I thought: Adventure? Artifacts? How can I--and then an image of Anathema in a Tomb Raider outfit fiddling with her theodolite forcibly made itself at home in my head, so I just ran with it. What's more adventure+artifacts than Indiana Jones and Lara Croft together? I'm sure I don't know, but I bet it's not for the weak of heart.
Haha, I get that comment a lot--I think if I paid less attention to detail my overall craftwork would improve, because I wouldn't get so impatient to finish the thing. Thanks for the comment!
Newt does look like he has no idea what's exploding either, doesn't he? We can be confused together ♥
I'm actually surprised they're so recognizable--I didn't look at any references for the clothes. Though I suppose Indy's hat/whip combo is very distinctive, Anathema's bellyshirt/butterknife combo I thought would throw people.
I don't think Newt himself recognizes who he's dressed as, or he wouldn't be so surprised by this high-velocity, gravity-defying, heart-stopping turn of events.
Indy's outfit is definitely distinctive and doesn't need much reference, but I admit that if not for Angelina Jolie playing Lara Croft I wouldn't have recognised the reference. xP
Well the description alone put a ridiculously lunatic smile on my face. The actual thing made me squeak OHMYGOD out loud. I am...this is...this!!! Anathema Device, Tomb Raider! Reluctant!Indy's-fedora-wearing!Newt!! ghtwop;rfjkld;sa It's one hundred percent grade-A perfect and I could NOT be more thrilled at this moment. OMG!! *glomps Secret Artist*
I am so, so glad you liked it that much. I, er, may have trawled your LJ to see what kind of art you like--and subsequently almost succumbed to inadequacy when I saw acciobrain tried to emulate some of the styles you re-posted and failed but it was fun anyway.
As a side note: While trawling, I noticed you and I have a few interests in common, stranger. But don't worry, my stint as a stalker is over. Thanks, go_exchangeand I expect you guys to pay my bail!
I love it! The idea of Newt as the most failsome adventurer ever is adorable, and Anathema would kick ass left and right. (Seriously. You gave her amazing legs.)
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Date: 2009-12-24 11:18 pm (UTC)Newt does look like he has no idea what's exploding either, doesn't he? We can be confused together ♥
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Date: 2009-12-20 08:36 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-12-24 11:23 pm (UTC)I don't think Newt himself recognizes who he's dressed as, or he wouldn't be so surprised by this high-velocity, gravity-defying, heart-stopping turn of events.
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Date: 2009-12-25 04:49 am (UTC)Aww. He's adorable. <3
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Date: 2009-12-24 11:41 pm (UTC)almost succumbed to inadequacy when I saw acciobraintried to emulate some of the styles you re-posted and failed but it was fun anyway.As a side note: While trawling, I noticed you and I have a few interests in common, stranger. But don't worry, my stint as a stalker is over. Thanks,
and I expect you guys to pay my bail!Happy holidays!
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Date: 2009-12-24 11:44 pm (UTC)(Seriously, I'm glad you think so--the foreshortening was a bit tricky. I'm happy to be relieved on that account.) Glad you enjoyed.