179. Rush
See you Space Cowboy...
Anime cliches, I can’t stand them… But this, I never expected! Cowboy Bebop is fantastic.
It breaks away from the stereotypical anime, and is… just fantastic. Although hardly original (bounty hunters, trying to make money… and failing) Cowboy Bebop is a joy to watch. The characters are so imperfect, you love them for just that. The whole ‘Space’ element is hardly there, it’s just a means of transport. It’s just like an animated detective story [sic].
One thing that always stands out though, everyone will say it, is the music. A deadly fight scene will be accompanied with a light hearted jazz soundtrack, taking off the serious edge and making it so enjoyable! You don’t have to like jazz to appreciate how it’s used.
Enough praising of Cowboy Bebop, this here is Spike Spiegel, one of the main characters from the series. He’s quite often seen with a bent out of shape cigarette hanging out his mouth, and for me that just summarises him. Bah, as much as I hate smoking, he makes it look cool.
On a technical note, I’ve employed a slightly different colouring technique this time around – probably visually no different, but it’s much quicker for me. Huzzah! Glad to get more pictures out too.
September 26, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Anime cliches-couldnt agree more. Ilove cowboy bebop, and I love how u captured spike here. The hair details are great
good work as ever!
September 26, 2010 at 2:33 pm
It’s a great pic as always, I rasssssten!
September 26, 2010 at 2:34 pm
This is Spike all over, brilliantly captured. I would have expected you to do his full figure though, his bendy-lanky pose would really suit your style.
I am particularly enjoying the detail you put into his hand… it takes me back to the ‘ol days.
September 26, 2010 at 2:51 pm
You are simple cool! Good pics!
And Cowboy Bebop is the best anime.
Good bie from argentina.
September 26, 2010 at 3:09 pm
This is by far my favorite of your collection. Most certainly not because it is Spike (although I am a fan) but because of the work itself.
The coloring, the shading, and most importantly the mood and overall aesthetics of the portrait are what grab me in and force me into creative submission.
Touche good sir!
September 26, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Cowboy Bebop was essentially the anime that got me into animes. It wasn’t Dragon Ball Z, Speed Racer, or Evangellion. If you enjoyed (as much as I did) be sure to try Samurai Champloo (from the same director).
As for your work, it is brilliant! Congrats!
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