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Published: 2009-11-03 09:45:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 2678; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 23
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Thoughts: (By all means, this belongs in the Scrap pile, but according to the books, it will be here regardless of it's quality.Here is an image of Julian Robotnik shortly after his arrival in the kingdom of Acorn. Situated in one of the private studies of the Palace of Acorn, he is being introduced to the various forms of the Mobian written language, and the history and evolution of the three standard forms of Mobian Common.
In one of Julian's hands is a removable section of the surface of the globe behind him, and in the other rests a diminutive book chronicling one of the early advocates of the standardized Common forms. The globe itself is made of wood and is a common learning tool for Mobians of all species, featuring a low-relief set of sculpted tiles backed by magnetic sections. The scrolls indicated by the Archivist are also not old artifacts, but are standard learning materials, one featuring a duplicated set of prose and poetry from earlier centuries of East Coast scholars, and the other bearing a standard layout of resulting Trade Common and it's necessary similarities in capturing the rich details of that area and those cumulative effects on the Avian Common Form.
The background, though hasty, features one bookshelf among many, and the entry to the chamber is watched by Julian's personal guard, the two canine Mobians.
Some may question how the Archivist manages to stand and reach over that desk, even though Julian is seated. The answer is that the Archivist is standing on a low, stable stool. Although somewhat amusing, such tools are entirely common and acceptable, as many species of Mobian must take one another into account in communcal activities (such as teaching, in this instance), and accommodating one another can be a highly formal or informal process. Julian is remains somewhat difficult to cope with as his size, both in volume and height, ranges into the upper scales, even among the largest of Mobians. Only rhinoceroses, some species of bear, and some species of great cats equal him, while elephants outsize him - giraffes may best him in height, but they are thin, gracile, and rather frail creatures.
A few notes on Julian: Foremost, many would question his human-appearing eyes. In this concept, his eyes are capable of five different forms of surface-reception/appearence, but only one is typically seen, that of his replicated human eyes - his classical red-on-black, demonic appearence was something he had always avoided, as it would prove deeply unsettling to virtually any Mobian; although, among later familiar Mobians, he is known to use that form of vision when he requires knowledge of subtle visual details. Julian is also pictured wearing what appears to be a cloak over his shoulders - that and his manacles are both signs of his only closest, correct personal standing under the current Acorn laws, that of a participatory/unfounded prisoner: one whom has skills of potential value to his captors, and one who has no known affiliations or history.
Details: A basic interior sketch and concept, corresponding to the book Being and Nothingness
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Materials: mechanical pencil, 6B graphite stick, .1 ink pen, a touch of col-erase, and Canson sketchpad paper.
Cynicide: (This belongs in the Scrap pile...) Due to being a simplistic exercise, I haven't much to say to the composition itself. Completed late at night and with plenty of flaws, I have no time or desire to correct it.
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Comments: 17
ACEnBEAKY [2013-06-01 10:33:12 +0000 UTC]
Soooooo, based on the last sentence, the mobians are still treating him as a prisoner, just very nicely? "Unfounded" prisoner? I don't know what that means.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to ACEnBEAKY [2013-06-01 17:09:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for the thoughts, Ace.
It's a bit of an obscure term which I was not sure of how to label or phrase. In this case, it refers to the fictional Mobian ranking and treatment of prisoners - basically both that Julian has no known basis or history, and that he is being treated as a prisoner so that his trustworthiness and place in society can be gauged.
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Chris000 [2010-08-21 05:50:16 +0000 UTC]
Wow! So realistic! I love the look you've given him! Here before us stands not the ruler of a genocidal empire, but a man, a man like any other who wishes to learn about the world.
You have done a wonderful job putting him on paper. His clothing design also makes a difference. You caught it all, stitching, folds, everything!
Fave'd!
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Chris000 [2010-08-21 18:53:18 +0000 UTC]
Greetings, Chris000.
Heh, yes, the considerations which arise based on Julian's interactions within the Palace confines early in his time there often bring the subject towards how he would have initially established himself; such a work as this is meant to address some of that, including some minor points of difference in how Mobians would structure their learning materials.
Thank you for your generosity in adding this to your Favorites. I appreciate that recognition, Chris.
Do take care.
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Chris000 In reply to LucrataNexarii [2010-08-21 19:04:27 +0000 UTC]
With pleasure, my friend.
I am actually quite enjoy your design of the Mobians. Realistic, yet at the same time, grounded quite firmly in their universe. It makes a much more believable atmosphere.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Chris000 [2010-08-22 17:42:57 +0000 UTC]
Finding a balance for the Mobian culture still proves somewhat elusive, but with time and development, hopefully there will be an appreciable conclusion. There is already so much material involving sentient animals, and just as wide a variety of treatment of such subject matter... However, I do not look to create something unique, merely sufficient as to what I feel is justified; aye, and that may take a lot of work indeed.
Thanks again, Chris.
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BlackWaltz0 [2009-12-15 04:46:33 +0000 UTC]
Hey, it's Julian Kintobor! I like the way you've given it slight colour to emphasize him. Great picture.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to BlackWaltz0 [2009-12-15 09:45:16 +0000 UTC]
Heh, yes, that was more of a stylistic compulsion. After all, his moustache is rather iconic of his figure, and I felt it would be interesting to put a bit of color into the image for the sake of variety.
Although there are many interpretations of Robotnik, I find that the one of Julian Robotnik/Kintobor is by far the most interesting. I hold that his SatAM interpretation and his Archie comic interpretation as widely different. As a matter of preference, I prefer the SatAM season one version, primarily for his more stern qualities and the cryptic, fascinating implications of his history and individual potential thereof.
Thank you for the comment thus far, Blackwaltz. The thought and regard is always welcome.
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Vhaanzeit [2009-11-07 16:01:21 +0000 UTC]
Great job as always, however, why is the man's moustache orange??
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-11-07 18:14:23 +0000 UTC]
Heh, for one, that is just a bit of coloration for the sake of emphasis, Vhaanzeit, but one of the iconic features of Julian Robotnik is his fiery, gravity-defying moustache.
The image it self seemed rather bland, and I felt some focus and characterization was in order, thus the choice of some sudden color.
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Vhaanzeit In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-11-07 18:49:55 +0000 UTC]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, I have to say it does stick out XD!
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-11-07 19:03:13 +0000 UTC]
Heh, well, mission accomplished!
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ZephyrTheKid [2009-11-04 01:37:15 +0000 UTC]
It's about time you posted something new up! ;D
I just love your backstories and explanations that you give your pictures. It's so interesting! I forgot who it was that said you were great with words, but I'm sure many have. It's an art in itself!
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LucrataNexarii In reply to ZephyrTheKid [2009-11-04 03:13:57 +0000 UTC]
Ah, greetings, Zephyr.
It's good to see you back. Yes, I was wondering just as much when life would allow me at least mnimal time to see to this sketch. This piece is not as developed as the rest, and is rather small... But still, it amply bears it's purpose as an illustrative and mild conceptual image.
Hopefully the stated text around it is not too obscure. The greatest reason behind this phase of my project is to elaborate on those aspects of Mobius' history and details which I would have not otherwise considered. Although the reading list is long and daunting, that is a part of the point - the more I am exposed to in general, the greater the potential for the story as a whole. I am no great writer nor artist, but the project has multiple purposes and phases... And I do intend to see it through, however long it takes.
So, there is only to sit back and hope that I have due time to see to the matter.
Thank you for your thoughts on this, Zephyr. Eccentricly, Julian remains a compelling study and drive behind this project. Writing for the plausibilities underlying a genius' history and personality. Now there's a task not many would wish to be entangled in.
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TigerInWhite [2009-11-03 11:49:07 +0000 UTC]
Wow, very nice! I was saying to myself a few days ago 'I wonder when LucrataNexarii will post a new picture'!
I must say, I really love the burst of red in the man's mustache!
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LucrataNexarii In reply to TigerInWhite [2009-11-03 17:57:46 +0000 UTC]
Heh, thank you for the thought, TigerInWhite. I had been wondering, myself, when I would be able to see to the next sketch. I had largely been distracted by life in general, or by that leatherwork project, which had taken far longer than anticipated - it's a very tedious process.
Yes, the slight amount of coloration was a simple choice. The image would have been rather monotone and bland, as well as somewhat without focus, otherwise. The two primary iconic traits of Julian Robotnik would be his 'evil' eyes, absent here (though there will be images of him later featuring that appearence), and his fiery, gravity-defying moustache. I was thinking of attempting some light watercolor tinting in the image, but I don't have as much time for these sketches as I would have thought, and I didn't wish to take the chance to possibly ruin the sketch as it stands - the image itself is not big, and when dealing with volatile watercolors, so much as a twitch of the hand could leave some noticeable marks... That, and much of the surroundings would have been somewhat in a similar color range - stone, wood, shadows, and leather.
Thank you again for the thoughts, TigerInWhite. Good luck and good health in your own efforts!
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