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Mechs are a Girl'sBestFriend by =transfuse:icontransfuse:

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©2009 =transfuse
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Or is it "Mechanics are a Mech's Best Friend"? =P

Trying my hand at another one of these design challenges at Infectious.com. The theme this time around was People and Robots. After watching District 9 I just had to draw a sweet bipedal mech. But this is more of a mishmash of lots of influences including Iron Man, Gundam, Robocop, Rotogin, Battlestar Galactica, Metal Gear, and heavy influences from various local dA mech pros including *MarkusVogt, `ukitakumuki, *slipgatecentral, *REAL-FIDUCIOSE among many others that slip my mind.

No word yet on the results of the previous design challenge (the Mac Skin one); they'll announce the results early next month. Anyway, if you'd like this design to become available as a vinyl for your laptop, ipod, iphone, etc., then please head on over here and cast your vote:

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Votin's a snap and even snappier if you're on Facebook. :D

You can check out a detail view here:



Photoshop CS4: 35+ hours

[edit] Fixed her arm. Thanks for the feedback, gang. :)

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Given 2009-10-07

Mechs are a Girl'sBestFriend by =transfuse reflects in an exagerated mode a reality we're about to live soon, since it's truth that day by day more girls prefer a technoligical gadget instead a diamond as present! Anyway, this beautiful piece has a great composition and message I loved since the very first time I saw it. Not only the character is lovely, but the robot has a curious and original design! (suggester's thought) (Suggested by =Atramina and Featured by ^taenaron)

Critiques


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*ZombieL Aug 26, 2009, 9:32:12 AM
I have to say that this is a very original piece. Although it seems simple by just the two figures, the creativity in it is amazing, and fits its theme, “;People and Robots” perfectly. There is an added uniqueness in the way the robot is designed that makes it very complex. The color scheme doesn’t go very far, but that’s all it needs to make the yellows and blues stand out on the girl and her pet robot.
Also, it’s clear to see just how much time was put into this wonderful picture. The detail is stunning, to the girl’s face and anatomy and the robot’s complexity- even the “danger” and “warning” signs are noticeable, as well as the mesh-like material that the girl’s shirt is made out of. The girl has a clear emotion on her face, showing her personality to be spunky and intelligent, while the robot reminds you that it is still just a hunk of metal regardless of the expression that it seems to give. The dusty and bleak, yet subtle background- which has very little detail- really puts focus on the two figures.
This piece is no less than inspiring, with the amount of sheer profession that is clear in it!
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*nullexe Aug 25, 2009, 10:33:15 PM
First off, reminds me right away of Alyx Vance and Dog from Half Life. Spunky, upbeat-looking girl and a hulking mechanical creation (that no doubt has a heart of gold...or hot molten plasma ^.^) that combine to make the perfect team.

As always, Ivan's colors, shading and sense of shape and depth are exquisite, both characters are solidly grounded in their seemingly-destroyed surroundings, while at the same time, her small grin and over the shoulder look to her "pet" transport them from the bleak backdrop to a more whimsical location, perhaps where they are traveling to.

I like the overlapping duality of the human girl sporting her mechanical parts while her mechanical companion borders on a human shape. Additionally, the yellow painted highlights reflected in both characters' armor serves to tie the pair together into a cohesive pair, and set them emotionally apart from the barrenness of the rest of the image.

Overall a superb piece, worthy of not only the competition, but a place on any science fiction enthusiasts wall!
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~vampyrjavel Aug 25, 2009, 1:27:24 PM
Whooaah! freaking amazing looking! Where can I buy a mecha puppy like that?:P
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~Sulla1234 Aug 25, 2009, 1:28:49 PM
Nice robot:)

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~redandblack64 Aug 25, 2009, 1:40:19 PM
How long did that take?
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~H3LLSTAR Aug 25, 2009, 1:41:08 PM
funny title and awesome drawing^^

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~GT-MeBabyMe Aug 25, 2009, 1:41:17 PM
haha i knew District 9 was an influence

what a great movie

and you have a very nice painting here as well

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~merc369 Aug 25, 2009, 1:41:19 PM
That looks like the mech from District 9! Awesome!
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~chester-cat Aug 25, 2009, 1:47:54 PM
I wish i have a pet like that :)
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~Kyoga Aug 25, 2009, 1:50:42 PM
this is amazing!! <3 i love it!!! :iconjoyplz:

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