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Description Here I am, testing your patience for pallanophs...

This is personal work (clearly), portrait studies of my three assassin pallanoph characters from the infamous novel in progress. I churn out this sort of selfish... spewage whenever I'm feeling the winter blues. Not that you need to know such things, but I digress...

However! The members of the assassin trio, as I call them: Sorstan, on the bottom left, older brother to Tjardek, who you will find to the right. Above is Reivig, entirely unrelated as it were, but a brother in arms to Sorstan before things go awry. (No spoilers to those unfamiliar with my hinted plots!)

Sorstan looks a wee bit over-fluffed. That, and Tjardek seems a hair too auburn. But at least Reivig finally makes an appearance in (revised) color. As far as the "background" is concerned, I wanted to avoid an obvious blood theme. So here you go.

These three have evolved considerably, as I am reminded when I look back at older art... *shudder* At least they are finally beginning to match the image I have in my head.

Specs: Winsor and Newton Artist's watercolor (and just a few traces of gouache) on Canson 100 lb cold pressed watercolor paper, about 9 x 12".

Questions, critiques, comments, etc. are more than welcome.

Sorstan, Tjardek, Reivig, and all things pallanoph © April Schumacher. Please do not utilize any of my images in any way, shape, or form without my written consent.
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Comments: 60

pallanoph In reply to ??? [2011-03-06 01:18:20 +0000 UTC]

Mmyessssss?

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purplend In reply to pallanoph [2011-03-18 15:25:16 +0000 UTC]

what type of feet to these creatures have? and where these creatures inspired by anyone?

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pallanoph In reply to purplend [2011-03-20 15:56:50 +0000 UTC]

I guess I could simplify a bit and say they are a bit like dexterous feline/canine paws: Longer toes, more flexibility. Some types have a bit of webbing, if they spend much of their time in the water. I have a pretty good shot of their feet here: [link]

As far as being inspired, they grew in their own little way through observations of nature and various animals, but were never influenced by anything specific. It's part of the reason I'm so amazed when I come across any invented creature that looks similar, as it's such an interesting coincidence.

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purplend In reply to pallanoph [2011-03-20 18:35:37 +0000 UTC]

thx. the feet are awesome/cute/dangerous.
you are super, keep up the excellent work!!!

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kalmanen [2011-03-05 09:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful once again <3 Nice to see nophs from you as per usual Tjardeks blue eye's angle seems a bit wonky though, like his face from that side needed to be more turned towards the back of the picture rather than the viewer.
Damn your watercolour abilities and implied background, so so beautiful work again 8( I want to burn my watercolours now...

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pallanoph In reply to kalmanen [2011-03-06 06:03:08 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhhh, you are right about his eye! (As usual! ) I wonder if I can fix the original, or if I'll just have to rely on photoshop. Pooo!

NO BURNING OF WATERCOLORS! D8< (Oh, and I've got to scan sketches for you.... )

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kalmanen In reply to pallanoph [2011-03-06 08:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Haha, am I really right 'as usual'? xD Pffft you can use the digiwork training anyway ;D

OMG REALLY I CAN'T WAIT

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PraiseMoyer [2011-03-05 09:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work as always I love the fact that Tjardek has one blue eye and one green eye.

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pallanoph In reply to PraiseMoyer [2011-03-06 06:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm rather fond of his mismatched eyes, myself.

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