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of course I still like it 8-)

And I'd love to see more, hagren. :happy:

oooOOoh...I like this one, Jon.

The proportions are nice too.

Neatness is important...but too much makes things look sterile. I happen to like the subtle imperfections weaved into the proper renderings...they're like the fingerprints of the artist.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Oh cool. Thanks Trace.

I linked the finished one here. Hopefully this link sticks. I even had to re-link my avatar.

Anyway, Pimp Daddy-X was a fun piece I sketched on a whim for a good laugh. I saw a clip of this really stupid show called ‘Flava of Love’ on tv and twisted it into this puerile work of art.

For the second, I had the idea that Psylocke’s psychic knife extends from her middle finger as a joke. I built the rest of the piece around that single element. I guess I was feeling a bit feisty when I drew this one. Also, the poster on her right…it’s the name of my hometown…I’m a bit homesick.

The shading techniques for these two are a bit different. The first is gentler and a tad more realistic. Whereas the second one is more of a ‘comicbooky’ style with sharp separation between light and dark areas.

And I suppose I should also note that, though they are presented here back-to-back, these drawings were completed about 2 weeks apart. For me, they are very different drawings that convey two different moods and states of mind so I cannot bring myself to compare the two. A lot can happen in 2 weeks.

Gen – That is indeed a shuriken you see. Looking at it now makes me wish I had circle templates…it would look much better if I did. But if I mess around with pictures too much I end up destroying them so I'll leave it. And the sword hilt is plain but it suits the Japanese style and she is supposed to have just fought off a band of ninja.

These were just really fun and lighthearted pieces for me to do. Something I do to get my mind off of things. I’m glad they please.

More on the way.

Gen - :D

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Hmmm...it appears that the links I gave Trace no longer work. Not the first time links on tinypic.com have done this. I'll try linking them again later.

Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like them.

Why thank you, Inca.

Trace - I believe the phrase was, "My favorite X-Lady in all her psychic-knife wielding, Asian, scantily clad, purple-haired-for-no-apparent-reason, ass kicking ninja glory."

And, no, I don't mind at all.

Didn’t realize the term ‘elitist’ would be such a sticking point. I don’t think it of everyone here either. I just used the term to describe the vibe I get…one that I hadn’t felt before now.

Does one need to be ‘asked’ to leave a place if they’re not comfortable? If you walk into a bar and don’t feel right, does the bartender have to come up to you and tell you to walk out before you leave it? So what if no one said to stop posting? Why would someone want to? Why should people expend the energy necessary to maintain a presence in a difficult place? That’s what I don’t understand.

Nobody was picking on me directly. It’s not about that. I was simply responding to the hostile atmosphere and the departure of my friend. So it wasn’t as if I was running from someone hurting my widdle bitty feewlings and making me cry with their honesty. Please…I take punches to the head for fun. Someone on the other side of the world disagreeing with me through the computer screen doesn’t phase me in the least. It’s just a strong negative atmosphere here and I think I’ll take my leave until it’s done. Like changing the channel from a program that depresses me at a time when I happen to need cheering up.

Most importantly, I’m about to move thousands of miles away from everything I’ve ever known. It’ll be in a matter of days. I’m having a tough enough time as it is. I don’t want to fight with anyone…or to watch other people do it in a place where I go to escape. It is for that reason I take my leave for the time being.

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Anyway, I came back because I was thinking about it and felt it only fair to give this place it’s due. The enjoyment I’ve experienced here deserves a big THANK YOU. I don’t want to seem like I think this is a bad place full of assholes. Not at all. I don’t mean to hate on you all and I think it would be unfair not to say so. Some people in particular have been very good friends to me here and don’t deserve that from me. I’m sorry.

Your posts (poetic and not), your art, your humor, your collective intelligence and displays of compassion are worthy of praise.

I just thought I should tell you all that.

Aloha

It appears my friend Trace has left. Though his last message offers the possibility of return should things cool down. I followed Trace here because he said it offered more in the way of interesting discussion and cool people. For the most part he was right. He was the one to introduce me to Hellblazer just months ago. I’m a total newbie to it so I’m not entirely confident discussing Hellblazer issues. All I’ll have are questions and impressions that old timers might find puerile.

Anyway, I figured I’d get to know some people as I learned more about HB. I live in a beautiful but isolated place and I want to experience different people, cultures, and ways of thinking. I chime in here and there when I have something to offer. I’m not here to encroach on the sanctity of old threads from your glory days, I’m also not bothered by punctuation errors or zen posting. Though it did hurt my brain the one time I posted in that fashion…that’s just me. I've only brought one old thread to life and that was in appreciation of Hagren's artistic talent...a talent that went largely ignored for about a year. The guy's good.

Nothing has been directed toward me specifically…at least not as far as I can tell. But then again I’m not a strong presence on the boards anyway since I post sporadically as time permits. But if friends of mine are being made uncomfortable then it doesn’t have to be directed at me to feel it. And why would anyone want to spend time in a place like that. Don’t we all have enough stress in our lives? We don’t need to be experiencing it on the fucking internet of all places. Easier to just turn the thing off, me thinks.

Anyway, I’m getting a strong elitist vibe here. Hey, if the old timers want their forum back that’s cool. It’s no fun watching others get picked on and I have better things to do than conform to this and that standard of posting to stay in the favor of those who’ve been here longer. The net’s a big place. You were here first. I’ll respectfully bow out.

I did have fun though. I like a lot of you…but right now this place just isn’t for me.

So long…and thanks for all the fish.

Uh...so what'd I miss? Trace, where you going?

"dark times"...we really that bad?

Oh well...And I was having so much fun.

Aloha 8-)

Checked again. I think you're right.

Ripples. Reflection. :huh:

Surely you must have had some liquid in mind...even if it is some mystical type used as a portal. ;)

Gen – Thanks

I tried to Keanuize him a bit for you. I know you like him. Don’t know how successful I was at that but he is definitely younger.

And apologies for the gun…the reference I had for it was terrible but by the time I figured that out he was posed for holding a weapon. It was too late and I didn’t want to start over. To view a bit more detail, click here for a larger version. There isn’t much…but you should at least be able to see the eyes of a face, I think.

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Inca - Like so many in America my parents are long divorced. He has a life elsewhere. And I guess it is weird but it’s not uncommon here. And my grandfather looks like he’s in his 30s.

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Oh...and Gen, interesting you should ask about my departure date. It's supposed to be next Wednesday but may be postponed. We're having a visitor, an aunt I haven't seen since I was 6...she would really like to see me. There's no reason that I NEED to be in Vegas next Wednesday. I'll let you know when the day is set...it'll still be soon.

Your wish is my command. I shall endeavor to please.

Gen - My grandfather is 67. Not a wrinkle on him. A bit of grey though. But not much. He gets mistaken for my mother's husband and my mother gets mistaken for my wife and I've once been pulled over for truancy on my way to work. Our people do age quite nicely, I think, and look young well into old age. I've always been rather glad for that fact. I think your memory's just fine.

I am enjoying my vacation, Gen. However it isn't all joy for me. I'm taking a big step. One that will take me approximately 3000 miles.

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Tonight, inspiration wanes. But my hands are itching for something to scribble on paper.

Is there anything anyone reading this would like me to do for them? Gen, a rendering? Anyone? Perhaps I can start it tonight, deliver tomorrow...time permitting. No promises regarding quality...might be nice...might be shite...but it would just be nice to have a nudge.

Not a spoof though. Not just yet. Those are fun but panels take too much thought.

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deviantART...I need to find a name. Then I'll post a link here for anyone interested.

This was shared with me today.

That would be his talent then? Highly advanced self delusion?

I wonder because I found out he's one of the judges of a show called 'America's Got Talent' or something like that. Never watched. Makes me wonder what his talent is. Cause it definitely isn't acting or singing.

Why would I laugh?

You look very beautiful in that picture!

Agreed...100%

The thought of laughter does not enter my mind either.

Teenagers in my neck of the woods tend to be a bit smaller though. The demographics are different from the rest of the US. In my dojo there are mostly Filipinos and we are not renown for being very large. (I don't want to stereotype though. I know there are exceptions...just not in my class). We do have some Samoans though...they be some pretty big people. I'm 5'9" and they surpass me in height. Kids will sometimes shoot past the 6 foot mark at around that age. That boggles my mind.

Smaller does not mean weak though. Not by any means. With their hormonal energies they have reserves of strength I wish I had at my age.

Tough call with the 12 -13 year old crowd. I'd definitely stay on my toes.

What's d-cam version? Sorry, I don't know what that means.

I mean I'd like to borrow the technique...the ability to create the illusion of liquid using pencil. I don't think I've tried it before. I think I get the idea with the pic you've shown though. It's nice the way it is.

For the past few months, under $10 :icon_cry:

Too much going on with the move. Ah...but when I do move and get settled I plan on increasing my sad collection of JCon. I'd also love to attend a convention to see what it's like. Can't wait.

12 years olds are pretty tough. When instructing that age group in grappling they display remarkable strength for their size.

Surely you’ll have to abandon the usual restraints we impose on ourselves when dealing with children. If it’s a mob, me versus them, critical strikes will be employed to take them out as they come to get them down and to stay down.

It's really strange that I'm actually thinking about this.

Such an interesting place, this STH forum. What lovely discussions we have here. ;)

An interesting thought: using terms of appreciation and endearment in other languages as outbursts of frustration.

So if some guy cuts you off on the road you can shout "maraming salamat!" Then if it happens that you're stopped at a light and some really huge man gets our of his car, walks over to you and asks, "WTF you say to me, fool!?" You can then respond, "Why, thank you. Thank you very much!"

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Oh...a rant. Ummm...I don't have a big one but here goes...

Trying to open a deviantART account but some bastard has already taken my name. Surprised? No. Irritated? Yes. I'm rather attached to the name goblin. Oh well. I've been at this name game for 2 hours. And I'm coming up with some wierd freaky names too. All taken!...Freakin artists.

Well, I wasn't planning on being in Vegas.

But then you announced that you'd be there in a week.

And since I'm only 3 hours away....

So, can I crash on your couch, er, floor?

Sure thing, homey. Mi casa e su casa…

I just need time to figure out exactly where mi casa is and how to get to mi casa.

Then you, Mutate#9, Nightpunch, and unknownsoldier can provide the night’s entertainment as you fight over who gets the couch. Hmmm…maybe I can sell tickets. Cirque De Sole and Celine Dion be damned! The real Vegas show's at goblin's house! :lol:

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Ms. Coralys…my address awaits you in a pm.

Trace...in Vegas...in a week?

This...is verrry interesting news.

Perhaps Gen was right in suggesting I should be happy to see you soon. I shouldn't be surprised. She does live in tomorrow. ;)

Perhaps if you were armed with bowling balls. You like bowling don't you? They're not much taller than pins. 8-)