I got into an inking mood as well as a Xena mood. I took the opportunity of being away from my computer all weekend to draw what you see here. It was quite eventful, as anything pertaining to Xena should be.
I started this piece with an ink illustration in mind but by the time I got done with the sketch I liked it so much I decided to trace a copy of what I'd done into my sketchbook so I could do a pencil piece as well. Being pitch black at 11pm and without a light box didn't stop me; I set up a halogen light outside the house to shine in through a window so I could trace on that. In setting this up, I gave myself a (very) minor concussion which (literally) stopped me in my tracks. I was able to continue and finish two days later. ;)
She's about 11"x14" on 110lb paper, inked with Sharpie permanent markers (I couldn't find my Micron pens).
Below is the pencil sketch I was so desperatley trying to preserve with my head-damaging skills.
6 comments:
Wow! That's gorgeous!!
Awesome work!
Oh my god this looks so real! It´s fantastic!!!
Amazing job!! You're really talented! I love it!
I shared the link on my Spartacus forum, I hope you don't mind! :)
http://forum.thebringerofrain.net/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=13
Keep up with the good work!
Kind regards,
~Roland
Thanks, Roland! No, I don't mind people sharing my work - thanks for the link! :)
Very Nice art work. Can not believe it took just a matter of hours. Completely gifted. Thank you for sharing.
I found your art work by doing just a random search for Xena art. Odd that I would come across someone from Alaska. I am from Anchorage but living in England right now. Anyway... again great art work... =D
Is there ANY way that I could buy a print of either the ink or shaded from you? I am a HUGE Xena fan and I have seen this piece around, but never could find the person who did it.
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