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Posted by Black Knight (Member # 134) on :

Hey, all.
Aban, if you were contacted by this girl recently who like this pic of yours, it was my cousin.

She liked it so much, she wanted me to make a desktop out of it. It's not my best work (I only spent about 5 min. on it), but here it is.

800x600

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-Kyle Batson

[This message has been edited by Black Knight (edited January 31, 2001).]

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Ah. You're better with the cloning tool than I am

I remember getting the e-mail. I dropped a sample packet in the mail to her a few days ago. I hope it helps her out.

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"You don't tug on Superman's cape.
You don't spit into the wind.
You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Jim."
Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com

Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

I haven't read the books, just played the game somewhat but, isn't that discworld-inspired?

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Here lies a toppled god,
His fall was not a small one.
We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a tall one.

-Tleilaxu Epigram

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

No, actually it's inspired by the myth (Hindu I think) that the world is supported by four great elephants that stand on the back of a giant sea turtle that swims in an endless ocean. I was going to do a series of "creation belief" pieces, but I never got around to any more of them.

Posted by Masao (Member # 232) on :

Hey, I found my new desktop picture! Great work!

Nit: The ears suggest African elephants rather than Indian ones.

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When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum

Posted by Black Knight (Member # 134) on :

Leave it to you to pont that out, Masao.

And Aban, we just got the mail today. Thanks. Some really cool stuff.

She enjoyed the packet, and really likes the painting. (she wants the original, hehe)
And don't give me too much credit, it's not that good. I think I will redo it...

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-Kyle Batson

[This message has been edited by Black Knight (edited February 01, 2001).]

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Masao, I was lucky that I could find three pictures of elephants in positions relatively close to the ones I needed

You're right, though. I guess I never really even thought about the fact that if it's an Indian myth, they should be Indian Elephants

I really wanted to get the piece done so I could get the mailer printed. I wasn't spending alot of time with in depth research

But, hey, I'm glad that everyone likes it! Look for a couple new pieces in the starship potrait series in the next few months (knock on wood). The Steamrunner and the Saber clases. Drawings are done and the paintigs shall begin...well...sometime soon, I hope.

Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

Woopee!

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Here lies a toppled god,
His fall was not a small one.
We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a tall one.

-Tleilaxu Epigram

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Doth I detect a touch of sarcasm? Or wath that a genuine Woopie!

Posted by Masao (Member # 232) on :

I can't help myself from pointing out errors. My civilian job is an editor/rewriter of articles for medical journals. What was once an annoying habit is now a good-paying career. People actually pay me to be a pedantic pain in the ass.

Anyways, Alan, I'm looking forward to your new ship paintings.

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When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum

Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

And the "woopie" was pure in heart, I assureth thee.

Posted by Black Knight (Member # 134) on :

Yay!
More starships! I salivate at the though.

Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :

What happens if the turtle dives down to feed!?!

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"This is cooling, faster than I can..." Tori Amos "Cooling"

Posted by an'on (Member # 222) on :

Oooooo....a turtle....*huge huge grin*

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Hey, I didn't write the myth, guys!

And Masao, I didn't take it as criticism. I'm the same way!

[This message has been edited by Aban Rune (edited February 05, 2001).]

Posted by Masao (Member # 232) on :

That's cool. It's just that not everyone accepts my "helpful suggestions" in the same spirit.

Did you finish any new ship paintings yet?

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When you're in the Sol system, come visit the Starfleet Museum

Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :

Well, at least that turtle is in the water. As opposed to the other theory... "It's turtles all the way down!"

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My new year's resolution is the same as last year's: 1024x768.

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Nope. Don't have any done yet. I have the drawings done for both of the new ones. But that's about it. I'm going to have jobs coming in pretty quick so they'll probably end up on the back burner for a while.

Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :

So, what's carrying that body of water? Another pair of elephants with an even bigger turtle?

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To know a thing well, know its limits. Only when pushed beyond its tolerances will true nature be seen.
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