Samus Aran

Stunning.

stoperArt

Awesome job! I really like the lighting and the textures for the skin.

Carlos Vasseur

I do indeed like abs, and fit girls in general, but I am just blown away by all the detail. Look at that ARMOR! Hot damn I can see the individual HAIRS on her abs.

Brandon Allendorf

You've set the bar so high before, I didn't think you could set it any higher. Then you post this, you monster. ♥

Faxmachinen

Thank you! I had a very similar concept in mind when I did the first pin-up of Samus years ago, but wasn't quite capable of making it happen back then. There's a lot of subtle details in this type of image that are really tricky to do like making sure the muscles look correct, that the skin looks sweaty but not like she just came out of a pool, hair, lightning etc. There's also the body language, composition of the armor pieces, how the lightning interacts with everything. Those are much more complex concepts than simply "posing the model" In a way, it's really amazing to see the difference between the 2017 version and now.

Lee

I have to say it's quite fun to make abs like that every now and then =3

Lee

Well damn, this looks phenomenal. Maybe it's the choice of colours, lighting and shadows but this looks quite different to what you normally do. Or maybe it's just me. Most likely definitely just me, lol. Keep up the fantastic work, Krys.

Jord

thank you!

Lee

Maybe this is a prequel to that scene ;D

Lee

thank you! I think it's really sexy when there's a subtle hint that they are all there, but not look like they are carved out on wood. This is something that I really wish more artists would do. Skin has a lot of texture and hair that interact with sweat and light. I absolutely love photographs that show the actual skin, because it makes it much more "real"

Lee

she's just doing her thing ;)

Lee

lol =D

Lee

thank you! I'm glad you liked it =D

Lee

thanks!

Lee

I have to say, it's super fun to make =D

Lee

thanks! I'm glad you liked her =D

Lee

thank you!

Lee

lol no, just making sure the system is worth it to you guys =D

Lee

thank you! I'm glad you liked it =D

Lee

the suit is hot inside!

Lee

That is some subtle shading on the ribs, and at the pelvis, just enough to highlight the shapes

Kintoga

Well done. Easily a new favorite.

Damian Graham

Been very excited for this piece and as always, the final painting is just glorious! I absolutely love the colours here, the warm tones of Samus's hair, skin and armour really stand out against the grey/green background, with the contrast between her skin and blue clothes also looking terrific. The armour pieces surrounding her look so good too, the metallic sheen to the oranges and reds look so striking with the bright white light. The little details are very nice too, like little chipping and scratches in the metal, as well as the thin groove lines that run through it, like on the thigh armour. Even the interior of the armour looks really well done with great attention to detail. Samus herself is simply stunning! I really love her hair, it's like there's this warm, golden halo of light that spreads out at that central swirl of hair, with the brightest edge light up top being a wonderful additional highlight that accentuates all the details even further. The level of detail in the hair is amazing and I just love all the loose strands, especially in the fringe, falling over her face and making her look extra sexy. The blue clothes look really nice too with this smooth and subtly shiny texture. I love the folds, especially around her hand where it's being lifted. I also like that the material looks quite thick and the way you've painted the folds matches that thickness. And of course her skin tones and body are just glorious! With the lighting here, she looks especially vibrant and warm and the wet, sweaty textures over the skin look amazing. I also like that the shadows in this piece are also quite warm as they define her, like along her right elbow and forearm, as well as her breasts and through her abs. All of the subtle details and plane changes, like the lighter tone cutting through through shadows on her lower elbow or the where her hips wrap around and connect to her stomach are all so great. And of course her face is beautiful too with those warm tones and great definition of her features, with those red lips looking luscious too. Absolutely terrific work on this piece! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Will definitely be excited to see the extra versions!

Ciarán M

Well we all know that's not the first time she's been messy and sweaty, and we have the pictures to prove it ;) Great stuff Krys!

Chris Harris

Well, well, well...

Dan K Arthur

Oh my...

Thomas D

Oh sweet lord, I don't even like the character but I love love LOVE the way you draw abs! The way you can see the little fair hairs on her stomach...!

Marcia Taylor

Dear lawd have MERCY!!👀😲 You try to keel us now for sure! 😍😍😍😍

Draven Shadow

Please Samus, there's a crippling ab shortage. People need you!

WillRigby

Not sure I can expand upon the previous comments, but this is extremely well done. Bravo.

GBW

Simply Magnificent.

NyxFontana

My god, that sweaty core...

Matthew Richson

Holy shit, wow. I'm blown away, this is amazing!

Wow this is incredibly detailed, really impressed

Carver the just

Jesus dude. You get a raise or something?

Rightender

Lovely! Lighting's perfect too!

Nounou

Holy sweaty space babe Batman!

CAsh