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Last post by Transmute Jun 13 Sep 2015 19:39
Taking a page from Springie's sketchbook, I thought I would start cross-posting links to my Fanart... Have fun!
While waiting for the goodies to appear in these entries, you can always head over here and see what I've done in several decades of Bird Scramble!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Dec 2010 18:42
Hey girl!
A very great rendition of Keyop. Love the look in his eyes.
This is great Boeke, I love the vibrant colours as well as the pose.
Looks like the Swallow is ready to get into some trouble.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Dec 2010 20:21
He definitely looks like he's ready for trouble! It seems like this is one of those instances where he's gone off on his own and stumbled into a Galactor base... I'm thinking the episode with Gallack X...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Dec 2010 22:10
Thats a great picture of the Swallow. So few people draw him.
You already know that I love this picture. I love everything about it, but the thing that always gets my attention is the look in his eyes. He looks so serious and ready to take on whatever's in front of him. I don't see this as him having gone off on his own against orders. He looks more focused and mature here. I'd say this was something planned and deadly serious. Oh how I wish there was a story for this picture. Oh the possibilities. 
I'm so glad you started this thread, Reboekah! You have so many beautiful drawings for us to look at!
I agree, that is a fantastic Swallow, and there aren't many pics of him out there! 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Dec 2010 06:24
I agree with all the others! This is such a good pic of the Swallow ... colours, pose, and all! You gave him the importance that he deserves! And all of your other drawings are nothing less! Great to be able to see them here also!
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 4 Dec 2010 06:36
That's a great picture - he looks like he's planning some mischief.
I love the mischievious-and-menacing look on the Swallow's face and the way it looks like he's a fraction of a second from springing into action, Reboekah.
One of my all-time favourite Condor pics is also in your gallery. Swoon...
http://www.gatchfanfic.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=321&fullsize=1
That is also one of my favorite of Jason because his eye brows aren't at their usual angle. I always thought they looked odd without their helmets on when in uniform, but this one works.
Originally posted by Becky Rock That is also one of my favorite of Jason because his I always thought they looked odd without their helmets on when in uniform, but this one works.I had sort of figured their helmets didn't come off at all when they were in birdstyle, as they were never shown doing it in the first series -until I saw it in Gatch II/Eagle Riders, and even then it's rare.
Originally posted by Becky Rock That is also one of my favorite of Jason because his eye brows aren't at their usual angle. I always thought they looked odd without their helmets on when in uniform, but this one works.I had sort of figured their helmets didn't come off at all when they were in birdstyle, as they were never shown doing it in the first series (or BOTP) -until I saw it in Gatch II/Eagle Riders, and even then it's rare.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Dec 2010 21:01
That's a nice picture of Joe... rather softer than he usually looks. An intimate moment...
Originally posted by lborgia88True - it is rare - but I enjoy sketching the team with their helmets off and still in Bird Style...Originally posted by Becky Rock That is also one of my favorite of Jason because his eye brows aren't at their usual angle. I always thought they looked odd without their helmets on when in uniform, but this one works.I had sort of figured their helmets didn't come off at all when they were in birdstyle, as they were never shown doing it in the first series (or BOTP) -until I saw it in Gatch II/Eagle Riders, and even then it's rare.
It seems to add a bit of vulnerability/approachability to the character to mix the "ready to battle" with the full head visible...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Dec 2010 07:15
Originally posted by Reboekah True - it is rare - but I enjoy sketching the team with their helmets off and still in Bird Style...You're right, Reboekah! It's how I see it, too ... not leaving out that they also look more attractive and intriguing!
There were a few other instances in Gatchaman I. For example, here Joe took off his helmet so he could wear this silly device to defeat Gel Sadra's mental monster.
Look, Joe has helmet-hair! 
And Ken and Joe's space suits had interesting helmets too! They were removable:
And also had flip-up visors!
Look, Joe has helmet-hair!
And Ken and Joe's space suits had interesting helmets too! They were removable:
And also had flip-up visors!
Were there any instances where Jun, Jinpei or Ryu had their helmets off in birdstyle? I can't think of any...
I'm with you, Boeke...I like to see them in birdstyle with helmets off...
In Gatch II, Joe's hair seemed curlier. I didn't care for the extra bounce.
Originally posted by Becky Rock In Gatch II, Joe's hair seemed curlier. I didn't care for the extra bounce.It's darker, too.
Quick check of the Sketchbook...
29 sketches out of 200 with one or more of the team in Bird Style without helmet...
117 in Bird Style....
Guess I'd better get drawing!
117 in Bird Style....
Guess I'd better get drawing!
Originally posted by Springie Were there any instances where Jun, Jinpei or Ryu had their helmets off in birdstyle? I can't think of any... I'm with you, Boeke...I like to see them in birdstyle with helmets off...Just did a quick review of my screencap collection - the ONLY place in KNTG where the helmet was off of one of the team and they were "probably" in Bird Style was Jimpei "on the spit" in episode 73. Remember? It was the "jungle Katse" episode, with the exploding banana-bombs, and Jimpei ended up wrapped in a bird feather cloak with a mask... the mask comes off and Jimpei is visible in full face! However - since it could be argued that we cannot see whether he is in full BirdStyle or not, it could be argued that the bracelet came off and the jaguar-men only knew he was in one of the Gatch vehicles. When Ryu released him, the full Bird Style was back... So - until Gatch II, it looks like it was full uniform or not...
It seems to add a bit of vulnerability/approachability to the character to mix the "ready to battle" with the full head visible...I agree, though in my case, the fact that I like drawing and colouring their hair is a big factor. I did one pic of the whole team in full birdstyle once and figuring out the correct angles and perspectives for some of their visors was a real pain too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Dec 2010 16:10
Originally posted by amethystAh, the side effects of being turned into a cyborg....Originally posted by Becky Rock In Gatch II, Joe's hair seemed curlier. I didn't care for the extra bounce.It's darker, too.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Dec 2010 02:27
His hair went curly... that must have sucked. Secretly he longed for a hair starightener... Jun had one by the looks of it.
Just because there is a theme going here -
The color version of my Bird Scramble trib... version 3!
The color version of my Bird Scramble trib... version 3!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Dec 2010 12:34
*Sigh* I love your Eagle as well as the bird on his arm.
Beautiful work as always Boeke.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Dec 2010 16:52
Hmmm.... makes me wonder if he's training the bird to hunt... and if so, what is the bird hunting? 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Dec 2010 00:58
Originally posted by clouddancer *Sigh* I love your Eagle as well as the bird on his arm. Beautiful work as always Boeke.Same here!
Another beautiful Boeke pic! Your Eagles are both lovely!
A revision of the recent Bird Scramble back cover - Thought the Eagle faded into the background - so I tried THIS
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I think his legs and left arm do stand out better in this version, and the brighter colour makes a nice contrast to the dramatic shadows.
Pretty, pretty! I like the contrast, too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Dec 2010 16:18
I love this! And the expression on X's face.... like 'Here we go again. If only I could actually *do* something about this... sigh...' Priceless!
Lovely detail Boeke, love the picture.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Dec 2010 09:13
Originally posted by Transmute Jun And the expression on X's face.... like 'Here we go again. If only I could actually *do* something about this... sigh...' Priceless!That is my same thinking! And, the Eagle is having a great time teasing him! Love the contrast and the colours!
Be afraid.... be VERY Afraid!!!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Need I say more?
You're right, that is disturbing.
Happy Holidays to you, too.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Dec 2010 18:33
Disturbing isn't the half of it! 
Yowsa... I can feel Zark 'popping out' of my screen... and that's terrifying!
Yowsa... I can feel Zark 'popping out' of my screen... and that's terrifying!
Bwahahahaha...I love it! He's very 3D...and I can only imagine the attachments on that Swiss Army Fosdic! EEK!!
Shudder .... That is really not an thought I need stuck in my head.
But it is another great piece by you.
Oh my gosh that is hilarious. Love the colors. Kinda scary, but in a good way. Love it.
Kinda scary, but in a good way. Love it.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Dec 2010 03:49
Disturbing indeed, but it's a very lovely piece of work! Now I have to urgently look at a picture of the Eagle in order to replace this one in my head!! Happy Holidays to you too!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Dec 2010 05:03
Originally posted by gatchamarie Disturbing indeed, but it's a very lovely piece of work! Now I have to urgently look at a picture of the Eagle in order to replace this one in my head!! Happy Holidays to you too!That is exactly what I had to do as well Marie. Go check out LB's rubber room pics of the Eagle and Condor (again.)
I love how it even has a little #7 on it!
But still... I think you want to run away there, 1-Rover-1! Fast!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Dec 2010 08:31
I never even thought of that, LB, but you're right! Zark's likely to try it out on Rover...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Dec 2010 01:42
Originally posted by clouddancer Go check out LB's rubber room pics of the Eagle and Condor (again.)It's never enough, isn't it?!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Dec 2010 05:06
With pictures like that, and being a single Swan, it can never be. 
I have to get my enjoyment some how. 
I have to get my enjoyment some how.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Dec 2010 10:27
Not only is it never enough, but you can never stop wishing for more, either!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Dec 2010 11:38
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Not only is it never enough, but you can never stop wishing for more, either!And, this is the right time of the year, right?!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Dec 2010 12:37
I'm good for those pictures any time of year!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Dec 2010 13:41
I am with TJ, any time of year is a good time for pictures like those we have been seeing from LB.
But you are correct about this being a good time of year for wishing. Like wishing LB could do them all year. 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Dec 2010 05:41
You're right, girls ... we keep on getting good surprises every day of the year at this site, especially with so many kind and brilliant minds around!
Time for another oldie, but a goodie!
This one I drew for one of the Tucson Bird Scramble contingent... trib title "Nambu's Notes"
Everyone have a safe, happy, and properous New Year!
Everyone have a safe, happy, and properous New Year!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2010 12:36
That's great, Boeke! It looks like it came straight from a Tatsunoko sketchbook!
That is truly marvelous, Boeke! There isn't much Anderson/ Nambu fanart out there!
Oh I love the Nambu pic, I'll have to show my daughter tomorrow. She'll love it. It looks familiar since you said it was from an old Bird Scramble, what year was that?
It's gorgeous!
She'll love it. It looks familiar since you said it was from an old Bird Scramble, what year was that?
It's gorgeous!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2010 00:21
That's lovely, Boeke! I agree ... it's rare to find fanart of Dr. Nambu/Anderson, and when I do I appreciate it a lot! Moreover, you've drawn him wonderfully!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2010 14:10
You did a great job on Nambu, Boeke!
I love seeing fan art of him, as others have said, it is unusual to see work of him.
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2010 15:06
Originally posted by Pufles65 Oh I love the Nambu pic, I'll have to show my daughter tomorrow.You can find more pics (and this one) on the gatchfanfic site. And there's a 'character of the week' thread on Nambu/Anderson somewhere on this one. (Forgot where it is.)
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2010 15:51
Found it under 'General Discussion' and moved it where it can be found.
Thanks UW, I appreciate the suggestions. I didn't realize the gatchafanfic site had pics. 
Starting the New Year with the team...
I have the final two in this series pencilled - just need some time at the coloring board...
Happy 2011!
Happy 2011!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Jan 2011 18:18
I love it. THe Eagle looks young here, perhaps from the beginning of the war before the stress takes its toll on him.
Ummm, you say team, and then you say final TWO, and yet I see only one picture here... not quite sure it I am understanding what you are saying. but I am willing to wait and see what pictures you have to post for us.
Lovely Eagle Reboekah, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.
This is lovely, Boeke! I especially love the sweeping wings! I agree with CD, he looks younger here...perhaps at the beginning of the series...
Wow, you've done an amazing job drawing his helmet -and those things are hard to get right! He looks heroic and adventurous, but also has youthful innocence too. I agree, this seems to suggest he's just starting out and the thrill of the newness of it all is still strong...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Jan 2011 00:14
Lovely Eagle, Boeke! Can't wait to see the others!
Another fantastic picture. Once again, I'm drawn instantly to his eyes. Wow!
Can't wait to see the others.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Jan 2011 06:38
He looks so young and eager here... this is making me think that it is Mark, rather than Ken.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Jan 2011 07:37
Wow! That's one close-up of the Condor! Even through the softer lines of his features, I could definitely recognise him! Love the colours!
Wow! That's the only word I can think of to describe it. Can't wait to see the rest of the team.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Jan 2011 08:30
Boeke, they're both wonderful. I'm looking forward to see the rest.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 22 Jan 2011 09:04
Another wonderful, young view of a team member! Again, these softer lines are making me think Jason., rather than Joe.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Jan 2011 10:15
Another nice picture Boeke! Again with that younger feel to it. Like others it reminds me of Jason rather than Joe.
Gorgeous use of color and shading here, as well as how his cape sweeps around behind him.
I'm always partial to close-ups and I love the way you've drawn his eyes!
Time for G3 - Jun the Swan...
I best get moving on Jimpei and Ryu!
I best get moving on Jimpei and Ryu!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Feb 2011 17:53
This is really nice ... She looks like she is shocked or being surprised by something. Maybe some Goons have just appeared around the corner while she was making her escape.
Boeke - Simply Lovely! I love the details with her face especially her eyes. My fav so far.
You definitely have an amazing talent.
Can't wait to see your Ryu and Jinpei. 
You definitely have an amazing talent.
Can't wait to see your Ryu and Jinpei.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Feb 2011 19:34
I love this one, Boeke! She looks gorgeous and outraged, all at the same time... She's a threat!
Great work! She looks so dynamic, and dangerous -a yoyo strike is imminent, I think!
Oh Yay, another one. She does look amazing, and I agree that she looks like she's about to take someone out with her yoyo.
She does look amazing, and I agree that she looks like she's about to take someone out with her yoyo.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Feb 2011 04:11
I really love this pic, Boeke! Awesome job! I agree ... you've drawn her beautiful but dangerous at the same time! Such a strong expression on her face!
Don't mess with the swan! Beautiful closeup, Boeke!
Here I surface again - after being snowed under with too much work...
Another piece of fanart from a while back... while I am finishing Jinpei and Ryu... Never fear!
Who Says these things are for the Birds???
Nice! Nambu is often left out of fanart! I know I've only drawn him once...
Great pic of Nambu Boeke. Can't wait till Bird Scramble makes its way here next month. I should have my trib to you soon. Absolutely love your Nambu with his bracelet.
Absolutely love your Nambu with his bracelet.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Apr 2011 21:11
Interesting idea... I suppose he would have tested the thing out on himself before letting the Team do it. Or maybe there was a predecessor to the Science Ninja Team... huh...
Lovely pic of Nambu, Boeke! He definitely deserves more attention! I wonder what birdstyle he might turn into ...
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Apr 2011 07:53
Presuming he had chosen a bird. To test the tech, he could also have simply gone with the bodysuit and helmet.
Yet another "blast from the past" - perhaps the owl is wondering if his helmet is on too tight????
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Apr 2011 10:22
Great expression on Ryu's face! I wonder at what he might be surprised!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Apr 2011 10:37
Great pics, Boeke!
I don't envy Nambu trying to figure out how to test the bracelets.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Apr 2011 10:43
I think Tiny has just discovered that the Ready Room is out of Spaceburgers.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Apr 2011 12:08
LOL, I was thinking something similar. Only it was that the shape of his visor would not allow him to eat the spaceburgers while wearing it. (Unlike what we see in the series.)
Love this Owl picture Boeke! It has been a favourite of mine since I found it, although I don't think I have ever used it as an Avatar.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Apr 2011 12:27
I don't think we ever saw *Tiny* eating through his visor... I'll let Jason correct me if I'm wrong. The one example I can thnk of is Ryu, in GAtchaman II, with the fish.
Oh wait... in the 'spaghetti episode, did Ryu/Tiny eat? Maybe he did...?
What a great Tiny/Ryu, Boeke! I love all of the different textures you did on him-very nice!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun ... Oh wait... in the 'spaghetti episode, did Ryu/Tiny eat? Maybe he did...?Actually - no. In Gatch ep 96 - Ryu/Tiny was back with the Phoenix while the other four travelled around in Bird Style (no less!) and had that infamous spaghetti meal.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Apr 2011 14:02
Isn't there an episode where he is eating something on the Phoenix? Is it the Sugar episode? Maybe I am wrong.
(I was thinking a gatch episode though where we see Ryu eating something through his visor. I will have to look for the picture I captured.)
Originally posted by clouddancer Isn't there an episode where he is eating something on the Phoenix? Is it the Sugar episode? Maybe I am wrong. (I was thinking a gatch episode though where we see Ryu eating something through his visor. I will have to look for the picture I captured.)Yeah, it was, but did his hand go through his visor or squeeze under. It would be a tight squeeze, I think. Nice pictures Boeke!
Originally posted by Reboekah Who Says these things are for the Birds???That's great! We should have a "Design a birdstyle for Dr. Nambu" contest -clearly he wants one...
Originally posted by Reboekah Yet another "blast from the past" - perhaps the owl is wondering if his helmet is on too tight????Neat! Like Springie, I'm seriously impressed at how you've conveyed so much varying texture and shade, and in black & white no less!
Originally posted by amethystIs this what you were thinking of, CD? At 2.45 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOTy9iSToC4Originally posted by clouddancer Isn't there an episode where he is eating something on the Phoenix? Is it the Sugar episode? Maybe I am wrong. (I was thinking a gatch episode though where we see Ryu eating something through his visor. I will have to look for the picture I captured.)Yeah, it was, but did his hand go through his visor or squeeze under. It would be a tight squeeze, I think.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 May 2011 04:42
No that is not the one I was thinking of, but it does appear Ryu is eating the fish through his visor, doesn't it.
I can't find the picture, but could it be from this episode:
http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?threadid=3239&sid=
There's this pic from episode 12, the one with the sugar cane-stealing cockroach mecha.
I think his hand is going behind, not through, his visor here but the colors don't make it so easy to tell.
I think his hand is going behind, not through, his visor here but the colors don't make it so easy to tell.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 May 2011 11:02
It's almost invisible, but if one looks at the picture carefully there's a faint continuation of the edge of the visor over his gloved fingers, so his hand is actually going behind as it needs to be! Great find, LB!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 May 2011 13:10
Yeah, I would thin his hand was going behind as well... Thanks for pulling that out, LB!
Thanks LB!
Logic tells me that his hand has to be going behind his visor, but to me it looks like it is going through. I must need stronger contacts, I can't see the faint line.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 May 2011 15:20
I would say his hand is going behind his visor in that image as well.
That was the episode I was thinking would have the image I remember, but that is not the image. So it must have been in another episode. Either that or I imagined the entire thing.
If I can find the time I will look though my captured images and see if I can find what I am thinking about.
Another blast from the past...
This one was one of the first group poses I managed to get close to right - colored originally with Prismacolor, then I played around with Photoshop to try to get some different backgrounds (and in the process, managed to erase Ryu's weapon.... ah well!)
Very nice! Love the colors! I love that you drew them without helmets!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 May 2011 07:46
They're definitely ready for action! Ryu looks a little slimmer and more intense than usual.... he's been taking lessons from the Condor!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 May 2011 09:07
Lovely poses and colours!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 May 2011 09:56
Lovely work.
I like that you drew Ryu slimmer, that is the way he should appear, and a much more angular face than the round, chubby cheeks
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 May 2011 17:18
That's a great drawing, Boeke. The colors are bright.
Neat seeing your earlier work!
I'm not familiar with Prismacolor -it does seem to give drawings the a texture similar to what art colored by hand would have. How did it work?
This is the picture that made me fall in love with your work.
Mwwwwwwwooooooooarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I think I like this, Reboekah!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 May 2011 14:32
Originally posted by lborgia88 Neat seeing your earlier work! I'm not familiar with Prismacolor -it does seem to give drawings the a texture similar to what art colored by hand would have. How did it work?Isn't Prismacolor a brand of pencil crayons or markers? That is what I recognize it as. I may be incorrect though.
Originally posted by clouddancerYes - Prismacolor are a brand of colored pencil. I enjoy the type of blending i am able to do with them - though I am out of practice.Originally posted by lborgia88 Neat seeing your earlier work! I'm not familiar with Prismacolor -it does seem to give drawings the a texture similar to what art colored by hand would have. How did it work?Isn't Prismacolor a brand of pencil crayons or markers? That is what I recognize it as. I may be incorrect though.
At least I am working on some additional sketches now that I'm down to teaching one class and working one full-time job... That gives me an evening a week.... more or less (considerably less o' more than more o' less)
Running a "Before" and "After" this week - the lineart and finished BirdScramble cover. Thank goodness for transportable art materials (aka Photoshop!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 May 2011 10:01
Ooh, I remember this cover! She must have borrowed Joe's shuriken (or perhaps plucked her own and just was inspired by Joe) to throw at Jinpei, who stole her helmet!
Nice! I remember seeing this one- love the pose and the shading, too!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Ooh, I remember this cover! She must have borrowed Joe's shuriken (or perhaps plucked her own and just was inspired by Joe) to throw at Jinpei, who stole her helmet!Oh - Jun had her own feather shuriken - just did not use them as often...
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Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 May 2011 14:13
Yes, I recall, but she only used them the one time.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 May 2011 14:15
I envy artists. Thanks for sharing, Boeke!
It's always interesting to see just how much difference the colour and shading makes to a drawing!
She looks great here, Reboekah -very dangerous and intense!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 May 2011 08:16
Great drawing and shading, Reboekah!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 May 2011 17:42
Great work Reboekah! I love seeing the before and after work.
Here is the most recent work - Still may go back and experiment!
Love the billowing cape- he looks like he's looking down over a Galactor base- planning his next move!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 May 2011 17:19
This is nice.
I am imagining the wind whipping up the side of a cliff as he overlooks some activities going on below him.
Makes me think of Tennyson's "The Eagle."
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 May 2011 18:32
Ohhh, wow!
That really does describe the scene.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 May 2011 18:36
I love the intense expression on his face!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 May 2011 00:01
That's awesome, Boeke! I love the regal pose! He really seems determined and ready for action!
LB ... that poem really happens to describe the scene, and the Eagle well!
LB, great depiction. It describes exactly what Ken looks like he's doing. Thanks for sharing. I'm not much of a poetry reader but I know good ones when I see them. grin!
I'm not much of a poetry reader but I know good ones when I see them. grin!
Another "Before" and "After"....
Jimpei on the bridge!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Jun 2011 10:33
Wow! I really like what you've done with his face here: softening it and making it appear more innocent. It's interesting how much things change because you've given him 'real' eyes, as compared to the lackluster eyes he had in canon.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jun 2011 11:48
I hate the bug eyed look, too.
I love seeing "before and after" comparisons. I'm always interested in seeing the process that led to the final result.
I too like the Swallow's more natural looking eyes and features here. The Tatsunoko artists, it seems, rarely drew children without making them look sort of goofy and caricature-like. (Young Joe and Ken, in flashbacks, being exceptions.)
I think a young Eagle might have looked somewhat like this too.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jun 2011 13:34
THe softening of the face was the first thing i noticed in this picture as well. It makes him appear, younger and more innocent. Not the hardened soldier he is more likely to be depicted as.
I agree with everyone on this...I also love the perspective you've given this pic...drawing an angle where you are looking down on someone is really tough! This looks great!
I'm with LB...I love seeing the process you went through with this...it inspired me to try to remember to capture my pics as they developed...so I can show the process, too!
I have to agree that the eyes look so much better the way you drew them than they did in cannon. That was always one of my personal gripes was that his eyes didn't look normal or like all the other characters.
Originally posted by Garnet I have to agree that the eyes look so much better the way you drew them than they did in cannon. That was always one of my personal gripes was that his eyes didn't look normal or like all the other characters.I know how you feel Garnet. I feel the same way with the Owl's eyes which are drawn the same way as the Swallows. I guess since they are lesser characters they were not thought to need proper features.
Great pic of Jinpei Boeke. I too like his eyes.
I too like his eyes.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2011 00:18
I just can't agree more with Springie regarding the perspective of this picture, Boeke! You've done an awesome job in drawing him this way!
And, I also agree with CD regarding the fact that the features of less important characters were drawn in a different, more awkward way! Perhaps Jinpei's and Ryu's eyes were drawn like that to give the two a more comical aspect which their characters most often portrayed!
To me, it just served to make them look less intelligent. I knew they weren't, but they looked like they were always a step behind everyone else. Their whole facial structure leant to this, but the eyes were definitely the worst part. I hope I'm making sense. When I read what I just wrote, I'm not sure.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2011 10:53
No you are making sense Garnet. Thus my feeling in every screen cap I find, to use as an avatar, that Tiny is silly or stupid or looking dopey. I would love to find some, where the Owl does not have that silly grin and drugged looking eyes, but there are not any I have found (as yet).
Another APA issue out the door - and a front cover!
Not as happy with Ken's eyes on this one, but scale is challenging!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Aug 2011 12:24
Get him, Mark! Or is it her? I hadn't noticed when I looked at it with Bird Scramble, but this must be hir?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Aug 2011 13:20
I had the same thought, Becky! I didn't notice the bust until just now.
My DD asked what the oval was. She thought it might be Katse's BO. 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Aug 2011 15:48
Nice image, Boeke. I love the action and I understand that scale and foreshortening can be a real challenge in drawing.
I look forward to receiving my own copy.
Totally makes me want to cheer "Go Ken!" 
And "Go Bird Scramble" too! There are now more issues of it than episodes in the original series.
And to think it's been going continuously since I was 16... Wow.
And "Go Bird Scramble" too! There are now more issues of it than episodes in the original series.
And to think it's been going continuously since I was 16... Wow.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Aug 2011 13:52
Originally posted by lborgia88 And "Go Bird Scramble" too! There are now more issues of it than episodes in the original series.I hadn't thought about it that way, but you're right! Amazing!!!!!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Aug 2011 13:53
Wish I'd have known about Bird Scramble a lot sooner.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Aug 2011 17:22
Originally posted by Transmute JunThat is amazing. Congratulations Bird Scramble and all the members who have been contributing to it through out the years.Originally posted by lborgia88 And "Go Bird Scramble" too! There are now more issues of it than episodes in the original series.I hadn't thought about it that way, but you're right! Amazing!!!!!
Hmmmm.... seems a certain Swallow has been making inroads in my sketchbook - Here is another entry from the recent Bird Sramble! issue...
I love the expression on Jinpei's face... like he's trying to pull one over on the guard.
But what's with his hair? It's so.... neat!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Sep 2011 13:48
Very nice, I like the textured look to this picture.
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Sep 2011 14:40
Jinpei has helmet-hair. That's why it's so neat: it's pushed down by the helmet.
I thought he looked like he was trying to pull a fast one too. and I agree with UW. His hair has to behave. It has nowhere to go.
and I agree with UW. His hair has to behave. It has nowhere to go.
And the last of the pictures from me in this issue of Bird Scramble!
Entry number 4 in the series
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Sep 2011 16:40
All of your pictures are wonderful, Boeke.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Sep 2011 18:58
It is nice to see some Swallow pictures. I don't suppose I could persuade you to do some Owl ones for the next issue?
Oh, Boek, I love this picture! My favorite things about it are his eyes (Yay, someone who knows how to make him like he's a normal person), and his expression. He looks happy but not dopey. Thank you so much for doing our Swallow justice.
Originally posted by clouddancer It is nice to see some Swallow pictures. I don't suppose I could persuade you to do some Owl ones for the next issue?There is always a chance! Watch this space....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Sep 2011 08:19
He's looking very innocent in this last one... which makes me wonder what he's up to...
He does look more dignified, with his more realistic features here while still being the young, cute and mischievous Swallow! Great work.
Neglected to post the most recent Bird Scramble contribution pictures... Here we go!
Kapow!
And from the trib itself - What is he seeing?
So good! I love the way some of them look three dimensional! And the Ken punching Katse is neat- that blonde hair is showing- careful, Katse!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Feb 2012 20:17
I agree, the action shot of Ken punching Katse is my favorite! Ken is unmasked... and it looks like Katse is about to be as well! And the Katse form looks somewhat female in nature as well.
Very nice pictures Reboekah. Lots of depth and color, you almost expect them to start moving! My favorites have to be of Jinpei though--love to see more of them all though too!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Feb 2012 13:21
Very nice, Reboekah. Joe looks especially daring.
Great work! I think the one of the Condor and his car is my favourite!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Feb 2012 18:57
I'm finding so much to like about each that I'm having a horrendous time choosing a favorite!
From the most recent Bird Scramble!
Condor appearances in the Eagle's Aerie...
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jun 2012 12:39
Wonderful, Boeke!
I hadn't noticed the white lines above his head in the first one. It almost looks like a spider's web.
oh, nice Boeke, love the action in the second one
Nice to see them full size! These pics complement each other well, as in the first he's still and in thought, and the second, he's all action. But then, when the Condor isn't in action, often he is brooding...
I love both the up close look and the awesome action pose! Great work, Reboekah!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jun 2012 15:27
I like these Boeke, especially the action one.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Jun 2012 17:17
Very nice! I especially like the head shot.
Another APA Issue out - another couple of Boeke art contributions...
Oh wow ... both are great ... and I really love the Nambu one ... the shading, especially his eyes and the way the lenses in his eyeglasses are done ... really, really nice ...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Sep 2012 15:16
I like Ken and the Firebird! Although... if hes not onboard the ship, how are they doing the Firebird in the first place?
I thought that the only requirement for the Firebird was to have all four KNT vehicles on board the God Phoenix - not that the five team members had to be there...
Otherwise - how would it have made a difference for Joe to tell the team to take the Condor Machine to Cross Karacolm?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Sep 2012 19:13
Very nice!
I think I prefer the Nambu one as well. Although the Ken one does leave me wondering what the story is behind it.
Originally posted by Reboekah I thought that the only requirement for the Firebird was to have all four KNT vehicles on board the God Phoenix - not that the five team members had to be there... Otherwise - how would it have made a difference for Joe to tell the team to take the Condor Machine to Cross Karacolm?To use Bird Missiles, of course!
Actually, now you have me wondering if I'm mixing universes. Maybe I'm thinking Eagle Riders? But I thought the Firebird took all 5 of them to create and sustain... at least, in the first series. In Gatchaman II we know that Miss Mary Sue Pandora is so freaking awesome that she can do a Firebird all by herself...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Sep 2012 09:55
The Firebird in the first pic is awesome, Boeke! And, I love Nambu's pic, also! The watermark effect gives it that sense of uniqueness!
Another APA issue out the door - another picture for the collection!
Another great pic, Boeke! He looks surprised, yet a little pleased here! I wonder what is going on? There seems to be a story behind this one!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2012 17:47
Originally posted by Springie Another great pic, Boeke! He looks surprised, yet a little pleased here! I wonder what is going on? There seems to be a story behind this one!Okay, I feel kind of stupid for only coming up with this to say: DITTO!
I love this...it reminds me of the line from the end of Gatch I.. "Take this birdrang and think of it as my heart..."
<3
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2012 18:01
Originally posted by Lunulet I love this...it reminds me of the line from the end of Gatch I.. "Take this birdrang and think of it as my heart..." <3Interesting, that was my thought as well ... or at least that was the episode I thought about when I saw the picture. Very nice work again Boeke!
he certainly looks as if the boomerang was the last thing he was expecting to have..... does Ken have his gun?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Dec 2012 07:38
I was thinking it was just 'post' Gatch I. Joe's waking up as a cyborg, still realizing that he has Ken's boomerang. He's seeing a connection to his past when his body has changed beyond recognition.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Dec 2012 00:17
Another great pic, Boeke! I'm going with TJ's version of the story!
I appreciate all the interpretations - that is part of what makes the fanart sharing fun!
Speaks for what Dr. Raphael considered in terms of Joe's life post-recovery... The question is - did Joe ifnd it BECAUSE Dr. Raphael kept it for him, or was it hidden from him?
Most recent endeavor for Bird Scramble!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Feb 2013 13:48
He looks very intense! But emotional as well..
Very Nice! His eyes are so pretty in this picture!
I like the contrast of hard (the bright crispness of the helmet) and soft (the background, the visor/beak). His eyes are a bit dreamy/trippy here, I wonder if he got caught in a gas trap or got panty flashed by Jun.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Feb 2013 10:55
Originally posted by ChrisW I wonder if he got caught in a gas trap or got panty flashed by Jun.Maybe a combination of the two? At any rate, I find it a most welcome distraction from the yo-yoing weather here, a flurry of doctor's appointments, and other RL annoyances!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Feb 2013 10:12
That's amazing, Boeke! Lovely contrast!
Another quarter - another cover...
Leaping into Action!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2013 15:21
Look out! Here comes Joe!
It's good to see him out of his civies. Nice one, Reboekah.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2013 17:01
I like how you can see the reflection on the hood and glass of the car. Great job!!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Jun 2013 08:50
He looks so young, like he's still in training.
He does look young! I love the way you are able to give this. 3-dimensional feel! Nice!!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Jun 2013 11:35
I agree about the awesome 3D effect! Lovely pic!
Newest contribution
Eagle in a corner and ready...
Lovely! I love birdstyle with no hemets! I love the way you do backgrounds, too! Do you do that on Photoshop? Or do you use something else (I can't remember)?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Sep 2013 14:58
Maybe not entirely ready...he looks a little surprised!
Photoshop it is...
I get to play around with multiple layers and on the background I'm playing with swatches
Every once in a while I get a geometric design and have fun!
... And - Ken may be surprised, but not as surprised as the target will be....
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Sep 2013 17:05
Or he's posing for someone....
Originally posted by Springie Lovely! I love birdstyle with no hemets!It's a nice change, right? And I like how you can see the helmet on the floor in the left of the picture. Ken looks very young here! Good work! One question though Reboekah: It seems he's holding his Birdrang--but it also looks as if there's something pink in his hand along with it?
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Sep 2013 08:02
I love the background effects you use, Boeke, and like Springie I'm also in when it comes to Birdstyle sans helmet! It has that special kind of feel in it! And, also agreeing with Redbird, the hint of his helmet at the far end is a nice touch! I can see him looking down towards it, kinda just realising that he's lost it ... how, I'd wish to know as the story could be most intriguing ... and that he mustn't lose time to recompose himself due to his cornered situation!
Originally posted by RedbirdPin-pon!!!!Originally posted by Springie Lovely! I love birdstyle with no hemets!It's a nice change, right? And I like how you can see the helmet on the floor in the left of the picture. Ken looks very young here! Good work! One question though Reboekah: It seems he's holding his Birdrang--but it also looks as if there's something pink in his hand along with it?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Sep 2013 16:56
Very nice, and as TJ says he is looking surprised or maybe even shocked at something that is about to happen.
I look forward to seeing the work in my B.S issue when it arrives.
Been a while since I had time to complete a fanart piece... Got this once complete enough for the latest Bird Scramble!...
Now to carve out some time for the team pic... and dozen or so additional pieces in various stagnes of completion.
Enjoy!
That's great Reboekah! I don't belong to Bird Scamble so thank you for sharing it with the rest of us!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Sep 2014 19:29
Very nice, Reboekah. Hope she's enjoying herself.
So pretty! You drew her body so nicely...I have a hard time with that! Love the 3d effect, too! I am in heaven with all of the new Gatch pics! Can't wait to see you draw the team! 
Wow! What great pictures. You really have a great talent for this!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Sep 2014 06:16
I've been admiring that picture as Birdscamble sits on my desk. I agree with Springie, she's lovely, and the figure really does stand out!
Redbird, if you're not part of Birdscramble, you should join... 
Her pose looks like a ballerina.
You're very good at photoshop. I envy you!
Finally got to (almost) finished on the fifth in the light series - the Owl was rather shy about posing!
No need to be shy Ryu...that's a great picture! Way to go,, Boeke!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Mar 2015 09:33
I agree, I think Owl fans will be very pleased with this one!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2015 15:29
Ryu looks great. He's intent about something.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 17 Mar 2015 19:55
Lovely work, Reboekah! He looks a little stunned...like the paparazzi just found him!
Another quarter - another Bird Scramble! issue...
Here is Jun arriving - after a successful mission?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 31 May 2015 17:47
It must be successful if she's taken off her helmet!
Very pretty Jun! She looks like she is ready to relax!
Back to the Condor...
Not as pleased as I could be with the fingers... need to tweak them a bit...
Really nice work, Boeke! He looks slightly amused...I am wondering what he is up to!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Sep 2015 13:24
It does look like he's up to something...maybe thinking of a way to get Ken in trouble...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Sep 2015 19:39
He seems unusually peaceful... which makes me nervous, feeling like it's too good to last.
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