David Petersen's "Seasons of Usagi"

Colin Solan · Post by **Colin Solan** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:35 -0700

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.

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:16 -0700

Definitely COOL!

Hopefully, we will get a chance to see Stan's piece featuring the Mouse Guards sometime soon as well.

DV2 · Post by **DV2** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:52 -0700

Reminds me of OKAMI

Awesome ^^

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:41 -0700

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.

Thomas Froehling · Mon Mar 26, 2007 13:12 -0700

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...

Petersen · Post by **Petersen** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 14:20 -0700

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

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 15:25 -0700

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

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 16:30 -0700

David, can you post the b/w version. I'd love to see it - you know me and b/w!

thanks

Lady Keiko_ronin Usagi · Mon Mar 26, 2007 16:56 -0700

Ohhhhh....these are really beautiful.
They look like something out of a children's storybook.

Petersen · Post by **Petersen** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 17:39 -0700

Morna,
No problem:

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 19:04 -0700

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

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 19:35 -0700

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!

Colin Solan · Post by **Colin Solan** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:20 -0700

Wow the details really pop in the b&w version.

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 13:58 -0700

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.

Petersen · Post by **Petersen** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 14:23 -0700

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