[PD OCL] Coerced Entry

Posted Feb 5, 2023, 1:22:22 AM UTC

Meet The Academic Collective

Suave... well, Suave has no idea who the Academic Collective are. Really, in most cases, that would be the end of the story. Unfortunately for him... well, it seems at least one of them is more than aware of who he is.
Normally the raccoon would want no part in any such activities that might draw more attention to himself. After all, with various figures on both sides of the law out to get him, it would only make sense to avoid such events.
However when he came to be approached by this 'Academic' who noted that Suave's latent elemental ability would be 'of interest' to their studies, the added suggestion that it would be 'unfortunate' if Suave were to be found by any of those looking for him rather tipped him off that he may not have much choice in the matter. Of course... the man was pleasant enough to offer up a light for Suave in these 'trying times' - alongside a ribbon that would certify Suave was a part of the study, and certainly not someone the authorities should be worrying themselves over.
Suave still has no idea who the Academic Collective are. But he's definitely come to the conclusion he doesn't like them.

A little bit last minute I'm afraid, but made it in time! Was hoping to get all my initiation pics done first, but I am not a fast artist and the clock's a-tickin'!

Comments

Electrisa
Feb 12, 2023, 10:25:33 PM UTC
Man, I love the palette of the background and it's painterly look with the textures!!

For suave, however, i fucking fear! pls baby boi dont get rekt :c
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- Dregan
  Feb 19, 2023, 3:30:14 PM UTC
  Thank you! Honestly I can't take that much credit however. Very much rushed the background here, used a pastel brush as I thought that may help texture it a bit more to lean into the slight messiness of it!
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Uncanny-Illustrator
Feb 10, 2023, 8:17:13 PM UTC
I absolutely love this concept as a whole. Sauve looks so hecking unimpressed and just generally displeased.
The ribbon also REALLY pops agains all other colors. You look at the thumbnail and your eyes already are drawn to it like damn.
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- Dregan
  Feb 19, 2023, 3:29:01 PM UTC
  Thank you! I actually have a black-and-white filter over the image, which slowly gives way to colour at the focal point of the lit cigarette. I really wanted the ribbon to stand out however, so made it so it was the only thing outside the middle that was fully saturated - really happy with how it came out!
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Spektacular
Feb 5, 2023, 6:32:36 PM UTC
I hope this ends with Suave strangling this individual. They deserve it.
Also I've gushed about this so much but I'll continue to do so, I LOVE this! Love the encroaching b/w, but leaving the center with the ribbon and cigarette in colour! Also, fuckin brilliant left hand on Suave there.
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- Dregan
  Feb 6, 2023, 6:13:00 PM UTC
  Sadly, unless the last task signed by the Academic Collective is 'Beat up a member of the Academic Collective', I'm not so sure he'll get the chance. :c
  And thank you! Since I didn't have time to shade the piece I wanted to at least add something to make it visually a bit more interesting/feel less flat!
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