Emma-The White Queen

j giar · 06-23-2009, 07:11 PM

Mister Bot posted a piece of The White Queen some time ago and he motivated me to take a shot at her as well

....well...you know what I mean. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and I've currently lined up 3 pieces of female characters to help me improve.
This is on 81/2x 11 illustration board. This is just the pencils...ink and color to follow...and that will be done old school. I tried to capture the character more as a strong and independent figure as opposed to the cheesecake variety.(Although in this getup she would never be mistaken as a nun.) That's more of a personal preference. My plans color wise I've yet to decide. The only thing set in stone are the "White Queen" plant leaves that will surround and weave through the decorative frame around her. The leaves are white framed in green with red veining. Crits are welcome. Tanx J.

sevans · 06-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Nice pic.
She has some curves and size, but still looks very feminine. (not a stick insect model).

Alex Alderete · 06-23-2009, 08:07 PM

Love them Birthin' Hips!

sebzero11 · 06-23-2009, 08:22 PM

Looks great! I love her expression.
In fact, her face reminds me of Crystal Bernard from WINGS.

Well done!

j giar · 06-24-2009, 12:09 AM

Sevans- Glad you like. I grew up during an era of woman Like Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren and Ann Margaret. So yeah...I like them a little thick.
Alex- Ditto
Subzero- Me like you approve. Thanks for lookin'

J.

**Ron Phillips** · 06-24-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j giar

Sevans- Glad you like. I grew up during an era of woman Like Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren and Ann Margaret.

Man, you're old.

While I appreciate the curves and swirves of all those women, I do realize they were part of my Mom's era, not mine. I just had to pleasure to watch airings in the 70's and moreso 80's with A&E AMC and TCM.

So tell me Jim, you pushing 60 or what?

BTW, I think she could use a little longer body, or maybe not as broad of shoulders. It looks really nice though, and looks nothing like Crystal Bernard.

Justice41 · 06-24-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j giar

Mister Bot posted a piece of The White Queen some time ago and he motivated me to take a shot at her as well

....well...you know what I mean. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and I've currently lined up 3 pieces of female characters to help me improve.
This is on 81/2x 11 illustration board. This is just the pencils...ink and color to follow...and that will be done old school. I tried to capture the character more as a strong and independent figure as opposed to the cheesecake variety.(Although in this getup she would never be mistaken as a nun.) That's more of a personal preference. My plans color wise I've yet to decide. The only thing set in stone are the "White Queen" plant leaves that will surround and weave through the decorative frame around her. The leaves are white framed in green with red veining. Crits are welcome. Tanx J.

See what i mean?

j giar · 06-24-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justice41

See what i mean?

Yup!
Sweet. Thanks.

j giar · 06-24-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Phillips

Man, you're old.

While I appreciate the curves and swirves of all those women, I do realize they were part of my Mom's era, not mine. I just had to pleasure to watch airings in the 70's and moreso 80's with A&E AMC and TCM.

So tell me Jim, you pushing 60 or what?

BTW, I think she could use a little longer body, or maybe not as broad of shoulders. It looks really nice though, and looks nothing like Crystal Bernard.

Yeah...should have been more specific....I'm Ron's age

...so my parents watched a lot of old movies from their era...pre AMC or TCM days...I just happened to be in the room...and very impressionable.

Phatman · 06-24-2009, 12:39 PM

Nice work Jim---I think the Raquel Welch look for her is perfect and in character (but I'm old like you

)

j giar · 06-24-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatman

Nice work Jim---I think the Raquel Welch look for her is perfect and in character (but I'm old like you

)

Eehhhh!?
What'd ya say sonny!?
Thanks man.

jimmybott · 06-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Hey Jim

I really like it. I agree with Justice's crit on the face/head size and I think he shoulders are the tinyest bit too broad. I really dig the border, great work on the figure. You really captured that inner strength.

I need more practice at figures like this, I guess I should follow your lead and set myself the challenge of doing some supergirl or powergirl sketches to improve.

Oh and you made a very common mistake, my name is actually BOTT with two T's. lots of people seem to think I'm posting as jimmybot like my first name and some kinda mecha thing, when it's my real last name

j giar · 06-24-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmybott

Hey Jim

I really like it. I agree with Justice's crit on the face/head size and I think he shoulders are the tinyest bit too broad. I really dig the border, great work on the figure. You really captured that inner strength.

I need more practice at figures like this, I guess I should follow your lead and set myself the challenge of doing some supergirl or powergirl sketches to improve.

Oh and you made a very common mistake, my name is actually BOTT with two T's. lots of people seem to think I'm posting as jimmybot like my first name and some kinda mecha thing, when it's my real last name

What?!? You're human? Sorry dude. I've spelled your name right before.
Old age.

Yeah I agree with everything about the shoulders and figure. Especially once Justice posted the changes. I'll make those before inks and colors and post the results. I've set a goal for myself to, point by point, go after my weaknesses and improve. Trying to achieve a recognizable look to my art. I'm really starting to enjoy what I'm doing again. Thanks for the comment sir. J.

down21 · 06-24-2009, 08:14 PM

She's cool! I like her strength also. The background adds a lot too rather than just the solo figure.

06-24-2009, 08:50 PM

Wow, man thats really Nice, Love the artdeco bordering...And I dig the tweaks Justice did.

06-23-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 5,968	Emma-The White Queen Mister Bot posted a piece of The White Queen some time ago and he motivated me to take a shot at her as well ....well...you know what I mean. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and I've currently lined up 3 pieces of female characters to help me improve. This is on 81/2x 11 illustration board. This is just the pencils...ink and color to follow...and that will be done old school. I tried to capture the character more as a strong and independent figure as opposed to the cheesecake variety.(Although in this getup she would never be mistaken as a nun.) That's more of a personal preference. My plans color wise I've yet to decide. The only thing set in stone are the "White Queen" plant leaves that will surround and weave through the decorative frame around her. The leaves are white framed in green with red veining. Crits are welcome. Tanx J. Last edited by j giar; 06-23-2009 at 09:35 PM. Reason: Cleaned up the image

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06-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
sevans www.sevans.co.nz Join Date: May 2004 Location: behind you ...... MotherF**KER! Posts: 4,526	Nice pic. She has some curves and size, but still looks very feminine. (not a stick insect model).

06-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
Alex Alderete Open for Commissions Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 40	Love them Birthin' Hips!

06-23-2009, 08:22 PM	#4
sebzero11 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 387	Looks great! I love her expression. In fact, her face reminds me of Crystal Bernard from WINGS. Well done!

06-24-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 5,968	Sevans- Glad you like. I grew up during an era of woman Like Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren and Ann Margaret. So yeah...I like them a little thick. Alex- Ditto Subzero- Me like you approve. Thanks for lookin' J.

06-24-2009, 12:39 PM	#10
Phatman Midi-chlorians are a lie! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 4,445	Nice work Jim---I think the Raquel Welch look for her is perfect and in character (but I'm old like you )

06-24-2009, 04:31 PM	#12
jimmybott jimmybott.deviantart.com Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,629	Hey Jim I really like it. I agree with Justice's crit on the face/head size and I think he shoulders are the tinyest bit too broad. I really dig the border, great work on the figure. You really captured that inner strength. I need more practice at figures like this, I guess I should follow your lead and set myself the challenge of doing some supergirl or powergirl sketches to improve. Oh and you made a very common mistake, my name is actually BOTT with two T's. lots of people seem to think I'm posting as jimmybot like my first name and some kinda mecha thing, when it's my real last name

06-24-2009, 08:14 PM	#14
down21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 590	She's cool! I like her strength also. The background adds a lot too rather than just the solo figure.

06-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#15
Al Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, man thats really Nice, Love the artdeco bordering...And I dig the tweaks Justice did.