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ChristopherStevens — Skull Kickers
Published: 2015-01-29 19:32:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 26514; Favourites: 693; Downloads: 512
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My buddy Jim Zubkavich and I created these guys some years ago. Jim being the unstoppable force that he is, soldiered on to do a whole series for Image that is well worth the read if you haven't checked it out yet. It's a really fun and lighthearted take on classic fantasy adventuring fiction. I was trying to make a definitive Skull Kickers image and do something special for Jim with this one which of course never seems to work. I'm happy with the piece, but "definitive" images always seem to happen by accident. The harder you try to create something magical, the less likely it is to happen.Related content
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That's very kind of you. Thanks
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Man, I could only dream of pulling off gradients like that with my Prismacolors. What do you use?
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Thanks! I'm not sure what you mean by "what do I use?"
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Your medium. I suppose these grays are made with Prismacolor markers, or something similar?
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Yeah, Prismacolor cool and french greys and Copic cool greys in this case along with Dr. PH. Martin's Bleed Proof White watercolor paint.
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Great comic. I was hoping for a bit more violence though, hence the title...
Wicked pencil pin-up, Chris!
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Thanks. It's marker and watercolor. Yeah, the original two stories we did for Popgun were pretty violent and gory, but I think Jim decided to go a lighter direction with the main series for his own preferences.
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Ahh yes. They always wanna try to please everybody, huh. The few pages I did read/looked at were funny and a little charming though!
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So many cool textures, wish I could get this much out of my markers :/
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i dunno... looks pretty darn magical to me. and badass.
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really great. so much good stuff going on here.
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you're welcome
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Super sick work Chris! Always loved your marker work. No can top you!
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AWESOME!!!
I love that you snuck the logo in there, your artwork is amazing. I feel like chucking my tablet and grabbin' some markers.
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Thanks. Nice eye. I wouldn't tell anyone to chuck their tablets (those things are expensive), but I definitely encourage artists to experiment with traditional mediums as often as they can. They can be a real pain in the ass, but they have a richness and character that digital still can't capture.
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you work always blows me away Chris! The details on this is CRAZY! Looks like you drained a whole box of Copics on this one. lol
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Thanks Karl. I think I did actually.
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Great piece! Can you describe in few words technique you use? I'm planning to start watercolouring some of my lame works, but first I try to look for words of wisdom 
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Thanks. NP. I draw the image in light pencils, put down a rough marker layer with simple rendering. Then, I use white watercolor to render the piece with washes and opaques. Most of the detail work and texture is done there. Then, I go back over it with another marker layer and finishing touches with pen and ink.
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Thanks. I thought this didn't look as watercolors only. You helped a lot!
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Glad I could help.
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There is literally so much happening here I cannot begin to describe how great it is from an execution standpoint. I can only imagine how long it took you to craft.
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Thanks! Yeah, this one took a minute.
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I believe it - well done, sir.
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oh my god! I didn't know! I am so happy to know that you actually participated in it 
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Thank you. Jim and I did a couple short stories and I did a few covers for the regular series. It's a fun series.
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you are more than welcome my dear 
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Know what you mean but a beautiful piece now matter what you think. Awesome man.
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Ah, you've just reminded me, I meant to pick up a copy of this! Nice artwork!
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