Here is where I'll post new art things! Starting with this, which I did today, learning how to draw Ken...(IDK why I changed the uniform...artist's license!) And this one, I did years ago, but found in my art folder! It's Jun and Jinpei as orphans. Ahaha <3

oh wow, they are simply brilliant. You have quite a talent there. Thanks for sharing, hope to see much more in future.

Lunulet -- I agree! Those are wonderful! I love the touches of light and color -- very nice!

I have to third that agreement Lunulet, these are fantastic. I like the way you have the light hitting Ken. And the Jun and Jinpei one is very sweet.

If I weren't appreciating these so much, I'd be jealous of your talent! I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Jeez...your art is beautiful! I love your soft colors! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!!!

Thank you!! It is so nice to have a place to post these and enjoy the show w/ other fans. Thanks for being such a welcoming and fun community!!

Yay new art! That Ken drawing in particular edges well toward realism.

please Lunulet,.... can we have some more!!??

Ok, more!! I am not usually so prolific. I'm on holiday and this helps me de-stress. Some Joe line art inspired by Gatch II.. And a little comic based on the introduction of Dr. Pandora. I loved that episode...Pandora, the team's reactions, the art... (why did the art suddenly get better around episode 26?? Anyone else feel the same way?) I thought about putting text to show what they're saying, but you can make up your own.

LOL Mary Sue Pandora, perfect.

Love the Joe pic, I think you've actually caught him in a good mood! And yeah, have to agree with the "Mary Sue" comment, I thought she came across too good to be true, too.

Wow, Lunulet! These are wonderful! Hats off and I'll be looking forward for more!

Pandora is definitely a Mary Sue! She has no flaws at all, and she's always right... except, of course, when she needs hunky Ken or Joe to rescoe her... Sigh... Lunulet, I'm really enjoying your art! I love your visual style and the way you draw the characters!

These are great, Lunulet! Thanks for sharing.

Lunulet, I love those last two. You have a great style and I love the water colour effect you use in your pictures. I don't know much about the Gatch II series or Pandora, but I do love the reactions you gave each team member.

Love the art, Lunulet...my favorite has to be Jun reading to Jinpei. I love the toes, sooo cute!

Wow, Lunulet! Your art is definitely amazing! I love your style, and your sense of colour and realism! You just hit the nail on its head with that Pandora comic! My favourite picture from these, as if not obvious speaking of me, is that of Ken! Can't wait to see more!

More Gatchaman II reaction sketches..... So these are from Episode 29 - The Evil North Wall That's the one where Joe struggles with his identity as a cyborg, punches Ken when Ken tries to sort-of-hug him, tells Ken he hates being touched (!), is a complete jerk to sweet loyal Jun, and then cries at the end when his friends refuse to give up on him - proving to himself he's human after all. SO THAT WAS A GREAT EPISODE Here are some things inspired by it... And, what should've happened at the end of the episode ...

OMG I love your style.. What do you use, digital?, Pencil? paint? ink?

Thank you, littlewolf That is so nice of you 100% digital...drawn on a Wacom tablet in a free program called OpenCanvas ..well the crappy version that I use is free...there is also a REALLY nice version that costs money, hehe!! Ah well... <3 Lunu

I particularly like that last one, lunulet ... combo of the surreal style and the soft colors

Amazing! And you did it all on a tablet? I've never used one before, but I'm sure I could never do anything like that!!! Such emotion in those pieces and again I am astounded by the beautiful soft coloring! You are a great artist!!

Originally posted by Springie Amazing! And you did it all on a tablet? I've never used one before, but I'm sure I could never do anything like that!!! Such emotion in those pieces and again I am astounded by the beautiful soft coloring! You are a great artist!!

Thank you everyone...I have major art self-doubt (esp. about coloring) so these comments mean a lot to me!! Really! @Springie, NO WAY! How do you do your gorgeous art then?? It is so clean and bright and finished, I assumed it was all digital. If you can do that without a tablet, you would work WONDERS with one. Are you doing pencil then coloring digitally? BTW tablets are easier than pencil! Yes - easier!! You can erase perfectly and there is the wonderful UNDO button.

Originally posted by ChrisW I particularly like that last one, lunulet ... combo of the surreal style and the soft colors

Thank you - that's my fave too. But (ahem) we know about my shippy feelings...

Lunulet, I too have to say I love the emotions expressed in those pictures. I really envy you and your artistic skills you should not doubt yourself. Of course that is easier said than done, I know I feel that way with my writing.

I can't do anything else but echo the others and repeating myself ... just amazing! I agree that that last one is my favourite, also! You're a great artist, Lunulet and, again, you have an awesome style! That soft colouring just goes hand in hand with the emotions you portray in your drawings! Now, I'm so more and more intrigued into learning to go digital when drawing ... some day I'd find the chance, maybe!

Originally posted by Lunulet Thank you - that's my fave too. But (ahem) we know about my shippy feelings...

Hehehe, you could do a Ken/Joe version *grin* I need to draw some more. Been focusing on some original writing lately.

I can hear my mom saying from somewhere beyond the grave, "Now, why couldn't you do something like that ?" (Mom was a painter who had some of her work hang in a couple of New York galleries. I didn't inherit her artistic abilities.)

Thanks, Lunulet! Yes, I draw them 1st and then scan and color in Photoshop. I'm in the process of learning Illustrator now. I'd love to try a tablet sometime!

Everyone - I wish this forum had nested comments so I could talk to each of you!! Thank you all for the encouragement! Springie - I recommend a 9x5 Wacom tablet for the casual fanartist! However, prices have REALLY gone up since I bought mine. I paid $70 ten years ago..now it's more like $170 for a basic one. Ouch! Someone gave me a great tip one time...if you miss the texture of paper, just put a piece of paper over the tablet. The pen still works and you get the traction. I did that for a while before I got used to it. /art nerd ..hehe sorry

I plan to try out the ipad as a tablet. Apparently the hubby found an awesome cyber monday deal on the fancy artists' stylus for it and ordered me one. (most ipad styluses aren't particularly pinpoint because of how the touchscreen works) So many options these days! Still, I enjoy working on paper even as I curse and wish I could easily delete.

Very nice. Your artwork is wonderful.