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Kowitz

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:59 am


First on foremost I'd like to thank you all for accepting me into your little guild. It's really amazing. I've always had a fondness for steampunk, however because of my little amount of free time, and possible the worst amount of luck when it comes to searching for pictures and information - I haven't been as exposed to it as much as I'd like.

But thanks to this guild, I've found an abundant amount of links and pictures. So thanks again~

Anyway, the purpose of me joining this guild - other than the fact that steampunk is so beautiful to me - was to get some good feedback on concept sketches from people who actually live/love steampunk. So I would very much appreciate any thought you have on my future project, Pacifist, as y'all will be my main concern when it comes to designs.
PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:30 am


About Pacifist

Pacifist is a semi-short anti-war comic I'm thinking about starting.
no it's not about the war the US is in now - just war in general.

In short synopsis it's about a man and his choice to go against the world's direction. You see where he lives a world war has been going on since before he was born. Each kingdom has a different reason for fighting - and some don't remember why or how they got involved - all they know is they must continue.

Lenalede is the worlds most proficient freelance weapon's designer/mechanic. He himself has never fought, but he's supplied much of the weaponry each country uses. And one day while reading a rare book he buys from a merchant he find out about a place where 'no blood has ever been spilt'. At first he dismisses the idea as a story for children, but then upon reading who the author of the book is (a well know long dead historian) he buys into the idea a little bit. After making a less than enthusiastic sale - he realizes what he's been doing this whole time and decides to leave the public eye in search for this land of peace.

Along the way he meets many interesting countries and people, among them are an orphan (which he takes in and raises), a prince who's father hates him and others.

While the end is rather sad, I believe will story is beautiful and resolves to teach lesson's that we shouldn't have to live to learn.


The story will take place in a steampunk like era - which is why I would very much appreciate any critique on designs given to me.


now onto the sketches~

Kowitz

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Kowitz

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:25 am


Character Sketches

;sladkjflasj finally. Anyway, I'm doing five pages of this for someone who's doing an article on me and they wanted some character sketches so I got to finally sit down and draw some out. ;w;~

Anyway, these are VERY rough, and you can't even see all of Lenalede's gadget's - like his totally awesome glasses piece but whatever. : <

User Image This is the main character Lenalede Holunski. (please note that holunski is not is real last name)
He's got brown hair, brown eyes, and somewhat pale skin due to the fact in the beggining of the story he stays indoors (but later on he does develop some color, even if it's more of a sun burn).
He usually sticks with deep reds and browns when it comes to clothing. I think my favorite part of his outfit are his shoes, they're ankle boot types and they've got gears stiched into them. Unfortunately they're button up's and since he's somewhat of a lazy man at times, he usually just forces them on, so halfway through the story he's got them pinned together before buying a new pair.

And then there's Alani.
She's the kid he takes in after saving her from a bombing - even though at first it's for totally selfish reason's. Later on in the story, he begins using her father's full name when he has too - as of now he only uses his last.
Alani tends to complain a lot, but that is average for a little girl. she doesn't like the travel that Lenalede puts her through as it causes her to loose all the friends she gains - but if Lenalede offers her anything sweet she'll be happy to walk a few more miles before making Lenalede carry her.User Image



























































And then we have a VERY bad watercoloring. : | I got the colors on Alani all wrong because uhh... I've never used watercolors before. lol, I'm used to using marker's, but I'm in too much of a hurry to ink it. XD

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when I'm done with the comic pages, I'll probably post those. if I have time. ;A;
PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:38 pm


Oh my goodness, you draw so beautifully!
I love it so far. Keep us posted?


insultaflower

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Kowitz

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:09 pm


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KINGDOM OF CROSS

Alani: Um... Lenalede my feet -
Lenalede: Shh! Don't call me that.
Alani: But why?
Lenalede: Because people might recognize it.
Alani: I didn't. >:C
PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:11 pm


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Lenalede: But you're just a kid.
Lenalede: When it comes to certain adults, the name Lenalede is common knowledge.
Alani: You... um... behind you then... D:
Lenalede: Hmm? Oh god...
Mr. Desmo: Did you just say you name was Lenalede?
Lenalede: Y-yes ;A;

Kowitz

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Kowitz

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:12 pm


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Mr. Desmo: Are you enjoying your tea?
Lenalede: Yes... but why am I here?
Alani: >:I
PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:14 pm


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Mr. Desmo: I've got some information for you...
Lenalede: Yes, well... I don't accept information from outside sources.
Mr. Desmo: I'm sorry... I just assumed you recognized me. I'm Rinald Desmo

Kowitz

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Kowitz

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:17 pm


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Lenelade: Rinald Desmo?
Mr. Desmo: Haha, yes, and not to worry, we met long ago. fetch the girl a chair
Lenalede: Yes... sorry.
Mr. Desmo: It's alright, I hear you're looking for "peace"?
Lenalede: I am...do you know of it?
Mr. Desmo: No, but I hear tell of a Princess who does.
Lenalede: A princess?
Mr. Desmo: Yes, but I also hear that she lies...
Alani: ...
PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:24 pm


As you can tell (because the pages are so badly drawn haha) I drew these in a hurry as test pages. Just to see if I could keep the consistency of their outfits and blablabla up and adam with it.

And since I could (at this level of badness) I'm kinda happy with the outcome. so now I can add more details and anything else I'd like.: /

These pages are random, and do have something to do with the story, but I highly doubt it will go in this direction. : |

Especially since Lenalede would've given Alani the chair and he doesn't meet her until like chapter 3 or 4. haha

Kowitz

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samet riamn

PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:32 pm


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This is wonderful!! Your style of drawing is so different, I love it! I hope you keep working on this and update periodically!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:33 pm


This is great!

I would love to see more of this. It seems as if it's in a manga style, correct?

I just noticed a few traced of Full Metal Alchemist's, Ed in your lead male's design.

GeneralFishSama


Kowitz

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:25 pm


fishsama999
This is great!

I would love to see more of this. It seems as if it's in a manga style, correct?

I just noticed a few traced of Full Metal Alchemist's, Ed in your lead male's design.


Actually I first drew sketches of Lenalede long before FMA hit the states, also I dislike that anime so much. hahaaaa-a-a-aa.

yep.

Ummmm.... I guess~ D: I just doodle~ : >

@Samet: this project has been put on hold. I'm currently working on 3 comics at the moment all of which you can find at Smackjeeves.com. My user is 3eoclock, the comics are Ippin!, Free for Panda, and murder.

Though this comic is still close to very my heart, I just need to figure it out more before working on it fully.
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