). i think i just turned gay for a cartoon! i love your art and writing! can't wait to see the rest of ATR an EA
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AJthe90skid [2009-06-17 17:16:19 +0000 UTC]
This is the best character sheet I've ever seen!
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openhandedsmiles [2009-06-17 17:00:19 +0000 UTC]
Sometimes I really feel like I hate you. You're brilliantly talented and your characters are some of the most fascinating and well-developed I've ever run across (not literally-- God help me, if I run into Oliver ).
I only hate you, though, cuz I can't draw worth my life. And Oliver seems like the kind of person I'd come up with just to haunt my dreams.
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Doridachi [2009-06-17 16:25:53 +0000 UTC]
Ahaha, it's too bad you're not joining AatR. Sure, alot of people would loose hope since your cool, but I'm sure even more would love to compete against you in an oct. xD I love this, though; especially Oliver. He's cool.
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warnoon [2009-06-17 16:22:38 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! Oliver's gonna be in it. Good luck Endling, I'm sure you really won't need it, though.
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BechnoKid In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 16:06:41 +0000 UTC]
Dearie me. You went WAY OVER THE TOP for the references. But I dare say that I am glad that you did. You always manage to create amazing references that are pure eye-candy and a really fun read. As if the pictures weren't enough, their information has gotten me completely enamored in these guys. I wish you good luck in the tournament! I've never been this excited to see Oliver be put into battle.
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whimmsical [2009-06-17 15:15:56 +0000 UTC]
Sorry for posting again ^_^;;; but I have a question.
What happened to the connection with Oliver to Rosie and Posie? I got the reaction that he would appear in EA, yet you say that he is in no comic? Just a little confused on that.
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Endling In reply to whimmsical [2009-06-17 15:54:34 +0000 UTC]
There was one sheet in which Oliver had two assistants in the form of Rosie and Posie, but this was for SDL, an original character league set in feudal times in Japan. It's for any original characters you want to put into it. So I mashed together a bunch of mine as a result. But they are both from entirely different stories, canon-wise.
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whimmsical In reply to Endling [2009-06-17 23:26:06 +0000 UTC]
Ah I see. Thank you for the explanation ^_^
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Worgak [2009-06-17 15:09:33 +0000 UTC]
Wow the commander of an enire legion from hell going to a catholic school really is kind of ironic
Nice idea dude lol
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Kaod-Mistress [2009-06-17 14:45:58 +0000 UTC]
I can't believe you're not entering the tournament!!! These ref sheets alone can give you an easy win.
But seriously, how do you do so much work on one piece of paper? Did you use three papers and then somehow combined them? If so, how?? I want to know!
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Endling In reply to Kaod-Mistress [2009-06-17 14:46:56 +0000 UTC]
These were made up from drawings from various pages, yeah. :3 They get split up and combined in Photoshop.
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Kaod-Mistress In reply to Endling [2009-06-17 14:53:57 +0000 UTC]
DAMN IT, I wish I had Photoshop. *kicks computer* .....Ow. Now my tow hurts.
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Drawn-Imagination [2009-06-17 14:39:36 +0000 UTC]
I love your artwork, but I refuse to fave any more of your work.......
(ok maybe one more)
But seriously I like how you did your ref sheet, its really good and something I'm supposed to do as an animator! ,this has inspired me to do mine better. keep up the good work, cause dude u rock!!
I'm watching you now, stalking ur art...........
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Myan149 [2009-06-17 14:36:57 +0000 UTC]
oliver is my favorite :3
i hope you get all the way to finals with these three!
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defineprog [2009-06-17 14:23:08 +0000 UTC]
I figured Oliver was part of the Ree universe. D: Like Ree represented the spiritual realm, Lilith the physical, and Oliver the mental. >.>
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myoneandonly [2009-06-17 14:12:53 +0000 UTC]
Oliver's creepy grin reminds me of one of my character's usual expressions. XD Of course, the multiple arm, not-technically-existing thing is a distinguishing factor... >_>
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Fladgeblede In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 14:07:08 +0000 UTC]
Those ref sheets are really gorgeous, and I just can't pick which one's my favorite, because they're all awesome.
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ClownDomain In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 14:04:45 +0000 UTC]
It's graet.so funny work.
U're really the End.
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