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-Usagi and Jotaro- Pencil, Ink, and Marker by Amy

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 14:34 -0700
by Amy
When I first came across some Usagi Yojimbo comic art, I was very impressed. It's expressive and correct, yet seems to be drawn so instinctively. It has a richness that is lost when drawing too much from one's head and not enough from... well, one's heart.

I've been trying to develop that discipline in my work for awhile, and found Mr. Sakai's art to be such an inspiration! So I thought I should try drawing Usagi in such a fashion.

I must say, this has to be one of my favorite drawings ever. (Of my own, I mean^^;) I hope you will enjoy it too.

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Thank you^_^
-Amy

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 15:19 -0700
by Colin Solan
Usagi & Jotaro!! Awesome!! That's a great drawing Amy

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 19:22 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
:shock: :shock:

Absolutely fantastic! Another 23 drawings of that quality and Stan could have a great book of Fan art for publishing!

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 21:39 -0700
by Amy
Thank you both for your kind words^_^ You're very gracious!

You know, I've actually seen fanart books before. Not of UY though. I think it was Ragnarok Online. Fun concept, really. It would be awesome to see more books like that! Especially of Usagi^_^ He's such a great character.

Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 16:10 -0700
by Stan Sakai
What a terrific drawing, and great expressions on the characters. I like the lady bug. It's a very nice touch.

Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 19:54 -0700
by Amy
:shock: I, I, I...

Thank you, Sir! Thank you very much^_^ I'm very glad you like it and flattered beyond reason to have such a thoughtful comment! It means a lot^_^

Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 1:50 -0700
by ziritrion
Cool sketch Amy. Keep them coming :) .

It's very nice to have the fanart back. Some of the sketches added are amazing to look at.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 19:16 -0700
by Amy
Yeah, fanart is so awesome! And some of those sketches Becky-Chan put up are really something^_^ The Groo/Usagi pic is cute too. (All though I have to admit, I know nothing of Groo~_~)

Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 20:28 -0700
by Alori
Ooooooh...

*stares in complete awe and wonder*

*continues staring*

*is still staring*

*hours pass*

:!:

Wow! That's adorable!!! :o

Gee...I finally snapped out of my amazed stupor....

I am so shocked at the details you put into this picture!! The way the cheeks wrinkle where Usagi hold Jotaro close...The ladybug-on-a-leaf which Jotaro is so easily amused by...The facial expressions that represent each's feelings to the situation...Everything....I'm just simply stunned.

*mutters as she wanders away*

Best Jotaro/Usagi fan pic I ever saw...

^_^/

Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 22:02 -0700
by Amy
Oh, I love pictures like that! The ones you can just keep looking at and always seem to find something new. If one of my pictures has that kind of an effect, I'm thrilled^_^

Welcome to the dojo, btw! Hope you're enjoying yourself^_^

Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 0:03 -0700
by Usagi
This is just to darn cute! the bug it a fancy tutch! Amazing--!!!