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Published: 2013-08-14 17:36:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 3654; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 0
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Description ALIEN commission steps starting with the rough prelim sketch to the final inks and greys.

The sketch was done on a comic book backing board with a regular 2B pencil. Once it was approved I drew the light pencils onto an eleven by seventeen inch board with a F Lead in a clutch pencil holder. Kept the pencils really light and loose since I knew I was going to be inking it myself and I just have to give myself the anchor points of the image and fill in the rest with ink. The inking was done with a mixture of Sakura Microns (sized 01 to 05), Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens (sized S and F), and a Pentel Pocket Brush. The coloring was done using Warm, Cool, and French Prismacolor makers ranging from 10% to 90% and ShinHan Touch Green and Blue Grey markers. The Warm greys were used for fleshtones and some of the surrounding material like the Alien's slime-webbing. The French Greys were used for the main figure of the Xenomorph, the Facehuggers, and the Eggs. Everything else is done using the remaining markers for backgrounds, clothing, and props. There are process pics of the layering of the French Greys on the Xenomorph's head on my Instagram (stalk_danielcampos) for those that want to take a peek.

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Comments: 22

Gunmetalblack [2013-10-30 01:13:46 +0000 UTC]

The way you managed to pack in the detail but keep everything cleen on the way to finishing this piece is just astounding. Very well done!

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stalk In reply to Gunmetalblack [2013-11-02 00:09:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Lew! Once I have that first rough in place it's not too much of a chore. You should see something I just do on the fly with no planning at all. Lines EVERYWHERE!!!

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Gunmetalblack In reply to stalk [2013-11-06 16:44:13 +0000 UTC]

You just described every pic I draw--no planning; lines everywhere. *L*

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stalk In reply to Gunmetalblack [2013-11-11 19:55:29 +0000 UTC]

Hey, there's something to be said for spontaneity which leads to happy accidents. I actually wish I could be looser with my stuff right off the top and it's something I'm working on now with some very satisfying results so far.

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Gunmetalblack In reply to stalk [2013-11-12 05:04:11 +0000 UTC]

Well, I don't know if it leads to my style being looser (I wish it did--I'd get more done) but I don't do a lot of rigid planning with pre-sketches either. That work ethic is probably why you're where you're at and I'm where I'm at, now that I think of it.

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LittleJohn312 [2013-08-18 15:10:07 +0000 UTC]

This is very cool!

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stalk In reply to LittleJohn312 [2013-09-03 05:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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usn1 [2013-08-17 05:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Beautiful piece Daniel!!

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stalk In reply to usn1 [2013-09-03 05:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, brother!

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Dimsdale00 [2013-08-15 11:12:21 +0000 UTC]

very cool!!

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stalk In reply to Dimsdale00 [2013-09-03 05:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Fun, fun!

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maxmblk66 [2013-08-14 21:47:48 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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stalk In reply to maxmblk66 [2013-09-03 05:01:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya!

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tlclark [2013-08-14 20:14:08 +0000 UTC]

Wicked cool.

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stalk In reply to tlclark [2013-09-03 04:59:36 +0000 UTC]

Always fun to draw up Alien influenced stuff.

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MedstersComicArt [2013-08-14 19:55:38 +0000 UTC]

Looks great

Β -Medster

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stalk In reply to MedstersComicArt [2013-09-03 04:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MedstersComicArt In reply to stalk [2013-09-08 15:00:24 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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TheDeviantMakepeace [2013-08-14 19:15:38 +0000 UTC]

Loved this piece as soon as I saw it on Bill's page.Β  Some great, great work.

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stalk In reply to TheDeviantMakepeace [2013-09-03 04:58:55 +0000 UTC]

He really loves his Task Force X pieces and I love working on 'em! Thank you!

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AggeIw [2013-08-14 17:52:25 +0000 UTC]

aw! i love the first rough you did. it makes so much sense that the girl is ready to get into the space suit. Either way its awesome work.

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stalk In reply to AggeIw [2013-09-03 04:58:28 +0000 UTC]

Things change from the initial sketch to the finish piece sometimes but she's still kinda slipping into the suit just not as obvious as before. Thanks!

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