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Published: 2017-04-21 16:59:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 4281; Favourites: 315; Downloads: 0
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Friday's here at last, folks!It's been a very busy week as usual for me, but I'm glad that I managed to snuck in some time to do some very cool warm-ups and pay tribute to my inner kid and his passion for arcades
At the behest of many folks who asked to see a colored piece from this #retrogaming theme and especially of a certain suit variant, I caved in and revisited the famous Super Metroid saga once again. This time around though, we get to se the woman behind the armor: Zero Suit Samus Aran appropriately accompanied by the infamous baby Metroid; I always marvelled at the game designers who could make a translucent alien brain look cute. That's some skills, yo!
As for Samus, I avoided the usual T&A zone that she's always put in when rendering this armor-less variant. I believe a strong pose and natural beauty can be sexy enough not to warrant a more kinky shot (as much as we guys like those!).
I love the way this one came out looking, especially for being one of those smaller pieces I allow myself to do when other pressing matters are in queue. I'd like to think that my rendition of faces and expressions has come a long way these days and I find myself more comfortable with a lot of details in my artwork that i was hesitant about earlier. And these challenges and test pieces certainly push my boundaries little by little and expose me to things I wouldn't have otherwise.Β
As usual, I hope you enjoy and let me know if you'd like me to tackle any more gaming in the future. I'm certain I forgot some classics along the way!
Have an amazing weekend and see you Monday.
Nic.-
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G1Yang2001 [2024-05-24 12:54:16 +0000 UTC]
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Estonius [2017-05-04 15:35:55 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much, my friend!
Nic.-
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NashTrickster [2017-04-24 07:59:04 +0000 UTC]
AI'm pretty sure you can guess what I'm about to say... first thought when I saw the thumbnail: "Sue Storm?" XD
I guess I'm just _that_ old, cannot see a blue bodyglove without thinking about the Fantastic Four first and foremost.
Well, there's also the fact that, unlike all the other games you've picked within the last few days, I never played much Metroid.Β
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to NashTrickster [2017-04-25 22:14:48 +0000 UTC]
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I think it's the combination of the blue suit and the retro hair, my friend. I have always loved the FF as well, so I feel you!
Nic.-
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Goredorf [2017-04-22 13:29:52 +0000 UTC]
See, SEE! A Zero suit work that pays homage to her strength, not her ASSets!
Awesome work! Color is stunning, thanks for sharing this!
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Goredorf [2017-04-22 20:08:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank YOU for the compliments, my friend!
Nic.-
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psymonster1974 [2017-04-22 02:55:24 +0000 UTC]
At first glance I thought it was Sarah Kerrigan pre-zerg or perhaps Nova, I had never considered before that the Samus Aran character may have provided some inspiration for those characters, but seeing as StarCraft draws influences from many pop culture franchises, perhaps...
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to psymonster1974 [2017-04-22 20:10:23 +0000 UTC]
Good point, my friend! Never thought of that either.
Nic.-
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MaKo85 [2017-04-22 00:32:59 +0000 UTC]
This would be a really cool look for a mini statue!
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to MaKo85 [2017-04-22 20:11:21 +0000 UTC]
That's some amazing compliment right there, Tina!
Nic.-
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Ashofthewilliams [2017-04-22 00:27:26 +0000 UTC]
I'm surprised they have yet to make a stealth game where samus doesn't have her suit. I think that's why the series has been so rocky as of late, they just don't know what to do with the game outside of the norm.
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Ashofthewilliams [2017-04-22 20:13:39 +0000 UTC]
Indeed!
Nic.-
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dukeleto In reply to Ashofthewilliams [2017-04-22 17:20:57 +0000 UTC]
Maybe a game where you need to retrieve the armour bit by bit, as well as significant sections where Stealth makes you better off without?
Jump boots, Torso armour, Arm cannon, Visor, Ball mode, each opening up abilities & new areas to access.
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Ashofthewilliams In reply to dukeleto [2017-04-25 18:05:27 +0000 UTC]
That could quite well make a game.
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to JSenpaiDaNinja [2017-04-22 20:17:07 +0000 UTC]
Right on!
Nic.-
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to LudedWolf [2017-04-22 20:17:15 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
Nic.-
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Adam-Walker [2017-04-22 20:17:23 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
Nic.-
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Adam-Walker In reply to NicolasRGiacondino [2017-04-22 20:28:24 +0000 UTC]
I love females like this.
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to dcdawg13 [2017-04-22 20:17:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
Nic.-
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to CocoCat-Chan [2017-04-22 20:17:43 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much!
Nic.-
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Blazbaros [2017-04-21 18:19:58 +0000 UTC]
Hot diggity damn, you do her justice Β And baby too!
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Blazbaros [2017-04-22 20:18:20 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much, my friend! I must say you do her justice too, particularly when it comes to her fine form
Nic.-
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to kdpxva [2017-04-22 20:18:29 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much!
Nic.-
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Reguf74 [2017-04-21 18:09:04 +0000 UTC]
Nice Painting. The face is a little creapy tho ^^
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NicolasRGiacondino In reply to Reguf74 [2017-04-22 20:18:56 +0000 UTC]
Is that creepy or crappy? Thank you for the compliments either way, man!
Nic.-
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GAVITRAX In reply to Reguf74 [2017-04-21 21:04:25 +0000 UTC]
She's supposed to be a badass, not a fairy. The face is what I would think a hunter would have.
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Reguf74 In reply to GAVITRAX [2017-04-21 21:21:53 +0000 UTC]
I wasnt talking about the exprecion. Just not used to the eye style and such. Great work tho
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