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Published: 2012-06-12 21:32:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 37942; Favourites: 1511; Downloads: 914
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Still learning things about markers every time I work. Such as a saturation limit. Especially if you work with Prismacolor, the black ink is a bit different from every other ink. At some point, if you layer it too much, it won't be absorbed by the paper any more and you get streaks like you see here. from anywhere other than straight on, the light doesnt catch it, but it's nicely visible here in the scan. Things like that drive me bananna sandwich.Anyways, a 90's classic created by the beast known as Sam Kieth. I always wanted to take a crack at him, so this was a cool one to work on.
Prismacolor cool grey and white paint on vellum bristol board.
Maxx Β© Sam Kieth
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I don't think you have enough commentsβ¦..lolβ¦great workβ¦.
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Hehe, thanks, Jason.
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Your blending and gradations are just so smooth, I get kind of lost just staring at all the blending.
I also have the ink-streaking-oversaturation problem, and it's nearly always with black. O.o
Do you prefer vellum bristol to work on with markers, over other kinds of paper?
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Thank you. Vellum is nice. It soaks the ink up better than the smooth I think and I seem to be able to blend better with it. It's also a lot easier to paint on.
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so awesome!
i wish i was as skilled as you with the cool greys.
or just in general for that matter!
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Thanks, Casey!
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that's really amazing, i always liked how free Keith was with his illustration. almost like he just drew crazy shapes and perspectives, then made the story fit in afterwards. beautiful marker work!
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Thanks. You may be right. His layouts were definitely more about the visual than it was storytelling. Gave his books a really unique feel though.
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i colored your pic in Photoshop. i am not going to steal it or anything ( i am a decent human being not a thief ) but i just wanted to ask if your interested in seeing it
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Thanks. Yeah, always.
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i wont upload it to deviant art to be respectful of your original work so i just uploaded it to image shack. i hope you like it
here is the link
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It's always ok to upload anything you color of mine. Just give me credit and it's good to go.
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ok, thank you for your kindness here is the link to the deviation page
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This piece of art lead me to purchase the DvD collection. Thank you.
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Hehe, very nice. Check out the comic too if you get the chance.
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I was wandering if it differed much from the Mtv series (story-wise). I assume the art in the comic is amazing, I'm gonna have to check them out.
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Simply awesome 
Too bad you got that nasty mess on his thigh though, drives my crazy when stuff like that happens. Maybe photoshop it away or smooth it out?
either way its still a kick-ass piece.
I find your way of using markers one of the best and most inspiring out there.
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Thank you much!
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SWEET! Always loved Maxx. Impressive use of Prismacolor.
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I loled like a special child holding a fluffy kitty when I read the words "BANANA SAMMICH"
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You just keep getting better and better. Damn.......
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Thanks, T-Bone.
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Excellent craftsmanship. You mention white paint. What type of white are your using?
Thanks in advanced for sharing.
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Thanks. It's Dr. ph Martins Bleedproof White. It's a liquid watercolor.
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Thanks again
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Always a unique character. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, this might be my favourite thing I have seen you do so far Chris! Incredible work!
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So cool man, used to love that show!
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