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Published: 2013-03-22 17:42:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 7926; Favourites: 270; Downloads: 32
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Further character developments for my WIP comic book Squad, as well as some developments of the squad armor that Sergeant Phyllis hates so much to don. "You get shot, you get shot! What is there to armor about?" she argues. "It's essential in the first part of the story," I said. "Pssssssh #&#>X<*%!" She hisses.I'm using Sarge Phyllis as the base for the armor design for all the characters. I just so love to draw her!
My inspiration for the armor is from Halo, and my prime concern is that I might've gone too close. What do you think? Too Master Chief? Workable? Please let me know your thoughts! 
Happy to say that the story is going well. However it has taken quite a grim tone, so I've been thinking about upping the target audience age a bit in the visual side. Thus I've been playing around with maybe ditching the previously done big-head, child-like proportions and making them a tad more adult. Challenging, but I kind of like this new evolution. I wager there'd be more evolutions to come for the designs while I write the story, but I think I'll stick to this style for now.
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She's in her childbearing years, now
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Then I bet she has an AMAZING oven!
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Oof. Let's not go there.
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Another epic epicness....seriously,epic X3...Sarge KITTEH aka Phyllis at it again,many models,even if small copypaste yet the design's completely different.. Can't get enough of her <3
Halo?,,a tiny bit but hey,HALO is futuristic,this is more war like,even if some weapons are kinda future like or not... ..Also,BUNNEH is theret oo <3..great to know he's back at your art 
Keep up the amazing works as always,Joules
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Thank you, DV! 
Always glad to draw for my fans and followers. More sarge kitty and bunny to come!
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No prob 
Try drawing full body anatomy references of your characters in a civial or normal clothed way so people can draw them without probs..doesn't has to be a final version of your characters thou..
to start with,with kitty and bunneh X3
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I think it's an exciting suggestion. I've always imagined them wearing normal clothing! (I wonder if Phyllis would wear a miniskirt?
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tail does not need armor ?
if you do covers for tail, my opinion is that it needs to be flexible but dont seem to much like a segmented insect like carapace thing because i think it may divert focus there (unless thats ur intention). i spose a simple... leather "tail" Glove, with choice placing of a few plates wud do, maybe even keep the tip bare?
all things considered its nice with a not too distant future vibe to its design but the helmet seems much more basic than the overall design. For me, i consider the headpiece important because this is usually where viewers first connect to the image (unless i spose the image is some... erotic piece... but thats a different thing altogether
i love that pose with the gun! so cooool!
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Yep, I think tweaking is definitely in order. Great idea about a 'glove' for the tail. 
Great feedback! Lots of help there.
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always glad to help!
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It's heartwarming to know that, buddy
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Pretty cool, yeah I can see the Spartan inspiration but I wouldn't call it a ripoff or anything like that. The lower torso part seems a bit odd, maybe have it more like a single vest instead of multiple plates, you could still keep most of the design, just have it come down from the top instead of from the crotch armor from the bottom. Same with the back, something about that part above her tail seems a bit out of place and like it's not fully protecting her back. Also maybe the leg armor shouldn't look so "wide"? It looks like the armor plates are just barely resting on her baggy pants instead of being nicely fitted and secured to her legs. Unless her legs are actually that wide, I dunno. Also maybe have a translucent visor over her eyes, that would give it more a futuristic look without obscuring the character's face.
Hopefully that made some sort of sense, maybe I could draw what I'm trying to explain, lol. I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but the overall approach you're taking with the cartoon animal style and the much more detailed, Aliens/Halo-like armor is something really unique and cool. Her proportions are great.
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Ahh thank you so much. Yea I see what you mean about the 'wide' legs. This is embarrassing 
I'll definitely re-work that leg armor, plus consider your suggestion about revising the abdomen plates into a more vest-like design. I think it makes sense.
Thanks for your gem of a feedback. Your comments is exactly what I need for a push in the right direction.
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No problem man! I'm actually working on a military sci-fi thing of my own, so I've been tweaking around with armor designs for a while. I'm always excited to see more of your Squad work, heck, it might even end up inspiring me a bit.
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That's great to hear. I wish you all the best in your own project, and I hope it continues to be a constant source of joy and purpose for you, my friend.
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Thank you! I must admit that I am poorly disciplined, lazy artist, so I don't have much to show for my project. If you're genuinely interested, you can look at my folder here: [link]
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Ah, I have procrastination issues to work with, as well. I'm no hard worker, so I fail miserably in the corporate world.
I had a look at your gallery. 
I say keep up what you're doing. I'm anxious to see how it turns out!
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I'm glad you like it! It means a lot coming from you. Thank you.
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WOW! New character design is quite incredible, more mature and more bounded to the concept of war, I like how Phyllis looks now more serious and into her character style, the tears are heartbreaking an her pissed expression is something to be scared of
As always Joulester is a delight to see your art
If you don't mind a suggestion, I think that the new armor goes on the right direction, but I it may be a bit too bulky, specially for a character like Phyllis. Helmet is not in my range of taste, but that's just me
Keep the great art going man
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Hey thanks very much, Foto!
Glad you like the heartbreaking pose
Phyllis is a character with a rich, tragic backstory living in a sad world with a history equally as compelling as hers. I like to include moments where the proud and invincible sergeant totally collapses under unseen, unbearable weights as the story unfolds, slowly revealing her past. Here, she's totally vulnerable. She is sometimes seen with her shirt off in this condition to further enhance the message of her being in a vulnerable state of mind. I want to portray that the depth of her suffering is such that anyone who can hug her to comfort her in this state is either very, very skilled, or very, very stupid.
Yea I like your suggestion about lighter, more flexible armor. I think it's more practical.
Thanks for your valuable feedback, Foto. This is exactly the kind of thing I need to improve on my drawings where others help me spot things that I've missed. I appreciate it lots!
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No prob man
Phyllis is such a complete character, she sure to become a fan favorite as soon as that comic is published
I am happy my suggestions where useful, I am happy to help in any way possible
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