Dr. Ree sketch

Chris McCarver · November 18 2008, 03:51 AM

I've been playing around with working up some samples for IDW and immediately the characters of the Titan novels came to mind. So I've been trying to get a handle on some of the characters who've only been seen in the books. Hence, this (admittedly a bit crap) sketch of Titan's Pahkwa-thanh CMO, Dr. Shenti Yisec Eres Ree.

Nerys Ghemor · November 18 2008, 07:27 AM

Nice...ya know, the style actually reminds me a lot of the way the inside illustrations were done in some of the "young adult" Treklit--especially the first 3 TNG ones like Worf's First Adventure. Brings back good memories, very warm, fuzzy ones.

You didn't happen to be thinking of that, did you?

Technobuilder · November 18 2008, 10:59 AM

This reminds me of something I thought was being developed a while back by Pocket Books...

An online directory of Trek Lit characters that were accompanied by Color Sketches and some brief background information. Certainly make getting a handle on some of the more alien races aboard the Titan a bit easier to visualize.

Anyone know whatever happened to that?

Thanks for this pic of Dr. Ree.

Titan Designer · November 18 2008, 06:23 PM

That is something I for one would love to workon.

by the way nice sketch.

FrontLine · November 18 2008, 10:03 PM

Nice sketch, but it reminds me too much of the Godzilla from the movie with Matthew Broderick. I thought the 3rd book in the series had a pick of Dr Ree? I do have to echo the sentiment that a collection showing what the characters looked like.

Frontier · November 18 2008, 11:23 PM

http://www.andymangels.com/images/TitanBook3.jpg

I really think we should get visuals of all the characters. It just helps with the imagination. You know?

fleetcaptain · November 18 2008, 11:26 PM

Looks great. Glad to see someone working on the characters. I would myself but been a busy guy. Maybe in the near future.

Chris McCarver · November 19 2008, 01:18 AM

NerysGhemor: I've never actually read the young-adult Trek books, but I'm glad I gave you a nostalgia shot.

Technobuilder: Someone was actually doing an illustrated TrekLit history? Yeah, put me down for a yes vote.

Titan Designer: Compliments much appreciated, Sean, as are everyone else's.

Frontline: I completely see what you're saying... after looking at the Ree photo on that Titan book cover, I see where I went wrong: Ree's snout's a bit too hammer-nosed. Good eye.

I've been working on sketches for other Titan characters, Aili Lavena and Ranul Keru on deck next.

captcalhoun · November 19 2008, 08:23 AM

Lavvena's on the cover of book 4, Over a Torrent Sea

EmperorKalan · November 19 2008, 05:27 PM

FrontLine wrote:

Nice sketch, but it reminds me too much of the Godzilla from the movie with Matthew Broderick.

Yeah, a little too much chin compared to the cover image. And you have his claws flat, like long human finger- and toenails (and look like they'd be far too easily pried up if he dug them into his meal) rather than the thicker, sharper claws of a natural predator.

Chris McCarver · November 20 2008, 02:25 AM

EmperorKalan wrote:

FrontLine wrote:

Nice sketch, but it reminds me too much of the Godzilla from the movie with Matthew Broderick.

Yeah, a little too much chin compared to the cover image. And you have his claws flat, like long human finger- and toenails (and look like they'd be far too easily pried up if he dug them into his meal) rather than the thicker, sharper claws of a natural predator.

Point agreed with... some things to think about when I do a version 2 of this.

captcalhoun wrote:

Lavvena's on the cover of book 4, Over a Torrent Sea

I'm aware, and I'll be referencing that shot in the pic I'm working on, since the goal's more to design her look while wearing the hydration suit.

I'm trying to get used to drawing the Titan characters for some comic pages I'm working on, not so much trying to put my creative stamp on the characters or to deliver anything resembling a "definitive" version. I realize we know what Ree and Lavena look like, I'm just trying to get them down on paper for the sake of the project I'm working on.

Squiggy · November 21 2008, 03:52 AM

EmperorKalan wrote:

FrontLine wrote:

Nice sketch, but it reminds me too much of the Godzilla from the movie with Matthew Broderick.

Yeah, a little too much chin compared to the cover image. And you have his claws flat, like long human finger- and toenails (and look like they'd be far too easily pried up if he dug them into his meal) rather than the thicker, sharper claws of a natural predator.

Since that picture of Ree is baisically a monitor lizard...I think an artistic interpretation can ad some chin.

hellsgate · November 21 2008, 08:04 AM

Sweet stuff. Reminds me of the character art I saw at Trek-RPG.Net

I wish I still had access to my old account as there was some really good stuff I'd archived before Yahoo snuffed my Trekfan1975 account & password.

EmperorKalan · November 21 2008, 01:18 PM

Squiggyfm wrote:

Since that picture of Ree is baisically a monitor lizard...I think an artistic interpretation can ad some chin.

True, but it's also worth avoiding the "Chin-zilla" look.

Speakling of "avoiding looks", it's be interesting to see Dr. Hulian. How do you keep him from looking too much like Disney's Stitch when his species was expressly based on that character?

Squiggy · November 21 2008, 03:16 PM

EmperorKalan wrote:

Squiggyfm wrote:

Since that picture of Ree is baisically a monitor lizard...I think an artistic interpretation can ad some chin.

True, but it's also worth avoiding the "Chin-zilla" look.

Better that than sticking a gecko in a uniform and trying to pass him off as an alien.

November 18 2008, 03:51 AM	#1
Chris McCarver Lieutenant Location: Springfield, MO	Dr. Ree sketch I've been playing around with working up some samples for IDW and immediately the characters of the Titan novels came to mind. So I've been trying to get a handle on some of the characters who've only been seen in the books. Hence, this (admittedly a bit crap) sketch of Titan's Pahkwa-thanh CMO, Dr. Shenti Yisec Eres Ree. __________________ Chris "Mac" McCarver Contributing Writer, Official Index to the Marvel Universe http://www.chrismccarver.com

November 18 2008, 07:27 AM	#2
Nerys Ghemor Vice Admiral Location: Cardăsa Terăm--Nerys Ghemor	Re: Dr. Ree sketch Nice...ya know, the style actually reminds me a lot of the way the inside illustrations were done in some of the "young adult" Treklit--especially the first 3 TNG ones like Worf's First Adventure. Brings back good memories, very warm, fuzzy ones. You didn't happen to be thinking of that, did you? __________________ Are you a Cardassian fan, citizen? Prove your loyalty--check out my fanfic universe, Star Trek: Sigils and Unions. Or keep the faith on my AU Cardassia, Sigils and Unions: Catacombs of Oralius!

November 18 2008, 10:59 AM	#3
Technobuilder Commodore Location: Nashville, TN	Re: Dr. Ree sketch This reminds me of something I thought was being developed a while back by Pocket Books... An online directory of Trek Lit characters that were accompanied by Color Sketches and some brief background information. Certainly make getting a handle on some of the more alien races aboard the Titan a bit easier to visualize. Anyone know whatever happened to that? Thanks for this pic of Dr. Ree. __________________ "You fool! You've fallen victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is "Never get involved in a land war in Asia", but only slightly less well known is this - "Never go in against a Sicilian, when death is on the line!"

November 18 2008, 06:23 PM	#4
Titan Designer Fleet Captain Location: Colorado Springs, CO	Re: Dr. Ree sketch That is something I for one would love to workon. by the way nice sketch. __________________ Sean P. Tourangeau http://hammerheadgraphics.iwarp.com • http://stourangeau.deviantart.com http://hammerheadgraphics.iwarp.com/TitanShipyards/ Guide to the U.S.S.Titan

November 18 2008, 10:03 PM	#5
FrontLine Nekkid Hedonistic Ethical Slut Location: Killin' Zombies!	Re: Dr. Ree sketch Nice sketch, but it reminds me too much of the Godzilla from the movie with Matthew Broderick. I thought the 3rd book in the series had a pick of Dr Ree? I do have to echo the sentiment that a collection showing what the characters looked like. __________________ THE orignal naked hedonistic glutton! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!" "Im happier than a tornado in a trailer park" - Tow Mater - Cars

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November 18 2008, 11:23 PM	#6
Frontier Vice Admiral Location: Fifth Circle of Hell, IE: Pennsylvania	Re: Dr. Ree sketch http://www.andymangels.com/images/TitanBook3.jpg I really think we should get visuals of all the characters. It just helps with the imagination. You know? __________________ Me on Tumblr Me on Twitter

November 18 2008, 11:26 PM	#7
fleetcaptain Fleet Captain Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA	Re: Dr. Ree sketch Looks great. Glad to see someone working on the characters. I would myself but been a busy guy. Maybe in the near future.

November 19 2008, 01:18 AM	#8
Chris McCarver Lieutenant Location: Springfield, MO	Re: Dr. Ree sketch NerysGhemor: I've never actually read the young-adult Trek books, but I'm glad I gave you a nostalgia shot. Technobuilder: Someone was actually doing an illustrated TrekLit history? Yeah, put me down for a yes vote. Titan Designer: Compliments much appreciated, Sean, as are everyone else's. Frontline: I completely see what you're saying... after looking at the Ree photo on that Titan book cover, I see where I went wrong: Ree's snout's a bit too hammer-nosed. Good eye. I've been working on sketches for other Titan characters, Aili Lavena and Ranul Keru on deck next. __________________ Chris "Mac" McCarver Contributing Writer, Official Index to the Marvel Universe http://www.chrismccarver.com

November 19 2008, 08:23 AM	#9
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: Dr. Ree sketch Lavvena's on the cover of book 4, Over a Torrent Sea

November 21 2008, 08:04 AM	#13
hellsgate Commodore Location: Surrey (Vancouver) B.C. Canada	Re: Dr. Ree sketch Sweet stuff. Reminds me of the character art I saw at Trek-RPG.Net I wish I still had access to my old account as there was some really good stuff I'd archived before Yahoo snuffed my Trekfan1975 account & password.