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dephigravity ([personal profile] dephigravity) wrote2011-11-21 09:33 pm

Reverse Bang Art: Live to Cheer

Title: Artwork for Live to Cheer
Author: [livejournal.com profile] aythia
Pairing: Jared/ Jensen
Rating: PG
Medium: Mixed media. Pencils and blending: Corel Painter Essentials, Coloring and Shading: Photoshop CS5, Inking: Manga Studio Debut
Artist Notes: For [livejournal.com profile] spn_reversebang





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For Reverse Bang, I had the pleasure of working with the talented schmoop queen herself,[livejournal.com profile] aythia. Her fic perfectly aligns with what I had in mind, so please go read and give her all the kudos she deserves! Plus, ADORABLE MALE CHEERLEADERS, C'mon now, what more reason do you need? GO!


J2 Cheerleaders



My original prompt (2010). So those that know me know that I really REALLY love male cheerleaders. And given Jensen's personal history with the sport, I thought what the hell. I have seen a few fics with Jensen or Jared being a cheerleader, but usually they involve the other being on like the fotoball team, or whatever-- which while I love those, I wanted something different. So I decided to have both of them, 'nuff said.

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Cheer Boys


So when [livejournal.com profile] aythia and I were discussing the fic and after I read the start to it, we decided that it was going to be pretty lighthearted and fun, so for header art I decided on chibis. After messing around with them, I think I finally decided on a chibi style that I actually like. And even though I usually like sketchier lines, I forced myself to ink via Manga Studio which actually turned out pretty fun.


Cheer Girls


I couldn't very well do cheerleader art without including some of the girls, and Katie and Danneel both have very important roles in the fic, so. The girls were definitely a challenge for me, but you just might be seeing more of them from me in the future.

Studying, or Something Like That



The final piece I did was purely based on [livejournal.com profile] aythia's request of "something cute to make an icon out of." What's cuter than two boys about to kiss? And it gave me an excuse to draw Jensen in glasses, which was totally worth it. Took me an entire day off, so like 10 hours? Idk, I am really bad about losing time while doing art.

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Thanks to:

My author, [livejournal.com profile] aythia. It was such a pleasure to get to know you even more, and even more of a pleasure for you to write something based on my art. ♥♥♥

To all the friends that looked this over both before the RBB prompt reveals and after. You all know who you are, and I appreciate all your kind words and guidance.

And to the mods at [livejournal.com profile] spn_reversebang for organizing and running this challenge!


[identity profile] shinyslasher.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
YAY!!!! It's finally posted. JENSEN IN GLASSES, DUDE!!! *combusts* WITH FRECKLES!!! AWWWWW, the last piece is absolutely perfect, I love it to bits, they look so gorgeous together!!! And I'll be snagging the icon too! ;)

CHEER CHIBI BOYS & GIRLS FTW! SO CUTE!

I <3 this whole post like whoa!

[identity profile] sandymg.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
These are beyond adorable. Just snuggable. But the last one. Wow. The world needs many more illustrations of the boys kissing. Yours is awesome. Made of total win!

[identity profile] dugindeep.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
I've gotta say I think the "about to kiss" piece is probably one of your best! Such great closeness and emotion in it. So great!

[identity profile] aythia.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my god. Oh my GOD! Really, the kissing art keeps blowing my mind every time I see it! I'm so happy you did that one.

The "omg, do want!" I felt when I saw your first piece and decided to claim it was epic. I might have flailed hardcore and kept telling Brie how much I needed it to be mine. I'm so happy I managed to snag you for mine!

You should do kissing art more often, its so sensual and gorgeous.

Thank you for awesome time, and I miiiight plan to nag you for more art in the future :p

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
Jensen in glasses is always a win! Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement through this! <3

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
Aw, why thank you. I am so happy you liked the chibis and the kissing pic. :)

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
Aw, that is so sweet of you to say. Thank you, I am thrilled that you enjoyed it.

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yay! We did it, BB! Thank you again for picking me and writing such a wonderful fic. And thank you even more for spurring me on to do that kissing piece, it wouldn't have happened otherwise.

♥♥♥

[identity profile] maichan808.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
Your chibis are positively delightful. I like the positioning and cropping on the final graphic especially.

[identity profile] dolnmoon.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
These are fabulous! Beautiful artwork that hits the boys spot on.
As you well know I am a super fan of your chibis.

The kissing picture makes me go soft every time I see it and I think I could stare at it all day and night and still feel the tender romantic passion behind it. Also Jensen in Glasses is UNF!

The cheer boys pic is just epic and the way their hands are clasped and the romantic way Jared is nuzzling Jensen just makes me want to chant "Kiss, Kiss, Kiss!"

I could go on and on and gush and swoon but I've already done that so I will just say.. This right here is some damn fabulous hard work that paid off beautifully. Kudos my darlin.

[identity profile] riyku.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Absolutely beautiful, every single drawing! And oh god that almost-kissing pic. Those are some of my favorite moments, the split seconds right before it happens, when it's all about the building anticipation, and you've tapped into that perfectly in that drawing. Gorgeous!
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[identity profile] munibunny.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Gorgeous! I definitely have a soft spot for chibis but those other two pieces... OMG, beautiful! Kudos, dear!

[identity profile] calijirl5150.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Leaving you some "Happy" :) These are just awesome !!!!!!!!!

[identity profile] weimar27.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
that's really awesome and adorable.

[identity profile] ladyknightanka.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
These are all adorable! Unf, Jensen with glasses! UFN! ♥♥♥

[identity profile] amber1960.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not a huge fan of chibis but these are so much fun, you won me over! Love the two main pieces though, especially Jensen's glasses....

[identity profile] memoonster.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Your Chibis are absolute ♥

I could go on and on about every single piece but I'll simply say I love them all...*hats off to you kind sir*

[identity profile] buttercup22.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't read yet...but am about to start. Gotta say the art is AMAZING and I *don't* normally go for chibis :) Kudos!

[identity profile] equally-dour.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Such beautiful art! *_*

[identity profile] lamapan.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
The chibis are so cute and I love the last drawing there they almost kiss! Wonderful work!
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[identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahw, your prompt was already stunning (both the image and the idea:). I love that the collaboration with your author inspired you to do more pieces (it's the best part of the reverse bang;). The chibis are darling, but of course my favorite has to be the almost kissing and the glasses plus bonus Jared's awesome pink flowery shirt. *chinhands while counting Jensen's freckles*

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Why thank you!:D

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
You are too good to me. :) Thanks for all your support and listening to me whine, complain, and melodramatically arm flail throughout this process.

And I am so ecstatic that you enjoyed all the pieces, particularly the studying one.

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, you are too sweet! And I agree, there is something so electric and powerful right before that first kiss, so I'm glad you thought I captured it. <3

[identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com 2011-11-22 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Why thank you!

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