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Armos of the Mountain - The Legend of Zelda Fan Art, Donald Gremillion II To honor one of my favorite game series, I challenged myself to complete this stylized real-time environment and set of characters based on the original Legend of Zelda. I based the designs on the art...

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Luis Melo My name is Luis Melo Party In the Front is the slogan I adopted in 2017, when I became a permanent freelance illustrator.  It is meant to express my desire to make the enjoyment of art on my own terms...

I based the designs on the artwork of @partyinthefront.bsky.social and worked to best match the bold and distinctive illustrative style.

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A stylized 3d render of a scene from The Legend of Zelda. A wide shot of Link wearing a light-blue tunic wielding his sword and shield stepping up a set of stairs to confront a large orange Armos Statue wielding a large shield and trident in a battle-ready pose. To the left and right of the top of the steps are rows of inert Blue Armos Statues. At the far end of the scene is a cliff wall with a tall set of stairs leading towards a stone Dungeon Entrance designed in the shape of a monster's mouth. Scattered throughout the scene are flying orange Peahat flower foes. A flat image of a stylized orange mountain sits in the far distance among the clouds.

A stylized 3d render of a scene from The Legend of Zelda. A close up shot of Link wearing a light-blue tunic wielding his sword and shield stepping up a set of stairs to confront a large orange Armos Statue wielding a large shield and trident in a battle-ready pose. To the left and right of the top of the steps are rows of inert Blue Armos Statues. At the far end of the scene is a cliff wall with a tall set of stairs. Scattered throughout the scene are flying orange Peahat flower foes.

A side-by-side comparison composite image. On the left is the original illustration depicting a stylized rendition of Link stepping up a set of stairs towards a mountain path to fight the Armos Statue and gain access to the entrance to the dungeon in the far off stairs atop the cliff. On the right is a stylized 3d render of a scene from The Legend of Zelda. A wide shot of Link wearing a light-blue tunic wielding his sword and shield stepping up a set of stairs to confront a large orange Armos Statue wielding a large shield and trident in a battle-ready pose. To the left and right of the top of the steps are rows of inert Blue Armos Statues. At the far end of the scene is a cliff wall with a tall set of stairs leading towards a stone Dungeon Entrance designed in the shape of a monster's mouth. Scattered throughout the scene are flying orange Peahat flower foes. A flat image of a stylized orange mountain sits in the far distance among the clouds.

A full shot of a stylized 3d render of Link. His design is based on his appearance from the original Legend of Zelda.. He is wearing a light blue tunic. He is wielding a sword with a blue guard. His shield is comprised of metal and wood. The shield's designs resemble the original Zelda 1 boxart depicting hearts, a key, and a stylized lion.

To honor one of my favorite game series, I challenged myself to complete this stylized real-time environment and set of characters from the original Legend of Zelda.

#zelda #zelda40th #loz #3dart #unreal

Mixed Media doodle page feat. Papalymo Totolymo (and Yda Hext) of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In the upper left corner, Papalymo is quite vexed being carried away by Yda. To the right of that, Papalymo intensely reads a note while stroking his chin. Somewhat the center piece of this doodle page in the leftish corner, is a full body doodle of Papalymo's backview as he holds his staff, Aurifex. In the lower-right corner, a tiny doodle of Papalymo looking frumpy and frustrated. Washi tape and torn tissue paper decorates the page.

Papalymo enjoyers make some noise!! 🧐 #Art #FFXIV #ARR

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Tee-tiny Elodie upon ye. #ElodieLore

Drawing of Howling Blade (Retsarra) from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, fighter from Solution Nine's Arcadion raids, in particular, AAC Cruiserweight M4. He is in chibi proportions, in a "fierce" landing pose. Perhaps you are stepping up to his challenge or you ate the last pudding cup that he was saving as a snack for later. You decide, champion!!!! The quote is a lyric from his fight's theme song, "Unleashed." While there are lyrics that perhaps better reflect his characterization, I personally cannot help screaming about climbing when I hear it.

ARCADION 🤖 Howling Blade
"When I CLIMB in the ring!" #Art #FFXIV #DT

Drawing of Honey B. Lovely from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, fighter from Solution Nine's Arcadion raids, in particular, AAC Light-heavyweight M2. She is in chibi proportions, posing in a way that looks as if she's being thrown into the air by her adoring fans. Oh how lucky we are to be blessed by her presence! The quote is a lyric from her fight's theme song, "Bee My Honey."

ARCADION 🐝 Honey B. Lovely #Art #FFXIV #DT
I'm not your baby doll, but I can make you smile~

Drawing of Black Cat (Yaana) from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, fighter from Solution Nine's Arcadion raids, in particular, AAC Light-heavyweight M1. She is in chibi proportions, posing in a way that looks as if she's performing a scratch attack.

ARCADION 🐈‍⬛ Black Cat
It's Showtime!~ #Art #FFXIV #DT

Photo of me cosplaying Shion Uzuki from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht at PAXSouth 2020.

Photo of me cosplaying Shion Uzuki from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht at PAXSouth 2020.

Photo of me cosplaying Shion Uzuki from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht at PAXSouth 2020.

“Don’t worry. We can pull it off.” 💿🌌🌼

#cosplay #xenosaga #ゼノサーガ

Preview image advertising my "Valentine's Day Date" Sadayo Kawakami (Persona 5) Photoset *Includes 23 Images*

📷: @donald-deuce.bsky.social
💇‍♀️: @ardawigs.bsky.social (Greta, DrkBrwn)

Holiday-appropriate throwback to this old Valentines themed photosets I did for my Patreon a few years back~ 💖

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Full body photo of me cosplaying Sadayo Kawakami (winter outfit) of Persona 5 Royal from February 2021. Holding a heart box of chocolate with the white polkas dots on my lap. Valentine's Day themed date. Photos taken by @donald-deuce.bsky.social Processed, Edited & Retouched by @zabkazee.bsky.social (me)

Photo of me cosplaying Sadayo Kawakami (winter outfit) of P5 Royal from February 2021. Looking up, holding a heart box of chocolate with the white polkas dots. Decorations on the table implying that this is a Valentine's Day themed date. Photos taken by @donald-deuce.bsky.social Processed, Edited & Retouched by @zabkazee.bsky.social (me)

Photo of me cosplaying Sadayo Kawakami (winter outfit) of Persona 5 from February 2021. The decorations behind imply that this is a Valentine's Day themed date. Photos taken by @donald-deuce.bsky.social Processed, Edited & Retouched by @zabkazee.bsky.social (me)

“I went through the trouble of buying a microwave oven just to make it, you know.” 🍫💘💌 #cosplay #persona5 #atlusfaithful

a 3d render of a shield with a cross, two hearts, a key, and a stylized lion raised from the surface.

Take ❤ on this Valentine's Day! Here is a sneak peek of a personal project I have been slowly chipping away for awhile. Any guesses where this shield is from?

Mixed Media feat. Allie Baelsar with a small cameo from my viera WoL, Elodie Aurifort, from Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. Lower left corner, a half body drawing of Allie wearing the Bridesmaid's Dress surrounded by blue paper cutout flowers. Above her are three panels, a pseudo comic of Allie receiving the dress as a gift from Elodie: [PANEL 1] Allie turning around, something catching her attention [PANEL 2] Elodie presenting the dress to Allie, not quite sure if it's her style of clothing. Regardless, it is clearly a heartfelt gift intended for the Au Ra girl. [PANEL 3] Allie's face lights up, examing the fabric making up the dress. Various washi tapes decorate the page.

Dress-Up Daughter 🎁👗🏵️ #Art #TerncliffCrew #ElodieAurifort #FFXIV #Comic

Collaborative Illustration with @donald-deuce.bsky.social from 2023 that we did for our holiday cards. In the center, a snowman wearing a scarf and a large top hat. Off to its right, Rathus is toasting a large stein of hot cocoa in a knitted sweater and fur lined boots. This was drawn before Hrothgar were allowed to wear hats, so it is humorous that his horn is piercing through the Santa hat he's wearing. Opposite of him, Elodie is wearing her usual Starlight glam, happily presenting the dapper snowman. The border features various Starlight holiday themed imagery. Guest appearance of Gaius & Allie Baelsar at the top and Lyna at the bottom. Donald did the rough sketch for Rathus, the snowman and Elodie. While I inked, colored and I designed and drew the border elements.

Happy Starlight Celebration~ 🌟🎄🕯️🎁 #Art #FFXIV #ElodieAurifort #RathusThragthar #StarlightCelebration

Rathus spotted! He's kicking a Blitzball out in the yard.

A full color illustration of a group of 10 final fantasy xiv player characters in a lounge room drinking punch and playing cards. characters from top to bottom, left to right: rathus thragthar (as a marketable plushie), calem averta, elodie aurifort, rihya khesihlo (and fat cat), caeli bauci, yung thotty, iridia selen, morrhigan moore, amaris ixora, eliza fustel, and ousa mapurin.

happy hooterdays to my FC and raid group!

Mixed Media doodles of Gallica, Euphausia Etoreika & Juani Cygnus of Metaphor: ReFantazio. A full body drawing of Gallica with her legs curled up in the top left corner. A bust of Eupha is a more stylized color palette and a half body of Junah, in more stylized proportions in front of her. Washi tape and paper cut out flowers decorate the page.

I love doodling these characters more than I care to admit. 🫣 #art #metaphor #metaphorrefantazio #メタファー #atlusfaithful

Mixed Media doodles of Euphausia Etoreika & Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Eupha, dressed in her casual outfit, covers half of her mouth gasping. Hulkenberg, also dressed casually, sitting on a stool with her legs spread in a way that is often done by guys. She eats a mystery meat on a stick, questioning why the viewer is starring at her so strangely. Washi tape decorates the page.

Mixed Media doodle of Basilio Lupus Magnus & Leon Strohl da Haliaetus of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Basilio is tussling Strohl's hair with the biggest grin while Strohl holds his greatsword that is planted in the ground. He seems far less pleased than Basilio; perhaps their leader has a wild plan and is looking for approval? Washi tape decorates the page.

"A Brief Respite" #art #metaphor #metaphorrefantazio #メタファー #atlusfaithful

Mixed Media feat. my viera WoL, Elodie Auirfort and Gaius Baelsar Final Fantasty XIV. Universal Century Gundam AU. (Light Baelfort vibes) Stylized to look like a chapter illustration, the words, "THE BLACK WOLF VS THE ORANGE FLASH" across the composition. Elodie is wearing her Earth Federation pilot suit with part of the helmets' visor shattered, looks as if she's in the middle of a fierce battle. Behind her, a cut in of Gaius' head. A trail of light coming his eye implying a quick head turn. The two are locked in a fierce battle and it's mystery on who will walk out the victor.

Versus💥 #Art #ElodieAurifort #GaiusWol #FFXIV #AU

A marker drawing of Elle Vianno from Gundam ZZ, framed by a mixed media collage. Green starbust-like background behind her as she stands with one hand on her leg and her other balled into a fist to her forehead. Washi tape decorates the page.

Mixed Media doodles feat. Beecha Oleg, Elle Vianno, & Judau Ashta, from Gundam ZZ. Top of the page is an exchange between Elle and Beecha stylized like a text message exchange: Beecha (slightly irritated chibi face): HEY!! ELLE!!! Let me remind u that u already have a boyfriend!!!! 😠💢💢 Elle (chipper chibi face): I'm the kind of girl who could use two!~ ♡ Beecha (annoyed chibi face): *Beecha is typing...* Underneath, a mixed media headshot of Judau pointing to himself with a speech bubble with a question mark coming from him. A chibi of Elle is standing next him, excitedly chatting. Washi tape decorates the page.

Elle, you were so underrated. #art #gundam

Mixed Media doodles of Beecha Oleg, Mondo Agake, Elle Vianno, &Judau Ashta from Gundam ZZ. Top: Headshot doodle of Beecha Oleg & Mondo Agake looking like the worst kids you ever had the displeasure of meeting. The captions below read: "Those two 'friends' your parents didn't like because they 'don't like the person you become' when you hang around them." "The further Judau was away from these two, the more I liked Judau (early in ZZ)." Underneath it is an exchange between Elle and Judau stylized like a text message exchange: Elle (curious chibi face): Sarasa... Rasara... I can't remember which one Mondo had feelings for again... Judau (chipper chibi face): Don't worry! MONDO FORGOT TOO!!! Elle (shocked): ASDFsakJQdfSahGSdSD!!! Elle (laughing with eyes closed): Omfg!!! JUDAU!!! 😂😂😂 To the side of this exchange is a visual key for telling the difference between Sarasa & Rasara. Rasara has red eye makeup with one tear drop hanging off her moon tiara. Sarasa has blue eye makeup with two tear drop hanging off her moon tiara. (Totally not confusing...) In the mood in a caption that reads, "Call your dad!!! You're in charge of a space cult!?" Washi tape decorated the page.

Mondo & Beecha, more like "Beecha you weren't expecting doodles of these bozos!" #art #gundam

ART TRAIN 🚂🚋🚋🚋 2ND STOP AT THIS STATION!! CHOO CHOO~

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Art from 2022, marker drawing of Haurchefant Greystone from Final Fantasy XIV of the award-winning expansion, Heavensward. He holds a cup of cocoa, faintly smiling, probably waiting for the WoL to return. Behind him are some Ishgardian ruins done in watercolor.

"A knight lives to serve─to aid those in need." ⚔️🛡️🏔️ #Art #FFXIV #HW

Art from 2023. Featuring my WoL, Elodie Aurifort and Haurchefant Greystone from Final Fantasy XIV. (Strong Harchedie vibes) The two are standing sharing an intimate moment in casual glams. Elodie is seen with the hairstyle she started wearing during Stormblood. Further implying this was a moment that never was.

The Stormblood experience that never was. #Art #ElodieAurifort #Wolchefant #FFXIV

Art from 2022. Featuring my WoL, Elodie Aurifort and Haurchefant Greystone from Final Fantasy XIV. (Strong Harchedie vibes) Elodie & Haurchefant having a romantic moment, the elezen male leading Elodie's face to his for a kiss. In one hand she holds a glove, griping it tightly as if fearing that this is a dream. The other hand holds on the arm guiding her... For the first time in years, the idea of tying her anchor her doesn't seem so bad.

"Welcome Home" #Art #ElodieAurifort #Wolchefant #FFXIV #HW

Mixed Media of Ramza Beoulve from Final Fantasy: Tactics by Square-Enix. He ponders to himself. The background reminiscent of the tactics grids. At the bottom, the word "Tactics" is written with cut out letters.

A Mixed Media bust of Delita Heiral from Final Fantasy: Tactics by Square-Enix. Washi tape decorates the bottom of the page.

Tactical~! #art #finalfantasy #fft