Artist Solo29's Art - Updated May 23 (Star Wars Galaxy 6 Returns!)

*bangs her computer* All I see are little red crosses!

 

I like it. Its got a nice sunny feel to it. (if you know what I mean) It looks like he's about to break into laughter.

 

Yeah, it's a very lighthearted piece that made me smile. I like the '3am' Han drawing.

 

LOL, you know, Solo, I didn't realize when I told you that I liked that Obi-wan pic that it was for *my* fanfic cover! LOL, I feel special now.

 

cool artwork

 

i still can't get over how good you are. my favorite is definalty the first one on this thread.

 

Han Solo has the best expressions, and you really do him justice - Not saying that the other characters you draw are not up to par, ofcourse.

A couple of my favorites is of an unfinished piece from pg4 which I believe is titled "bespin-han-progress.jpg". The smudging/blending work is just lovely. Have you finished it? I realize that was posted quite some time ago, but as I was checking through your work, I couldn't find a finished version anywhere (or did I just miss the link?).

The other is from pg2 of Han and Chewie together on Ord Mantell. I consider it brave to draw Chewie, he looks like it might be a bit tough.

...but hot damn, did those Photoshop colored versions you made ever turn out beautifully! Especially the one of the "Nevin" character.

As for your most recent piece of Han Solo, I agree with everyone - it clearly conveys his personality. Classic Han.

- Suz ^_~

 

That last Han illustration is great - so full of personality (something I sometimes have trouble putting across in my work)!

 

I think...

I think I really like the shading you use when creating your images. Its a very realistic tone, something I myself struggle with (and fear, so I usually do contour sketches) But you have the eye for it.

Great work!

 

The two pictures that you coloured in photoshop are amazing. I especially love the type of colours that you have used... I this this greatly contuibutes to your digital work!!!
It's so good! i cant wait to see more!
I also love the Han Drawing you did!! his expression is done so well!
what can i say.. you're really talented!

 

Great work, Han, I've finally got around checking back here! I do like that new character... I definitely detect a few Harrison Ford facial features in there, you're just too familiar with drawing him!

 

Oooo, I like the way you colored Jonash in and still retained his sketch like quality.
And if I look hard enough, he does seem to resemble a certain smuggler...just a little bit.

 

Very cool, Han! LOL at all the references so far to Jonash "resembling a certain smuggler:" I see it too, but mostly in his mouth--the lips sort of have that rakish "Harrison-look" to them (which I have always found irresistible, btw!)! I love the coloring here--especially on the face and hair: good shading and highlights, providing lots of volume to him. Nicely done! Got a little "back-story" on the character? (Those are always fun! ) Looking forward to more!

FF

 

I like that the character has a little bit of comic-bookish stylization going on, but he's still rendered very realistically. And your colouring is getting better and better! I like the palette you chose here.

 

I am forever popping in here to see if there's anything new but I can't believe I haven't actually commented yet! Your ability for producing such animated likenesses of your subjects is amazing! I am hopeless at this and am just astounded by you and FalconFan in this respect. It's so easy to tell Han is your favourite though!

 

Oooh, me likey very much!

 

It has been quite a while since I've been here hasn't it? I'm surprised that I'm remembered. Is Jabachile, Cheveyo and Arty still around by any chance?

I must admit that my art has changed a whole lot since then. That's if I ever actually get around to actually posting it here!

Hope to see more of your work soon!

 

Excellent work once again, HanSolo29!

It really does indeed look as though he could be Han's father as you've stated. It's amazing how you can take parts of his Han's likeness and recognize them in a character that you've pretty much created all your own. Also like the style that you've used - it's very well suited.


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"Your_Worshipfulness: Thank you so much! It's a real honor to hear that from you especially after seeing your work! Wow! "

Lol, you are far too kind, but Thank - you very much ^_^. I have to draw from reference to get anything remotely decent, you on the otherhand have just proved that you don't need to, and it's something I greatly respect and admire from anyone who can, such as yourself and others here like FalconFan, or Wicktone - to name a couple that come quickly to mind,)

"As for the Bespin Han pic, no it's not yet finished. I'm really bad at going back to pieces that I have put on hold. This particular Han pic has been sitting for close to 2 years now untouched. Although, now that you mention it, I may have to go back and complete it."

I completely understand what you mean. I myself have been in that situation before and I often still have the tendency to drop projects before completion. And when I do finally go back or remember them, I sometimes find it hard to continue. I do hope though that you don't suffer through the same fate and eventually do get to finish it whenever possible. It really is lovely work.

I'm also glad you liked the Photoshop pieces. I'm just starting to dab in Photoshop and any feedback and comments are welcomed!

I mess around with Photoshop quite often too, so bid you good luck in that area. It would appear that you are already at a great start.


- Suz ^_~

 

I remember this drawing! (Didn't you post it back when you started on it?)

I'm so glad you came back to it and finished it because I think it turned out just great. You really have a great knack for capturing his expressions.
Looking at it, I don't really feel that the background looks rushed at all, and I think you did a great job on his clothing and hair. It's a wonderful piece.

 

Wow, that looks so cool! The shading on it is spot on, and you definitely have Han's likeness down perfectly! Very nice!

~DZ

 

This is indeed a wonderful surprise! (I think saying 'little' was a bit understated). I'm positively delighted that you were able to finish it! As I said before, it's one of my favorites from you.

My word, his skin looks so smooth and so real, It makes me want to reach out and touch it. You've managed to reproduce his expression with an uncanny likeness - Great blending. Personally, I don't see any problem with the BG, I actually think it's better that you filled it in the way you did rather than going with the ref pic and leaving it white. It gives it a little bit something extra. Overall, I think it's a fantastic piece.

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"Thanks once again! Although, I have to admit I had some help with coming up with the final version of the Jonash drawing. I started with a more realistic version and ended up abandoning it. I then tried a more comic book approach and found that worked a lot better. Even then, my friend coached me through some changes to come up with the final version."

Well, even so, that's more than what I could do. It shows that you can work and share idea's with others to get some really amazing results and bring them alive. Sadly, that's a talent I do not possess. So you have my *much deserved* admiration.


P.S. Thanks for your much appreciated input on the av's and I'm not sure how exactly *I* was of any help in inspiring you to complete this, but I'm glad that I was of some help to you in doing so.

- Suz ^_~

 

That's a great portrait. Great likeness, nice shading, and that "Han" expression (he has more character in his little finger than any other Star Wars character, IMO).

My one criticism: did you edge enhance this pic before posting? If you did, you've gone too far - I can see a halo around Han's mouth and nose. When in doubt, let the picture be a little fuzzy.