Artwork for ReverseBang 2011 [The First]

[beelikej]

I had such a blast creating artwork last year, that I didn't hesitate to join the spn_reversebang again; this time around I even made two designs! It's time to reveal the first one. \o/

For those of you who don't know: in a Reverse Bang artists make fan-art which is posted anonymously for authors to choose as inspiration for fanfiction.

This was the prompt I made: #2012 Jeff's Back* [NSFW]


*See what I did there?;)

Description: Jeff's back, Jensen is in awe all over again. (This time he wants more than a one night stand.)

Based on that image the marvelous tmn1966 wrote a beautiful story which in return inspired me to make additional artwork. I proudly present:



Fic Title: Fool Hearted Man
Author:tmn1966
Fandom/Genre: Supernatural/RPS, Romance
Pairing(s): Jensen/Jeff
Rating: NC17
Word Count: 13,276
Warnings: Spoilers for S2: vague references to episode 22.

Summary: Jeff was certain people really didn’t ‘fall in love’. He’d been there, done that and all it led to was hurt. Casual was definitely the way to go.

Jensen was just as sure that falling in love was the easy part, it was staying there that took some skill. He wanted nothing more than a chance to show Jeff just how capable the heart was.

Go read it, it's so good. *chinhands*
But wait! Check out my art first? ;)


Chapter Headers










Some elements of the prompt made their way into the other pieces. For instance in the banner you can see the same songlyrics: "I Want You To Want Me" by Cheap Trick.

The progress in the story is also visualized in the headers; from experiences in the past (black/white) to the present with more colours.

Dividers
I love that tmn1966 wrote the story in dual point of view. To separate the different sections I made these dividers:




Icons
01. 02. 03.

04. 05. 06.

Extras: character cards
Here's a closer look at the images I used in the story-banner:

Credit for the original photo goes to Linda L. Ciaschini (2008)
I fiddled with it a little.


Credit to photographer Kurt Iswarienko (Flaunt magazine, April 2010)
Ehm, I really changed the original quite a bit. Not that Jeff really needed work done. But I have issues. You may figure out for yourself what I did *grins* (Hint: check out the source post for a link to the original photo)

Wallpaper
Both the prompt (1024x768 pixels) and the story-banner (1575x957 pixels) are big enough to be used as wallpapers, but here's also an extra image I made as a surprise for tmn1966. It's sort of a timestamp before the epilogue, entitled "Jensen's new hobby" ;-)



(Click for bigger. That goes for all artwork by the way!)


Sources
Extended information about the images I used with links to photo-sites and original sources, can be found here.

Thank you
First I have to thank "my" author tmn1966. This has truely been one of the best experiences I've ever had in a challenge. I enjoyed every second of our frantic back and forth mailing. Your enthusiasm and kindness were heartwarming and I really felt like we were on the same wavelength (on more than fandom:). Plus you captured Jeff/Jensen exactly like I love to imagine them. Thank you for making this Reverse Bang eleventy-billion times better than I could have ever wished for! \o/

Of course I also applaud the mods of spn_reversebang for doing a great job in running this challenge so smoothly and making it fun for all.

A special thanks to my family and RL friends who as usual indulged my squeeing without having a clue about fandom :)

Last but not least: thank YOU for taking a look at my artwork!

All comments are welcome and if you are at a loss for words, whether it is out of awe, contempt or confusion, leave me a simple smile or frown? I just really love to know that you stopped by:)

-J-

Comments

[tmn1966.livejournal.com]

First of all, you know how much I loved working with you, but I can't help saying it again. This was such an awesome experience. I had so much fun and it was like we shared the same brain as we tossed ideas back and forth.

All the little details you included just blow me away. You know I love the colors, but everything from the images to the little things you picked up for each chapter header, just blend right into the story.

And then... oh my gosh! What a surprise! I'm doing cartwheels again. I adore (see, I do know how to use different words other than 'love') the Timestamp piece, it just so perfect and fits right into our story! No words need to go with that piece, it's all right there with a sleepy and relaxed Jeff and Jensen sneaking in to get a some photos of him ('cause you know he can't resist taking more than one). And Bisou is catching some Zs with her daddy. Aww. It's all so gorgeous!

And all the pretty icons I haven't seen yet!!!! They're all my favorites. I'm glad I don't have to pick out any... I can enjoy each and every piece you've made and I'll never stop loving them.

Oh, and btw, issues? You? You have no issues. Except if it involves the b word. Heh ;)

Anyway, lots of awe from me, and lots of smiles. I am so glad I swallowed down my nervousness and claimed your prompt because the most important thing I got out of this experience was a new friend.

<333

[bflyw.livejournal.com]

Oh. love it!
I honestly think your art just get better and better. Where will this end?
I am so glad you've had such a blast making this :-)

[sillie]

Oh man, these are awesome. And yes, I see what you did there. :'3 Looks very good though, I love that picture of JDM. Man!Jeweleryyyyy! <3<3

(Also, sorry. I only have an icon of JDM with facial hair. :'3)

[sienata.livejournal.com]

your art is awesome! i can't wait to read the story and enjoy it some more as i read. thanks for the great work!!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I just left another message in your journal, but I'm not gonna apologize for stalking you;) This has been such an intense collaboration and I loved all of it. Even if you made me face my issues *glares*

I'm so glad you like the art, I always worry people are disappointed when I don't do full out manips, and it's not that I can't do those, but I prefer to hint at scenes and chemistry rather than shove it in people's faces.

Of course you summarized the wallpaper perfectly:)

I'm also glad you picked my prompt. I hope we can maybe work together again in the future. We'll definitely stay in touch!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I did try a couple of new things again! Ofcourse I still notice the things I'm not completely satisfied with, so I'm relieved your first impression is so good;)

(And I know you understand how much this new Reverse Bang experience means to me, *hugs*)

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you *takes a bow* That man and his rings and bracelets, they give me all sorts of feelings.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh, the icon, my eyes, my EYES. /o\ (But since you mentioned the man!jewelry you are forgiven. :-p)

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The fic is awesome too :-) Hope you'll be able to read it soon.

[sandymg.livejournal.com]

Lovely. I adore it all. Your chapter heads are super neat. And the Jensen and Jeff POVs are just right. Not too much to overwhelm while reading, yet lively and clear. Perfect.

[tmn1966.livejournal.com]

I would love to work with you again in the future!

And we'll most definitely stay in touch!! :)

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm really pleased you think the art complements the story, that's exactly what I wanted to accomplish. \o/ (I'm so superthrilled with the story, that it's a huge compliment all by itself that the chapter headers fit:)

[dont-hate-me01.livejournal.com]

Amazing art work! :-)

wow!

[nanoks.livejournal.com]

LOve, this is stunning! I love it so much!! Great job!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much:)

Re: wow!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

*blushes* Thanks for your comment:)

[deadflowers5.livejournal.com]

Amazing!

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[(Anonymous)]

hey judith,
(weer)Een ataaltje van je vakmanschap!! Ik had (bijna) alles al gezien, maar zo bij elkaar ziet het er geweldig uit!!! proficiat met het eindresultaat. een lieve groet van mams

[tanisafan.livejournal.com]

Little late, sorry, but I love this immensely. I especially love the combinations of the orange and grey, and the progressing color scheme in the chapter headers is so clever *in awe*!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you (you understand what inspired me, right? *stares at your icon*;)

Re: reversebang

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Hey mams,

dank je wel voor je lieve commentaar, ben blij dat je het na alle tussenfases nog steeds mooi vindt:) *knuffel*

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Dude, LJ was funky last week and I know you were busy, so I'm glad you found this post and took the time to stop by. Of course I'm also absolutely thrilled that you love the artwork:) Thank you!

[pam81.livejournal.com]

I've just read Teri's story, and I just want to tell you that your graphic works are really fabulous ♥

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! I'm very happy I got such an awesome story (and author) to work with:)

[reliand.livejournal.com]

I'm usually not one for Jeff/Jensen fics, but the art was beautiful! I love that it's in done in the style of photography. The one of Jen with the camera and Jeff laying with the dog. *melts*

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thanks for coming over despite the pairing and thank you for your lovely comment! I put my favorite moments from the story in the banners, so I'm really glad you like all the photos. (That last one is indeed very sweet;)