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FabianMonk β The Origins of Badfunk
Published: 2007-06-29 18:11:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 19604; Favourites: 472; Downloads: 445
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Here is the second illustration I did for the now-not-happening-in-it's-planned-format second Satellite Soda art book.The title does not really relate to the image, or at least it shouldn't be taken very literally. I didn't create the character of the Badfunk, so I'm not the one who invents his origin story. I really just thought this would be a cool looking picture, and it COULD work as a background story (although it's not). Hence the title.
When I did this one (and actually also the previously submitted Deviation), I was on a real anime streak, watching various shows and movies left and right, and I was definitely inspired by some Gainax in the making of this image.
Here's a [link] to a larger version.
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS.
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I love the art style, coupled with the expressive faces on the characters and the interesting setting...
To be frank, this is a beautiful piece of work; shadowing is realistic, the robotic arms in the background handling an curious egg-like object give this picture a story all its own, the team of people on the monitors looking on in wonderment, interest and worry, even the simple things like the asteroids in the distance set this piece head over heels above the rest.
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Thank you very much for your thoughts!
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This is DAMN good.
I wonder though how you managed to do all these clear symmetric lines..? (especially the blue thing under her arms)
Congrats though.
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I used the ellipse tool as a foundation, and then traced around the edges.
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Ah I see.
So nothing special but some good eye for perspective ey?
I like a lot dude.
Keep it working!
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excellent. @.@
I don't wanna sound fan-girlish, but your work is so admirable... Lurve the blues and greens used.
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Dein Zeug wird besser und besser, was heiΓt, du wirst besser und besser. 
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always go back and create -- and life is electrified -- later days
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Hey jerk! How'd you do the space-background on this? Hit me on AIM.
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Or I could just tell you here.
[link]
BAM!
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Duuuuude. I remember using that tutorial back in 2003. First thing I ever did with Photoshop.
Memories. :'
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Hahahaha, yeah this one's a classic!
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Your colors are again very impressive, particularly on the mannequin/robot arms and hands.
How did you create those textures on them? They really add vibrancy and emotion. brushstrokes, filter, pre-existing textures existing somewhere?
Congrats again anyway
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Textures are a combination of brushes and photographs of rough surfaces, which I overlayed. Thanks dude!
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*Eyes twitching madly while carrying note.*
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Video! avatar!!!!!!!!!!!
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like it! great render on mech arm! congratz man!
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This is bananas man and you can def see the Gainax in it.
Gunbuster 2?
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I love that show, I've only got as far as episode 2 though because they licensed it so all the fansubs disappeared :/
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That sucks. Torrents?
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I've had like 3 torrents on the go for a while now but none of them is moving :/
I guess when it comes out on DVD properly there will be more... but I'm going to buy it anyway I JUST WANT TO SEE IT NOWWWW lol
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You really dont cease to amaze me. Awesome stuff, and word to your gainax watchage. Been watching Gunbusters2? ;o
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Hell yeah, Gunbusters 2 gave the impulse to the image. That's why one of the stickers in the bottom left corner of the image has the Gunbusters 2 logo on it.
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Thanks man, glad you dig it!
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Beautiful piece! You can just look at and look at it and not lose interest. Nice work.
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Thanks for the compliment.
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This piece is off the chain man! Nicely done
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Awesome job, I love the color, the lighting, everything looks just awesome.
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Crazy view man, and it's always a joy to view your smooth coloring.
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lovin the design keep it up...you put this together very well
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great man. if badfunk was my character i would change his origin to match your pic!
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no sir, i thank YOU! if i knew the lyrics to Hasslehoff's "Du" right now i'd start singing it - but... maybe it's best that i don't, as that would probably make me gay.
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your precise use of color and texture is always so perfect!
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