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This month's issue of ImagineFX spotlights Mega Man front and center, featuring Kenny Ruiz's cover art for the debut issue of Mega Man Timelines. Inside, Ruiz breaks down his process, detailing the techniques and tools he used to bring the cover to life.
While I can't share full-page scans, I've cropped a few samples for a peek. During the conceptual phase, Ruiz explored two approaches to "connect with the viewer." One featured a direct, frontal gaze, drawing the viewer in with eye contact, while the other captured a more dynamic pose, frozen in a split second with eyes still locked onto the viewer.
You can grab the digital edition on Amazon or pick up a physical copy at bookstores like Barnes & Noble.
Mega Man Timelines #1 goes on sale May 28th.
Instead, he went with one where Rock's about to punch the viewer in the face! Just kidding.
ReplyDeleteI do like the other poses, though. Always been a fan of sketchy work where you can see what's behind the final product.
Damn I thought this was in Better Homes & Gardens or something.
ReplyDeleteReally though, it’s a great cover and I’m not surprised he thought a lot about it. Very happy the same artist is illustrating Issue #1 too.