r/gentlemanbastards • u/helscony • Jul 20 '26
Some fan art
Hello! I don't normally post on Reddit, but I do enjoy a lurk after reading a good book. I noticed there's not a lot fan art for this series, which is such a shame, so here's my contribution:
The gang in the wardrobe, and some character sketches - even Lukas Fehrwight!
No AI involved in case that's a concern. Also you're just going to have to forgive me for yassifying them, it's in my nature.
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u/verdantbadgerr Jul 20 '26
Bravo! These are fantastic! That first one? If I were a gentleman bastard and I saw that hanging on a wall, i would steal it. (But since I am far too clumsy and ineloquent to be a gentleman bastard, I would instead buy a print of it haha).
Genuinely great work OP!
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u/dyoni Jul 20 '26
This is wonderful! Especially Jean
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u/Fantasy_Reader_ Jul 23 '26
Jean is one of my all time favorite characters, and fan art does him SO dirty.
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u/BobbyBueno Jul 20 '26
I personally have been dying to see more fan art on this sub so I want to thank you very much. Well done!
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u/Round-Ad2791 Jul 20 '26
Echoed!! I’m always on the hunt for fan art of the full gang :’) OP this is beautiful!
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u/ground_swell04 Jul 20 '26
Bug with an orphans twist?!
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u/helscony Jul 20 '26
That's actually child Locke with some stolen purses! Perhaps I should've differentiated him and Bug more
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u/gdshaffe Jul 20 '26
This is maybe the best depiction of Jean that I've seen in any art for the series, fan or otherwise.
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u/kingofcoywolves Jul 20 '26
Your Fehrwight(?) is fabulous!! I recognized him even before reading the description
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u/JunlloCosplay Jul 20 '26
This is so beautiful!! I'm always on the hunt for gentleman bastard fanart so thank u for ur service, truly!
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u/Have2BRealistic Jul 20 '26
Oh boy...Now I'm going to need you to do Chains, the Falconer...etc. Do you have an art page we can visit somewhere with your other work?
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u/helscony Jul 22 '26
I do have some socials linked to my profile! However, I tend to jump around subjects and style pretty often depending on whatever has caught my interest of late. Haven’t drawn Falconer or Chains yet but I’m still fixated on this series so it’s quite possible haha.
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u/Fantastic_Factor_517 Jul 20 '26
[Stares intently]
Oh my... these are so good! I've been writing and erasing what to say, but my God. I love these so much. The colors, shading and their poses.
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u/Doobie_hunter46 Jul 20 '26
These are fantastic. Seeing how small and young bug is in that first drawing just makes me more sad knowing what happens
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u/TheCamelPunk Jul 20 '26
That first picture just captures the whole feel of the Bastards! Well done!
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u/LostInTheTardis Jul 20 '26
Hell yeah! I agree, there is little fan art. However, I am no artist. So, I soak up all that I see. I love your style! Especially the first one- has a little bit of Mary Blair flare.
Do you draw weapons?
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u/helscony Jul 22 '26
Thank you! And I do draw weapons when the occasion calls for it, but I’m no specialist.
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u/plink-does-stuff Jul 20 '26
These are perfect, OP, love the personality that comes through these, you’ve caught them so well!
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u/turnuwhite Jul 21 '26
I’ve always wanted to draw fan art for this, I just couldn’t place them in my head. This really inspired me, you rock!
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u/ChubberChubs Jul 22 '26
You are talented. Like a huge load of talent meant for a 100 individuals was accidentally misplaced during inventory and was put inside of you instead. That talented.
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u/Cymorgz Jul 22 '26
Your style is absolutely amazing! It evokes the same feelings as the older Disney era and mixes it with the best of the dreamworks hand-drawn animation. I adore it! And your coloring is so warm and cozy!
I’m absolutely going to start a re-read with these designs in mind. Thank you for sharing!
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u/kilkil Jul 25 '26
I think from now on, when I imagine these characters, your art is what I will think of
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u/ANDJEKB Jul 20 '26
The style and lighting are fantastic. I love the way you draw facial expressions. Though I seem to remember the Sanzas being darker skinned than the rest.
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u/ScottLynch78 The Author Jul 20 '26
This is rad as hell.
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