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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 ยฉ `Endling
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Comments: 526
darkside-ky [2009-06-17 01:11:18 +0000 UTC]
Now that I know more about her...Ree is now my favorite character of yours!!
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starthere13 In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 01:09:03 +0000 UTC]
Ref sheets are love.
:>
You should do mooooooaaaarrrrrr.
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Kcatscribbles [2009-06-17 01:07:10 +0000 UTC]
You, sir, have inspired me.
I'm a fairly amateurish and flighty artist, but this has inspired me to create something of the same for my plethora of characters. I'm excited now. :3
On a subjective-in-a-different-way note, I love love love just how obviously their personalities come through, and that little interview bit at the bottom amused me. Oliver is nothing short of very very creepy. I love it.
Thanks for sharing!
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BreathingKills [2009-06-17 00:55:10 +0000 UTC]
Wow, So her last name is Wicker? I didn't know that...
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Alex-the-Cat [2009-06-17 00:51:58 +0000 UTC]
THIS IS ME FLOPPING ON THE FLOOR IN AWE.
Just so you know, it's some intense flopping.
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ShadewithoutSun [2009-06-17 00:41:41 +0000 UTC]
Oliver is amazing.
Ree is so adorable!
I love how Rex talks XD
Your art is so amazing!
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MindlessCreator In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:39:49 +0000 UTC]
If you would, we'd be sooo doomed -u -
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Aerlynn In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:33:52 +0000 UTC]
the layout and colors are wonderful and work so well together <33
you never cease to amaze 8D
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Whes [2009-06-17 00:28:14 +0000 UTC]
Hey, Ree in an overcoat! XD And I didn't know she was that old... 8o I thought she was, like, ten or twelve. X3
And Bug is such a cute name! 8D Yay!
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SuperFruity [2009-06-17 00:20:14 +0000 UTC]
Okay, now THIS is what I call a ref sheet. Seriously. It's perfect. You get full view of the characters, and the question/answer part really gives you feel for their personality. Schweet!
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aphrodi [2009-06-17 00:13:48 +0000 UTC]
I love the originality of these characters! It's inspiring :]
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KitsuneaiOokami [2009-06-17 00:12:33 +0000 UTC]
O.O
I'm very glad your aren't entering...I wouldn't stand a chance....
*mopes and continues working on her entry*
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JKL17 [2009-06-17 00:06:48 +0000 UTC]
Your character designs are amazing as always x.x As for ree being a typical uh. "super girl" defiantly not XD
Oliver and Rigg are Epic : D
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genkaku-kun [2009-06-17 00:06:17 +0000 UTC]
Why didn't this show up in my inbox thing?
Wonderfully done.
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hopless-romantic In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:05:37 +0000 UTC]
i LOOOOOOOVE REE to death i want to see her in a comic or in a anime sooooo bad i cant see straight.
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epicheather In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:05:03 +0000 UTC]
Your reference sheets. I LOVE THEM.
They have such an organized feel to them, but could stand alone if you had planned it that way.
Looking at all the little sketches of each one makes me wonder exactly how much you draw each day... o___O
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FoggyGolem In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:00:57 +0000 UTC]
The classical "Fighter, Thief, Mage" mix again.
Gotta love Oliver though. Mentally and as a thing to look at.
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Dr-Dv8 In reply to ??? [2009-06-17 00:00:43 +0000 UTC]
Oliver is probably my favorite, and I enjoy his pose on there a lot, but I think the combination of his flaring jacket and the way his slacks are draping off this hips is a little confusing. It makes him look a little more curvy than seems normal in the hip area.
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MiraKHall [2009-06-16 23:56:44 +0000 UTC]
This is very well-done. Sorry you can't make it to the ATR thing (whatever it is )
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teramiku [2009-06-16 23:48:04 +0000 UTC]
Brilliant! I always love your work and the immense detail you put into all of your characters.
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citybuilder [2009-06-16 23:28:54 +0000 UTC]
artist at the ready?
well I say this is off the chain!
inspire me to create a explanation page of some of my comic character.
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LittleNjo [2009-06-16 23:26:58 +0000 UTC]
i love your characters(all of them) but the comic site you use makes the laptop crash-_- bummer. you should let me know if you fix it^_^ e.g- all your other fans too...they miss you <3
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Endpiece [2009-06-16 23:25:07 +0000 UTC]
Endling you son of a bitch! I thought we were going to be best rivals forever in this contest or something!
Actually I still need to draw my references up.
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HapyCow [2009-06-16 23:16:59 +0000 UTC]
Aw, not entering..well, that's understandable. Very cool reference sheets! I like the idea of the interviews..although I don't think my characters had much of a choice.
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Snikkins In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 23:15:05 +0000 UTC]
Oliver's perspective on life reminds me a good lot of my own.
I cant tell I'm going to like this guy. c:
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Torogoz In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 23:11:12 +0000 UTC]
Great job, i really enjoy viewing your work!
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serrzee In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 23:10:01 +0000 UTC]
oh my god i love them, i love you ;_;
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EdgeGurl77 In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 23:02:48 +0000 UTC]
"I'm not entering ATR."
Mmmhmm...Sure, sure...YOU CAN'T DENY IT, ENDLING! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TOO!
Anyway, these are awesome, beyond awesome, (what's a good word, epic?) ref sheets, but what about posting it after your contest? People may be changing there ref sheets to match this. >.> ... <.< I'm not talking about myself...nope...
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Gee-Man In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:53:29 +0000 UTC]
Love how well detailed and interesting your reference sheets always are. Makes them actually seem like real (if twisted) people then just characters on the page.
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InAbsentia [2009-06-16 22:49:27 +0000 UTC]
I just noticed that Oliver seems to have even tinier feet than Rex. Think that might please the kitten-loving boy?
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ReimeiJCabbit In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:47:37 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic Character designs! I mean WOW They are so amazing looking!!! Well done!!! XD
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Gclaw4444 In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:46:48 +0000 UTC]
u obey giant?
or is that 7'4" a coincidence
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Nexsusthenewb [2009-06-16 22:44:47 +0000 UTC]
yay!!! Ree and...freaky...dimensional guy o.o
Iยดm a bit curious about Ree and her demons though, will they attack her friends if given the chance? I just got this image of her at school with a crush on someone O.o
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G-Mads In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:43:35 +0000 UTC]
I love these, but my only issue is that it is practically impossible for a man of 5'9" to weigh 118 lbs. He would have to be at least 130.
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musiqueen In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:43:17 +0000 UTC]
This are beautifully done!!!!!!
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Bloggg [2009-06-16 22:42:33 +0000 UTC]
whew, 5'2 is very tall for a 14 year old, I'm 16 and I'm barely that. But then I guess I always thought Ree would be quite a small girl for some reason.
I am SO in love with these reference sheets though, I wish I could colour in your style, let alone draw x
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Greathmotherfucker [2009-06-16 22:41:58 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! I want one for my OC! :S I wish that i could pay something like that :S
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ricefarmer2007 In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:40:13 +0000 UTC]
i really wish u would stop doing these weird contest with ppl and just make ur own graphic novel so i can buy with ur characters lilith and ree
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WritesEverything In reply to ??? [2009-06-16 22:38:53 +0000 UTC]
I literally just clikced off this page to go to the front dA page, and find both the not-a-teaser and this on the front page. That has never happened to me before, but it's definitely a testiment to just how awesome you are!
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