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A request by ~MASTERWARHERO of Krystal wearing her alternative costume in a perilous mission.Sorry for taking way too long with this one. This took a few tries to make it look good.
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Gen. Peppy sent Star Fox to investigate the disappearance of a mining crew in the glowing depths of Macbeth. Tight choke points prevented the use of Arwings and Landmasters, so the team set out on foot to explore the expansive caverns. To make matters difficult, communication to the Great Fox was spotty and impossible at great depths.
The camps and outposts strewn through the network yielded ominous clues to the mining team's disappearance. As Fox was about to piece things together, large insect beings pounced from the shadows when the team least expected it. Forced out into the open, Fox and the team defended themselves against teeth, claw and spikes of their attackers. The insects caused an avalanche of boulders to fall forcing the team to scatter and find cover.
Krystal finds herself separated from the rest of the gang. She fights for her life only armed with her staff and a few supplies against the swarm. She can only hope she can reunite with her team before Star Fox becomes overwhelmed.
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I must say that this piece is excellent. The technique, as yours always is, is stunning. The background to the scene makes sense; maneuvering an Arwing in a mine wouldn't work, same with the Landmaster. The originality of Krystal's appearance is, for lack of a better word, epic.
Now, onward to the overall appearance. The splash is very realistic, as is the ripple alongside it. The appearance of the flash of Krystal's staff on the water is also very original. It is, in fact, so original that I have only ever seen you able to do it. I also find the fact that Krystal is covered in dirt realistic, as she would come out clean after being involved in a rockfall.
This is the last thing I have to say is the few problems I have with this. I know she is running away from enemies, but she still has an awkward pose. My main problem is with the staff though. She is holding it with her left arm fully extended out, meaning she would only get one shot off at an enemy before she would have to re-adjust her arms to be able to shoot another enemy behind her. Being that she has combat training, she wouldn't hold it like that.
The second problem is the originality. Krystal is almost always depicted as a damsel in distress with no help in sight. I find that the originality of Krystal herself and the enemies around her evens it out a bit.
Taking all of this into consideration, I would say this is a great piece that is on par with all of your other artwork.
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This picture has exceptional detail. The shadowing on Krystal as well as the bug-things (Aparoids?) helps added depth. Also, having a light source from the background and the staff is done effectively; it appears that the fire being shot from the staff is real.
Making the background more smudge-y really aids in the emphasis of the foreground. Also, the reflections in the water have the perfect combination of light, shadow, and ripple effect from Krystal's feet.
I think that despite the uniform not being canon, this new uniform is better. It serves an actual tactical purpose with the side packs, rather than the Assault uniform only to make her look pretty... Good job!
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First of all, the set up is really nice and fit well with the starfox universe. The reflection on the water is flawless and the splashing of the water is fluid and really nice. the monsters in the background remind me of the aporoid from starfox assault but with a more insect twist which is nice.
Krystal look amazing on this , the detail on her clothes look great from the dirt of her boots ,the flame reflection on her face, her ripped pants to the dirt on her face .
The only thing I find a little weird is her pose but except for that , it's an amazing fan art.
Keep up the excellent work JECBrush !
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I wonder what did happen to her staff in the end?
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She still has it in her possession.
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that's a really good outfit
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"Surrounded?Β Great!Β That means we can shoot in any direction and still hit them!"
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Simply AMAZING !! You successfully made Krystal's Command suit appear good on her, your job on the background is amazing, I love the water effects and the flames of the staff. The foes look perfectly dangerous too, perfect for a Star Fox mission ! Krystal's pose seems nice, except for her right leg looking a bit awkward. The dirt on her clothes is awesome too, you can't possibly get out of this clean !
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If I had to bring up a movie comparison, Krystal kinda reminds me of the Warrior Woman from Mad Max 2. Heck, the actress Virginia Hey could be the voice of Krystal, if there was ever a movie made.
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Decidedly one of your best detailed pics, Julius.
Hm... A question though, the creatures in this pic look very similar to the El Dagan from a MMO called Phantasy Star Online 2... Did you happen to take any inspiration from that, or it's just an awesome coincidence? :3
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Could be a coincidence. The insectomorphs come in all shapes and sizes.
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I'm glad you like it!
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Very awesomely done. Great new touch on Krystal's new outfit. Certainly fits an angent on a mission a lot since it is more capable of attaching a sidepack and battle equipement or supplies.Β
The colors are very wisely chosen, and very nicely blent with each other creating a semi realistic environment that adds to it. Incredible effects and highlights an the surfaces needed. And perspective and atmosphere preserves very well the background story behind this picture.Β
This a very nice painting, and some beautiful tribute to the Star Fox series. Well done. Β
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Thank you for your review! I'm glad you like it!
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Sure. No need to mention.
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Nice job! Love Krystal's outfit! ^^
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Great work. Love the lighting, it's an absolutely beautiful pic.
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an amazing drawing. personally I thought Star Fox: Adventure made the fireballs look way to fake. this makes them look way cooler. and and awesome backstory to the picture.
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Wow this one is good. the insects remind me of the zerg a species who tries to win by sheer numbers rather than technology or power, most of the time. Ya Know I always wondered about how Krystal charged her staff I know fox had to use orbs on Sauria ,but can Krystal charge it by herself? and if so does she tire out if she charges it too rapidly or has to keep charging it again and again? Or is it more efficient in her hands?
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Oh wow, I love the fire effects in this! It kinda fits with the sound effect from the game: not so much a blast as just fire being ignited and projected in an instant. Nothing like a bug roast to get the blood pumping!
Let's hope they can fight them off! Swarm enemies are never fun! Damn Aparoids were bad enough!
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amazing work on painting the water! water is so simple yet so difficult to get right >.<
your painting skills are so awesome. I wants them >:C
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Thanks! It took a bit of observation and photo reference to make it look right.
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If you keep painting these awesome pictures of Krystal, I'm going to sink into a depression of jealousy. 
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Oh, don't do that!
I've painted the water based on several photographs that I've taken to achieve the visual effect. It was some studying and researching that made it look the way it did.
Well... I'm nowhere near to being a god. But if I became one, my first divine act would be cheese, cheese for everyone!!! (Cause I like cheese... and Sheogorath.)
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Need a cool story to go along with your picture? E-mail me at virus-Predator@hotmail.com and we can work together to create whatever it is that you want most. (I don't have a virus on my e-mail, I just used that name to scare away junk mail. PS It's working so far)
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Thanks helping out, but I'm good.
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