So, once upon a time I planned to post this whole long thing about the fact that I'm into Metalocalypse now, and why.  But that... sorta never happened (though maybe it still will, who knows).  But!  I did promise all y'all more art.  So I thought I would just jump right into that instead.

As a substitute for the big long explanation, let me just say that most of the characters on this show are quickly becoming some of my favorite characters of all time — and Pickles the Drummer (or should it be "Pickles the Frontman," in this case?) is most certainly among them.  Also?  C'mon, you gotta love a fandom where men in makeup is canon.  I mean, guh.

Anyway, if you like the pic but don't know anything about the character and are curious, please do ask.  But more importantly... if you've never watched the show, OMG DO!  (I especially recommend the "big K" clip.  It both cracks me up and breaks my heart every time.)


...Right.  On to the arts!


Unofficial notes:

1. Colored charcoal is my new best friend, liek seriously.  I mean, the last (and possibly first) time I used this medium was with "TEH INTERNETS R 4 PR0N!" and that was a ton of fun; but I've just found that very same box of charcoal and rediscovered my love for it.  I think it's safe to say you'll be seeing a lot more of this from me in the future.

2. Look, Ma, no lines!  Well... almost.  I guess you can kinda see charcoal outlines here and there, though I did my best to eliminate them.  But there was no other medium used, and I didn't even do a rough pencil sketch beforehand.  I'm pretty proud of myself for that.  *dork*

3. I realize now that his eyebrow rings are out of symmetry.  *facepalm*  Not that my art is terribly accurate/realistic in the first place... but still.  (I could actually tell something was off when I was drawing it, but couldn't pinpoint how to fix it; and now it's too late.)  I also tried my best to make them gold instead of silver, to match the earring, but somehow that just didn't happen.

4a. His sideburns look a bit off, too, I think: not quite as sideburnsy as they should (I seem to have this problem a lot — just not leaving enough room for a sideburn).  I believe I need more practice ...which, on the bright side, gives me an excuse to draw more SNB!Pickles.

4b. I think the muttonchops he has now might actually be easier; though I could be way off on that.  Guess I'll just have to try it to find out.   Yay more Pickles art! :D

5. When my mom first saw this, she asked whether it was a self-portrait.  Ô.o  No lie.  I mean, granted, she's over 60 and nearsighted... but still.  Since when do I have bright orange hair and a beard?

6. The title might be kinda lame — but trust me, it's far from the worst I could've come up with.  In a fit corniness and clearly bad judgment, I almost went with a pun and named this "Collar Me Wonderful."  Ho boy... that woulda been atrocious. >_>

7. I'm still taking requests over at the "Grief" lineart post, and with four or five to go, I thought I would extend that here.  Basically, anyone who comments on that or this may make a request of something they'd like me to draw.  Click the link for more details.

8. That smile?  Makes me melt, seriously.  I know it's lame to say things like that about your own work— but, dude.  Pickles is hot.



Title: Color Me Wonderful
Fandom: Metalocalypse
Subject: SNB-era Pickles, portrait
Rating: PG for mild androgyny
Medium: Colored charcoal
Disclaimer: I won't go into what would happen if I owned him. *cough*  But clearly, I do not.
Warning: Uh... man!jewelry?
Notes: You can't tell, but his headband says "slut."  Obviously, I need more practice with fabric folds.  ...Also?  I think I may just have to draw the other members of Snakes N' Barrels, now.  So, uh.  Watch out for that.

Preview:






All comments (including con-crit), are welcome and encouraged; in fact, anyone who comments may request something for me to draw (please see unofficial note #7 for details).

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