15 Influential Fictional Characters

The rules: Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen fictional characters (television, films, plays, books) who've influenced you and that will always stick with you. List the first fifteen you can recall in no more than fifteen minutes. Tag at least fifteen friends, including me, because I'm interested in seeing what characters my friends choose.

1. Daniel-san (Karate Kid)
2. John Rambo
3. Rocky Balboa
4. Kurt Sloane (Kickboxer) (Van Damme... probably his sweaty brother a bit, too)
5. Bastian & Atreyu (Never-Ending Story) (so what if I put two here!)
6. Leonidas (300)
7. Holden Caulfield (Catcher in the Rye)
8. Edmond Dantés (Count of Monte Cristo)
9. Leonardo (TMNT) (Thought it was Mikey when I was a kid, Leo slipped in there)
10. Guy Montag (Fahrenheit 451
11. Batman/Bruce Wayne
12. Roland (Dark Tower)
13. Robinson (The husband in Dolan's Caddilac)
14. Mikey (Goonies)
15. Old man in 80's Narnia BBC movies.

* This was really interesting to me. I haven't given it much though until now. Funny how manly and violent a lot of these guys are and I'd rather sing than fight, but it's in my work ethic and dedication. I'm the Rambo of taking care of my family and making art! :o)

Thanks for reading!

- Ray



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Here's the deal, if YOU draw any/all of my characters from THE SHEN (or any of my other books) I will promote you, your work, your project, whatever you got (as long as it isn't explicit). I would love to see your rendition! When the time comes I would also love to print your work in the book! 

These pieces are not my art, but they are characters from my superhero team THE SHEN (see the bottom of this post for info!).

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ABOUT THE SHEN:
(This IS my art)

About The She'n: In ancient Chinese mythology there is a long-forgotten. tale of four beings who ride within a storm and fall from the sky. All face death, are resurrected after four days and are granted powers. They walk among men to stop a great war and endless bloodshed. In modern day, these are four strangers from around the globe visiting Shanghai who manifest powers after a plane crash and are considered gods among men, or "She'n." One of whom, their leader, follows another meaning of "she'n" as a shapshifting dragon who creates mirages. China needs them to stop the political war that has begun, the plague of violence and decay on the streets, and new unforseen supernatural forces soon to be released to bring an end to the world.

The Characters:

Benjamin Song (the Dragon)

Jena Huang (the Hawk)

Billy Hu (the Tiger)

Cali Hung (the Bear)

The Shen is © Ray Dillon, 2009

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Also featured in the awesome Tutorial book from Hi-Fi Design:

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New TMNT: Dawn of the Ninja Page!

New painted page from Chapter 2 of the fan-based graphic novel TURTLES: DAWN OF THE NINJA, a gritty, realistic approach to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!


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Written by Jeremy Fiest - Blog - Twitter - Facebook
Produced by Luke Keith - Site- Twitter - Facebook
Painted by ME (whoever THAT is)

We have this book in the hands of ALL of the people that can make it official, and they're behind us, but might need a bit more convincing. THE FANS can make this happen! If you like what we're doing, and want to hold this book in your hands, let the world know it! Spread the word all over the web, conventions, anywhere you think might help. If they hear 20,000 or a MILLION of us screaming DAWN OF THE NINJA they'll hear it!!! Thanks so much for your support!

~Ray

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Digital Commissions! Get YOUR favorite!

Get a personalized, hi-resolution downloadable version of YOUR favorite character, a portrait of yourself, family, friends, celebrities, musicians, animal, creature, monster, sports figure, or a character of your own creation! Print a poster! Use as a desktop wallpaper!

$20 - SPEED SKETCH : Paintings or Illustrations Single Character or Creature of your choice! 6.75" x 10.5" (wide or tall) Rough sketch version. No background scene details. $20 for each additional character or creature. Paypal rayd@goldengoatstudios.com Questions? Email raydillonggs@gmail.com Usual turnaround time: Same Day

$50 - CHARACTER ONLY : Painting or Illustration. Single Character of your choice. Finished illustration, no background. 6.75" x 10.5" (wide or tall) (Any other size, please email) This is a finished piece of art, not a sketch. Add $50 for additional characters. Paypal rayd@goldengoatstudios.com Questions? Email raydillonggs@gmail.com Usual turnaround time: 1 week

$200 - DETAILED PIECE : Painting or Illustration. Single Character of your choice. Moderate details on character and scene. 6.75" x 10.5" (wide or tall) This is not a sketch, it is a finished piece of art. Add $50 for additional characters. Paypal to rayd@goldengoatstudios.com Questions? Email raydillonggs@gmail.com Usual turnaround time: 1 week

*NOTE: The Jack Skellington, Iron-man, and Nightwing illustrations are actually NOT digital, they were done with marker, but my digital work is the same or better so you get the idea. Glows and fx will obviously be better in a digital version.

For other options on size, detail, number of characters or anything else, please email me at raydillonggs@gmail.com

Thank you for your order and support! Have a great day!

~Ray

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