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Friday, October 28, 2011

Epic Reference Photo


I just got this from my editor, this is the best character reference photo ever.

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6 comments:

  1. Matías HanneckeFriday, October 28, 2011

    Can't argue with that!

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  2. mjasnowskiFriday, October 28, 2011

    That is indeed pretty epic! :)

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  3. MickSunday, October 30, 2011

    a black and white picture with more colour than i have seen in too long

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  4. AchdeSunday, October 30, 2011

    Incroyable et jubilatoire. Ce qu'il m'amuse le pus, c'est l'aspect de son pouce à droite. Même ce pouce est un gag !

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  5. ReecelouiMonday, October 31, 2011

    He is doing different types of smile.I am not able to tell anything for this pose.

    photo books

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  6. Taylor KrahenbuhlWednesday, November 09, 2011

    This should be hung in every home....well at least every character designers home :)

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