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Idea. Iwata in his signature suit, sitting in front of an TV with the controller in his hands, and the various game characters crowd behind him. They're smiling and encouraging him. The glow of the TV is shining on his glasses and he's having a good time playing a good game.
This is a good idea. It was my original plan to include actual characters, but I wasn't sure whether it was too cliché. Plus I'm not sure about time constraints. It'll obviously take a bit longer to draw multiple characters interacting than a bunch of artefacts from the games, but in the words of Fils-Aimé, my body is ready. Personally I like the subtlety of the latter, but I enjoy drawing the characters too, and am very much up for the significantly more allegorical aspect your idea provides. So whichever you'd prefer... How long do I have?
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Additionally has anybody claimed the final 2 songs: Dragon Quest and OT Golf? Just thinking of character inclusion
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Actually, I really like it. Keep going with it!
Cheers Timaeus, I'm working on it
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OK, so the most notable quote (for me) from Mr. Iwata was:
"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."And this album is to be a celebration of the man. Therefore there was only one way I could envisage the album cover:
Please bear in mind this is only an incredibly rough sketch, and a far shout from the finished product (refer to the artwork in my website). I think it really encapsulate how I imagine the man to be when not in his suit and what he meant to so many of us. Please also note:
The Kirby T-shirt
SNES controller
Nintendo mug
Triforce tattoo
Pet Pikachu
Framed Ness
Smash Bros. Wall clock
Balloon Fight balloons.
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Does the album have a specific name other than "Satoru Iwata Tribute Album"?
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I'll rough up a few sketches and see what you think
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Hey hey, I don't want anybody to argue over the artists' gig. If somebody else already had their feet under the table, I'm second in line and I get that. But saying that, I'm totally eager for this job.
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Holy cow, that is some good art there friend! Consider me impressed.
Hah shucks. Thanks a lot
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OK. Hearing you loud and clear
Unfortunately, I'm either incredibly dim or there's no simple way to upload images. I tried everything from "manage attachments" in the profile section, to simply copy-pasting them here.
So... Plan B... Here's my (as aforementioned under construction) website:
https://david-owen-gn1e.squarespace.com/illustration/
Please forgive the site's rough edges and just look at the pictures. Hopefully they pass muster!
Cheers
EDIT: By the way, Please judge the calibre of my work rather than what the pictures actually are. I can (and often must due to the nature of my job) tailor my designs and style to suit whatever's needed. -
Hi, I'm an artist. Well actually I'm a freelance illustrator , game artist and artistic designer. I'm still getting my profile validated at the moment and my website is under construction (neither look good on a resumé, I know!) but as a Nintendo fanboy I'd be delighted to be considered for the cover art. If you're interested, please feel free to respond and maybe I can send you some of my artwork via email?
Thanks for the consideration
Odai
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Hey Damned, do I speak to you specifically about the album cover or is it a group input thing? I don't want to flood the thread with WIP's if it's unnecessary. Unless the community doesn't mind that kind of thing.
EDIT: Ps I did a quick doodle/sketch of the updated concept. see what you think. I'm hoping that Dragon Warrior and Open Championship golf will get claimed because otherwise that side of Iwata will be rather empty...
