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The main thing working on #heromachine again has (re)taught me is the importance of constant, patient iterations to improve the user experience in #software and #webdev.

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I'm converting #HeroMachine 3 away from Flash (only 7 years too late!) and found some interesting trivia – HeroMachine 3 has 7,638 items across 147 SVG files. No wonder the thought of converting them all and adapting them was so intimidating I never really had the energy.

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#heromachine #2001

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A above-average muscled humanoid, slime/lime green in color. Somewhat bloated face with beady yellow eyes and sparse tufts of short hair. They are wearing aged. dirty brown pants. torn off at the knees. A liquid drips/runs off of their body and pools at their feet. Two slime like creatures rest in thier left hand and on their right shoulder.

A above-average muscled humanoid, slime/lime green in color. Somewhat bloated face with beady yellow eyes and sparse tufts of short hair. They are wearing aged. dirty brown pants. torn off at the knees. A liquid drips/runs off of their body and pools at their feet. Two slime like creatures rest in thier left hand and on their right shoulder.

An OC from my hero/comic verse - VISCOUS
Image created using #Heromachine

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A older male with a reddish skin tone, has lanky grey hair and wears dark sunglasses. Dressed in red with gold trim and wearing a long, black coat with a heave fur collar.

A older male with a reddish skin tone, has lanky grey hair and wears dark sunglasses. Dressed in red with gold trim and wearing a long, black coat with a heave fur collar.

A younger female dressed in tight blue outfit that is slightly armored in the torso. She wears a black leather jacket missing the left sleeve. and a blue beret with a golden dragon badge. Her left eye is damaged and a scar covers the left side of her face down to the upper parts of her torso. Her left arm has been replaced by a bionic/cybernetic one.

A younger female dressed in tight blue outfit that is slightly armored in the torso. She wears a black leather jacket missing the left sleeve. and a blue beret with a golden dragon badge. Her left eye is damaged and a scar covers the left side of her face down to the upper parts of her torso. Her left arm has been replaced by a bionic/cybernetic one.

A modernized version of Frankenstein Jr & Buzz Conroy from Hanna-Barbera

A modernized version of Frankenstein Jr & Buzz Conroy from Hanna-Barbera

A anthropomorphic male rat. Dressed in purple and black pirate gear. Left eye is covered by a patch with a stylized snake on it. They carry a long sabre/cutlass in each hand. Their chest is heavily tatoo'd.

A anthropomorphic male rat. Dressed in purple and black pirate gear. Left eye is covered by a patch with a stylized snake on it. They carry a long sabre/cutlass in each hand. Their chest is heavily tatoo'd.

A couple of random OCs, another cartoon from my childhood & "PiRATe Goro Majima based of the Pirate Yakuza game. Images built using #Heromachine

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Character ideas have been slow to non-existent, so I fell back on recreating some cartoon characters from my childhood. Here are The Impossible's - Fluid Man, Multi Man & Coil Man.
Images created with #Heromachine.

#TheImpossibles #HannaBarbara #FLuidMan #Coilman #Multiman #Cartoon_Characters

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A couple new character pieces. Created using #Heromachine.
My take on DEATH from Darksiders II (lots of my own spin on this) and a Warhammer Inspired Chaos Knight. #Death #Darksiders2 #Chaos_Knight #fan_art #digital_art

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Warhammer 40K inspired Ork Pirate Freebooter. They are wearing teal colored clothing and a black pirate hat. In the left hand is a bolt pistol, in the right an energy cutlass. They are wearing black knee-high boots with large cuffs. Their right eye is replaced with a bionic one.

Warhammer 40K inspired Ork Pirate Freebooter. They are wearing teal colored clothing and a black pirate hat. In the left hand is a bolt pistol, in the right an energy cutlass. They are wearing black knee-high boots with large cuffs. Their right eye is replaced with a bionic one.

Haven't felt very creative lately, but here is a take on a WH40K Pirate Freebooter. Image created with #Heromachine #WH40K #Pirate #Freebooter #Ork

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An anthropomorphic Gecko. Light green skin color. Wearing a black suit and shoes. Has a goblet of wine in their left hand and a grounded cane/walking stick/scepter in the right. A gold crown rests on their head. A gold chain with a large square, red jewel hangs around their neck. A stylized lizard decorates the lapel of their suit jacket.

An anthropomorphic Gecko. Light green skin color. Wearing a black suit and shoes. Has a goblet of wine in their left hand and a grounded cane/walking stick/scepter in the right. A gold crown rests on their head. A gold chain with a large square, red jewel hangs around their neck. A stylized lizard decorates the lapel of their suit jacket.

A large, heavily muscled anthropomorphic 'shark'. Their skin is a very pale gray and their arms and face are covered with tattoos. They were a decorative blue vest and kilt. They wear heavy 'bracelets' at their wrists.

A large, heavily muscled anthropomorphic 'shark'. Their skin is a very pale gray and their arms and face are covered with tattoos. They were a decorative blue vest and kilt. They wear heavy 'bracelets' at their wrists.

A stocky, muscled anthropomorphic Opossum. They are wearing tattered blue pants and suspenders. They are carrying a heavy club studded with nails in their left hand and a chainsaw is strapped to their back.

A stocky, muscled anthropomorphic Opossum. They are wearing tattered blue pants and suspenders. They are carrying a heavy club studded with nails in their left hand and a chainsaw is strapped to their back.

A dark orange skinned anthropomorphic reptile/snake. They are shirtless but wear gray-blue pants that are tight at the ankles. A gray, belt studded with gold sporting a cobra head belt buckle is around their waist. In their right hand is a long staff with a cobra coiled at the top end. A gold chain with a cobra head pendant is around their neck.

A dark orange skinned anthropomorphic reptile/snake. They are shirtless but wear gray-blue pants that are tight at the ankles. A gray, belt studded with gold sporting a cobra head belt buckle is around their waist. In their right hand is a long staff with a cobra coiled at the top end. A gold chain with a cobra head pendant is around their neck.

Been having a bit of an artist block for ideas. Finally had some inspiration. A couple are reimagining's of characters created by Cthulu1 on Deviant Art. The others are my OC;s. All images built/created with #Heromachine
King Gecko, Ma Nui, Possum & Kobara Raaja

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Knight in greenish-gray armor standing, holding is crystal sword in both hands point on the ground. They have spiked pauldrons and a mult-horned helmet. The eye sockets of the helmet glow with a yellow light. A clock hangs from the shoulders to their knees.

Knight in greenish-gray armor standing, holding is crystal sword in both hands point on the ground. They have spiked pauldrons and a mult-horned helmet. The eye sockets of the helmet glow with a yellow light. A clock hangs from the shoulders to their knees.

Image created using #Heromachine (its NOT an AI program)
#artshare

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A chibi-like version of Skeletor from the He-Man cartoon

A chibi-like version of Skeletor from the He-Man cartoon

A cape & cowled creature, its torso and legs made up of black mist/smoke. Its skeletal head has glowing red eyes. Its skeletal arms have chains/shackles at the wrist. It carries an ornate sword in its left hand and a spiked ball is attached to the shackle on its right.

A cape & cowled creature, its torso and legs made up of black mist/smoke. Its skeletal head has glowing red eyes. Its skeletal arms have chains/shackles at the wrist. It carries an ornate sword in its left hand and a spiked ball is attached to the shackle on its right.

Images made using #heromachine
#skeletor #night_haunt #digital_art

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Armored figure with a hood/cowl/mask similar to an hazmat suit. A belt of pouches around the waste, a biological specimen container hangs from the left side of the belt. A polearm held out to the side in the left hand

Armored figure with a hood/cowl/mask similar to an hazmat suit. A belt of pouches around the waste, a biological specimen container hangs from the left side of the belt. A polearm held out to the side in the left hand

A heavily armored figure vaguely resembling Juggernaut from the X-Men/ Around the waist is a chain belt from which hangs a bunch of  skulls. It carries a large maul/hammer in its hands. It is splattered with blood with an angry scowl on its face. The "eyes" are covered with upside down crosses.

A heavily armored figure vaguely resembling Juggernaut from the X-Men/ Around the waist is a chain belt from which hangs a bunch of skulls. It carries a large maul/hammer in its hands. It is splattered with blood with an angry scowl on its face. The "eyes" are covered with upside down crosses.

A heavily armored figure vaguely resembling Juggernaut from the X-Men/ Around the waist is a chain belt from which hangs a bunch of  skulls. It carries a large maul/hammer in its hands. It is splattered with blood with glowing red eyes and a scary smile on its face.

A heavily armored figure vaguely resembling Juggernaut from the X-Men/ Around the waist is a chain belt from which hangs a bunch of skulls. It carries a large maul/hammer in its hands. It is splattered with blood with glowing red eyes and a scary smile on its face.

Some more Trench Crusade 'fan art'. This time a COMBAT BIOLOGIST and 2 SIN EATERS (the face is different). Images created using #HeroMachine
#FanArt #TrenchCrusade #SinEater #CombatBiologist

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More Trench Crusade fan art. A Chorister & War Wolf Assault Beast. Images created using #Heromachine. Not completely happy w/the War Wolf but it is difficult to reimagine the helmet they wear in HeroMachine. Lots of reference art used & artistic license taken in creating these. #TrenchCrusade

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Some more Trench Crusade stuff. A Hell Knight, Heretic Naval Raider, Heretic Priest and Witch Burner General Images created using #Heromachine. Lots of reference art used and artistic license taken in creating these.
#TrenchCrusade #FanArt #CharacterArt

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Does a anthropomorphic cat count?
Image created in #Heromachine #MyArt🐈

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Some more Trench Crusade 'fan art'. This time a Death Commando & Sniper Priest. Images created using #HeroMachine. Multiple reference images used. #TrenchCrusade #Fan_art

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Some more fan art for the Trench Crusade table top skirmish game. A Communicant, Iron Sultanate - Lion of Jabir & a War Prophet. Images created using #Heromachine #TrenchCrusade #Fanart

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Some 'fan art' for the new Table Top Wargame - "Trench Crusade". Artillery Witch, Iron Sultanate Alchemist, Trench Pilgrim Observer & Combat/Field Medic. Images created using #Heromachine #TrenchCrusade #fanart

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Creativity for original characters has been running a bit dry, so I thought I'd try my hand at a Squig from Warhammer. Image made using #Heromachine #Warhammer #Squig

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A stylized version of a ape/gorilla made from brown stone/rock. Its mouth is open as if it is roaring and its eyes glow a bright yellow.

A stylized version of a ape/gorilla made from brown stone/rock. Its mouth is open as if it is roaring and its eyes glow a bright yellow.

I've always liked the Herculoids Cartoon and IGOO the Rock Ape was is my favorite character. So here is a more stylized version of IGOO. Image created using #Heromachine #Herculoids #Hannabarbera #Igoo

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An athletically built female with feline facial features. She is crouched on a rock outcropping. Left arm is reaching forward, right arm is extended up and slightly out from her body. She wears tekko-kagi (claws) on her hands. Her eyes are amber/gold colored and glow slightly. Her fur is various shades of light brown, khaki & tan.

An athletically built female with feline facial features. She is crouched on a rock outcropping. Left arm is reaching forward, right arm is extended up and slightly out from her body. She wears tekko-kagi (claws) on her hands. Her eyes are amber/gold colored and glow slightly. Her fur is various shades of light brown, khaki & tan.

Latest character; Lioness. This is a redux of a previous piece and a bit of a pose experiment. Could it be better, probably but sometimes #Heromachine isn't the easiest to make non-standard poses. Overall pretty happy with how it turned out.

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Somewhat scantily clad, pale-skinned woman. She has glowing green eyes, various black, eldritch markings around her eyes and on her forehead just above the nose. Distinctive horns curl back from her forehead framed by a mane of long, blue-back hair. She wears a purple 'swimsuit' with similar colored gloves covering her arms from wrist to bicep. An elaborate green 'train' hangs from her waist. She wears mid-thigh level boots of a metallic color. Two small demons are on her left and right.

Somewhat scantily clad, pale-skinned woman. She has glowing green eyes, various black, eldritch markings around her eyes and on her forehead just above the nose. Distinctive horns curl back from her forehead framed by a mane of long, blue-back hair. She wears a purple 'swimsuit' with similar colored gloves covering her arms from wrist to bicep. An elaborate green 'train' hangs from her waist. She wears mid-thigh level boots of a metallic color. Two small demons are on her left and right.

A tall, lithe female dressed in a various shades of tan & brown. A stylized cat-helmet with glowing green eyes covers her head. A furred cloak of brown hangs at her back. She wears a decorated vest (similar to Kraven the Hunter) over a bikini top and black briefs. Various handed coverings adorn her forearms, thighs and lower legs. Her hands are clasped in front of her over her chest.

A tall, lithe female dressed in a various shades of tan & brown. A stylized cat-helmet with glowing green eyes covers her head. A furred cloak of brown hangs at her back. She wears a decorated vest (similar to Kraven the Hunter) over a bikini top and black briefs. Various handed coverings adorn her forearms, thighs and lower legs. Her hands are clasped in front of her over her chest.

A powerfully built creature. Resembles a cross between a Wookie, Gorilla & Yeti. Its eyes glow a bright yellow and mouth is opened in a roar. Its fur is blue and white and it wears a decorative girdle about its waist with a heavy belt from which hangs a elaborately decorated 'tabard'. An ice fog/mist rises from various parts of its body.

A powerfully built creature. Resembles a cross between a Wookie, Gorilla & Yeti. Its eyes glow a bright yellow and mouth is opened in a roar. Its fur is blue and white and it wears a decorative girdle about its waist with a heavy belt from which hangs a elaborately decorated 'tabard'. An ice fog/mist rises from various parts of its body.

More new characters; My take on Marvel Comics Lilith - Mother of Demons, Serval - Leader of a group of feline inspired characters known as "The Pride", Winters Guardian - A large, powerful Yeti/Ape-like creature who lives in the far northern reaches of the world. Images built with #Heromachine

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Female figure standing wears sturdy, but somewhat ragged looking leathers with a hood. A somewhat featureless metallic mask covers their face. They carry an ornate sword in each hand currently pointed at the ground. The symbol of a skull over a sun is prominent in several locations on their clothing. Various other small weapons and pouches hand from a belt/

Female figure standing wears sturdy, but somewhat ragged looking leathers with a hood. A somewhat featureless metallic mask covers their face. They carry an ornate sword in each hand currently pointed at the ground. The symbol of a skull over a sun is prominent in several locations on their clothing. Various other small weapons and pouches hand from a belt/

My latest character, created using #HeroMachine. A vampire hunter, they (she) is part of secret organization that has existed for 100s (maybe 1000s) of years. Trained to focus their emotional energy into their fighting skills. They all wear near featureless masks. #character_art #vampire_hunter

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I use #HeroMachine (an old FLASH program) to create various characters for my comic/hero-verse, here's a few; Queen of Blades, A female Nosferatu, Siberian Tiger, Witch of the Dragon Wood

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Athletically built female wearing a highly stylized lightly armored costume with vague aboriginal references. She carries numerous weapons including a boomerang, sword, multiple knives, axe and javelins.

Athletically built female wearing a highly stylized lightly armored costume with vague aboriginal references. She carries numerous weapons including a boomerang, sword, multiple knives, axe and javelins.

A somewhat slim, but athletically built male dressed all in black. A stylized flame symbol on his chest. He wears a belt that is engraved with a flame motif, the same symbol as on his chest works as a buckle. Flames issue from various parts of his body including the visor/mask over his eyes.

A somewhat slim, but athletically built male dressed all in black. A stylized flame symbol on his chest. He wears a belt that is engraved with a flame motif, the same symbol as on his chest works as a buckle. Flames issue from various parts of his body including the visor/mask over his eyes.

More redux's of previous characters; 'Queen of Blades' a Mercenary/Bounty Hunter and 'Inferno' a villain with various fire-based powers.
Images created using #Heromachine

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Image created with #Heromachine

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The Bumblebeast. Image created using #Heromachine #art

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The Witch of the Dragon Wood. Image created with #heromachine

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Anthropomorphic Grizzly Bear wearing spiked shoulder guards and a military belt/harness. They carry a mace like bludgeon attached to a chain in their right hand/paw.

Anthropomorphic Grizzly Bear wearing spiked shoulder guards and a military belt/harness. They carry a mace like bludgeon attached to a chain in their right hand/paw.

Anthropomorphic Polar Bear wearing a metal chest protector/harness with a stylized bear head

Anthropomorphic Polar Bear wearing a metal chest protector/harness with a stylized bear head

These are redux's of a couple of characters from my Comic/Hero-verse. Aklark & Nanuk, members of the Canadian Hero Group - Arctic Wind. Images created using #HeroMachine

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Hadn't realized that I had failed to post here even once. So here's some of my latest characters. All created with #HeroMachine;
Carl from UP and Dug (there wasn't a house object so I had to improvise), Siberian Tiger (a superhero) and an Orc Witch (since its Orctober).

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