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Usagi Yojimbo slice
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 6:08 -0700
by Inkthinker
Initially drawn for a competition at Penciljack.com, I thought I'd join up here to post my little love letter to Stan Sakai and his famous rabbit ronin. I'm proud to say I own every single issue of the comic, all the way from the Fantagraphics days to the latest issue from Dark Horse. And it's still one of my favorites.
link to the inks
Four hours total work, Microns and brush on sketchbook paper, Photoshop colors.
I know Stan goes with the three-finger hand, but I can't do it... I used to do it for years when I was cartooning for the kids, but nowadays I just feel like I've missed drawing the pinky whenever I try, with rare exception.
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:34 -0700
by ziritrion
Nice! The blood arc really adds motion to the drawing. I love it!
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:59 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
Absolutely fantastic!
Love the skull and the colors.
It really shows a very intimate and indepth perception of Usagi and Stan's art style, most likely from your years of reading Usagi Yojimbo.
How did it do in the Penciljack.com competition?
Abayo...
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:53 -0700
by hazlov2004
oh wow your a good artist ink i like it great job
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 13:19 -0700
by Wily Pueo
Nifty Keen.
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 13:29 -0700
by estee
Looks great.
Interesting take on the ears...
Nice.
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 15:10 -0700
by Inkthinker
Thanks, everyone!!
Yeah, I tried to synthesize a little Sakai style into it while keeping it my own. I've been working as an animator for five years, and as an illustrator for 10, but I still draw bamboo almost exactly like Stan does... 'cause I picked it up from UY.
I think most half the tricks I know from inkline drawing I picked up from either Stan Sakai or Matt Howarth. Usagi's been a lifelong influence on me in a lot of subtle ways. I'm happier with the inks on this than I am with the colors, but then again I've still got a lot to learn with colors.
I don't know how well it'll do in the polls... it's an informal thing we do over there anyhow, no prizes or anything, just an opportunity to rock your skills.
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:30 -0700
by hakucho
This is so AWESOME
Got anymore works?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 13:03 -0700
by Inukai79
Awesome. Very kinetic. If I did not know better, I would say this was a still from an Usagi anime series.
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 17:37 -0700
by Stan Sakai
Beautiful arcing of blood, and Usagi's expression. But what really draws me to the art are the subtle kimono design and the way the dead guys feet are pointing in different directions.
Terrific work.
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 19:10 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
Check out the other compositions submitted in the Penciljack Usagi yojimbo Drawoff contest...
http://www.penciljack.com/forum/showthr ... gi+yojimbo
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:06 -0700
by Inukai79
Stan I think you should get Inkthinker's artwork on the the backcover of an issue of Usagi or at least in the letters page.
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:40 -0700
by Fanfan
a very purified style, a good martial posture, and really funny with the feet of the dead guy... good job !
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 15:56 -0700
by Inkthinker
Thanks for all the props, everyone! I'm espescially tickled to get a reply from Stan, given that I've been following his work longer, I think, than almost any other comics creator.
I'd certainly be willing to provide a hires version of the inks for print.
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 16:01 -0700
by chickrockguitar
Wow. Wonderful Art! I love the Blood touch.
