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December 10, 2007 at 10:30 pm
cindykay
Draw Mack. Please.
December 10, 2007 at 10:54 pm
lwo
Original link worked. Repost in another day or so to remind people. Especially remember that that link you just posted will probably slip into oblivion when AE over @ToMU goes from placeholder to story.
Myself, I’d need time to think of who I really want to see. Want to make suggestions, but the want is to ask for non-canonical characters from ToMU that are nailed down yet, thus invalidating the work.
If you are interested in becoming a ‘hero of the ages’ or at least Mr. Right-Now, might I suggest a guide to Harlowe Hall Floor five? – Sketches of all of the characters in small, like one might see in the hall identifying rooms on a rough floor plan. Since AE has made it pretty clear to do a layout, and would probably help this. Canonical, a great starting point, and not to detailed yet.
If anything, I’m personally wondering about Dee, myself. Have a view, but think I’m missing something. (and lack articstic talent beyond stick figures).
Good Luck/
December 10, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Flo
Steff.
December 10, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Elissa
Please draw mack! I’ve been trying but just can’t imagine what she’d look like, so I’d love to see what you think she looks like!
December 10, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Betel
I’d like to see something done with Kai.
December 10, 2007 at 11:46 pm
LB
Regarding your post on MU, I think I’d go for Whoever you’r most comfertable drawing really.
I’m all for the “Art from the heart” instead of stuff you’r able to box up in just fantasy or drama, so do whoever your “inner artist” tells you to.
Though I have a couple of personal favorites, if you really really want some.
Celia Would be my first choice, but if Naga kin is a bit too off, I’d definatly say
Dee.
Having people step out of your path because of unjust racism, and without the ability to block out their thoughts, really have to leave “hidden” marks on the person.
December 11, 2007 at 12:09 am
nomananisland
This is fun! lwo, I will remember what you said about the placeholder, and post on story comments as well. I guess maybe I’ll extend it for 48 hours instead of 24 to help.
And cindykay was first, so she gets a sketch of Mack as soon as I can sit down to read one. Cindykay, email me your email address at cloaked_stranger@hotmail.com so I can send it to you ASAP.
The rest of you: keep voting! 🙂
December 11, 2007 at 1:16 am
Matthew Eastman
I think Dee would be an awesome picture but I would also love an actual visual of Mack so I would say it is between those two
December 11, 2007 at 1:32 am
The Defenestrator
I think you should draw Two.
December 11, 2007 at 1:34 am
nomananisland
I love your name. (Standing as far as possible from the window…)
December 11, 2007 at 2:32 am
Sammaelblack
Mack.
December 11, 2007 at 2:42 am
Anonymous
I’m a major fan of Two… however, I’d really love to see how you handle Dee
December 11, 2007 at 2:42 am
Aoede
Two with a duck of rubber, per favore?
December 11, 2007 at 2:43 am
Trewest
I throw my name in with the Dee company.
December 11, 2007 at 2:56 am
curler
Just to be difficult, I’d nominate the Leighton twins (Tara and Sara).
December 11, 2007 at 3:00 am
Cupcake Crusader
I wouldn’t mind seeing one of Dee if that would be alright.
December 11, 2007 at 3:05 am
Futaba-chan
I’m torn between Steff and Two (and possibly Mack)… so I’d love to see the scene where Mack finally figures out about Steff, which A) is a great moment, and B) features all three of them.
Or the Mecchan full moon circle….
December 11, 2007 at 3:28 am
Chaoswitch
Two with a rubber duck in a bubble bath
December 11, 2007 at 3:29 am
Fiona
I’d actually been thinking of posting of talesofmu that it’s time we had a fanart picture of Dee. There aren’t any yet, and she’s becoming an important charactor, and would I think be quite dramatic to draw..
December 11, 2007 at 3:54 am
Carol
Something involving Steff, but involving Steff and others is cool too. Personally, the scene with Steff and Mack making out in the woods would make me squee something incredible.
December 11, 2007 at 3:57 am
nomananisland
That’s a little PG-13, maybe R rated. But everything goes in the hat.
December 11, 2007 at 4:55 am
Kangaroopuck
I’d like to see feejee, Mack, or Celia. maybe Steff
December 11, 2007 at 7:02 am
NDO
Sooni, because of the detail and because of the potential expression on her face!
December 11, 2007 at 7:23 am
White-noise
Sooni and the nekos please (possibly with kai in costume for sooni’s show)
December 11, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Brine
Two with the rubber ducky pls.
December 11, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Terry
Something I think would make an awesome picture is Mack with her fist through the wall. There’s something to be said about someone who does not grind into pulp a half ogre who sucker punches them.
December 11, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Hydrargentium
Oooh! Oooh! OOOOHHHH!!!! How about Belinda! And make her either extra-cute, or extra-sexy!
Hg
December 11, 2007 at 5:04 pm
nomananisland
lol that’s definitely a different idea.
December 11, 2007 at 8:47 pm
JaneDoe
One more vote for Two with rubber ducky, in bath, surrounded by bubbles 🙂
December 12, 2007 at 4:15 am
Mime
Dee Please
December 12, 2007 at 4:17 am
Yourshinigami
Mack with her fist in the wall i like that idea
December 12, 2007 at 10:06 am
Gruhl
I think Dee should be your motive.
December 12, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Danny
I vote for Dee, I find her to be the most fascinating and sympathetic of all the characters in MU. I sincerely hope she’ll become more of a main character in coming chapters, so far all interactions between her and anybody else have been interesting.
December 12, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Clara
Hmm, having a hard time making up my mind.. I do love TWO, but she’s been painted before.
Wouldn’t have mind having Hazel or Honey painted, they sound pretty cute…
But as you said it was a tie between Dee and Mack I’m gonna vote for Dee (cause to be honest, Mack kind of annoys me)
December 12, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Laural
Another vote for Dee.
December 12, 2007 at 6:04 pm
nomananisland
I did a count, and had Nanyque Sirkis help me with a recount, and the results are in — Dee wins! Posting here and emailing it to AE, so watch for it!
December 12, 2007 at 10:12 pm
Fiona
Noman/Cloaked Stranger, what have you done? It is a fine drawing, but you have turned Dee into a faint elf!
December 12, 2007 at 10:21 pm
nomananisland
I didn’t do it on purpose — I was shading around her hood and cloak and realized that now I can’t shade her skin — so I’m planning to ink the drawing and then shade her skin after. I hope that’s okay.
December 13, 2007 at 6:22 am
lwo
Excellent job on Dee. Understand the mechanical problems of shading. Looking forward to the final version. This is really good, and you’ve captured a subtle sense of propriety about her(not prudish, and not Two’s ‘by the rules’, but a sense of rightness) The picture’s well done, the tone is superb.(like a photographic difference between someone’s yearbook photo and a professional set of headshots.)
December 13, 2007 at 7:09 am
nomananisland
thanks lwo. Um, the latest drawing seemed pretty final to me. Do you think I need to do more?
January 3, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Fiona
A more resolute looking Two, reflecting her latest charactor development.
I hadn’t pictured Mackenzie’s eyes like this; I thought the flames were in her eyes; just shows how others imagine differently.
I look forward to seeing these in the fan art section on the Tales of Mu site.
January 3, 2008 at 6:57 pm
nomananisland
I haven’t seen the site updated in a long time, that’s why I keep resorting to putting them up here. I drew the flames that way because Ian actually said “on fire” (I think) and Mackenzie certainly has flames coming off her hands in chapter 2 when she shows Puddy her power. However, I think your way would work too — but be harder for me to draw, I think.
April 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Katie
Where is the rest of your artwork? I can find it if I go through all the chapters, but….
April 22, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Katie
Thank you!