Vash the Stampede

Posted Jan 16, 2006, 5:31:47 AM UTC

My very first fanart... I can't seem to make my man-drawings turn out, so I assigned myself a project to get back into the swing of things. I'm taking two characters from the only anime I've seen right the way through (Trigun, naturally) and interpreting them in my own semi-realistic style.

Here is Vash. Yay!

I used reference for this, too. In fact, all I really did was change it into my styel and fix the sahding accordingly. The collage I used to draw it from is here:

http://toykeeper.net/media/Trigun/gfx/pattern/vashes.jpg

Comments

FireAngelStudios
Aug 8, 2007, 8:51:14 PM UTC
He looks kinda like Morpheus from The Matrix with those dark shades ROFL
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- Minimaid
  Aug 9, 2007, 9:44:20 AM UTC
  I guess I can see the resemblance. The dark shades are part of the anime character, though - I think it came out before the Matrix did, but I'm not sure. Timelines get confused in my head.
  
  Thanks for the comment!
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  FireAngelStudios
  Aug 11, 2007, 12:14:05 AM UTC
  Dark? I thought Vash's shades were orange/yellow...
  
  Very nice nonetheless. ;D
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  Minimaid
  Aug 12, 2007, 10:46:35 AM UTC
  Indeed, but in black and white, it's easier for aesthetics if I don't paint the eyes behind.
  
  Sorry, you are right - they are not 'dark'. But there are shades!
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leetpawnmaster
Apr 18, 2007, 3:57:39 PM UTC
That is so awesome. I wish you could have drawn the revolver also.
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- Minimaid
  Apr 18, 2007, 10:57:37 PM UTC
  Thanks! Perhaps if I do another Vash I will put him in a pose with the famous revolver.
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nathie
Aug 8, 2006, 1:48:33 AM UTC
minimaid, you are here, too!

absolutely stunning work!
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- Minimaid
  Aug 8, 2006, 10:21:26 PM UTC
  Thanks bunches, luv!
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themusicdied
Jan 27, 2006, 6:51:43 PM UTC | Total Edits: 1 | Last edited on Jan 27, 2006 by themusicdied
Wow Mini, I think this is the first Anime I've ever seen you do! It looks beautiful! I can't get guys to look right myself. Something always looks messed up. I think you did a wonderful job on him! ^_^
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- Minimaid
  Jan 27, 2006, 9:03:05 PM UTC
  Hurm... I wouldn't even call this an anime picture, per se. Though I suppose if I were ever to go back into that phase, it would look somewhat like this... But in all honesty - I don't think I'll ever, ever do anime again.
  
  Thank you very much for your compliments, though, luv! Guys just take... well, practice. As does everything else. It helps to know the bone structure.
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  themusicdied
  Jan 28, 2006, 7:54:42 AM UTC
  lol Anime's just not your thing, huh? That's okay. You do a beautiful job on everything you draw. ^-^
  
  You're welcome! Yes, it most certainly does.
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Kichi
Jan 19, 2006, 11:46:37 PM UTC
Oh! sweet! awesome pic!
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- Minimaid
  Jan 20, 2006, 6:59:43 PM UTC
  Thank you kindly!
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MissezNoll
Jan 19, 2006, 10:15:25 AM UTC
Robin... did I ever tell you that I love you? *giggles* Your version of Vash looks SO HOT!!!! I mean, LOOK AT HIM! He has a bit more of a "baby-face" in this version, but believe me, that is all right. Guys with baby faces are just fine with me. They look forever young. I completely love that hair of his too. The funny thing is that mine always looks like that when I wake up in the morning. He looks wonderful in a million katrillion ways. Definitely a new favorite for me love. Mwah! *big squozes*
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- Minimaid
  Jan 19, 2006, 7:21:47 PM UTC
  You love me!? What a shock! I love you too!
  
  He is a little baby-faced... But not really. At another angle, I think it would look otherwise.
  
  *big squozes back* Thank you so much my love! I've missed you terribly much.
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590
Jan 17, 2006, 9:07:17 PM UTC
I like this one.....
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- Minimaid
  Jan 17, 2006, 9:11:07 PM UTC
  Thanks!
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EvilBunnySlippers
Jan 17, 2006, 12:39:38 PM UTC
This is great! I love it! I like how you shaded his jacket, and how you drew his face and hair
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- Minimaid
  Jan 17, 2006, 1:35:29 PM UTC
  Thanks so much, EBS! I'm glad you like him. (Your mail got sent today. It was the only one I could actually afford to put through the mail so far. Waiting for cheques from my bank....)
  
  Much love!
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Jilly
Jan 16, 2006, 11:16:08 AM UTC
Yay Vash!! He's great and you did a super awesome job making him look realistic!
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- Minimaid
  Jan 16, 2006, 11:22:19 AM UTC
  Thank you so much! Glad you appreciate him.
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  Jilly
  Jan 16, 2006, 12:11:10 PM UTC
  Yup Yup! No problem!
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BogusRed
Jan 15, 2006, 10:32:13 PM UTC
Minimaid doing fanart!? I was shocked when I saw Vash on the front page with "Minimaid" beneath it. lol

Excellent work. I just love how you use the pencil.
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- Minimaid
  Jan 15, 2006, 10:38:27 PM UTC
  *grin* Yes, Minimaid doing fanart. It's not a habit yet, though. I'm still very fond of making original pieces. I'm hoping this fanart bit will get me through my slump that I seem to be in. Can't get my man-drawings right lately...
  
  Thanks BR!
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  BogusRed
  Jan 16, 2006, 2:16:48 PM UTC
  Yeah I haven't posted any fanart in a while. I may get back into it soon.
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majinbulgeta
Jan 15, 2006, 9:49:36 PM UTC
OMG ITS VASH!!! I THIS!!!!
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- Minimaid
  Jan 15, 2006, 10:09:55 PM UTC
  Yup! Vash it is. Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
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