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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
FSTA In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 23:53:13 +0000 UTC]
Yes, it's something that I hope to learn to use effectively in the future.
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DaddyWang In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 20:59:26 +0000 UTC]
there r 3 things i like 2 ask u:
1. y is lelouch's eyes look soulless?
2. what happened 2 the tear stream from kallen's face (see the colorless version)?
3. is there no other way 2 motivate u 2 draw code geass if it has a bad ending?
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FoxxFireArt In reply to DaddyWang [2008-09-27 21:05:12 +0000 UTC]
Didn't you read my comments. I already explained number one. He thought he was going to die.
I thought the tears were a bit to extreme so I pulled back on them. Her eyes are still filled with tears though and you can see them falling.
Only if someone plans to pay me.
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DaddyWang In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 02:47:20 +0000 UTC]
so, drawing soulless eyes aren't just 4 spacing out or dead characters?
u should've gone 4 the streaming tears, it brings more sadness
how much money will bribe u?
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FoxxFireArt In reply to DaddyWang [2008-09-28 04:07:18 +0000 UTC]
Are you just not reading my comments on the image? I say I wanted him to have dead eyes because he thought he was going to die. Like he has given up on living.
$100.00USD per comic.
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FoxxFireArt In reply to DaddyWang [2008-09-28 08:47:04 +0000 UTC]
Hey those 4komas are a LOT of work and time. On top of working on something that would make me feel irritated if it ends badly.
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DaddyWang In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-28 16:05:17 +0000 UTC]
sigh*
i guess all i could do is cross my fingers...
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Match25 [2008-09-27 20:52:25 +0000 UTC]
yes that will be really screwed up if they pair her up with Gino; she needs to be with Lelouch.
Also i really hope that this isnt your last Code Geass artwork (non commission). Ive looked forward to ur comic strips almost as much as each new ep.
But if this is ur last, what will u be working on next?
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FoxxFireArt In reply to Match25 [2008-09-27 21:01:21 +0000 UTC]
I don't think she NEEDS to be with Lelouch. I just feel it would be stupid to have Kallen spend the whole season falling in love with Lelouch only to spend the last three episodes pairing her with Gino.
I would like to continue my Code Geass 4komas, but I wont if the ending irritates me.
I have other projects. My Adler comics and other things that catch my attention. I have 4koma ideas for my own characters.
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MadeInHeavenFF15 In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 20:46:24 +0000 UTC]
cool
do you have a fav Code Geass Couple/Pairing
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FoxxFireArt In reply to MadeInHeavenFF15 [2008-09-27 20:52:06 +0000 UTC]
I like Kallen and Lelouch, but really I don't care if Kallen ends single. Just as long as she isn't paired with that useless character Gino.
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MadeInHeavenFF15 In reply to FoxxFireArt [2008-09-27 21:04:20 +0000 UTC]
i like them too any other oness you like
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FoxxFireArt In reply to Heroheart360 [2008-09-27 20:52:43 +0000 UTC]
It is rather tragic. They were becoming so close and then the Black Knights revolted.
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Frostpebble In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 20:43:14 +0000 UTC]
I was wondering when you would finish this! It's amazing, I especially love the lighting on Lelouch, it looks great. This is so dramatic, you got the feel of the scene just right.
I can't believe Code Geass will be over tomorrow- I'm praying for a good end.
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FoxxFireArt In reply to Frostpebble [2008-09-27 20:44:32 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. I really wanted to capture the drama in this scene.
I'm hoping for a good end as well.
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