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My fav four from Hey Arnold (vehemently) in my style. I'm sorry I gave very little to original style...Do you remember that old nick show? One of the very best. I could sit down on almost any episode and be dazzled.One of the most important things I wanted to do when portraying Helga is to keep in mind that she ISN'T pretty. Or, she shouldn't be. She's not a sex kitten like her sister Olga. HElga was an ugly little girl who came from an emotionally abusive home. I imagine, with help from her psychiatrist (Dr. Bliss), Helga has slowly taken charge of her own life by highschool. She works as a catty waitress to earn dough for not only things she needs (food and shampoo) but also saving a little bit at a time for college. Yes, she moving out as soon as she can. BUt also by this time, she has grown up a bit so she tries hard to not be so insulting and rude- especially to Arnold- who has noticed this change. She's still needy and bossy but that will probably never change.
although this could be a random scene, It comes in day after a little fic I had written up in my head. The day before, Helga got into it with Bob (her dad) and didn't want to go home. but after having used Pheobe's place for so long, Helga didn't know where she would stay the night. Kindly, and inconspicuously, Arnold let's her sleep at his house. They won't say anything about it the next day, but Arnold knows about Helga's family and knows she trying hard. He find her more and more attractive as the years go by. Even now, I don't think he's in love with her, but he's getting there. and Helga is learning everyday how to handle her passion for him.
I'm sorry but Phobe and Gerald FTW forever. Such a cute couple. I know a lot of ArnoldxPhobe people exist and you can pretend that too if you want...I never mind.
I also didn't want to change their wardrobe much- only to what extent would make sense. Phobe is still under-developed and Gerald grows a little gotee. seems natural enough.
Oh my I've gone and exposed myself again.
forgive me.
Ps. Markers are FRIGGING HARD!!
Caio!
Vbabe
(ps. this was done in pen but YES i did do a little adjusting here and there in PS to make it nice...)
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Comments: 47
ArnoldxHelgaAddict [2012-12-28 19:04:06 +0000 UTC]
I agree! GeraldxPhoebe all the way! An amazing job on my favourite Hey Arnold characters there!
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TreneeJr [2012-02-01 00:49:41 +0000 UTC]
lol I just realized Arnold is missing that blue hat that was always ten sizes too small! Guess he had to outgrow it sometime.
ps. Gerald and Phoebe foevaz!!!
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RomanceLovesTorture [2011-03-01 18:12:30 +0000 UTC]
i thought it was more olga knew how to use it and helga was too pissed off to notice she could be pretty not that she wasn't going to be pretty as she got older
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billabong-gal [2008-09-30 13:45:08 +0000 UTC]
i love the way you portrayed them(older)- its like perfect
geraldxphoebe ftw
hey arnold was the best
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Shahrezad1 [2008-07-24 06:17:14 +0000 UTC]
YES! You've stadfastly stayed to her original personality! *coughs* Yeah, I read the description. And I'm really, really happy that you see Helga how she really is. *beams happily* Which reminds me, great jos again with the image. I really like the poses, especially Helga's half-slouch. And I wouldn't mind reading this fanfic sometime, if you ever decide to post it.
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jc25813 [2008-07-23 06:23:26 +0000 UTC]
Arnold and Gerald look so much more mature and GORGEOUS!!!
Can't say enough about Helga and Phoebe.
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Kietsu [2008-07-21 08:18:01 +0000 UTC]
Man, your work often times looks very sketchy, but there is always this vibrance in it that awestrucks me. I try to make my art look all nice and polished and not sketchy at all, but I always strive for that vibrance that your art has. Your art always seems to have movement and I admire that a lot. That's something I strive for in my art, and I don't think I've done nearly as good a job as you have in that.
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Spiritstalker [2008-07-21 02:42:19 +0000 UTC]
Very awesome. And yus, Hey Arnold was an amazing show.
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vbabe1 In reply to Spiritstalker [2008-07-21 03:59:10 +0000 UTC]
YUS! It WAS! I wish they finished the second movie...
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Spiritstalker In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-21 04:58:26 +0000 UTC]
I agree. They gave us that lead-in to the movie (the Journal) and just left us cliffhung. *grumbles*
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Aeolus06 [2008-07-20 21:30:54 +0000 UTC]
outstanding work on this love the new older designs u gave them
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Tella-in-SA [2008-07-20 15:34:24 +0000 UTC]
Phoebie looks awesome! (I still watch that show.)
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vbabe1 In reply to Tella-in-SA [2008-07-21 03:58:42 +0000 UTC]
she was the best wasn't she? I love little Asian girls! You can download all the epi.s now! So i watch them from time to time.
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Tella-in-SA In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-21 11:47:59 +0000 UTC]
They still show on television here, so I get to do the re-run thing.
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San-chan-dancing [2008-07-20 12:57:42 +0000 UTC]
Aww, amazing me again V! I've always loved HelgaxArnold and PhobexGerald!
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vbabe1 In reply to San-chan-dancing [2008-07-21 03:57:42 +0000 UTC]
my little imouto-chan! I love them too. and seeing you makes me smile too. HelgaxArnold and PhobexGerald! Huzzah!
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San-chan-dancing In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-22 20:12:08 +0000 UTC]
Huzzah! Seeing you makes me smile as well ^__^ <-- like that or this I wanna read your fic by the way!
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vbabe1 In reply to San-chan-dancing [2008-07-25 16:29:21 +0000 UTC]
I'm a really AWFUL writer.
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San-chan-dancing In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-25 23:04:40 +0000 UTC]
That is not excepted, everyone is a great writer, they just haven't discovered the ability to put it all together ^^
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venuslove [2008-07-20 09:41:30 +0000 UTC]
ZOMG Helga is pretty--yey! She does look like the type of girl that would blossom though.
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vbabe1 In reply to venuslove [2008-07-21 03:55:57 +0000 UTC]
emotionally if not physically I'm sure! thanks!
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KatChan00 [2008-07-20 08:25:36 +0000 UTC]
Heehee.
I never made a point of watching it, but I enjoyed it when I did. Super-cute aged designs for everyone - I think your style is much cuter than the original, so I'll forgive you for swapping.
I'm torn on which one I liked best... they're all very nice looking.
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vbabe1 In reply to KatChan00 [2008-07-21 03:55:33 +0000 UTC]
It was a sweet little urban show. lol. I don't know how much people respect doing EVERY character in a personal style but I suppose if I don't think about it, it ends up that way anyway.
hee. I think they'll all messy. stupid markers...Don't hurt me!!! AHHHHH!!!:runz!:
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KatChan00 In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-31 05:34:25 +0000 UTC]
Nah, they're cute! It's nice to see personal style showing through - sometimes looking exactly like the original character designs isn't as fun.
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ofLoveandBeauty [2008-07-20 08:22:44 +0000 UTC]
ah, hey arnold. nothin but lov for the bubble gum shrine haha.
you did a good job with markers cause they are HARD! good work girl
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vbabe1 In reply to ofLoveandBeauty [2008-07-21 03:53:41 +0000 UTC]
lol. Hard indeed! I need to cover them up soon with good deviations.
Gah! I don't know if you read it but You thing is almost done. I just gotta do some details and some color adjustments in relation to the background. It's just a little TOO yellow right now. Grr grr grr. I hope it won't suck.
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ofLoveandBeauty In reply to vbabe1 [2008-07-21 04:54:18 +0000 UTC]
oh my commission or something for my contest? well either way i can't wait to see it!
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Ph0enix-Fire [2008-07-20 07:35:26 +0000 UTC]
I used to LOVE that show.
I used to watch it all the time. Ah. how I miss it. I also always wanted an alarm that said my name in the morning. XD
Very nice portrayal of these characters as if they were older. :] Even if markers are really hard you did a great job with them.
I'm curious to hear more about your fic.
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mizunosailormercury [2008-07-20 07:35:04 +0000 UTC]
Awesome - all of these Hey Arnold! pictures are great.
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vbabe1 In reply to mizunosailormercury [2008-07-21 03:52:17 +0000 UTC]
heehee. very messy. I still can't believe you watch me. I adore you.
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