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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Nightwind, Lialla, Canary and Devil....

 

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Posted by Nightcrawler on :
 
Very nice Dean!

(But you're missing one. )
 

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Posted by Future on :
 
Excellent, Dean!

Love the poses and expressions, especially Devil. She and Canary look spot on.

I like how Nightwind's hair seems more flowing and in the breeze than we've gotten to see so far in the book. Much better than just a big mass and waving behind like Zombie Kinetix's style has become.
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Who, Nighty? I didn't include Trudy because she's an already established character. There was a female guard on Oasis, but she hardly merits a spot here.... Ya gotta tell me!

Thanks, Future! I always like Nightwind. I liked her more normal look when she was introduced, and I liked the Goth look Giffen gave her and I like this look. She's an interesting looking character...
 

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Posted by DrakeB3003 on :
 
Great job! I love way they're sketchy in parts and progressively get more developed, the overlapping figures and how effective you are with simple application of colors.
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Thanks Drake! I always appreciate your input.
 

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Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
Lovely, dean - great little flash of red in Devil's eye.

I was thinking of Trudy, too - as non-Legion female, even though she did appear before this story. Wouldn't mind seeing your version of Trudy with a "21 year old" hairstyle instead of her older look....
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Thanks, FC! Trudy really does need an image consultant. Especially since you can link to polls about her. She needs to look professional and contemporary, but she *is* young. Yep, some sketches of her are in order!
 

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Posted by Nightcrawler on :
 

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Originally posted by deanlegion:
Who, Nighty?

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You'll see next issue.
 

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Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
*Gasp!* Could Gail be bringing back... Iresa?
 

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Posted by Lightning Lad on :
 

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Originally posted by Nightcrawler:

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Originally posted by deanlegion:
Who, Nighty?

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You'll see next issue.

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(insert evil laugh)

Almost wish I had nicked that B&W preview.
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
I KNEW it had to be something like that!! Now, even more than wanting to know how the story progresses, I can't wait to see the next issue!
 

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Posted by Andy S on :
 
I'm impressed, man. This sketch is tight!
how long does something like this take?
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Only a couple minutes each. Then, I scan them and slap on some color in Photoshop. That only takes a couple minutes each, too. Then I layered them all together and posted them.

I'm always talking about how I'm sorry I don't have time to finish off my sketches, but the truth is, most of the time I like the feel of my sketchwork more than my clean inked work.

Thanks for the compliment, Andy S!
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Can't WAIT to do a sketch of the mysterious character Gary's been teasing about!!!

Yahoo!!
 

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Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
I can't wait for you to do a sketch of the mysterious character Gary's been teasing about either!!!


 

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Posted by Future on :
 
I love it, Dean! Nothing better than Drura, of all people, copping an attitude! Someone you definitely do not want as an enemy.

I'm still amazed how all of your quick sketches look better than anything I could ever hope to ink or color over ten years. Good, good job!
 

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Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
YAY!
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Future and EDE--Thank you!
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
A couple more drawings inspired by Gail Simone's Legion story....

The "main" Legionnaires...

 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
I think everyone here is pretty obvious except maybe the woman right in the middle. She's the female guard from Oasis.


 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Here's the kissing girls scene...


 

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Posted by Future on :
 
Dynamite, Dean!

Nice to see someone else spotted the sole female guard other than me. Your representations of these characters are spot-on and perfect...I don't even need a scorecard to know who's-who in each picture.

I like Devil's, well, devilishness that comes out in the 'kissing' picture.

Of the first pic, all the gals are looking very lovely, but I really enjoy the look and feel of Tasmia here.
 

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Posted by Gail Simone on :
 
Dean, have you done any sequential work? I really like your design and pose work, but I'd be very interested to see what your complete storytelling is like.

Very very good stuff, mister!

Gail
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Dean, I love it! Especially the shot of Tinya, Tasmia and Vi!
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Thanks Future and Cobie! You guys are ALWAYS very nice to me when I post these doodles!

Gail, I have a whopping total of 31 finished sequential pencils in my portfolio, all for indy comics that haven't yet seen the light of day. I also have a zillion pages of rough sequentials (young Jim Shooter style writing). I'd be happy to show any of the above. Thank you very much for the compliment on the drawings I've posted around here at Legion World. Your story and its characters have definitely inspired me to do some sketchin'!
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Here are some of Gail's boys as well as girls...

 

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Posted by Sanity or Madness? on :
 
*wonders if Dean will show her the bikini one *
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Heh! "The Bikinis that Baffled the Legion" A classic, really.....
 

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Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
DEAN!! That is the best Violet I've seen yet - her looks match the tough lady/no ego character she's had since DnA's run - the books artists have still been drawing her as shy Vi, and I really don't think she is anymore...

The kiss scenes were great, too - the way you added Devil - in the book she just walks away, here she's berating Canary and enjoying it - also liked the way Canary is reaching out with her hands, before and after - unsure of herself? or trying to sense some energy pattern?
 

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Posted by deanlegion on :
 
Thanks, FC! It's kind of hard to figure Vi out, because the writers don't seem to give her much dialogue. However, I see her as being one of those girls who's really beautiful and sexy but she doesn't even know it and she definitely doesn't try to be. I think she's very confident on a physical level, especially ever since she's gotten more comfortable going giant. I just think she doesn't like to talk much. I know people like that.

I definitely thought Devil would have stuck around to watch Canary do her work on Nura, somewhat sadistically. She'd know that Canary would be somewhat attracted to Nura, but would feel guilty taking advantage of her drugged up state. Devil would have to prod Canary along. Meanwhile, even though Canary feels guilty, she can't resist Nura, so she still goes for it, but wants to be gentle, careful. That's what I meant to convey with the hands.

I've been enjoying this story, so it's inspired me to do more sketching than normal. It's been fun.
 

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Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Bummer, all the art that was here was hosted by a site that no longer exists.

Sigh.

Oh well, this was a fond memory anyway.
 

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