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Published: 2019-06-18 15:20:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 5810; Favourites: 227; Downloads: 79
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Description Here we are again.  I really thought my last redesign of her was the one I was settled on.  But after getting almost an entire chapter of a comic drawn, I realized her helmet was looking funny from certain angles, and other stuff could be better, and screw it, REDESIGN!  So here is the latest incarnation.  Beyond the character design, I'm experimenting more with the presentation of the page.  I took some inspiration from other artists I really admire, and tried to use it as a learning experience.

In world stuff:

Orchid Mantis is one of many supersoldiers in the Elite Program.  They are part of a private military organization that undertakes missions all over the world combating terrorism and military uprisings.  Elites are chosen from the ranks of soldiers who set themselves apart under combat conditions and are generally seen as the best of the best.


Once a soldier becomes an Elite, they work as freelance soldiers.  They are able to take contracts at will and report to no one other than the highest ranking officer.  Each Elite is completely unique, with armor and weapons created just for them. Because of this, they have taken on a celebrity/superhero status.  People will eagerly gather whenever they know an Elite is in a combat zone. Many thrillseekers die in crossfire every year trying to get video of their favorite Elite.


Orchid Mantis has made a solid career for herself.  She was chosen for the Elite program at 24, relatively young for most.  In addition to being an expert marksman, she trains in several forms of close combat, including a modified form of Judo that takes advantage of her signature forearm blades.


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Comments: 13

ronmarz1 [2020-07-22 17:11:41 +0000 UTC]

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Lyrissa-Greenleaf [2019-06-22 10:20:22 +0000 UTC]

I've seen your designs around a bit, and I absolutely love your armor designs. Fantastic.

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MechanicalBlue1 In reply to Lyrissa-Greenleaf [2019-06-22 18:41:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

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Fastmax [2019-06-20 14:45:49 +0000 UTC]

You're a typical engineer. You love to change things.

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DanDarkDesigns [2019-06-19 20:41:42 +0000 UTC]

Has a mix of a Warframe and Meaman Zero vibe to me. Looks great!

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Lenex [2019-06-19 07:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Very fine artwork! Your style is great!

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nuke36 [2019-06-18 23:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Looking pretty nice, can't wait to see the comic!

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MechanicalBlue1 In reply to nuke36 [2019-06-19 05:58:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm still working on it.  I had almost the entire first chapter's line art finished, then I went and redesigned her.  I'm my own worst enemy...

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vevans0009 [2019-06-18 21:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Hope there won't be another redesign.  Want to see this comic.

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MechanicalBlue1 In reply to vevans0009 [2019-06-19 01:51:37 +0000 UTC]

You and me both

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StoneMan85 [2019-06-18 19:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Now that's badass

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Dystatic-Studio [2019-06-18 16:30:39 +0000 UTC]

She is getting more resemble to Audrey than ever - I redesigned Audrey at least 5 times or maybe more until the artist’s commission nailed her as final.

It’s not easy especially if you are doing all the art advisory to your own artworks, you might end up in a dead-loop of redesigning procedures. I found that many artists, famous or not, are bounded to happed when drawing their first protagonists for the story. 

Anyway, I hope that didn’t take too much time, especially when you are settling some real life matters.

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MechanicalBlue1 In reply to Dystatic-Studio [2019-06-19 03:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I could probably redesign this character forever.  At some point I'm going to have to call it and actually start writing something.

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