"VFM: Virtual Feminine Mission" ("Stealth")
Pencil Marks:The concept was simple. In fact, when the idea came to me a week prior while sitting in a movie theater, I was kind of dumbstruck I hadn't thought of it before. The name of the film is "Stealth" and one of my favorite types of videogames is the stealth genre, so put two and two together and you get this picture.
Eagle-eyed viewers can see I chose the genre's forbearer, Solid Snake as inspiration, placing our hero in his clothes so to speak. Then of course I took a little "real-life" inspiration for the rest, and voila! Picture done.
One of my final words to Jake before he set out to ink and color this one was "make it your own". Every time I handed him a picture to finish, he always did an admirable job inking them, but he never really added any of himself to the picture saying he didn't want to hinder what I've done. So, this time I gave him the specific task of injecting a bit of "Jake's personality" which he took to the job totally re-arranging, and in many instances. completely changing the picture. Kudos to a job well done, pal. But a real sarcastic "thanks for raising the bar" as well because I had to top that! - Tony
Ink Smudges: I'd like to dedicate this illustration to Tony's better half, Jammie. While she served as the inspiration for this, it was out of nothing but respect and admiration. The truth is Jammie makes going shopping fun; even if Tony makes it a hobby to complain and I must back him up (it's the Bro Code). Plus, anyone who can put up with me coming over all the time has the patience of a saint. So yeah, I'm grateful for having a friend like her. - Jake