BBLIR Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Hi everyone, I forgot I had an account here oops :v I've been making a drawing/painting every day for the past few weeks, mainly Bionicle characters. I've been posting them regularly elsewhere (on Twitter and Bluesky), and since they've piled up, I'm gonna dump the first 50. I make most of them using watercolours and alcohol markers, sometimes just ink or acrylic paints. I'm also open to requests! Enjoy! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Matoran with a Vahi Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) Oh, these are neat! You've got a very cool style here; these all look fantastic, but a few that specifically stand out to me: - Absolutely love the inclusion of Flare Slizer, and your take on his design is really cool. Slizers is such an underrated theme, so I'm happy to see it get a bit of appreciation! - Really like the texture you've got on Kongu's mask there; and the expression / tilt of the head make him feel very alive. - Avak with the glowing eyes there looks superbly menacing! Also he's my favourite of the Piraka, so the fact that he was your subject for that picture makes me happy ^^ - Really like the addition of orange to your design of Nuparu Mahri; it's a part of his colour palette that I've long thought his Toa forms lacked, and you pull it off really well on him! - That Krika is terrifying, but in the best way; I love the insect-like eyes you gave him, as well as the way you've done his fangs, and the colours there work really well. - Love the colouring and flame effects on that one of Raanu! - Really like your takes on Ahkmou and Kapura! The perspective on Ahkmou is really neat, and I love how you give a sense of expression to his mask there; and I like the style you've given Kapura, and the colour scheme - particularly the way the yellow highlights like his eyes stand out against the predominant red. Those specific thoughts said though, these all look fantastic; great work! Edited May 24 by That Matoran with a Vahi 1 Quote "New legends awake, but old lessons must be remembered. For that is the way of the BIONICLE." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissAdventure Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 These are all so good! I love how there's tons of different angles and coloring styles. Great job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBLIR Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Thank you both! 15 hours ago, That Matoran with a Vahi said: - Avak with the glowing eyes there looks superbly menacing! Also he's my favourite of the Piraka, so the fact that he was your subject for that picture makes me happy ^^ He's my favourite too! I also replaced the battery in his brain. Wouldn't recommend. (also I used glow in the dark paint on the teeth) 15 hours ago, That Matoran with a Vahi said: - That Krika is terrifying, but in the best way; I love the insect-like eyes you gave him, as well as the way you've done his fangs, and the colours there work really well. I think it's my favourite artwork out of all of these, Krika's design seems to really click with me. New batch coming tomorrow! It'll be fewer than this one, but it will catch up to the present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 These are so cool, and it is extra impressive what a wide range of styles you are able to draw them in. Some look very set-accurate while others are more impressionistic. There are so many good ones, but I think my favorites are: Nuhvok Va (he looks weirdly cute like an angry kitten) Kongu Inika Nuparu Mahri Krika Bulk Gorast Good guy Fikou and Click (I can't decide which one is cuter) Dume/Makuta (that one, specifically the layout, is excellent and reminds me of the original comics) Makuta's MNOG vortex form (it's creepy to actually imagine him as a bunch of body parts flying around) I do not recognize the white Miru-wearing character. Are they an OC? I also recognize the Mask of Life as it appears in VNOG and BIONICLE Heroes. Is that meant to be Matoro, Toa Ignika, Mata Nui or possibly the first Toa who used it? Or just a hypothetical character? I would be interested in a full drawing of him, his torso and shoulder armor and weapon look cool but it looks like a cropped version of a larger image. The Sanok with the crosshairs is a creative idea. I also think similar iconographic depictions of Kanohi masks would be interesting. I seriously cannot figure out what the Goomba-looking thing is supposed to be. It is well drawn, I just do not recognize it. If I saw it elsewhere I would not even recognize it as BIONICLE or LEGO. Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBLIR Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, Master Inika said: I do not recognize the white Miru-wearing character. Are they an OC? That's matoran-form Kongu, decided to save on time by making it grayscale. ...and with yellow accents 4 hours ago, Master Inika said: I also recognize the Mask of Life as it appears in VNOG and BIONICLE Heroes. Is that meant to be Matoro, Toa Ignika, Mata Nui or possibly the first Toa who used it? Or just a hypothetical character? I would be interested in a full drawing of him, his torso and shoulder armor and weapon look cool but it looks like a cropped version of a larger image. Intended as Toa Ignika, with the BH design. 4 hours ago, Master Inika said: I also think similar iconographic depictions of Kanohi masks would be interesting. Considered! 4 hours ago, Master Inika said: I seriously cannot figure out what the Goomba-looking thing is supposed to be. That's one of the characters that aren't Bionicle (the other being the one sandwitched between Kirop and Rocka) - it's Mega Met. And now, the second dump, up to present day: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Matoran with a Vahi Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Super happy to see Tamaru and Nuparu included; they're both characters who I like a lot The colours on Tamaru look really nice; and I love how spiky you've made the points on Nuparu's mask! I really love the glowing effect you've achieved on his zamor spheres, too ^^ Lessovik looks fantastic; I love how you've stylised him, while keeping him still instantly recognisable. I really like how the shift of colour due to the lighting works on his armour too, especially the lime parts. The painterly look of that Norik is a really neat style; works so well for the character. The study of Matau's wing is really cool. I like your design on him as a whole, too; especially the styling of his mask and chestplate. The red lighting shining on his green armour is a really effective touch as well! 1 Quote "New legends awake, but old lessons must be remembered. For that is the way of the BIONICLE." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhombusjones Posted Friday at 04:32 AM Share Posted Friday at 04:32 AM These are so terrific, so many wonderful pictures, I love the vivid colors! Many of these would make great profile pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valendale Posted Friday at 04:48 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:48 PM Great stuff here; I enjoy your style. Too many for me to go over individually, but I'll just say I really like your interpretation of Onewa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted Friday at 10:53 PM Share Posted Friday at 10:53 PM 18 hours ago, rhombusjones said: These are so terrific, so many wonderful pictures, I love the vivid colors! Many of these would make great profile pics. rhombusjones is right, you are very good at making each image unique and memorable. You should consider offering commissions, I would possibly pay for a rendition of my self-MOC in your style. 1 Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBLIR Posted 6 hours ago Author Share Posted 6 hours ago On 6/1/2024 at 12:53 AM, Master Inika said: rhombusjones is right, you are very good at making each image unique and memorable. You should consider offering commissions, I would possibly pay for a rendition of my self-MOC in your style. I'll consider it, but I have some stuff to figure out so it's not gonna be anytime soon unfortunately. I'll definitely make an announcement when I'm ready :). Here's a new batch containing some real good stuff, including another game teaser (info coming tomorrow! on my Twitter if anyone's interested) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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