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Published: 2012-03-02 06:37:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 2370; Favourites: 65; Downloads: 0
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This is part of the Isola Concert.

Back on Pazour, Travis Isola was a Founder (one of the"Immortal Rulers"). He loved to listen to Soul Forge Accolon Chase play the violin. Travis swore that, had Accolon not been the destined to a life of making soul blades, he would have been a musician.

Travis begged Accolon to play in public for the better part of 300 years. Accolon always refused and said his music was just for fun and he never intended to play seriously. Travis always went home disappointed.

Pazour is gone and it's been a long time since Accolon and Travis were even on the same planet. But for Travis' birthday this year, Accolon was convinced to perform on a stage for the first time.

Painted up to look like a metal statue (but not covering the tattoos because ... why?) he played four songs with Ghi-Sun providing accompaniment. He also danced while he played. Pazourian men dance. It's a cultural thing. It's only silly to men who don't until they see how women respond to it.

Travis said that to finally see him on stage was the best gift he could have received.

I like this one. I've always wanted to draw Accolon with his violin. He doesn't let me draw him much, so I always leap at the chance.

And before you say anything ... I know the violin is small. That's not an oversight. Accolon is 6'10". I did the math. Nonetheless, it is a custom instrument made just for this concert.

Aside from the stylized color ... this is the most accurate picture of him I've ever done.

(Do you like how I'm making an effort to include feet?)

Reference Section:
Travis Isola:

Ghi-Sun:


All characters, locations, story, costume design and art (C) *NuisanceBearEull
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Comments: 26

LiviaVorange [2012-03-19 00:32:53 +0000 UTC]

I liked many things about this. Your palette choices and use of lighting are particularly wonderful here, in general and in how you've used it to really complement the violin and the body art. I also very much liked Accolon's face, feet and the fastenings on his cummerbund, though all for different reasons.

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Larissa-Bright [2012-03-07 10:50:42 +0000 UTC]

The statue effect is very well done indeed and I like how Accolon's colourful tattoes contrast with the stony effect. We have guys who dress as statues playing instruments in London, so I can definitely say this is pulled off well (and yes, I noted the feet! It's noble that you're including those as they are in my opinion harder to draw than hands).

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NuBearEull In reply to Larissa-Bright [2012-03-07 22:21:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

Those dudes from London were part of what inspired the idea ... though Accolon is not as good a being still.

Oh feet ... how I hate them!!

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Larissa-Bright In reply to NuBearEull [2012-03-08 12:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Yes... I would almost say I wish people didn't have feet so we didn't have to draw them, but I do recognise that would be counter productive!

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PHarold [2012-03-05 19:56:23 +0000 UTC]

OOOO! And I almost forgot!I love the full body stance too! Hurray for feet!

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NuBearEull In reply to PHarold [2012-03-05 23:44:34 +0000 UTC]

I haaaate drawing feet. Here's hoping I can keep it up!

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PHarold In reply to NuBearEull [2012-03-06 03:31:48 +0000 UTC]

You and me both. Least you're good with hands. And your recent drawing shows that you are indeed keeping up!

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PHarold [2012-03-05 19:55:38 +0000 UTC]

The tattoos just glow against that metallic paint effect. I love the "rivets" on the body-piece. I can see how chest hair would be a bit of a challenge to try and cover up with make up, but it seemed to go over OK here! alos like how his emblem wasn't completely oblitereated too. Almost like it'sout of respect.

And I am so happy Travis got his wish!
Ghi-sun looks like he'd be a great pianist.It sounds like it would be something he'd really enjoy.

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NuBearEull In reply to PHarold [2012-03-05 23:46:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

I hear he was a bit of a diva about his costume, but he generally knows what he's about.

Oh no. Ghi did kind of like a techno back up to the violin. It actually worked really well.

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PHarold In reply to NuBearEull [2012-03-06 03:32:54 +0000 UTC]

Ah! sorry!
Glad that it did.

You're so welcome!

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Lady-Tempest [2012-03-05 18:49:16 +0000 UTC]

I like the corset like thing it helps with the impression of a metal statue. Those tattoos are pretty impressive too.

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NuBearEull In reply to Lady-Tempest [2012-03-05 23:43:38 +0000 UTC]

I changed it around a bit until it did just what you said here. Woo hoo.
Thanks much!

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KuriosiT-kat [2012-03-05 01:10:22 +0000 UTC]

I want his shoes! I WANT!

you've really improved on the faces and man those tat's must have taken a while to do! great choice in colouring to make the violin pop elegant!

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NuBearEull In reply to KuriosiT-kat [2012-03-05 23:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Agreed! I am such a sucker for boots.

Thank very much! The tattoos took a while, but they were worth it!

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KuriosiT-kat In reply to NuBearEull [2012-03-10 15:11:32 +0000 UTC]

Me too!! and failing that I love spats XD hahaha

They really are! the tat's lend to the character and the image for sure!

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windyautumnmoon [2012-03-04 00:32:17 +0000 UTC]

Accolon looks fantastic here. It's so wonderful to see him again

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NuBearEull In reply to windyautumnmoon [2012-03-05 23:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Dramira-Official [2012-03-02 17:32:36 +0000 UTC]

I really like the tattoos, you put a lot of effort into their design, how the shapes compliment the body, and the overall look how it is against the character's body.
I think the story and concept behind this character is wonderful. I want to know more.
I do see a lot of effort into detail, how the metal looks like period fashion, the instrument, etc.
Very good work here, really cool stuff!

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NuBearEull In reply to Dramira-Official [2012-03-05 23:46:33 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you very much! I appreciate it.

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JLavisant [2012-03-02 17:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Damn... This is incredible.
Dat violin...
Dem feet.

VERY well done on this one! I'm just... I can't even make to English how what feels I have.

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NuBearEull In reply to JLavisant [2012-03-05 23:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I understand random flailing and gibberish. It's a high compliment.

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FiskXPhantom [2012-03-02 15:18:51 +0000 UTC]

I thought that was Kay. Well done.

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NuBearEull In reply to FiskXPhantom [2012-03-05 23:41:58 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Thanks!

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FiskXPhantom In reply to NuBearEull [2012-03-06 00:36:41 +0000 UTC]

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TheAmazingDiscworld [2012-03-02 10:02:03 +0000 UTC]

It's wonderful to see Accolon again, and in interesting costumage to boot!

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NuBearEull In reply to TheAmazingDiscworld [2012-03-05 23:41:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much! I think he's almost done with that DA anxiety.

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