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David Petersen's "Seasons of Usagi"
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:35 -0700
by Colin Solan
A friend sent me a link to the website of
David Petersen, creator of indie hit
Mouse Guard, saying there was a piece that I'd be interested to see. Needless to say these are fantastic! I especially like the Autumn image.
Wish I'd had the scratch to commission a piece from him at NYCC.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:16 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
Definitely COOL!
Hopefully, we will get a chance to see Stan's piece featuring the Mouse Guards sometime soon as well.
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:52 -0700
by DV2
Reminds me of OKAMI
Awesome ^^
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:41 -0700
by Stan Sakai
I received the original art and full size print from David today, and it is just gorgeous.
Meanwhile, I finished my piece for him. I'll send scans of the b/w and color pieces to Todd, and let him post it on the Dojo.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 13:12 -0700
by Thomas Froehling
Really great;
now we've got an idea where Usagi's ears are when he is wearing a hat....just dangling down his neck where one can't see them...
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 14:20 -0700
by Petersen
Glad you like the finished piece and the original b&w piece, Stan! (and all of you in the dojo as well!)
I like the quiet moments in stories that give them depth. I know Stan infuses Usagi stories with history, authentic activities, pottery, artwork, and symbols. I wanted to show my appreciation for that and give a 'year of Usagi' without just putting him in a cool pose or fighting a foe (also an important part of his life as well, but I wanted to do something different.)
I have seen scans of the b&w and color (watercolor no less!!) piece Stan has done for Mouse Guard and trust me when I tell you it looks FANTASTIC!! It was my pleasure to trade images Mr. Sakai, and I look forward to seeing you soon in Michigan!
-David
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 15:25 -0700
by morna-san
let me be the first to welcome you David, to the dojo! I love the 4 seasons pin-up and I can't wait to see Stan's reciprocal piece. I was hoping to see the original at MCCC but that's ok, maybe I'll see Stan's original instead! Meanwhile welcome again David!
xo morn
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 16:30 -0700
by morna-san
David, can you post the b/w version. I'd love to see it - you know me and b/w!
thanks
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 16:56 -0700
by Lady Keiko_ronin Usagi
Ohhhhh....these are really beautiful.
They look like something out of a children's storybook.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 17:39 -0700
by Petersen
Morna,
No problem:
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 19:04 -0700
by MikeM
Mr. Petersen, welcome to the dojo.
I also wanted to let you know that Mouse Guard is amazing. I have the mini and Im getting the hard cover.
Congratulation on your success. It is well deserved.
MikeM
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 19:35 -0700
by morna-san
ah! awesome. I love them all but I think the summer panel just might be my favorite. Cute tokage in the autumn one!
thanks man!
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:20 -0700
by Colin Solan
Wow the details really pop in the b&w version.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 13:58 -0700
by Fanfan
Colin Solan wrote:Wow the details really pop in the b&w version.
absolutely, even the winter one give me cold...
and welcome here lately Mr. Petersen, since Stan talked about Mouse Guards, i am a reader. I hope we will see a french version of Mouse Guards.
Can I post the images on the french forum ?
thanks for this wonderful piece of Art.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 14:23 -0700
by Petersen
Fanfan: Villard (a division of Random House) has the worldwide rights to Mouser Guard, so hopefully we will see translations.
And feel free to post the image on the french boards