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Oh man, it is weird seeing Tommy and Marie in my style! :) I tried to make them as close to Miyazaki's interpretations that I could... just with my own flare. I am getting so much faster with my art, I am so proud of myself! I decided to finish this tonight instead of tomorrow. Tomorrow, I'll get more commissions done on top of what I got done today! *carpal tunnel cramp*
For those who are not familiar with this anime, it is the "Sherlock Hound" (Meitantei Holmes) series by the esteemed Hayao Miyazaki (who only ended up directing 6 episodes because things came up). Ever since I was 7 years old, I have adored this series, especially Mrs. Marie Hudson. I appreciated a strong female character amidst all the weak female characters I saw on TV back in the 80s. To make things better, I always wanted to be a pilot, and Marie is an aviatrix. I also always loved Tommy dearly. Even though he's only in one episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGDtH7O6D4), his personality just shines... plus, he's a sexy little pup. :) I just love how bouncy and cheerful, yet very brave, Tommy is. Now, 20 years later, I *still* love this series and it *still* helps in defining who I am to this day. I will write a journal about this later.
When I drew them, I wanted to show a younger version of Tommy and Marie prior to the series. I'm guessing about 17-ish or so (Marie is 20 in the series, so I chose for Tommy to be around the same age as her... he seems to be, at least). I also kept them in relatively the same outfits as they had in the anime. I didn't want to draw Tommy's aviator cap since I wanted to show his fabulous hair. Why is Tommy smoking a cig? Because I wanted him to. I could see him smoking occasionally... maybe socially while having a few drinks. Think of the time period, man.
STORY: Also, I was talking with my friend, Daniel, while painting this and sending him WIP shots. We were trying to figure out what is going on in this picture for the fun of it, as I had no definite story behind it. He suggested that this takes place just after Jim (Marie's husband) died. Daniel also said it looks like there are obviously people behind what would be the viewer, maybe a gathering or something with the other aviators, and Tommy is glancing over there. So, there is Marie... all depressed and trying to make sense of her emotions. Tommy, being a good friend, is sitting with her and keeping her company. I also toned down the hues of this picture to give more of that "old time" feel. Now, any pictures I do of Tommy and Marie prior to the anime series will be sepia-ish. Pictures of them in the future will just be regular color. :) I have a whole story of these two, but instead of writing it out, I'm going to draw it. It's great practice both in character development (and analyzing what Miyazaki was trying to create in these characters!), story development, and I also get to practice my drawing and painting skills at the same time.
This makes me think... Marie is depressed and she has a gun. D: No wonder Tommy wants to sit by her and make sure she's okay! Good dog! *pat pats* >.> .... *pets pets pets pets peeeeeeeeets*
Art copyright S. Henson 2009
Tommy/Marie Hudson copyright Hayao Miyazaki
For those who are not familiar with this anime, it is the "Sherlock Hound" (Meitantei Holmes) series by the esteemed Hayao Miyazaki (who only ended up directing 6 episodes because things came up). Ever since I was 7 years old, I have adored this series, especially Mrs. Marie Hudson. I appreciated a strong female character amidst all the weak female characters I saw on TV back in the 80s. To make things better, I always wanted to be a pilot, and Marie is an aviatrix. I also always loved Tommy dearly. Even though he's only in one episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGDtH7O6D4), his personality just shines... plus, he's a sexy little pup. :) I just love how bouncy and cheerful, yet very brave, Tommy is. Now, 20 years later, I *still* love this series and it *still* helps in defining who I am to this day. I will write a journal about this later.
When I drew them, I wanted to show a younger version of Tommy and Marie prior to the series. I'm guessing about 17-ish or so (Marie is 20 in the series, so I chose for Tommy to be around the same age as her... he seems to be, at least). I also kept them in relatively the same outfits as they had in the anime. I didn't want to draw Tommy's aviator cap since I wanted to show his fabulous hair. Why is Tommy smoking a cig? Because I wanted him to. I could see him smoking occasionally... maybe socially while having a few drinks. Think of the time period, man.
STORY: Also, I was talking with my friend, Daniel, while painting this and sending him WIP shots. We were trying to figure out what is going on in this picture for the fun of it, as I had no definite story behind it. He suggested that this takes place just after Jim (Marie's husband) died. Daniel also said it looks like there are obviously people behind what would be the viewer, maybe a gathering or something with the other aviators, and Tommy is glancing over there. So, there is Marie... all depressed and trying to make sense of her emotions. Tommy, being a good friend, is sitting with her and keeping her company. I also toned down the hues of this picture to give more of that "old time" feel. Now, any pictures I do of Tommy and Marie prior to the anime series will be sepia-ish. Pictures of them in the future will just be regular color. :) I have a whole story of these two, but instead of writing it out, I'm going to draw it. It's great practice both in character development (and analyzing what Miyazaki was trying to create in these characters!), story development, and I also get to practice my drawing and painting skills at the same time.
This makes me think... Marie is depressed and she has a gun. D: No wonder Tommy wants to sit by her and make sure she's okay! Good dog! *pat pats* >.> .... *pets pets pets pets peeeeeeeeets*
Art copyright S. Henson 2009
Tommy/Marie Hudson copyright Hayao Miyazaki
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fanart
Species Unspecified / Any
Gender Multiple characters
Size 800 x 640px
File Size 402.7 kB
Thanks so much :D I absolutely adore the series, I have ever since I was a kid. That series got me into writing more, character development, as well as art. I really have to thank Sherlock Hound for all the inspiration it gave me in life. Now, I'm an artist and a writer today. :) That's why this series means so much to me, especially these two characters. I just can't wait to actually have more time to do more art of these two and really tell my elaborate story of their lives, both prior to and the future from the series.
Rock on :D I really hope you like it :)
Miyazaki sadly only directed 6 of the episodes. The whole series is good, but there is a vast difference of the episodes Miyazaki directed versus Mikuriya. Oh man, if Miyazaki had directed the WHOLE thing, it would be one of the best series around I think. You could tell he had special plans for this series. The characters are so rich and have a real depth to them, especially Tommy and Marie! :D Miyazaki wanted to have Marie Hudson actually be the brains of Baker Street, "running rings around Hound and Moriarty," but he was discouraged from doing so... so he just made her a very strong and kick ass female character. :)
Miyazaki sadly only directed 6 of the episodes. The whole series is good, but there is a vast difference of the episodes Miyazaki directed versus Mikuriya. Oh man, if Miyazaki had directed the WHOLE thing, it would be one of the best series around I think. You could tell he had special plans for this series. The characters are so rich and have a real depth to them, especially Tommy and Marie! :D Miyazaki wanted to have Marie Hudson actually be the brains of Baker Street, "running rings around Hound and Moriarty," but he was discouraged from doing so... so he just made her a very strong and kick ass female character. :)
now that does it. I really have to look up that series, no matter the costs. I hope amazon.de has them on DVD...
anyway, nice and stylish. the colours and hues and overall looks fit so well in those ooold days when black and white actually meant white and almost, but not quite black because we ran out of brown. :)
also, it creates a nice atmosphere. the sky lighting looks like somethibng's up, and it creates a sense of something happening soon, if you catch my drift. the uneasy feel which makes you itchy and about to pack and go somewhere else, although the night is still young...
I like their outfit. also, fits the period well. and aviatrixes really wore dresses in cockpit back when, or is it her everyday dress? btw, kudos for avoiding high heels. she looks so much more serious with flat heels. :)
as for the fag, keep in mind that filters have not been invented 8or offered) until, I think, the 60's.
anyway, nice and stylish. the colours and hues and overall looks fit so well in those ooold days when black and white actually meant white and almost, but not quite black because we ran out of brown. :)
also, it creates a nice atmosphere. the sky lighting looks like somethibng's up, and it creates a sense of something happening soon, if you catch my drift. the uneasy feel which makes you itchy and about to pack and go somewhere else, although the night is still young...
I like their outfit. also, fits the period well. and aviatrixes really wore dresses in cockpit back when, or is it her everyday dress? btw, kudos for avoiding high heels. she looks so much more serious with flat heels. :)
as for the fag, keep in mind that filters have not been invented 8or offered) until, I think, the 60's.
I know that amazon.com here in the US has the DVDs (they are crazy expensive), so maybe amazon.de will have them, too! You can also download them via torrents easily.
That is her everyday dress. In the series, she has an aviator outfit. XD It's so cute. The aviator outfit isn't a dress (a lot of women didn't wear dresses while flying, as well), but usually she is in her everyday clothes in the series. Those dresses look uncomfortable. D: Otherwise, I didn't design that outfit, or Tommy's. Those are the outfits from the series. :)
The cigarette doesn't have a filter.
That is her everyday dress. In the series, she has an aviator outfit. XD It's so cute. The aviator outfit isn't a dress (a lot of women didn't wear dresses while flying, as well), but usually she is in her everyday clothes in the series. Those dresses look uncomfortable. D: Otherwise, I didn't design that outfit, or Tommy's. Those are the outfits from the series. :)
The cigarette doesn't have a filter.
it's an italian/japanese co-production from 1995 following those which were made during the late 70's/mid-80's. those used european scripts and japanese studios, so they look like manga goes european children's stories. later they used their own creations like TaoTao the little panda.
the animation style is typical manga, but drawn relatively good and animated smoother than some other productions from japan and USA. I don't know if it was ever released in US, and must have had only a limited run on german TV (it's overdubbed into german). I stumbled over the VHS in some bargain bin.
the animation style is typical manga, but drawn relatively good and animated smoother than some other productions from japan and USA. I don't know if it was ever released in US, and must have had only a limited run on german TV (it's overdubbed into german). I stumbled over the VHS in some bargain bin.
there is a motherload of those, most italian/japanese, some in co-production with german studios (Maja the bee, Captain Future, if I recall right). others included Nils Holgersson, the Pinocchio adaption and some stories which certainly never made their way over the ocean. :)
I actually didn't know this show ever existed until a few months ago. But once I started watching, I couldn't stop! Got through all the episodes I could find on YouTube within a couple of days. A shame I didn't get to watch it growing up, I know I would have loved it!
Great take on the characters too, I must say!
Great take on the characters too, I must say!
omg what an enchanting looking series. I've never heard of this ans Im a HUGE Miyazaki fan :)
This reminded me of Porco Roso so much,the mustache looks a lot like his hahaha , maybe he took those ideals and used them in the movie, He does love aircrafts~
I'll have to look into his~
This reminded me of Porco Roso so much,the mustache looks a lot like his hahaha , maybe he took those ideals and used them in the movie, He does love aircrafts~
I'll have to look into his~
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