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Published: 2008-10-03 17:21:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 784; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 19
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First in a sketchdump from my school sketchbook.Captain Ballius is a scary person. The prose at the top is the start of a three page essay that he wrote through my hand, and he tells it so prettily that it takes you until about halfway to realise he's actually talking about torture methods.
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I just realized that I never commented on this D: it is a travesty!
I love this picture so much, and it made me fall in love with Ballius' design. You do such a good job positioning his arms in a natural way, and his face is such an interesting and unique design.
I'm sorry if I missed it somewhere else, but what are the two shiny dark things on either side of his head? I keep meaning to ask.
You have improved a lot in the last (oh gosh) almost four years, but I still love this picture way too much.
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Oh the black things? They're his eyes. He has those insectile, hard ones, and then the sort of reptillian ones. With a combination of all six he has nearly a 360Β° sphere of view. The eyes are also a symbolic manifestation of the thing that made Ballius what he is, so to him they carry pretty much same meaning as scars.
I once removed his "normal" eyes in a bunch of pictures to see what he'd look like: [link]
And thank you very much! 
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He wins all of the blinking contests.
What was Ballius before? And what made him as he is now? I don't think that I have heard much about his past before.
Ballius is probably my favorite character of yours.
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I actually wrote about him and the rest of the Cousins on Outlook a long time ago: [link]
It's an old writeup but aside from tiny irrelevant details it's still valid.
I'm very pleased you like him!
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Beautiful sketch. Excellent work with the fangs and the scaly texture. The quote really seems to compliment his character.
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Thank you very much! Ballius is one of my closest and most important characters to me, and this little essay I think is something of a milestone marker in his character development over the years. Although it has a kind of dated feel and still isn't great, you're welcome to read the entire thing if you're interested. [link]
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I did read it, and can I just say: Wow. Ballius's subtle delight in torture, combined with his methodical, collected tone make for a truly delightful character. I especially like the line, "...the most exquisite of modern methods..." As if he's describing a dish he likes rather than torture and the extraction of information. Beautiful work and a wonderful character. I think that exerpt would make a great addition to submit. I'd love to read more about this character.
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W-well, if you really are further interested, he has a category tag on my Tegaki [link] where I put pictures of him and his kin/associates. There are a few entries where he voices his opinion on matters.
He also has a Formspring where he skillfully diverts answers questions.
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These are both fascinating sites, though I'm largely unfamiliar with them. I look forward to getting to know these characters better.
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Sweet look!
Yeah, that is so pretty, it hardly sounds like torture.
I love the teeth at the front. that's just awesome looking
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Ballius' teeth are a real pain to draw, but I think they're usually worth it.
Thank you! C:
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They definitely are!
you're welcome
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I guess that's pretty much his archetype, yeah. xB
...he even has an organ.
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He may be scary...but DAMN does he look nice.
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I want to read the essay!
He is very cool-looking though- alien, but realistic. I like this picture a lot. Especially the hands. I have the freakin' hardest time getting four-handed characters into realistic poses, that neither look two-handed (one set useless), hide the fact that they have two sets altogether, or look hopelessly contrived.
βTarawyn
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Erg, I know. I'm always like; "What the hell do I do with the other pair??"
I may put it up on Outlook if I ever get around to editing it, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Β¬_Β¬;
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Any chance we can hear or see more on the Captain and his species?
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Waah your shading hatching iks amazing! Did you sketch this in pencil first or is it all pen?
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Oh no no, all squiggly ballpoint. Almost everything I my sketchbook is ballpoint, and about 90% of everything I draw in my free time is using ballpoint.
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I draw a lot in ballpoint too, but your's is like EPIC ballpoint.
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Bawww, shucks. ^_^
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Actually, ~turbofanatic does Epic Ballpoint, and calls the technique such. You should check out her stuff; the artwork and worldbuilding are just amazing.
βTarawyn
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Oh yes, I like her stuff. :3 Very talented.
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Nice. And... I guess they probably don't want it here... but I want to see the essay. Can put it on Outlook?
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Or we could help you edit it! **hides scapel behind back**
Yes! Outlook! Outlook! Outlook!
βTarawyn
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I hope it does, then ^_^
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Definately someone you would NOT want interrogating you!
Interesting fellow
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