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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
Lotty-sama [2009-06-17 13:56:55 +0000 UTC]
Hurr, all words fail me. These are the kinds of things that makes me motivated to keep drawing and making stories, seriously. Much inspiration
Have I said before how much I love Oliver? : D <3 I surely have, but I must say it againnn, I love Oliver and his design. In his sketch-section there, I just love the picture to the left. He looks adorable XD <3
I also love Ree very much, and Rigg has an awesome design, he seems like a really cool character OwO
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o0suicide0o In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 13:56:18 +0000 UTC]
I wish ALL references looked like yours. o_o
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Buuya [2009-06-17 12:46:56 +0000 UTC]
Yeaaah, I'm pretty much in love with Oliver. Holy hell
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Endling In reply to Buuya [2009-06-17 14:48:33 +0000 UTC]
Bgaww. XD Glad you like him. I need to get the poor boy into a comic or two. He's a ton of fun to write for.
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lunaticboy11 [2009-06-17 12:42:40 +0000 UTC]
i've don't draw for a while now, my tablet is not working and i'm kind of tired of pen and pencil, even knowing that i have to improve my drawing a lot. looking at this pic and beeing so amazed i think it inspires me, i feel like drawing again . thx.
and yeah, aswome work, "demonic possesion" interested me does she have more story to tell?
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RMugi [2009-06-17 12:17:36 +0000 UTC]
the way oliver talks reminds me of the sandman, cus some of the characters talk like that too.
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clover-comics [2009-06-17 12:06:44 +0000 UTC]
I love your work, as always. But your reference sheets are always a goddamn pleasure to read and look at, at least three to ten times.
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kunoichi-kari [2009-06-17 12:06:28 +0000 UTC]
When I saw this last night, I reasoned that I simply could not handle all this awesome at 1 in the morning. Also gave me a reason to wake up. *is a lazy bum*
CAPSLOCK CANNOT FULLY EXPRESS MY FANGIRLY JOY
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kirbycide [2009-06-17 11:59:38 +0000 UTC]
I am gonna make this comment reaaaallll long:
First off,"Wow!". This stuff is amazing, everything is perfect. The sketches, the icon frame,colors, everything.
Second, I noticed Ree has a poufy look to her nowadays. Her legion also looks amazingly versatile and different.She also seems to be a person I would very, Very, VERY much love to meet.
Third, when was Rigg made? I already love his concept after just meeting him now. Robot people are very interesting...
Lastly, when does the tourney start? I've never seen a tourney begin... ever...
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Endling In reply to kirbycide [2009-06-17 14:19:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. :3
Heh, yeah, Ree is meant to be based on a lot of round shapes. Eyes, nose, big head, ears, etc. Maybe that is to be blamed. XD
Rigg was made a good deal of time ago, back in my earlier college days. But he only started to get a 'look' here, in these scraps from a while ago: [link] But he looks a good deal different now than back then.
The ATR tourney begins in two weeks I think.
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kirbycide In reply to Endling [2009-06-18 10:42:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank You! Can't wait for this Party to splosive blow throwdown!
Also thanks for replying, good to know you DoO read fan comments (its kinda rude not to...)
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SagaFata [2009-06-17 11:10:58 +0000 UTC]
*Aki takes her time reading your wonderful piece of artwork, but suddenly is distracted by something outside her window!*
Hey... what's that falling out of the sky?
*squiiiinnntt*
Wha-? WELL, It's my chance of winning! Look at it fall! LOL, It's gonna splat everywhere...!!
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iLilichan [2009-06-17 10:27:58 +0000 UTC]
I just want to kidnap ree xDD
But her demons will probably kill me xDD
D:
She's just so obsessing DX
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xHee-Heex [2009-06-17 10:24:05 +0000 UTC]
Wow, I want to be friends with Oliver. o_o Fantastic!
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Miss-Bilvy [2009-06-17 09:58:22 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely love Oliver. Just his body shape and everything about him is fantastic- -I'd love to attempt drawing like that some day.
And for some reason I constantly picture his voice to be somewhat similar to Heath Ledger's 'The Joker'.
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captN-random In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 08:56:53 +0000 UTC]
Now I want Oliver to say "Can I introduce you please to a lump of cheddar cheese?" XD
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Endling In reply to captN-random [2009-06-17 14:49:28 +0000 UTC]
KNIT ONE! PEARL ONE! DROP ONE! CURL ONE!
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80013 [2009-06-17 08:45:53 +0000 UTC]
Dude... orz; i just found out about this today before i saw this and started drawing... ;____; If people like you are entering, I'm not even gonna make it past the fucking prelims 3
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Khoro [2009-06-17 08:33:31 +0000 UTC]
Waoooooooooooooooooooooooooh, man it's so niiiiiiice !!!! ><
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winterhill [2009-06-17 07:50:35 +0000 UTC]
love the characters!
why didn't i see your work before >_<
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MadamRyeka [2009-06-17 07:39:05 +0000 UTC]
I am so jealous of you.. I've ALWAYS admired your work!!!
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EmotionlessBlue [2009-06-17 07:09:08 +0000 UTC]
They're all so awesome! I especially love Ree and Oliver, Oliver's expressions are so eccentric |D lol
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jennysweetie [2009-06-17 07:01:44 +0000 UTC]
This tournament sheet is awesome (especially Oliver and Ree)
Can I make one with my OCs too please??
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frenchfriedpancakes [2009-06-17 06:35:25 +0000 UTC]
oliver kinda looks like a
"They're Coming To Take Me Away" -awesome song btw-
omg ree reminds me of myself O.o which creeped me out a little......
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Nokomento In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 06:12:07 +0000 UTC]
may i adopt Oliver??? XDDD
i badly need someone to talk to! hahahaha kidding ♥♥
siiigh you never cease to amaze me sob oh why do you never stop being awesome T_T ♥♥♥
yer layouts are awesome too o_o nice an clean ta look at ~
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Rainbow-Says-Rawr In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 06:10:03 +0000 UTC]
Wow!
Awesome characters, awesome drawings!
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BlackRoseBandKitsune In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 06:08:56 +0000 UTC]
I won't lie, I effing love Oliver.... he just scares the living shit out of me XD
Ree is adorable but would.... well.... most likely kill me for saying that. XD
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The-Sax [2009-06-17 05:44:15 +0000 UTC]
"like a LARP, but with real weapons." Oh how precious. also, Oliver well enjoy all the flattery I have for his flamboyance.
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nekoninjaalchemist [2009-06-17 05:41:28 +0000 UTC]
*squee* MORE OLIVER!~ Love that guy!~
And rig looks cool!~
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poisonedkisses0 In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 05:41:19 +0000 UTC]
I really hope Oliver finds a home some time, because I would LOVE a story with him in it.
I love Ree and Rigg as well of course
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Kitsuziza In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 05:33:51 +0000 UTC]
Are you not going to enter? Cause you should, misfortune seems to get in our way when it comes to OC tournaments I want to see you go for gold. And make fate your bitch And maybe my OC will face off against yours. ( I can dream right?)
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buyobabyboo [2009-06-17 05:15:13 +0000 UTC]
nice
oh dear, Oliver must be like, teh uber anorexic XD
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lovers-and-fighters [2009-06-17 05:13:53 +0000 UTC]
Uhhhg fucking beautiful designs man, I really love Rigg. But then again I always have a thing for the big bruisers. Woooonderful work!
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MistressOfDeceit [2009-06-17 05:00:56 +0000 UTC]
I AM NOT WORTHY!!! that is just so cool !! I'm rendered speechless at your amazing imagination ! GENIUS! why didn't I think of that lol XD keep up the great work
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anthony62490 [2009-06-17 04:56:40 +0000 UTC]
So that's why I can't find Lilith's story anywhere! Could you PLEASE publish Ree's story?
Lilith is SO cool, please consider it.
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GrimNecropolis [2009-06-17 04:55:49 +0000 UTC]
Whoa...amazing character design! You're an awesome artist.
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NomaDParidoX In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 04:49:18 +0000 UTC]
ree is quite adorable she is like er ummh
reimu hakurei ?
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