Art for Amyeyl!

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Title:The Gathered Four
Gift for: amyeyl
Artist: gryfeathr
Rating:: G
Fandom: Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors
Characters: Seiji, Touma, Anubis, Shuten (Sage, Rowen, Cale and Anubis for the dub folks)
Warnings: (if applicable) Non!
Artist notes: When I saw the fandom list there was no choice left for me (among a plethora of some of my favourite things!) -- SAMURAI TROOPERS YES. I couldn't choose who would be the most fun, so I just threw all of Amyeyl's favourites in. I hope you enjoy, it was wonderful to work on and a great nostalgia trip!

Comments

[fangirlism]

This is so pretty!

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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So, many ages late: thank you very much!

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Thank you! It was one of the things I tried to focus on, as multiple bodies is hard beans.

[longleggedgit.livejournal.com]

This is awesome! I can remember catching Ronin Warriors on Cartoon Network now and again when I was younger, and while I wasn't a religious watcher, I still have a sort of nostalgia for it. :) Great work--I love the composition and the dynamic poses!

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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I think my first viewing of Ronin Warriors was much the same, a drive-by experience on Sci-Fi channel. It wasn't until Cartoon Network picked it up that I saw it in any kind of order, and it has a strong nostalgia for me as well from that time.

Thank you!

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

Why yes I will happily ride this nostalgia train with you. Mmm. Lookit you, Sage. Rockin' dat derpy greenandkhaki getup.

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Its a good train. A very good train, with posh seats and childhood snacks in every car. I think I had forgotten how terrible the fashion was; in researching this, I was trying for outfits they were actually drawn in, and becoming highly amused trying to replicate them. And yet so very great!

Thank you!

[toley-elf.livejournal.com]

Very cute! I like your colouring.

Although my friend that doesn't know the fandom asked why wolverine had a sword :)

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Even a year later, the comment about 'wolverine' makes me snort and then grin with an evil pleasure. Apparently the wolverine look is a universal 80's constant. Also I like Wolverine. Are these things connected?

Thank you very much!

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

I like the way the composition is so nicely balanced with the characters and their weapons.

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Thank you! I'm glad it comes across that way!

[kaiserkuchen.livejournal.com]

What a great ensemble piece! I love their weapons the most-- they all look so goddamn BADASS ♥

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The weapons were a PAIN but I am glad that they come across well! Thank you very much!

[amyeyl.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD. ohmygodohmygodohmygod! I don't even know what to say. Thank you so much. This is the most wonderful thing ever. I'm going to have to go brag and gloat to my other YST-obsessed friend. This has made my day 8 billion times better.

Thank you!

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

Now I can finally reply! :D

I am so pleased that you enjoyed this image. If you would like the full-rez version, let me know and drop me your email address, and I will wing it into your inbox. I had such fun with this image! It was like being able to give a present to you and to myself at the same time!

YST LIVES

[dramedy.livejournal.com]

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[dramedy.livejournal.com]

Omg this is really pretty! i love the dynamic composition and the bright colors! well done :)

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Thank you very much! I don't normally dip into the bright spectrum, and I am glad you like it!

[chen-san.livejournal.com]

Wow it looks awesome :D your style is really great :D

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Thank you very much!

[reflectedeve.livejournal.com]

Ooh, very nice group shot! I really like the off-center composition, and the individual figures are nicely arranged. I particularly enjoy the posing on the far-left guy; the hat-adjustment has a very natural feel to it. Also, your colors are grand, particularly on the grass (it has a lovely, effortless windswept look).

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Oh man. I'm always concerned about color, and that it came off well is a relief. I usually have trouble with arranging multiple figures as well, and that it works here is great to know.

Thank you!

[turlough]

*bounces with happiness* Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, whoohoo!!! It's so nice to see that old favourites are still remembered! This is such a great piece too, lovely colouring and composition. (And Touma and Anubis wereare totally my favourites :-)

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(Man I love those two too! Missing from this lineup of my personal favs are Rajura and Shin, but its hard to pick favourites from a good cast!)

Thank you very much!

[kittehkat.livejournal.com]

Oh, nice posing! The weapons (er, I suppose one is a staff, so it's a tool instead?) and the men really seem to suit their looks. Very cool.

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Thank you! I cheated (?) and went for actual clothing they've appeared in. Well. Except for the one int he back with the blue hair.

I kinda can't resist throwing a muscley man in a white t-shirt, apparently. I tried. It did not work, haha.

[leochi.livejournal.com]

They all look so pretty! :)))

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Thank you very much!!

[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

I like how distinct they all are, and the lovely attention to colouring and shading! Great job!

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Thank you very much! I am glad to hear they all seem to have a distinct sense about them!

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

Very nice--so much detail, bringing out the characters. And that bow, that is a thing of beauty.

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Thank you! That bow was the bane of my existence, and called for whipping out a ruler once or twice. I'm glad you enjoy it!

[ani-bester.livejournal.com]

SAMURAI TROOPERS!
Oh wow, I loved this and you did this character such justice here. I love the pose, and I love the looks, this is just terrific! Wow, this is just terrific.

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The best complement I can hear, other than my giftee's pleasure, is that I managed to do the characters justice from someone excited about the series! Thank you very much!

[glockgal.livejournal.com]

Love their poses and the way you used levels of standing, leaning and sitting to create a more interesting and dynamic portrait of the four characters. Their poses also show off their distinct personalities and the colouring is wonderfully cel-style and yet also a smidgen painterly. Great stuff!

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Thank you very much! A lot of your comments hit on things I was trying to experiment with in this one, and I am glad to hear they seem to work!

[dualbunny.livejournal.com]

They look like a very fun bunch. :D I especially like the detail in their weapons--everything is so unique! And coloring is very crisp and engaging.

[gryfeathr.livejournal.com]

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Samurai Troopers has a lot of great characters, and character dynamics--it was a joy to get to work with that! Thank you very much!