Ana Jaber Portfolio

 Artist/Penciller/Inker. I do accept commissions, you can contact me by inbox.

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Ever since I first read Fathom, I fell in love with the character created by Michael Turner. I already greatly admired his style with Supergirl and Witchblade. But Aspen was special. There aren't many aquatic heroes that I like, and mind you, I'm fond of water-based powers. So... she touched my heart right away. He inspired me in many ways, including the way I draw today. I'm grateful for that. So, I created this small artistic tribute. Mixed media.

Which water-powered character is your favorite? Comment below and leave your little like. <3

Uncensored version: https://www.behance.net/gallery/178083525/Aspen-Matthews-(FATHOM)

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antastic Four was the first comic book I ever read in my entire life. I mean... besides a few random issues of X-Men. One that I picked up to read from the first edition all the way to the five-hundreds and something. Yes, I read each and every one of them. I fell in love with the team, lived through their adventures, shed their tears. I hold a lot of fondness for this team, and it saddens me when people refuse to read it without even giving them a bit of credit or a chance. For heaven's sake, just because Ben is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew is reason more than enough! Anyway, I'm particularly fond of Sue. A strong, sensitive woman, the heart and soul of the team, taking care of everyone with her motherly touch while remaining independent and tough. Yeah, tough is the word. And she has two wonderful children! Who knows, maybe I'll draw Valeria next?

So, how about you? What's your favorite superhero team? Who should be the next to be drawn? Leave your comment and like, please, please, please. <3

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I've always had a soft spot for powerful characters. Here's Enchantress, one of Thor's villains. I don't know her in-depth, that's true, but I do know enough to know that her independence and, so to speak, irreverence were enough to captivate me. Literally. This drawing was created using mixed media, on paper, and then colored in Photoshop.

Interested in commissioning your own artwork with me? Feel free to send me a Direct Message, and I'll be more than happy to assist you!

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I remember that when Game of Thrones was launched and became a hit, I had absolutely no interest in following it. I simply didn't want to watch it. I didn't want to, didn't want to, didn't want to! And my parents and friends were completely addicted, by the way. Whenever the topic about the series came up, I tended to zone out. Not because I hated it or anything like that, after all, I had never watched it. Maybe it was because I have a certain inability to keep up with what's very trendy. I think I feel obligated to always be up to date, and that just makes me lazy. Well, in the last season, I decided to find out why everyone thought this series was so good, but I started with the books. And I loved it! I couldn't stop reading, always curious for the next chapter, what would happen to character x, why character y did that thing, and of course, lamenting the death of the only decent character in all that mess, Ned Stark. But there were some scenes that stuck with me, and one of them was Dany emerging from the fire as the Mother of Dragons, with the dragons literally by her side and unharmed by the flames. I decided that if I were to create any artwork from the series, something that would remind me of that moment, it would be one of them, so... here it is.

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Supergirl is definitely one of my favorite comic book characters. Not because of her spectacular achievements (and she has many, mind you), but because of her background. Even though it's immensely similar to her cousin Kal-El's, the difference lies in the age at which they "parted ways" from Krypton. Kal barely remembers his home planet; everything he knows comes from records. On the other hand, Kara holds in her memories the fateful day of Krypton's implosion, not to mention the fact that she had contact with her parents that day. Not only does she need to adapt to an environment that is alien to her (I can sympathize with her on various levels, haha), but she also has to learn to leave behind a tragic chapter of her life. Krypton is gone, but it lingers in her memories. Besides all that, she's adorable, hehehe. I really enjoyed drawing this. The pose and composition turned out great.

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Psylocke is indeed an iconic character among the X-Men. I confess she's not my favorite. However, this costume... I find it adorable. And the way her power manifested, with the butterfly and all. Now it's interesting how they have separated the identities of Kwanon and Betsy. Let's see how it unfolds; I think Krakoa promises many interesting surprises. Anyway, it was more of an exercise than anything else. I need - and I will - improve some things when it comes to painting with light and all that. It was fun to go back in time and paint that tousled hair again.

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At first, I confess, I didn't really like the character Emma Frost. However, after reading Generation X, I came to love her. There, the development of her personality and the way she shows her dedication to the students is simply fantastic. Of course, the level of her acidity varies from writer to writer (as always). I remember also enjoying her interactions with Kitty (now Kate?), but I think by now, it's been a while since I read anything, they must have resolved their issues... Well, I portrayed her in the old Hellfire Club costume. At that time, she hadn't yet demonstrated her second mutation, the diamond form. As always, pencil, scan, and colors in Photoshop.

Who is your favorite X-Men character?

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I remember, in the late 90s and early 2000s, I used to watch Mulan almost every day on VHS. I loved it. Mulan and Toy Story, if I'm not mistaken, and sometimes The Lion King II. Well... to create this piece, I did some research on the clothing of that time. I believe the name of the dress is hanfu? Or the style? Something like that. I found some beautiful pieces, and some of them reminded me of what she wears in the movie. I confess I haven't watched the live-action yet. I thought about creating something dynamic, with a martial pose, but... with this dress, I think it would be difficult, haha. I opted for a portrait from the bust up, with the sword symbolizing the choice she would make, the famous point of no return. I used an image I found as a background, resembling ancient Chinese scrolls, and tried to mimic a watercolor painting.

So, what was your favorite Disney animation when you were a child?

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Since I can remember... I don't know, maybe since I started drawing? Well, I enjoyed creating some little stories. This one, in particular, has been with me since my teens. I plan to publish it someday, who knows, but every now and then I find myself doodling something about it. Here are two characters from the plot.

And you, do you have any story to share with the world?

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I'm proud of the outcome of this painting, although I know I still have a lot of room for improvement. Anyway... here's one of the icons from my very first game ever. Super Mario Bros, Super Nintendo... good old memories. Hahahha! As always, mixed media, pencil and colored in Photoshop.

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As I was undecided, it's up to you to decide which one you like the most. My personal favorite is Mayday Parker (such a pity they canceled her comics... or did they just conclude it? Well...), but here's Gwen, who is also adorable. It was fun to make her and try new designs. Done with pencil and transferred and colored in Photoshop.

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It has been a few years since I started playing Magic: The Gathering, and although I don't have Liliana in my deck, per se, I find her absolutely stunning and interesting. I mean... she's a gorgeous necromancer, for starters! Well, I wanted to try adding some background and change the coloration. I started, as always, with pencil and paper, scanned it into the computer, and finished with colors in Photoshop.

So, do you play Magic? What deck do you use? And who is your favorite planeswalker?

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I always had fascination for the merfolk. Needless to say, Ariel is my favourite Disney Princess. Eric? Nahhh.... Anyway, I never did a drawing of her before, so... here it is. Who is your favourite Disney Princess?

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Tomb Raider III was my first Playstation game ever. Ever since I became fascinated with the gameplay, the puzzles, the history and, of course, with Lara Croft. Mixed media, pencils and Photoshop.

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I tried a different coloring technique here. Something akin to a traditional style, which I like... a lot. Dunno, still experimenting things. Anyway, Kitty is one of my favorite X-Men characters, specially after she donned some pirate outfit (I thought it was Kurt`s thing?). Well, Here she is. The media is mixed (I started with pencils then I scanned into the computer). Hope you like.

So, who`s your favorite X-men character?

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This is a fanart of Shyvana, the lady dragon *ahem* from the game called League of Legends. I started it as a pencil draft, scanned it on my computer and worked the inks and colors on photoshop. I had fun lightning the gold areas, like her horns and her armor.

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