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TuxedAaron — Don't Fool with a Force of Nature

Published: 2012-06-07 21:50:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 10212; Favourites: 190; Downloads: 37
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Description Well, here I am, back with some new artwork. I have to admit, after all those submissions I cranked out a few weeks back at high speed, I kind of burned out for a while and needed some rest. The unfortunate thing is, once I got out of the art thing, it was hard for me to get back into it. I had another idea for a pic that I wanted to do before this one, but for some reason, it just felt too daunting and I didn't feel up to it. So to get my mojo working again, I decided to just start small with a simple pic that I knew I could just bang out in a couple of hours, no problem.

Or at least it FELT that way when I started. But wouldn't you know it, it ended up taking nearly twice as long to get it finished, despite the simplicity of the concept. In the end, it ended up being the finer details that ended up taking forever and a day for me to iron out. But nevertheless, the pic is done.

This one comes to us, courtesy of a request from , one of my more recent fans, but a definite lover of my work. Anyway, he wanted to see a pic based on my DP fanfic, "Trial By Fire", a story in which Sam acquires ghostly flame powers, in contrast to Danny's freezing abilities. While a period of training with Dora Mattingly gives her the ability to control her new powers, it isn't until Sam receives encouragement from Danny that she gains the confidence she needs to actually do it.

What you see here is the end result when Sam taps into her controlled flame powers for the first time. Granted, this form is a little extreme. for example, the jets of flame jutting out from her back like wings are not something you see every time she uses her powers. This was just something she added for emphasis. Especially considering that the ghost she was fighting at the time was Undergrowth.

Yes, this pic is basically being seen from Undergrowth's POV. And in this scene he's about to learn the hard way what it means when one force of nature encounters another that's meant to keep it in check. Anyway, this pic represented a couple of firsts for me, so I hope everyone likes what they see. , especially you, since this was your request.^_^
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TuxedAaron In reply to ??? [2012-06-08 05:40:15 +0000 UTC]

Glad you love it so. Actually, considering I'd never done a front profile of Sam before, it turned out to be relatively easy. I suppose if I have a critique about this pic, it's that I was hoping to make Sam look a tiny bit angrier. I got her closer to my goal as the pic reached the end, but she still looks more stern to me than anything. Still, it looked good enough that I wasn't going to beat a dead horse over it.

The flames turned out pretty good (in retrospect, I might have made the flames on her back a little more defined, more wing-like, but whatever). But I was especially happy with the Ghost Ray Blade. I know that seems odd, being such a small part of the pic, but it was my first time drawing Sam with one of her Ghost Ray Constructs since the first DP pic I drew and I was already planning changes. As you can see, I added in the Ghost Ray highlight effect in the center of the blade. I figured I'd at least try it out and I have to say it works (although, as you can see, since she's using her heat powers, I tweaked the effect slightly to look more like flame). Definitely something I'll be adding the next time I have her making a Ghost Ray Weapon.

Again, so glad you enjoy the pic and I'll reply to your ff.net message tomorrow, when I get home from work.^_^

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isora683 [2012-06-07 23:54:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh man... How perfect is this? The voice of Azula using fire powers... XD LOVE IT. So epic...

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-06-08 05:25:23 +0000 UTC]

You know, considering that "Trial By Fire" has been out for a little while in fanfic form, you're actually the first person to make this comment, with regards to the fact that both Sam and Azula are voiced by Grey DeLeslie (not to mention all her other numerous roles...as voice actresses go, the only other one who equals her is Tara Strong). While the comparison was never actually my intention, it's funny how things work out like that sometimes, isn't it?

Glad you like the pic.^_^

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-19 23:11:41 +0000 UTC]

I think it's quite interesting, actually... XD And in any case, yes, yes I do!

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-20 10:40:55 +0000 UTC]

Well, I hope you've been enjoying my other submissions as well.^_^

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-21 02:42:29 +0000 UTC]

I have, and encourage you to keep up the fantastic work!

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-21 10:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Well, that's certainly the plan. Although I really would like to get back to my fanfics soon. I've kept people waiting too long on that front already.

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-21 17:28:31 +0000 UTC]

hahaha I know the feeling! I wish you the best of luck, of course, as I know that can be tough, but I hope you find your inspiration!!!

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-22 14:47:08 +0000 UTC]

Well, I know I want my next story to be a Kim Possible fic. I've got one of two idea I can go with, I'm just not sure which one it'll be. Whichever one ends up getting developed more first, I guess.^_^

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-22 19:50:22 +0000 UTC]

hahaha Sounds good, and I wish you luck with that! Something I personally find helpful is to keep "scenario" chapters, where I can go along various story-lines within the same idea, but I have every one of them ready, for development, like you said... ^_^

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-23 03:52:57 +0000 UTC]

Well, I suppose that's a way to go. I mean, I do have a direction in mind, but each of my stories are self-contained as well.

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-23 23:03:46 +0000 UTC]

Which is also good, because a story without a way to go is... well, I think it would be chaotic. Just chaotic. And make little to no sense... XD

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-24 15:27:05 +0000 UTC]

Well, a story with no way to go is kinda pointless too, I would think.^_^

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isora683 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-08-25 21:51:24 +0000 UTC]

Of course! Otherwise, it's just not a story, it's kind of a collection of random thoughts...

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TuxedAaron In reply to isora683 [2012-08-26 03:36:31 +0000 UTC]

Which ultimately, serve no purpose.^_^

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BivGalPanAndRaa In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-09 03:18:15 +0000 UTC]

And at least this one has more restraint on her flame powers than that brat.

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TuxedAaron In reply to BivGalPanAndRaa [2012-06-09 03:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Actually, I think it's far more accurate to say that Sam has more restraint over herself. She doesn't surrender to her fear as easily as Azula did. It was one thing when she was out manipulating the fear in others. But she never thought to face the fears in herself, because she never believed they would touch her. So when those feelings were turned inward, she had no defense.

Didn't help that her father taught her his values a little too well, either. It got to a point where she believed everyone around her thought the same way she did. Because hey, her father's way had to be the correct way, right? Taken that way, it kind of makes Azula's life a tragedy. And we all know how those end.

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Crimson-Kaizer In reply to ??? [2012-06-07 23:09:15 +0000 UTC]

OMG,Sam's using the Phoenix force!!!*Is shot*

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TuxedAaron In reply to Crimson-Kaizer [2012-06-08 05:27:54 +0000 UTC]

Well, that's certainly an interesting comment. I have to admit, that's not a call I would have made, but in retrospect, there is enough comparison there to warrant it. Glad you like the pic.^_^

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Crimson-Kaizer In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-08 06:01:41 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!!

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BivGalPanAndRaa In reply to ??? [2012-06-07 22:24:04 +0000 UTC]

Not the pic I was expecting from you, but I'm not complaining. Gotta say, you're style is definitely getting better. And this will definitely speed up your countdown to 10,000 hits.

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TuxedAaron In reply to BivGalPanAndRaa [2012-06-08 05:19:42 +0000 UTC]

Well, like I said in my description, I had my reasons for putting this pic first. This was also a first for me on a few levels (first time drawing a DP front profile, first time drawing DP-style flames, etc.). So on that level, I'm fairly pleased with the results. I do hope to continue improving as time goes by, of course. And yes, it's definitely increasing my Gallery hits. So here's hoping for more.

Glad you like it.^_^

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Match25 In reply to ??? [2012-06-07 22:10:30 +0000 UTC]

im in love

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TuxedAaron In reply to Match25 [2012-06-07 22:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Too bad she's already spoken for, huh?^_^

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Match25 In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-07 22:22:57 +0000 UTC]

lucky punk

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TuxedAaron In reply to Match25 [2012-06-08 05:43:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I'm sure you're not the only person to feel that way.^_^

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Hordaks-Pupil In reply to ??? [2012-06-07 22:02:48 +0000 UTC]

Awesomeness I love it keep up the excellent work

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TuxedAaron In reply to Hordaks-Pupil [2012-06-07 22:05:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Well, it's certainly the intention. Like I said, I did this one mostly just to get my groove back, because I thought this would be an easy one to just bang out quickly. But it ended up being much more complicated than I'd anticipated.

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Hordaks-Pupil In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-07 22:44:40 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome that happens sometimes

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TuxedAaron In reply to Hordaks-Pupil [2012-06-08 05:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh, don't I know it.^_^;

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Hordaks-Pupil In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-08 12:24:27 +0000 UTC]

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Johnny-Spectre [2012-06-07 21:53:57 +0000 UTC]

I'll get my stash of Ecto-Marshmallows

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TuxedAaron In reply to Johnny-Spectre [2012-06-07 22:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Well, Sam MIGHT let you. Just make sure you catch her in a better mood than she was here, when she was about to go 10 rounds with Undergrowth.

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Johnny-Spectre In reply to TuxedAaron [2012-06-07 22:15:34 +0000 UTC]

true.

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