Crab Hunters

(goddamned DA logged me out just as I was about to hit the Submit button)

Insert MH soundtrack 'Proof of a Hero" here.

This idea has been a long time coming, I've always wanted to do a Monster Hunter and Deadliest Catch mashup. Upon hearing Captain Phil's passing, it put a damper on it and was left in the back burner.

Now I've mustered enough mojo to give it a crack.
3 days of sketching and positioning, 3 days of piddling around with colors, exhausted but satisfied. All digital, from scratch, I'm not used to drawing straight to tablet, that ended up taking longer than expected.


I know there're more boats in the latest season, but I'm focusing on the core 4, armed with heavy crab-busting gear.

From left to right:

- The Nortwestern has a shield logo, naturally Sig Hansen gets a Lance.
- The late Phil Harris has a crabpot Hammer with the Cornelia Marie sign.
- John Hilstrand, the beardier of the two bros, has a Heavy Bowgun that utilises the ship's skull and crossbones design.
- And finally, Keith Colburn wields the Wizard two-toned Greatsword.


And now to take some well-needed rest, then rummage through my 'To Draw' list for something else to tackle.


EDIT: does anyone know the extent of Phil's tattoos? I can't find a full show of either, from what I saw his right arm has 'Harley Davidson', I'm guessing an eagle, and flames. I just roughly estimated what's there.


12/12/11: Did some minor tweaking and highlighting. Nothing major.