Sakura's Art

Recently I've been doing some random sketches and thought I'd share some pieces with everyone. I don't really have a specific style since I like to draw what comes to mind. With that, I hope you all like them! Besides GSG fanart, I might also include other works if I get around to it.

Triela Sketch (I saw this pic in a magazine and wanted to see how well I could sketch it. I think it came out alright.)




Claes Sketch (While I like all the girls, Triela and Claes are my top two favorites. I drew a Chibi-Triela not that long ago as an appreciation gift for Tommy and since then I've wanted to try draw one of Claes. The book on the table is what Claes was reading when she went on a fishing trip with Raballo)

I like the Triela pic ^_^

Your not the only one West

Nice one Sakura

Triela looks absolutely sweet and adorable in that one. Great work, Sakura!

I like the Triela one. She looks cute in this pic.
Chibi-Claes is nice, too.

Triela: Claes has no nose!
Hillshire: How does she smell?
Triela: Awful!

Ooh nice. Good job. I wish I could draw like that.

Very cute style.

I like it.

OK, I give in, great work there, Sakura...
Just had to put the 'No Nose' joke somewhere...

ElfenMagix wrote:OK, I give in, great work there, Sakura...
Just had to put the 'No Nose' joke somewhere...

Front views of anime seem to come with no nose

Good art there!

Claes has too short chin...

Thanks guys!

ElfenMagix wrote:Just had to put the 'No Nose' joke somewhere...

With the chibis, there's no place for a nose! I guess for Claes it wouldn't be bad, but you made me think of someone else it might be bad for...Beatrice!

Chibi Beatrice and Yotsuba Sketch. (Beatrice doesn't know what trouble she's in.)

Lol, run Beatrice run!

I'm surprised that Bea is puzzled, given the fact that she sniffs out explosives and other dangerous items for a living... yeah, yeah, I know. Suspension of disbelief.

That pic is adorable.

Nachtsider wrote:That pic is adorable.

Second that notion!

The Triela pic is nice--but I don't quite like the eye. Reminds me of the Triela in Il Teatrino, and I have to say the first artwork in Gunslinger Girl anime is better.

NOw the chibis, that's some nice stuff! b^^b

Wubb-it!

I love Chibi style. Always funny/cute.

I love chibi!

Nachtsider wrote:I'm surprised that Bea is puzzled, given the fact that she sniffs out explosives and other dangerous items for a living... yeah, yeah, I know. Suspension of disbelief.

I think the point was that she's chibi so she has no nose and thus can't sniff.

If that was the intent, Ryuu, I'm loving the drawing even more now. That's my kind of humor.

KodokuRyuu wrote:I think the point was that she's chibi so she has no nose and thus can't sniff.

Yes, you are right. Probably should have emphasized it more, but I thought it was obvious since Beatrice is known for sniffing explosives. Yea, I know it's corny humor.

Originally I had Yotsuba sketched out and was thinking of who'd go great with her. Initially I was thinking Petra (LOL, I'm not a hater!), but after Elfen's no nose joke I realized Beatrice would fit the bill nicely.

Panzer-The reference pic I used was from Yu Aida's more recent work, which is similar to the art in Il Teatrino.

Beatrice was very funny,her face looks like Terminator.

Yotsubo's very cute

Sakura wrote:Yes, you are right. Probably should have emphasized it more, but I thought it was obvious since Beatrice is known for sniffing explosives. Yea, I know it's corny humor.

Who cares if it's corny - that's funny stuff right there.

Beatrice was very funny,her face looks like Terminator.

After the explosion, Beatrice (in her 'skeletal frame') says these line:

=Arnold Swashineger tone=

YOU ARE TERMINATED

or

I'LL BE BACKKKKKKKK!

Panzer-The reference pic I used was from Yu Aida's more recent work, which is similar to the art in Il Teatrino.

Ah, no wonder. Sorry about the last remark, really.

But yeah, Yu Aida-sensei's artwork is getting closer to be targeted to young audience...

Panzer IV wrote:Ah, no wonder. Sorry about the last remark, really.

But yeah, Yu Aida-sensei's artwork is getting closer to be targeted to young audience...

Ah don't worry about it, Panzer. But you do have a point about Yu Aida's art work. Ever since Volume 9 it does appear to be more cute with the large eyes and his change in style. Of course plot wise it definitely is not for a younger audience.

Colored Triela Sketch (I played around with photoshop to try color my first Triela sketch. I'm a n00b with photoshop so it's not very detailed oriented. However, I'm satisfied with the simplicity.)



Angelic Angelica Sketch (I've been wanting to sketch Angelica with wings for a long time and I like how it turned out. I'm not sure if the feathers are distracting, but I thought it would be a nice touch.)

You demean yourself, Sakura - the coloring job on that illustration of Triela is lovely, and hardly amateurish. And the picture of Angelica is simply beautiful - brought a tear to my eye, it did.

Spoiler:

Nachtsider wrote:You demean yourself, Sakura - the coloring job on that illustration of Triela is lovely, and hardly amateurish.

I'll second that notion!

I know my way around photoshop to edit the frames for the scanlation, taking the Japanese In drawing text out.

Yet, When the drawing is in color, then I'd have a problem.
so your coloring attempt... Well lets just say, Its not an Attempt, Its the finishing touch in a masterpiece. because it really looks that good.

Nachtsider wrote:And the picture of Angelica is simply beautiful - brought a tear to my eye, it did.

Same here!

Nachtsider wrote:

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Sakura wrote:Colored Triela Sketch (I played around with photoshop to try color my first Triela sketch. I'm a n00b with photoshop so it's not very detailed oriented. However, I'm satisfied with the simplicity.)

Omigosh, omigosh, omigosh. It's a masterpiece! Sugoi, sugoi!

Sakura wrote:Angelic Angelica Sketch (I've been wanting to sketch Angelica with wings for a long time and I like how it turned out. I'm not sure if the feathers are distracting, but I thought it would be a nice touch.)

The feathers look great.

The feathers should have edge on its

Hey Sakura,

Really cool sketches. That Angelica sketch is awesome, would you mind if I tried photoshopping it?

I normally use photoshop for research to fix up and add text for figures and gel pics. I really need to learn all the features for it, but haven't the time. Thanks guys that you like the colored picture. I've been playing around with it when I can so expect a few more color pics in the future.

@ Whatface- I don't mind if you want to photoshop it since I'd love to see what you can do. You can credit me for the initial sketch.

Eh...what to say about the following picture...

Ribbons of Fate- Hillshire/Triela sketch (My first attempt at the Hillshire/Triela fratello pair. I'm a bit torn over what to think about where they stand in the relationship so I guess it came out in the drawing as well. I had the ribbon represent their fate since there is a strong bond tying the two together. I had seperate ribbons behind to indicate a past fate each had prior to meeting one another. I made it so they look like they're lying down on a sheet because without that, it looked kinda weird (like they were floating). Btw, it's meant to be a clean picture (so please, no explicit comments). Yea, I don't know what else to say. I'm not good with words and I feel as if I'm confusing myself more trying to explain it.)

Hilshire is fat and big butt

While Triela is lovely!! The princess very tired from the last mission and need some rest on this bed...

First when I saw the ribbon,I thought : the undeny fate of father-daughter alike?

Well done,Sakura

That's a nice pose for them. I also applaud your dedication to draw them on bed sheets. I prefer not to if I can help it because I hate drawing folds

Nice work

Great stuff, that Hillshire/Triela sketch is really neat! I really like the folds, they look very realistic.

Anyway, Angelica photoshooped:

Ooh, cool photoshopping.

Whatface wrote:Anyway, Angelica photoshooped:

Normally your loving me for the scanlations. now I am loving you for your photoshopping job.

A+!!!!!!

Sakura wrote:Ribbons of Fate- Hillshire/Triela sketch (My first attempt at the Hillshire/Triela fratello pair. I'm a bit torn over what to think about where they stand in the relationship so I guess it came out in the drawing as well. I had the ribbon represent their fate since there is a strong bond tying the two together. I had seperate ribbons behind to indicate a past fate each had prior to meeting one another. I made it so they look like they're lying down on a sheet because without that, it looked kinda weird (like they were floating). Btw, it's meant to be a clean picture (so please, no explicit comments). Yea, I don't know what else to say. I'm not good with words and I feel as if I'm confusing myself more trying to explain it.)

Awesome!

The 'Ribbons of Fate' is excellent!

Triela is portrayed beautifully! I love it!

Hillshire was Ok...the big butt is what seems to bother me though, but good job!

@photoshopped Angelica

Its lovely, but I might add a little more glow under her feat; as if her prayer is like one of those abilities in RPG games like Ar Tonelico or Atelier Iris.

Overall, its great!

Um...I like big butts? j/k j/k Hillshire was a tough one to draw and I think the contrast in colors makes the area stand out more since one of my earlier drafts it wasn't as apparent. Thanks guys for your critique and liking the sketch.

@whatface- I love your photoshopping skills! It's so pretty and the glowing effects are nice! I originally had her wearing a one piece dress, but it's fine the way you did it.

Anyone up for coloring?

In the Ninja Claes topic by Sasahara, I thought the concept was cool so I sketched and inked a quick drawing of Ninja Claes. The topic kinda got killed, but seems it's still hanging around. Anyhow, I know there are Claes fans out there and/or people with great coloring/photoshopping skills, so color in Ninja Claes! Come on...I know you want to. (Rusty did something like this on his fanart topic, so why not?) And if a larger picture is needed, I'll upload it.

Sakura wrote:Anyone up for coloring?

And if a larger picture is needed, I'll upload it.

Cool Claes picture (There's not enough Claes around here...)

I'll lend a hand at doing a photoshop version for you. And if at all possible, I'd like the highest resolution/biggest version of the picture as you're willing to let me work on.

If it's really large, you can PM it it to me instead of posting it. Big pictures don't agree with the forum well... (My work usually is in the 2000-3000 to 3000-4000 pixel range...excessive? Probably. )

@rusty- Sent it through PM.

Lol took the liberty to enlarge it to 1038X2076 PX
Right click the link and hit "Save as"

http://members.home.nl/tommygunner70/drawings/NinjaClaes11.jpg

Sakura wrote:@rusty- Sent it through PM.

Lol posted at around the same time lol

BTW: I'm Bored, So I'll give it a shot as well

Tommygunner70 wrote:Lol took the liberty to enlarge it to 1038X2076 PX
Right click the link and hit "Save as"

http://members.home.nl/tommygunner70/drawings/NinjaClaes11.jpg

Thanks tommy

Unfortunately simply enlarging pictures causes loss in quality, so I'll just go with what Sakura sent me.

rusty-spring wrote:Thanks tommy

Unfortunately simply enlarging pictures causes loss in quality, so I'll just go with what Sakura sent me.

Yeah, I dont really know how to overcome that detail there...

Anyway, I just finished



I must say; that I like how it turned out. If I keep in mind that this is the first time I used photoshop to actually color something.

feel free to tell me its crap, Should you personaly feel like it

I thought she looked kinda like a flapper from the 20s so I tried this approach:



She kinda looks like a genie to me too. Haven't finished cleaning it up yet.

KodokuRyuu wrote:I thought she looked kinda like a flapper from the 20s so I tried this approach:



She kinda looks like a genie to me too. Haven't finished cleaning it up yet.

Nice, I wanted to go with a Blue and white theme like Kasumi from DOA. but then again, a Ninja can best wear the colors of the night for consealment.

nice job though.

Eeeh...

Don't take it too personal, but...

I'm not too fond of the Ninja Claes illustration.

I think she would look better if she:

1. Let her hair down
2. Change her footwear--heals is not to go. Socks and sandals (just like a Kunoichi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunoichi, or if you've played 'Red Ninja: End of Honor' it makes it easer. That could come in reference about footwear)
3. Change her clothes (A Kimono is much more preferred--shorter one, not passing the knee-caps for greater maneuverability's)
4. No gloves. Getting one tangled or wearing one would cause you to accidentally slip on of your valuable weapon or grip
5. Add some 'Shinobi/Kunoichi accessories like kunais, shurikens, or tetsugens

...and I think that's about it

The things you listed, Panzer, are the reasons I thought she looked like a flapper. (The link is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunoichi by the way, you accidently put a comma in it.) Tommy's coloring makes her look more like a ninja.

you guys ever see Gintama ? she kind of looks like the short sighted Ninja in that !