Avatar: The Legend of Korra

Cover art by Dandonfuga

[bryankonietzko]

BIG NEWS. Very excited to be able to share this. And very excited to be working with Mike again on this simultaneously new and old adventure. Give him a follow too if you haven’t already, as we chronicle this journey: @michaeldantedimartino

Here’s our quote from the press release: “We’re thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We can’t wait to realize Aang’s world as cinematically as we always imagined it to be, and with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build upon everyone’s great work on the original animated series and go even deeper into the characters, story, action, and world-building. Netflix is wholly dedicated to manifesting our vision for this retelling, and we’re incredibly grateful to be partnering with them.” — Bryan Konietzko & Michael DiMartino

Huge thanks to John Staub for this beautiful concept art. https://www.artstation.com/dustsplat

More later, but for now: https://deadline.com/2018/09/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-series-netflix-1202467089/

Love, Bryan

💙

[korralegend]

The Legend of Korra Finally Continues in the Pitch-Perfect Turf Wars Comic

It’s been nearly three years since The Legend of Korra left our TV screens, ending with Korra getting her happy ending, Asami by her side. It’s been two years since we first learned that the show’s story would continue as a comic courtesy of Dark Horse. Finally, Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part One has arrived—and it’s an outstanding return to Republic City.

[bryankonietzko]

This thing was waiting for me at my office today. Stellar work, Zwyer Industries! www.zwyerind.com

[nickanimation]

Calling all artists for the Nickelodeon Tumblr Fan Art Competition!

Draw your favorite Nickelodeon character, past or present, doing their favorite activity and upload it to your Tumblr using #NickFanArt for the chance to have YOUR art displayed on the screens of the Nick booth at San Diego Comic Con!

Submissions will be accepted until July 11th. Full rules here: http://at.nick.com/1lhZog7

Ready, set, SKETCH!

[spongebob]

Here’s one for all you artists out there

[sdd-blogs]

BOI

[gurihiru]

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke & Shadow Part2 is OUT TODAY!

Writer: Gene Luen Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko Artist: Gurihiru

[michaeldantedimartino]

For the record, Gene is the writer. Gurihiru’s art is beautiful as always.

[gurihiru]

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke & Shadow Part1 is OUT TODAY!

Some process from layout to final inks and color.

[michaeldantedimartino]

A cool look at Gurihiru’s process. They continue to impress!

[bryankonietzko]

Today I came back from a nice lunch with Mike to find a box of *B E A U T I F U L* advance copies of the fourth and final The Legend of Korra: Art of the Animated Series book from Dark Horse. I am thrilled with how it turned out and can’t wait for people to be able to get these in just a few weeks. For me, it is like having a nice family photo album that gives me the warm fuzzies. Thanks to everyone whose incredible work is showcased within. 

I did the cover with help from Lauren Montgomery, Melissa King, and William Nanqing Niu. It’s taken me a while to warm up to spot gloss treatments, but I actually asked for it on this cover, and I’m really happy with how it came out. I hope you all enjoy it too! (Plush Naga not included, although those are available from Dark Horse too.)

[korralegend]

Bryan Konietzko Unveils New Artwork For "Avatar: The Last Airbender" DVD Box Set

The new artwork for the upcoming release of the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" complete series DVD box set has been released by Bryan Konietzko! Check it out here!

Awesome artwork by Bryan Konietzko for The Avatar: The Last Airbender box set!

[korralegend]

Comic-Con: The Legend of Korra Graphic Novel Series Announced - IGN

The Legend of Korra co-creators have announced a new graphic novel series that will expand on Korra and Asami's relationship.

[mandalorian-marauder-deactivate]

Game of thrones characters as ATLA characters!

[korralegend]

Avatar + Game of Thrones?!? SOLD!

[cosplayblog]

Korra from The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra

Cosplayer: Sumer Sani Photographer: York In A Box

[korralegend]

Cool cosplay of #Korra :)

[iamrickgrimesmissinghand]

[dellabnna]

the gaang + emojis

[korralegend]

Emojis.

[bryankonietzko]

Here is a detail of a rough concept for a cover. We didn’t end up going with this option, but I still like it. Sketch by Lauren Montgomery. Color by me.

[korralegend]

Watch Korra (@janetvarney) play Super Mario 3D World with @feliciaday and @ryonday for #cooptitude

[andiedraws]

Shippers gonna ship. Drawers gonna draw :))

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Some notes on the artwork:

Asami is slouching because she is tall. Ahaha. Sorry if it looks uncharacteristic :)

The bike is a 1950s Motoguzzi Falcone. LoK’s world aesthetic seems closer to that of the 1920s and the war eras. But I think this cafe racer really fits the series’ design language. Plus, it’s just such a nice-looking bike! I changed the colors to better fit the steam and diesel colors of Republic City.

The jacket is not an Asami personal jacket cos that would be weird and narcissistic. Plus jock jackets are not a steampunk thing. I justify it as a Sato Mobiles (the automobile brand of Future Industries) jacket, I guess. I just thought it would be nice to have a “Sato” jacket over Korra. I like my cheese subtle ;)

I did not have them with helmets on because since they have their backs towards us, I only have their silhouettes to rely on for iconic character identity. If I covered the hair, they might as well be some other character pair. But I still drew helmets so as not to violate the representation of safety regulations. I really think these things through, haha.

[korralegend]

Just another cool artwork

[korranation]

Look who finally found a job! His parents are so proud of him.

Sneak peek episode 9