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Description I finished the color work. This could very well be my last Code Geass related picture (non commissioned). It all depends on the finale which should be out tomorrow.

This is an image of Kallen and Lelouch from Code Geass. The scene was inspired by a very moving scene of episode nineteen. I really didn't get the complete feel for it until I saw it subtitled.
The whole last half of the episode was emotionally powerful. With the finale coming I don't know if this scene was romantic or tragic.

You can see my Scraps album for my design sketches on this piece.
I like this version for the dramatic feel you get from the harsh angle and the foreshadowing.
I don't think I'm going to just see if the viewer can guess at what they are feeling. The expressions are so important in this scene.

I really enjoyed coloring this image. Getting the glow around Lelouch was paramount. I really wanted him to appear in the spot light and Kallen it backlit.
I wanted Lelouch to have an almost dead look in his eyes. He really thought a moment from this he was going to die.

I hope you all enjoy and feel free to post comments.

[SPOILER!!!] I Warned You!
I thought this scene was incredibly romantic. Not that I know if that was Lelouch's intention. That's just the feel I got from it. There she is, ready to die with him. Lelouch again plays the big villain and in doing so is able to save Kallen. Now that I think about it. If Lelouch had wanted to be nasty he could of made it look like he had take Kallen 'hostage'.
The image title, "kimi wo ikirou" comes from Lelouch's last words to Kallen, "Kallen, kimi wo ikirou.". English translation is, "Kallen, you must live on.". If you watch that scene you will see this split second of panic in Kallen's eyes. She suddenly realizes what he's done. I thought about naming the picture, "Live On", but I felt using the original line would hold deeper meaning.
I was surprised by the moment these two had in episode twenty-two that it was what happened in this moment that seemed to get the strongest reaction from Kallen. She asked him why he told her that. I'd like to know that answer too. If he didn't care about her why didn't he just let her walk away without saying anything? Seems like he wanted her alone to know.

Oh, if this series royally messes up Kallen's character I will never forgive it. I think the only way I would be really upset with the ending is if they pair her with Gino.

Image © Kristoffer Remmell
Code Geass / Kallen / Lelouch © Sunrise / Project Geass
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Comments: 220

Katsumi-Ritsu-kun In reply to ??? [2008-09-28 00:45:27 +0000 UTC]

Nice. It looks so saddening when you draw it like that. It is really unfortunate that Lelouch is practically asexual

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Katsumi-Ritsu-kun [2008-09-28 01:02:07 +0000 UTC]

I just think most of the series he's been focused on Nunnally. At this point the person he's been living for he thought was dead.

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Katsumi-Ritsu-kun In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 17:25:31 +0000 UTC]

Well, last episode is here. Are you gonna draw up the rest or put on hiatus. good luck on your choice. Also the ending was half expected.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Katsumi-Ritsu-kun [2008-09-28 18:35:17 +0000 UTC]

I saw the ending. I'm really holding off final judgment until I see the subtitles, but it's looking like the Code Geass 4komas are completely canceled.

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Katsumi-Ritsu-kun In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-29 01:00:19 +0000 UTC]

I see. I really did think it was kinda bull that lelouch set up his own death. Also when CC is talking on the cart, she is speaking to Lelouch O.o and for some reason I think shes talking to the driver but w/e

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Tetsukon In reply to ??? [2008-09-28 00:44:36 +0000 UTC]

Really, really marvelous. I was really looking forward to this colored picture, and you didn't dissapoint. I esspecialy like how Kallen and Lelouch fit into the background. Kinda looks like a stage setting.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Tetsukon [2008-09-28 01:02:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. The mood and the lighting is very important to this scene. It has to feel right.

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frenchguy100 In reply to ??? [2008-09-28 00:38:53 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work as usual!

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FoxxFireArt In reply to frenchguy100 [2008-09-28 01:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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tenshi-789 In reply to ??? [2008-09-28 00:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah this was too sad D:

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FoxxFireArt In reply to tenshi-789 [2008-09-28 01:03:44 +0000 UTC]

It does feel romantic and tragic. It really looked like these two would have a lot of time together. Just as they start the Black Knights rebelled. Splitting them apart.

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Stigmartyr762 [2008-09-28 00:07:46 +0000 UTC]

This series has surprised the $#@& out of me!
I hope there will be one more but if it isn't meant to be....

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Stigmartyr762 [2008-09-28 00:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Alright.

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Stigmartyr762 In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 00:22:39 +0000 UTC]

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epsilon7466Mk2 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 23:36:43 +0000 UTC]

I was wondering when this pic would be colored.
Great work!!!

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FoxxFireArt In reply to epsilon7466Mk2 [2008-09-27 23:42:46 +0000 UTC]

Well, I drew this about a month ago. So, a little over a month.

Thanks.

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destinyfactor In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 23:13:49 +0000 UTC]

very nice love the coloring good job...
the last epiosde is coming up yay! but i highly doubt thy will pare her up with Gino, because they have a different kind of bond, not a romantic one. but from what i've seen so far i think there's still a chance for them.
anyway great job on the drawing...

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FoxxFireArt In reply to destinyfactor [2008-09-27 23:17:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm still not putting it past them yet they may try and pair her off with Kallen. I will despise that ending if they do that.

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destinyfactor In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 00:21:36 +0000 UTC]

lol same here, but because u stopped at epiosde 22 you haven't seen what's happened so far so that's understandable for you to think that, but you'll probably change that though once u start watching the rest of the epiosdes. lol i'm really hoping they don't pare them up now or i'll feel like an idiot for saying all this lol

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FoxxFireArt In reply to destinyfactor [2008-09-28 01:04:43 +0000 UTC]

I haven't see episode 23 or 24. I'm waiting till it's all over.

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destinyfactor In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 02:14:31 +0000 UTC]

ya i know that's what i ment.

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DEMOXED In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 23:11:13 +0000 UTC]

ive never actualy seen this anime but the description makes me want to D:

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FoxxFireArt In reply to DEMOXED [2008-09-27 23:17:46 +0000 UTC]

Wait though. This ending could suck making all these dramatic and romantic moments pointless.

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DEMOXED In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 00:02:09 +0000 UTC]

hmmmm im still gonna look into it XD

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firadart In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 22:28:07 +0000 UTC]

Was waiting for the color version. And Kallen's suit reminds me of Power Ranger.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to firadart [2008-09-27 22:45:03 +0000 UTC]

Hope you enjoyed it.

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firadart In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 00:00:46 +0000 UTC]

I did.

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wielderscythe In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 22:08:19 +0000 UTC]

This is just great, and if you don't make any more CG stuff (on your own), it's still an appropriate way to finish it off. Thanks for posting it.

Oh, I agree...almost anything that doesn't involve that useless eyesore Gino will be decent for me too.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to wielderscythe [2008-09-27 22:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the picture. This could be a nice end to my Code Geass art.

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murraymints007 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 22:05:40 +0000 UTC]

awesome picture, it was quite a scene for sure.
for me i don't see any kind of happy ending. They did kill a lot of people already, like Shirley, who did like, nothing wrong.
Rooting for Kallen x Lelouch for you though!

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FoxxFireArt In reply to murraymints007 [2008-09-27 22:15:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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kaze26 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:56:30 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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FoxxFireArt In reply to kaze26 [2008-09-27 22:01:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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kaze26 In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 01:35:57 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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Chofy87 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:52:48 +0000 UTC]

The colors are great, i like it ^^

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Chofy87 [2008-09-27 21:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Fluffy-Braided-Girl In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:44:31 +0000 UTC]

*GASP* !!!

Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined this picture will turn out to be... like THIS. It's... amazing. Honestly...

It was beautiful with just the outline, but now, with the coloring, the shadows... I'm awestruck. Really...

Amazing...

Excellent work...

*still shocked*

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FoxxFireArt In reply to Fluffy-Braided-Girl [2008-09-27 21:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Glad you liked the color work. They always add much more depth an emotion to a scene.

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BPurg In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:40:42 +0000 UTC]

If this dose turn out to be your final CG artwork it is very fitting one. For to me, the expressions both facial and body are kind expressing the way you've been expressing your concerns about the ending. Like a you are saying 'good bye' to the show.
I do agree with not forgiving the show if they screw up Kallen - or any of the characters for that matter, though I don't see Lelouch ending up paired with anyone really. (That would mean he suddenly learned how to interact with people and relationship with ease. =^-^

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FoxxFireArt In reply to BPurg [2008-09-27 21:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. It also fit with that 4koma that could be the last.

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BPurg In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 00:01:32 +0000 UTC]

yep yep.

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SonoHTora In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:33:22 +0000 UTC]

i hope it turns out well i wont tell you any thing but their have been some drastic going ons also dont look at the second sentance of my sig

good work i love the colur

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FoxxFireArt In reply to SonoHTora [2008-09-27 21:40:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the art work.

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SonoHTora In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-27 21:58:37 +0000 UTC]

np i love the effect on kallens haair

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evangelian007 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:21:05 +0000 UTC]

WOAH!!!It's awesome!!!I like how you drew Lelouch.It's well detailed and the shadows are awesome too.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to evangelian007 [2008-09-27 21:30:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Lelouch's colors came out better then I thought they would.

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JoeLuvAnime In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:09:45 +0000 UTC]

awesome colored version

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FoxxFireArt In reply to JoeLuvAnime [2008-09-27 21:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

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FSTA In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 21:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Nice coloring on this, it adds a whole lot of emotional depth to the image.

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FoxxFireArt In reply to FSTA [2008-09-27 21:08:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Color can always add a lot of depth and drama to an image.

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