http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/ Pirates! Andrew is easily an embodiment of pride but his pride also lends him a sort of bravery. He doesn't know when to back down and is quick to anger both of which are represented in this piece by the multitude of different blades surrounding him. His regal attire, with a lion clasped cape, is also a show of his prideful nature as well as his noble blood. As a side note Andrew does in fact use many different blades when he fights. Though he has mastered none of them his style is such that his speed and strength are often enough to ensure his victory. http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=65726947 65726947 I don't think I've done a nice, full color, group pic...sadly all you get is a chibi version. Did this mostly to relax and be cute. Enjoy! Left to right: Nadine, Belle, Drake, Pete Doug, Bluu, Andrew, and Effie. Andrew and Effie are characters created by my fiance <3 http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=63346777 63346777 This year Drake decided to do a good deed and keep all the little village children from being spoiled. At least, that's her excuse for it. If you look closely you can see the other crew members in the toy sack as dolls^^ http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62820046 62820046 I got a new art program (just the trial but I'm gonna buy the full version) and did this little sketch of Nadine in it. I don't draw her nearlly enough http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62820047 62820047 This is number two in a series of (hopefully) 5. This is my character Bluu in representation as a deity of mercy. Bluu is the ship's gun user (her whole family uses guns actually) and in this image she holds a very ornate gun but the bullet chamber is empty and the bullets are scattered around her as a way to show her not only as mercy but also her personal reserve about killing. http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=58988849 58988849 This illustration is the first in a short series. The basis of the series is to show the characters in the aspects of deities. This particular image is Drake in the aspect of 'Battle.' Her torn and battered clothes coupled with the cuts and black eye as well as her toothy smile show off her warlike personality and love of the fight. http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=59203839 59203839 This is one of the first full illustrations I did of any of the characters. It was mostly a practice drawing Drake, Belle, and the Sea Minket (their ship) I wanted to show off a little of their personalities as well as play with a more style oriented background. Right now it's part of a two part series though I have an idea to make a third one featuring Andrew and his maid Effie http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=55653137 55653137 I created this piece shortly after I did the first installment. This one features Bluu and Nadine. The colors are a tad more subdued partially because I wanted the lighting to feel more early morning and partially because the girls themselves wear more subdued colors. As with the first one I wanted to show off a little of their personalities as well as play with a more style oriented background. Right now it's part of a two part series though I have an idea to make a third one featuring Andrew and his maid Effie http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=55653144 55653144 This is still in the works, I haven't added all the characters but I'm happy enough with where it's going to share it. From left to right: Cap'n Drake, Nadine, Belle, Bluu, Oren. All but Oren are crew members on the Sea Minket. Oren, who is Bluu's older brother, is captain of his own ship. http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=55653127 55653127 Concept art for Oren, Bluu's elder brother. He's changed a lot since I started developing him. Originally he was more of a goofy character but he's turned into a much more serious and threatening pirate. He's not exactly bad and not exactly good depending on who you ask. To Bluu he is a bit over-protective and over-bearing but he has good reason to be as she's the only family he has left. Even the majority of his crew doesn't know Oren has a sister as he keeps it a secret for fear his enemies would use her against him. http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=55653133 55653133 Created as an art book styled piece. I plan on doing more art book shots of these characters as they are from my current comic project with the working title 'Pirate Family' 2008 http://bleucitrus.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4491762 4491762