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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 10/15/06 9:02pm Subject: Various Fan Art (Updated September 1, 2007 -- Saint Zen's Visas) - Date Edited: 9/1/07 10:59am (5 edits total) Edited By: Vandalier
	Hi! Here's some SW-related (KOTOR series mostly) artwork drawn by some very talented artists. I post them here with their blessings. The descriptions given for the art sometimes do not do the story behind it justice. Long story short, SW characters have been "cast" into an extratravagent fan fiction that revolves around a man named Zen and his Zen Masters (of which certain characters-- Handmaiden, Bastila-- are members). Zen Masters are best thought of as superpowered Jedi; some can fly, some are invulnerable, some shoot lasers from their eyes, etc. The Zen Master universe itself pays homage to countless other worlds; some of which you may recognize. All comments are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks and enjoy! *** --10/16/06-- Title: Visas and Zen Description: A happy couple poses for the camera. Pencils: Shade Title: Meizas Marr Description: The son of Visas and Zen. Pencils: Shade Title: Driving Lesson Description: Two of a conservative-minded father's worse nightmares: 1) a "blind" son at the wheel; 2) said son revealing (facetiously) that he has the hots for his half-sister. Pencils: Shade (Driving Lesson) Inks: Darryl Banks (Pink Guardian) Colors: Ian Sokoliwski (Driving Lesson, Pink Guardian) * = Mention of her sparks some interesting dialogue in the vehicle. The dialogue may be posted another time. Title: Some Guys Have All the Luck... Description: Despite another first-round playoff elimination, Yankee captain Derek Jeter still gets all the ladies (much to the dismay of the male Zen Masters). {From right-to-left: Handmaiden, Derek Jeter, Vicki, Karsh, Zen, Zell, Van} Pencils: Shade (Some Guys..., Vicki) Colors: Ian Sokoliwski (Some Guys..., Vicki) -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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FalconFan Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/17/06 10:13am Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	These are wonderful illustrations, Vandalier--many kudos to the artists that created them! You say they're for a fan fiction--is it posted here in the fan fiction forums? Just curious--there's a "Before the Saga" section there that would no doubt welcome your collaboration (art and writing). You might consider posting your story there as well. The linework and coloring of these are wonderful--a sort of graphic novel style, but with considerable realism. Lovely! Please pass on my comments to the artists involved--they've done a wonderful job! FF -----signature----- "Hear me, Baby? Hold together..." Han Solo, ANH "We don't have time to discuss this in committee!" Han Solo, ESB "Ooo!! I am NOT a COMMITTEE!!" Leia Organa, ESB
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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 10/17/06 5:19pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	lol Thanks! They've been alerted that their work's been posted here. I'm sure they appreciate all comments. As for the fan fic, it'll be in graphic novel form; that's the plan anyway. As bits and pieces of it come in, they'll make their way here. -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 11/10/06 1:31pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Heyo! Here're two drawings to share with y'all: Title: Last Stand Description: Meizas channels his parent's guidance during a fight for survival. Pencils: Shade Title: Darth Basillius Description: A villain that appears at some point during the story. Pencils: Shade -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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FalconFan Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 11/10/06 8:36pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	OOOO!! Excellent pieces!! That first one is both tense and poignant: the idea of "channeling" one's departed parents' Force-strength is an amazing concept--very cool aspect of the story--and that our battling Jedi is so outnumbered makes it all the more heroic (...think "Ganner's Last Stand..."). Beautiful contrasts and composition, and it tells the story so well--a wonderful piece. The second one gives me chills--and huge kudos to the artist that developed this particular Darth: all that armoring/breathing apparatus/mask/helmet stuff harkens back to our favorite black Sith Lord, but is very new and unique. And excellent character design! Again--please pass on the comments to the artists who contributed--it's fantastic work! FF -----signature----- "Hear me, Baby? Hold together..." Han Solo, ANH "We don't have time to discuss this in committee!" Han Solo, ESB "Ooo!! I am NOT a COMMITTEE!!" Leia Organa, ESB
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academygrad88 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 11/10/06 8:48pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Wow! I really like your two latest drawings! Very well done! AG88 -----signature----- I love my Bomb Disposal Expert Winner of more Golden Ewoks™ than you can possibly imagine! Check out the pictures I made: http://ag88.deviantart.com/ ! You will Kriff Luke Skywalker!~ The Real last Command http://swff.bpweb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
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SilSolo Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 11/11/06 4:34pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	They look awesome! Are they either graphite or ink? -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27517284/p1/?11 Like this quick sketch: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/32848083/ ? Then commission me. Prices are negotiable.
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FettFan79 Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 11/11/06 5:00pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Those are nice! Drawn well and colored very well! I really like the "driving lesson". I like the squashed bugs on the front of the vehicle--that was truly a nice touch! The faces on the characters really come to life in these pictures, especially the smiles. -----signature----- FettFan79 Mando'ade Darasuum! "Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, it has a dark side, and it binds the universe together."
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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 11/14/06 7:08pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Thanks guys! FF - lol. Yeah. That's pretty much what we were aiming for in the first piece; an action-heavy drawing that summarizes the guy's struggle. We'll have him dishing out the hurt in a redesigned outfit. People keep making fun that his mommy dresses him-- even Zen. I'm glad you liked Darth Basillius! It's hard to put him anywhere because he just doesn't fit in; there're too many villains that're as powerful as he. Eh. I'm sure we'll find a place to put him. And yes, the artists know of your comments. lol. They lurk the boards now and again and read what you and everybody else has to say. AG88 - lol. No. I don't have the artistic talent you or anyone else here possess. I can't draw but I can pay people to draw for me. It's a pretty fair deal if you ask me. SilSilo - Thanks! Everything drawn by Shade is in graphite. All the colored material are inked before being colored. FF79 - You like the smiles too, huh? lol. There's always someone laughing or smiling or causing mischief; that's the conglomerated Zen Master universe in a nutshell. I thought it'd be a challenge for the artists to show emotion for Visas, Meizas, and hooded Zen-- it wasn't. lol Because their eyes can't be seen, the artists had to show emotion by facial expressions or body language. They deserve a forum plug for the wonderful jobs they did. As for the details on the driving pic, the bugs were Shade's idea. All I asked for were the three in the vehicle and a few angry motorists. The crab-guy giving the "finger" was a nice addition. lol Thanks again! -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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Your_Worshipfulness Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 11/17/06 8:21pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Lol, Love 'Driving Lesson'. So much action to look at and the colours are fantastic. I also like how Visas Mar's expression has a way of setting the tone for the whole image - Her smile and hands covering her eyes sparking the notion of amusement over the whole event occuring. Making it a fun image rather than a serious one. 'Some Guys Have All the Luck...' - those expressions are absolutely great. Particulary Derek's gigantic smile plastered on his face. I'm telling you, It is impossible for me to look a him without laughing. The whole mood and idea of the picture is hilarious. Though I'm not familiar with the other characters, I spotted Zell easily enough (his unique hair style gives him away ) I like the 'closeness' of the Happy couple - The way Visas has her hand on Zen's head while leaning back into him. The character designs all look great. That's some really nicely detailed work on Darth Bassilius. I think it's the tubes in his mask, but he sort of reminds me of one of those tie fighter pilots...that is also part ninja/samurai. Intriguing design. Excellent drawings - hat's off to their respected artist's. - Suz ^_~ -----signature----- "Polka will never die!" - DB "It's my Bathroom!" - Claxton / BH --- - Go ahead and call me 'Suz' ^_~
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NarCranor Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 11/18/06 2:54pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Darth Bassilious is amazing! Excellent design work with the TIE Fighter Helmet sort of echoing in his vader-ish design! Yet it still remains unique and wicked looking! Great job designing the character, and your lines in general are GREAT! Would love to have you doing a pinup or 10 over at http://www.fandomcomics.com or even a mini comic or something! -----signature----- http://www.FandomComics.com
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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 2/2/07 8:12pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Heyo and a month-belated Happy New Year to yous all! Sorry for taking so long to reply to you guys. I didn't mean to be a jerk about it; I was legitimately busy. (Has it been 2.5 months already?! Damn.) And with that... Suz - lol And Visas is the only one in that "Driving Lesson" drawing that's smiling. Everyone else is either terrified or angry in some capacity. It's the same scenario when I drive except I'm the one that's usually angry. ESPECIALLY when the motorist in front of me turns veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery sloooooooooooooooooooooooowly. I yell from my seat "C'MON!!" And it's not an older person in front either; it's a kid that could be around my age. It GRRs me to no end. No. Not really. I'm glad the Jeter pic made you laugh! We came up with the idea when we thought about how the guys'd feel if superstar shortstop came by Zen Master headquarters and picked up some women. Did you see that Shade didn't give Zell a shirt? I could just hear Zen telling him "PUT A DAMN SHIRT ON!" It reminded me of that shirtless guy in that Stan Lee superhero "reality" show who wanted to kill people. I always thought Visas and Zen would make a good couple; she's quiet and reserved and he's a goofball. Well he's not a goofball ALL the time but there's no denying it-- he's a clown. Did you know that Darth Basillius was conceived after Shade watched the Amazonia Planet episode of Futurama? Neither did I. Hmm... And they all extend their gratitude for your comments. Nar - lol Shade sends his thanks because he did the design. Has he contacted you about doing pinups? He mentioned something of that nature to me months back. *** Here's some stuff by new artists that are SW-related: Title: Zen Masters Description: Headshots of the original nine Zen Masters and their corresponding voice actors (or at least how we imagine they'd sound like). Top Row: Jessi did a wonderful job capturing the actors. How many can you identify? Bottom Row: (left-to-right) Van, Maiden, Sirius, Maria, Zen, Zell, Orhla, Karsh, Wendy Mixed Media: Jessi Nelson Title: Zell versus Manik Description: First-of-nine animated cels of Zen Masters battling Killers. These are part of an animated feature we're working on. Mixed Media: Greg Woronchak Title: Maiden versus Scumbag Description: Two-of-nine animated cels of Zen Masters battling Killers. Why's her lightsaber red? Because Scum destroyed her silver-bladed one and now she's using Manik's. Mixed Media: Greg Woronchak Title: Maria Description: Distantly SW-related, this's ZM Maria during her Transcendence phase. (Long story. lol. I just wanted an excuse to share.) Mixed Media: Scott Blair *** Now if you'll excuse me, I have a lot of clicking-and-commenting to do. (... Well in the morning anyway.) -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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FalconFan Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 2/3/07 4:09pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Great update there, Vandalier--are these yours, or were they done by artists you're working with on the project...? I'm especially fond of the "voice actors" matched with their characters--what a great piece, and to have the actors drawn, rather than simply using photographs, was inspired! All wonderful--Maria is a terrific mood, with the stark lighting and the rains pattering off her--most excellent! Good, good stuff! FF -----signature----- "Hear me, Baby? Hold together..." Han Solo, ANH "We don't have time to discuss this in committee!" Han Solo, ESB "Ooo!! I am NOT a COMMITTEE!!" Leia Organa, ESB
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FettFan79 Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 2/3/07 10:12pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Those are pretty cool images! I like the last one, Maria--great work with the rain! This is freaky--I just a minute ago looked on eBay for artwork, and saw some Jessi Nelson stuff... -----signature----- FettFan79 Mando'ade Darasuum! "Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, it has a dark side, and it binds the universe together."
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Vandalier Registered: Oct '06	Date Posted: 2/10/07 7:46pm Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	FF - They're done by other artists. Although I've contributed to some character designs (Zen, Vicki, the villains primarily), I just function as the director and writer. Using photographs for the "Zen Masters" piece would've looked inconsistent with the reference pictures I gave Jessi. She did a wonderful job integrating them to comic representations. For the "Maria" piece, Scott wanted to make her look sexy. He thought the reference pose I sent him was bleh; so this's what he came up with. lol FF79 - lol Jessi's a sweet girl and a fine artist. She posts a few eBay auctions every week that lasts no more than three days sometimes. *** Thanks for the comments, guys! Now how about taking a stab at who those voice actors are? lol Better yet, guess which Zen Masters are Force-sensitive. (And no-- the answer is neither "All" nor "None.") In the meantime, here're two pieces for your viewing pleasure: Title: Training Description: Meizas spars against his ma and pa. Excerp of the conversation Meizas has with Zen before undergoing his training: - Meizas: I'm ready, father. - Zen: Whatever you say... Notices Meizas's reflective faceplate as part of his "new look." ... Cobra Commander. - Meizas: Genuinely confused. ... Who? - Zen: Sighs. Nevermind. Pen and Ink: TG Sangalang Title: Heroes Versus Lusca Description: An instance of City of Heroes characters fighting Lusca-- a Giant Monster that threatens the waters of Independence Port. Nineteen heroes in this drawing-- a combination of my girlfriend's (Zen, Moonswift, et al.) and her friends' characters. Pencils: Shade -----signature----- -- Conversation snippet from a party attended by Colin Cowherd -- Person 1: I'm a level 9 mage in Dungeons and Dragons. What're you? Colin: ... Employed.
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Chilla Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 2/11/07 4:03am Subject: RE: Various Fan Art
	Hey there! You can edit your first post and then type something into the header like "Update: 2/10" or even what you've added. That would let other people who only look at the titles know when you've updated. Maria looks awesome, I agree with FF. I just think she has kinda big...balloons, to put it that way. But it looks just scary; a woman with a blade, black hair and sunglasses while it rains. It doesn't even matter you can't see her eyes, you just know that she's mad! The Zen Masters are just cute! Just a question: Was Zell inspired by Xell Dincht, a chara from the game Final Fantasy VIII? They look quite similar.... Training looks great as well. I love how you can see the reflection in his faceplate. TG Sangalang took me a few moments to analyse everything. There's so much to see there! In my opinion it would help if you'd color it. But apart from the the-more-the-better look it's a fabulous piece! Great work! Can't believe I haven't left a comment here before. I've missed so much! -----signature----- master to Cem_Fel and proud J/K shipper e-daughter to AzureAngel2 and DarthUncle and e-sis to Darth_Gangrenous e-mother to RevaDurron and her e-husband Darth_DSpice http://yun-harla.tripod.com http://freewebs.com/signedbygod
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