@ scamwich- First, its always an honor to have you posting in one of my threads. Thanks alot for the compliments. It makes it extra special coming from someone as accomplished and skilled as you. Let it be known that you help inspire me to raise the bar for myself and do better than I am already. I of course do it for myself and my benefit most of all as well as for others, but its an extra bonus to be in such company as yours.
Second, about the face, particularly the nose, it may have crossed some people's minds, because it certainly did mine, in retrospect, in that the nose does bare a resemblance to the way you draw the noses on your characters, original or otherwise. I just want you to know that I didn't nor would I intentionally copy you.
The biggest reason in drawing the nose differently (as I already pointed out) is that I wanted a more realistic looking nose and not just a slant or a curve (as is normal and mundane in most anime), and thats what seemed ideal and cute for me and would compliment the face and expression.
It would be folly for me not to take the advice of one such as yourself, but can I ask why you think I should stick with this random look? I can see the attraction it brings, and I'm pleased with the way it looks, but to keep it and apply it to all my work would require me to ask you why, as I have. Did it really make that much of a difference for you? Because if this is a look that more than one person would agree with, perhaps I should draw it this way from now on.
As far as Episode III, I only have rumors about the lightsaber duel and how thats going to play out. Who dies, who lives, how it plays out, etc. One thing I've been hearing though that seems to be factual thus far is that Darth Sidious himself will be having a lightsaber duel at the end of the movie.
I must personally say I am a huge Palpatine fan (in all his guises) and I have been waiting for this for A LONG, LONG TIME!!! I knew he wasn't just some master manipulator that talks the talk but can't hack it in a personal confrontation unless its by using the Force. I hope Episode III puts this adopted stereotype to rest!!
Palpatine puts the 'War' in Star Wars afterall. He's damn well no longer the "Phantom Menace".
@ darkknight- Thanks alot, man. I'm glad you like like it.
@ Dave2112- Yeah, now that you mention it yourself and in thinking back, you have responded a few times. But it is perfectly fine and acceptable to make up for lost posting as you have. Although its not like I'm holding a knife to your throat or anything..*glares at him*
As for Jabba, yes, I have to totally agree with your agreeing with me. Jabba is disgusting enough as it is. He's also a pervert that would probably have his way with his slavegirls if he could lift his own weight anymore. LOL And for that reason, and others, and the whole bondage thing, it does make it a bit undesireable to see, but like I pointed out, he's very necessary in the picture, not just as the tickler, but to better express the desperate situation and seedy environment Leia is now in. He is also, as I said, the perfect contrast to Leia's beauty and manners.
I think its very important to consider the unseen feelings and attributes when drawing pictures. This applies to everyone that draws, not just myself. In seeing the situation, and feeling it for a moment or while your drawing and applying that and other things to the picture, it provides that X-factor in the final product and makes it thus a better picture than if you had simply 'drawn' the picture with no nuances or characteristics.
In fact, it is the little things, the nuances, and the consideration of the situation or scene that quite often makes or break the picture. Of course I'm just ratling, as I'm sure this is something you already know.
Thanks for the Star Wars info and linkage, also.
I agree with your accessment of Anakin's new look. Its very important for him to look increasing evil or dark. Hopefully his personality has changed also. If hes still the whining brat he was in Episode II (which was ok at times given the loss of his mother) then theres a problem, me thinks. LOL If he doesn't look more evil or act it he should at least seem indifferent and distant in his mannerisms and speech. I think its important to show how troubled and torn he is. Despite all of this he needs to appear weak in a sense. He always has been. Palpatine has been poisoning him for sometime now, possibly even years, so for them to make him seem a bit brainwashed is also important and would add to the climax of the movie. He clearly has a choice to make, and while we know which one that is, they need to play on it as much as they can. It would be an anti-climax if the movie ends with him no worse off than he was before (and I mean more than just physically, given his accident). Total acceptance of the Dark Side in his heart is key, even though he may still be serving the Jedi Order.
@ critterlord- Oh no! Not again!! You don't need another near heart attack!
(as if my art could really cause a heartattack
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But many thanks for the praise and compliments. It really makes me feel better about drawing these types of pictures for you all, and for myself. When I first started I didn't think I'd stand out and that I'd just sort of blend in with the other artists, but thankfully I'm distinguishly different.
Wow, another loooooonnnnng post. Ah well, it was worth it, and it perked me up. I've sure got to buckle down and learn to type less though.
