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Published: 2008-08-30 19:07:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 779; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 13
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Okay, so this is less of a real art piece and more of a vent piece for my character, Khalon Govind. Lately I've been having a lot of issues connecting to him and getting familiar with his character, and it seems like he's fallen into some sort of rut. You see, I'm a back-seat driver when it comes to these guys. My characters just kinda do their own thing with a little bit of my guidance, so Khalon here, usually chipper and friendly, has fallen into some sort of depression. Whether it be from neglect (from me as his creator) or other things, I'm not sure, but he's got friends he needs to be there for, so he and I are doing our best to bring him back to normal. (Do I sound crazy yet...? Good.)Anywho, so I did this sketch as something to hopefully help him get over whatever is bothering him. As far as the actual art goes, it's nothing special. I used this lovely stock image from Wookiestsock as a reference and the pose in his picture was so capturing that I tried my hardest to get it exact...
Thanks, Wookiestock, for providing DA with your splendid stock images! ;D
{"Khalon Govind" and this artwork belongs to the Deviant Artist "LuckySquid (Shannon Ashley)" and may not be used or copied in any way without written permission by them.
"Wookiestock: Hold the wall", a stock image by the Deviant Artist Wookiestock ([link] ) was heavily used as a reference for this piece.}
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Comments: 38
Kelnius [2009-09-29 13:33:25 +0000 UTC]
This is a really well drawn piece, so I don't know what you mean by 'not real art'.
As for the characters running themselves, I can totally relate. I don't draw, but I write stories. Whenever I'm in a rut I ask what the character would do, and usually I'm given my answer.
I also understand about getting into a rut. Mine's a little stranger however as my Joe character is actually really 'uppity' and suave when he's supposed to be insane . . . I'll fix him later . . .
Anyhow, the reason I'm talking about me despite the fact that this is about you is to explain that I can relate well to this piece.
I believe that art is something which stretches beyond the frame. because this speaks to me, so clearly, as I can relate; as well as the impeccable shading and pose form you've done; I have to say, this is undeniably art.
Well freakin' done.
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LuckySquid In reply to DSil [2008-10-13 18:21:16 +0000 UTC]
Lol, yes. Yes it was. XD; Thanks.
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UnicornDerp [2008-09-03 01:41:04 +0000 UTC]
excellent pose!
you captured a lot of emotion there~
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Toxxic-Vixen [2008-09-01 23:06:41 +0000 UTC]
Aww~ DD: Poor Kal~~
I love the emotions in this though. They're so strong and...sad >A< /sob The pose turned out lovely. You did a great job~
Kol and Mei: DDDD':
they haven't met yet..but mehh....>w>
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xPikamaster [2008-09-01 02:21:37 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, this picture is amazing! The pose is gorgeous and everything! Maybe I should check out some stocks to help me x3
Great job ^ ^
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LuckySquid In reply to xPikamaster [2008-09-01 04:58:13 +0000 UTC]
CB You should. Stock art is AMAZING fun. <3
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Akkutsune [2008-08-31 07:31:30 +0000 UTC]
wow..you did such a great job with that stock pose. this turned out lovely~ <3
I hope Khalon feels better ; 3 ;
Kaz would give him hugs..but they haven't met XD;;
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LuckySquid In reply to Akkutsune [2008-09-01 04:58:45 +0000 UTC]
Lol, thank you.
MistressOrchid [2008-08-31 01:25:31 +0000 UTC]
Wow! This looks awesome!
I'm luvin' the pose XD
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LuckySquid In reply to MistressOrchid [2008-08-31 01:51:33 +0000 UTC]
8D Thank yew, Remy, doll!
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lauren-bennett [2008-08-30 23:59:38 +0000 UTC]
This is really emotional and I love the way you've hunched his shoulders over...I have no idea why, I just do.
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LuckySquid In reply to lauren-bennett [2008-08-31 01:55:22 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I gotta thank Wookiestock's lovely picture for that. There was such emotion in the reference image and it captured how Khal's been feeling lately so well that I just had to use it. I think it is the hunched shoulders, and the arm braced against the wall - it makes him look almost like he's sagging forward, like the emotional strain is strong enough to physically weaken him.
And that's how Khal's been lately. He's just been so empty that he actually almost feels physically weak, despite his lovely muscles and the fact that he's a 6'4" bear-man.
+w+; Oh wow, rambling! Sorry about that.
lauren-bennett In reply to LuckySquid [2008-08-31 02:03:36 +0000 UTC]
It's so sad when your characters get depressed...because their emotions sometimes carry into myself.
No worries, rambling's okay.
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LuckySquid In reply to lauren-bennett [2008-08-31 02:05:39 +0000 UTC]
I know. D: What's killing me about it, though, is that it's depressing Zennilynn's character, Thane, who is Khalon's best friend. It's upsetting because he's such a fun character usually, but this whole thing with Khalbear is totally bringing him down. D:>
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lauren-bennett In reply to LuckySquid [2008-08-31 04:34:12 +0000 UTC]
Awwww... They need a hug and a couple of beers and some fond memories. :C
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GarfunkelTheApostle [2008-08-30 23:36:50 +0000 UTC]
I enjoy the look of your art with refs. Granted, I like it without, too, but there's nothing wrong with it at all. Keep it goin'.
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LuckySquid In reply to GarfunkelTheApostle [2008-08-31 01:52:40 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks. =w= I appreciate that, especially with how I've been feeling about my referenced art lately. I'm glad you like it. C:
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GarfunkelTheApostle In reply to LuckySquid [2008-08-31 03:01:55 +0000 UTC]
Definitely. I can see what you meant by the "loss of Sammy-ness," but it still retains the look of your work, but with a different edge, a different feel to it, while still inherently you.
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ZenniLynn [2008-08-30 23:13:08 +0000 UTC]
Thane: ... ~decides to leave him alone, but sits nearby just in case~ 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
LuckySquid In reply to ZenniLynn [2008-08-31 01:55:59 +0000 UTC]
Aw. D:> Thaaaaaaane. -snugs him- 3;
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LuckySquid In reply to SmilexStranger [2008-08-30 21:21:31 +0000 UTC]
Khalon: -awkward shift- >////>; Uhm...Thank you?
SmilexStranger In reply to LuckySquid [2008-08-31 01:05:22 +0000 UTC]
*hughughughughughughughughughughug!!*
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Mizz-Mizzy [2008-08-30 19:15:11 +0000 UTC]
Awww poor Khalon. I've been having the same trouble with Soleil. Hmm, Hope you two can fix it dear
By the way, this looks fantastic, he looks very depressed D:> Poor dear
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LuckySquid In reply to Mizz-Mizzy [2008-08-30 22:44:37 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I think it's gunna take a while, but I think Khalon is fixable. P:/ It's just going to take some dedication on my part, I think. =w=; And activeness. Anyway, thanks for the comment! I appreciate it! ;D
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LuckySquid In reply to zombie-ade [2008-08-30 19:12:20 +0000 UTC]
8D Really? Yay! >w< I'm glad you like it.
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Tobi--Chan [2008-08-30 19:08:06 +0000 UTC]
Wow, so much emotion in his pose~! He looks incredible!
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LuckySquid In reply to Tobi--Chan [2008-08-30 19:11:53 +0000 UTC]
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you like it, though I can't take full credit for his pose. I never woulda thought of it without Wookiestock. ^__^
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Tobi--Chan In reply to LuckySquid [2008-08-30 19:15:46 +0000 UTC]
^^~no problem!
don't worry, alot of people use "references" for poses-which often come out really awesome like yours/wookiestock's X3
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