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| Spaceresearcher |
Posted on 01 October 2016 13:56:12
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 Beta Grade  Posts: 795 Joined: 12 January 2014 |
WOW. Thanks for sharing Lurena, those are magnificent. My favourite is that stunning picture for the Jun Fan fic. Also love the hidden communications room. All of them are Superb. Your perspective with the columns and federation tech look is spot on and Cally's Gun looks terrific. Look forward to the story that goes with these. |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 18 October 2016 20:49:46
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Today´s rewatch had Tarvin in it. That reminded me of a drawing I made. As always there is a story behind my artwork and this one tells you how Tarvin came to admire Jenna when she saved him from the guards on Zolat-4. At least in my fantasy...  ... Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| Astullken |
Posted on 18 October 2016 20:52:56
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 Gamma Grade  Posts: 194 Joined: 27 August 2016 |
Lovely art as always, Lurena!
"Blake is sitting up in a tree. Travis is sitting up in another tree. Unless they are planning to throw nuts at one another I don't see much of a fight developing before it gets light!" --Avon
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| Lurena |
Posted on 18 October 2016 21:03:55
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Alpha Grade Posts: 4098 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
Thank you Astullken! And thank you Spaceresearcher! Have you read Brad's superb Jenna essay? it is a very good article! I got the honour to provide the artwork for it. Here are three of them:    ... Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| JustBrad |
Posted on 18 October 2016 23:43:09
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Lurena wrote: Thank you Astullken! And thank you Spaceresearcher! Have you read Brad's superb Jenna essay? it is a very good article! I got the honour to provide the artwork for it. ... You should post the rest, including the Tarvin pic that got cut due to space considerations. They are brilliant and I consider myself lucky to have your pics gracing my essay. |
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| Anniew |
Posted on 20 October 2016 16:16:19
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 Alpha Grade Posts: 2551 Joined: 13 January 2015 |
It's a great essay Brad - enhanced by Lurena's illustrations. Thank you both.
Just because I can't sing doesn't mean I won't.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 23 October 2016 15:21:06
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JustBrad wrote: Lurena wrote: Have you read Brad's superb Jenna essay? it is a very good article! I got the honour to provide the artwork for it. ... You should post the rest, including the Tarvin pic that got cut due to space considerations. They are brilliant and I consider myself lucky to have your pics gracing my essay. *blush* thank you Brad. Well, the Tarvin pic was already posted above, but I will post it again, plus the others: Jenna on Zolat-4, saving and impressing Tarvin so much that he falls for her...  Jenna takes Servalan hostage and forces her to change costume.  Jenna who has been through rough times. To the final lines in Brad's essay: Jenna is still up there, still flying..... ............. Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| BradPaula |
Posted on 23 October 2016 19:44:20
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Oh, so nice, Lurena. Love the Jenna at the flight controls the best. That's our Jenna, always in control! Thanks for sharing them. |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 06 November 2016 21:33:52
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Did I ever mention Susan Bowden's excellent article about Anna Grant? No, I did not! You should read it! Check out young Anna and Del Grant and how they may had been drawn to the rebel cause and much more! I had the honour of making artwork for this article too: Adolescent Anna and Del  Falling in love (not used in the article)  Anna introduces Avon to Del  Unaware of the double life of Anna during a "lovers photo shoot"  Anna threatening Servalan  Kissing Avon  Dreams of what could have been  Enjoy thre read! ........................ Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| BradPaula |
Posted on 07 November 2016 01:35:56
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Lovely artwork, Lurena. I love the Avon, Anna and Del dinner scene the best! |
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| Rainesz |
Posted on 07 November 2016 04:43:05
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 Gamma Grade Posts: 444 Joined: 25 April 2016 |
Beautiful artwork, Lurena! I love all of it and love seeing the new illustrations! You capture the softer (more innocent?) side of Avon especially well.  |
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| Mistletoe12 |
Posted on 07 November 2016 15:17:05
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Lurena, you are a sweetheart! Your artwork is always beautiful. I was thrilled when you generously agreed to produce the illustrations for my Anna Grant article - they completely enhance my words. I hope the individual pics on the forum thread will lead to many more forum members appreciating your work. Thank you for your kind words!  |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 08 November 2016 21:29:44
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Alpha Grade Posts: 4098 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
And thank you for your kind reactions Mistletoe, Rainesz and Paula! I am still trying to improve. And I'm still drawing on the left over A4 print paper, with that one same pencil which is getting very short by now. That will urge me to make time for buying a new one and look for information about drawing-materials. I will probably treat myself to a colour pencil box for my birthday 
Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
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| Anniew |
Posted on 10 November 2016 15:48:28
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Lovely essays...lovely artwork....really enjoyed Mistletoe's insightful reflections on Anna, Brad's complete understanding of Jenna and the beautiful illustrations. Thank you all.
Just because I can't sing doesn't mean I won't.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 19 November 2016 19:59:51
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Alpha Grade Posts: 4098 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
Anniew wrote: Lovely essays...lovely artwork....really enjoyed Mistletoe's insightful reflections on Anna, Brad's complete understanding of Jenna and the beautiful illustrations. Thank you all. You're welcome Annie! Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 28 July 2018 21:13:50
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Alpha Grade Posts: 4098 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
It has been silent in this thread, but that does not mean that I didn't draw. If you kept up with the monthly fan ficlet challenges you will have seen a lot of my drawings. However, I have been too lazy to sample them and post them here. Now I like to share something with you; I've been experimenting with ink. Again, it is not professional work, just a black ballpoint pen as I have no idea (or money) what to buy. I think East Indian Ink ? And special paper? I have to say that I rather like my pencil work as it gives more "character" and "liveliness" to the images. What do you think? The original:  And Roj Blake redone in ink: 
Lara&Sue's Blake's 7 stories
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.* |
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| BradPaula |
Posted on 28 July 2018 21:40:40
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The drawings are great, Lurena. The ink ones look very good.
Zil: Oneness must resist the Host.
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| One Spare Part |
Posted on 29 July 2018 12:41:23
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 Beta Grade Posts: 1141 Joined: 01 January 2018 |
Lurena wrote: It has been silent in this thread, but that does not mean that I didn't draw. If you kept up with the monthly fan ficlet challenges you will have seen a lot of my drawings. However, I have been too lazy to sample them and post them here. Now I like to share something with you; I've been experimenting with ink. Again, it is not professional work, just a black ballpoint pen as I have no idea (or money) what to buy. I think East Indian Ink ? And special paper? I have to say that I rather like my pencil work as it gives more "character" and "liveliness" to the images. What do you think? The original: And Roj Blake redone in ink: I have been looking at your artwork on this thread - with envy - and I can see what you mean when you say you prefer your pencil work...however, don't give up on using ink. Ballpoint pen may not give the best results. My brother can draw and he has used india ink. He finds that you have to re think how you draw to get the best out of the medium. So- at least for him - he finds that simpler lines work better. You are the artist Lurena so don't give up on it. Find your way. "We're in the centre of a mystical convergence here."
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| Hugbot |
Posted on 29 July 2018 14:51:23
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 Alpha Grade Posts: 3437 Joined: 26 January 2014 |
Lurena wrote: I have to say that I rather like my pencil work as it gives more "character" and "liveliness" to the images. I see what you mean - the greyscale shades give a bit more depth to the picture. However, the stark contrast of the ink version is also very impressive and effective. I think you should invest some more time to experiment with this technique. The problem with comparing these two versions is that the picture initially was not meant for inking. It's a bit like photography: Black and white photographs can be very impressive, but this requires a special set-up and lighting. It's no use taking a colour photo and converting it into black & white. When you designed the layout, the framing and the lighting of the original picture, you were thinking in terms of depth and shades and not in terms of contrast. If you create a new picture with a view to emphasising the contrast, the result will be much more effective. |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 29 July 2018 16:10:23
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 Gamma Grade Posts: 718 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
I do like the pencil drawings, but I understand what Hugbot is saying. |
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