Usagi and Horse...

Blambot · Post by **Blambot** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:54 -0700

At San Diego Con this year, Stan and I talked about why USAGI doesn't ride a horse (He doesn't like how he draws horses -- but I think his horses are fine!) and it sparked the idea for this piece. I made up a little story in my head about a tempermental horse somewhere in USAGI's past.

What's a little mistrust and annoyance between friends? (Or horse and rider?)

I haven't had time to color it, unfortunately.

Didn't know if Diana Schutz was still looking for reader art, but I e-mailed it anyway.

Hope you enjoy.

~Nate

11"x17". Ink and markers on bristol board.

EDIT: I was asked via private message if I could post a closeup of USAGI and the horse...here it is!)

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:24 -0700

Man, the great fan-art just keeps coming in...

Fantastic piece of art...

I associate your name so much with fonts and lettering, I tend to forget you are an artist (a very talented artist) as well.

Abayo...

Blambot · Post by **Blambot** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:58 -0700

Thanks for the kind words, Steve! I keep my drawing skills sharp by illustrating a weekly fantasy webcomic at RealmOfAtland.com

(A "no-prize" to the person who can tell me what kind of leaves are falling in the pic.)

~N

ziritrion · Post by **ziritrion** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 13:37 -0700

Ginko leaves.

Now, where's my cookie?

P.S.: Great, as usual. I checked out your webcomic some time ago and it was great, I'm going back to read the strips I'm missing

Blambot · Post by **Blambot** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 14:06 -0700

Ginko leaves it is! Unfortunately, I have no cookies.

!

~N

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 15:49 -0700

Very nice, especially the horse. I don't like drawing horses. I hope Diana prints it in an upcoming issue.

Ginko leaves play an important part in the story I'm currently drawing.

Blambot · Post by **Blambot** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 17:37 -0700

Thanks, Stan! Strange coincidence about the Ginko leaves!

I'd be thrilled if she printed it!

~N

Leonardo-san · Post by **Leonardo-san** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 18:11 -0700

I like it!
Nice gestures to the figures.
I hope it gets printed, too.

Having been involved with horses for over 20 years, and ridden and groomed many, I can see when anyone doesn't draw something right.
But, it doesn't mean I can't enjoy the art!

Stan's horses are not that bad!! And they have great attitudes.

But this also could be like some fun UY boards theme where many contribute to the theme.

Pekass · Post by **Pekass** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 16:52 -0700

Nice drawing, I like it, but cant decide which I like best, b%w or coloured

chickrockguitar · Post by **chickrockguitar** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 4:06 -0700

Oo. I like it! Great job!

Alori · Post by **Alori** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:57 -0700

This is quite an amusing picture. I really like it.

Usagi's expression is truly priceless, as is the horse's.