Fan Works Explosion

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Michsi » Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:36 pm

Those are some interesting designs, but I think your Goku somehow feels closer to the original that your Vegeta, but I can't exactly put my finger on what is that is different.
I think the cheekbones and the forehead might be a little too pronounced, maybe, especially in the last pic. Though interesting that you decided to draw him with a hook nose.

This kinda reminds me of a little project I had 2 years ago, where I drew the characters in 3 different styles. Might post them later.....
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Piccolo Daimao » Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:09 pm

I like your sketches, Scarz. It's intriguing to see how the DB characters would look in a Western style. It'd be nice to see what Piccolo would look like.
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by NitroEX » Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:06 am

I had a sudden urge to draw Future Gohan so I did this quick drawing in pen. My scanner sucks so it didn't pick up the lines as well as I hoped. I wanted to draw him with one arm but I'm so used to drawing people with two arms that I forgot and drew it anyway. Image

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Scarz » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:25 pm

Michsi wrote:Those are some interesting designs, but I think your Goku somehow feels closer to the original that your Vegeta, but I can't exactly put my finger on what is that is different.
I think the cheekbones and the forehead might be a little too pronounced, maybe, especially in the last pic. Though interesting that you decided to draw him with a hook nose.

This kinda reminds me of a little project I had 2 years ago, where I drew the characters in 3 different styles. Might post them later.....
It's strange, I thought Vegeta looked closer to the original than Goku did. :lol: But I do see what you mean, Vegeta facial features are a bit too pronounced but I must admit I like the way it looks. As for the hook nose, it was something I always wanted to draw on a character, at first I was thinking of using it for Piccolo, but out of curiosity I tried it out on Vegeta. And I think it works fairly well.
Piccolo Daimao wrote:I like your sketches, Scarz. It's intriguing to see how the DB characters would look in a Western style. It'd be nice to see what Piccolo would look like.
Thanks! Western cartoon style Piccolo is next!

Drew these this morning. I wasn't certain whether or not to do something extremely different with Piccolo's design. At first I was thinking of doing something really alien like, no pupils just the white of his eyes, more oval shaped head, etc. Kind of like the Martian Man hunter's base form (before he shape-shifts into a more human like appearance) But then I thought that would probably deviate too far from the original design. In other words, "I played it safe".

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Again, you guys let me know what you think. Also I'm still open for suggestions/requests for other characters.

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Kaboom » Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:23 pm

You simply MUST ink and color some of those (especially Big Green) so we can hack them apart to make avatars.

How 'bout Gotenks? All three of these have been burly adult characters, so why not a goofy-looking kid next?
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Michsi » Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:38 pm

I like it, especially the eyes. One the things that make Piccolo and Vegeta hard to draw in another style is because in Toriyama's style their eyebrows/brow ridge is permanently attached to they eyes, which makes the scowl their default expression. In order for to still feel like the same character I figure they would have to have something similar in other styles as well. He still has a scowl but perhaps a little more relaxed than in the original and I like it that you gave him sharp eyes.
So yes, he does feel like the original , particularly in the first image.

I'd recommend one of the girls. Chichi (preferably with the 23rd TB hairstyle)or Lunch (prefer the blonde)?

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Piccolo Daimao » Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:09 pm

Once again, very nice. I also agree that you should ink and colour these. I'd suggest drawing Kuririn and Bulma next.
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Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:48 pm

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Scarz » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:11 am

Kaboom wrote:You simply MUST ink and color some of those (especially Big Green) so we can hack them apart to make avatars.
I'll definitely be coloring these and posting them up soon. I like to draw a few more characters before I do.
Kaboom wrote:How 'bout Gotenks? All three of these have been burly adult characters, so why not a goofy-looking kid next?
Gotenks is next:

Gotenks was fun but I think I could have gone just a little bit more goofier with his look. But you guys let me know what you think.

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Thanks Piccolo Daimao and Michsi! I'm glad you guys like the Piccolo sketches. I'll be drawing some DB women next.

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Kiddo626 » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:18 am

Haha, I like your Gotenks! It's cute! :D

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Piccolo Daimao » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:12 pm

That is freakin' brilliant. Nice work. :)

And Scarz, your Gotenks looks great. I think you made him goofy enough. :wink: His trousers somewhat remind me of Aladdin's in Disney's Aladdin.
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Drabaz » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:45 pm

That Gotenks looks amazing! You really have this western styled Dragonball characters thing pact down. Please don't stop drawing them!
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Michsi » Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:37 am

Gotenks looks appropriately bratty and cocky :lol:

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by NovaSayajinGoku » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:46 pm

Hey, cool stuff friends !!

Here is a new Work from me:

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I hope you like it

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Scarz » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:38 pm

Hey NovaSayajinGoku is that Bulma or an original character? I like the shading to the piece!
Drabaz wrote:That Gotenks looks amazing! You really have this western styled Dragonball characters thing pact down. Please don't stop drawing them!
Until I run out of major DB characters to draw, I don't plan on stopping. :)

Finally had some time today to draw a western cartoon style Bulma. I'm going to have to draw more of her since Bulma went through tons of different outfits and hairstyles throughout the series.

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I'll be drawing more DB ladies soon.

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:41 pm

Scarz wrote:Hey NovaSayajinGoku is that Bulma or an original character? I like the shading to the piece!
Its Pan and Gill.
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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Scarz » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:41 pm

TheDevilsCorpse wrote:
Scarz wrote:Hey NovaSayajinGoku is that Bulma or an original character? I like the shading to the piece!
Its Pan and Gill.
OH! I see it now. :oops:

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by Rocketman » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:13 am

Oh Scarz, you card.

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by FindKenshi » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:58 am

Your Vegeta looks a little bit like Black Adam

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Re: Fan Works Explosion

Post by hleV » Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:27 am

Y U no give us uncensored art? Is it really forbidden here? (Manga panels with Bulma's boobs apparently aren't.)

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