Current location:	The Lost City of Atlantis
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Entry tags:	drawing, fanart, fanart: challenges, tv: stargate atlantis

FANART - 'Enchanted Atlantis' for paintedspires challenge
Title: Enchanted Atlantis
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Artist: le_mot_mo
Rating: G
Prompt: John and Rodney in Enchanted by Disney.
Medium: digital drawing + graphic
Character(s) and/or Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Notes: I have spent hours and hours working on this piece. Gazillions of Photoshop layers were used and abused. In the end I had a movie-poster for 'Enchanted' John/Rodney style-- completely AU. Enjoy! :o)
Preview:

I must have been completely batshit insane when I claimed this prompt for the paintespires challenge. I had this idea of using my new Wacom tablet to create a movie-poster, McKay/Sheppard style, for the movie 'Enchanted' for a while now, but when I saw the prompt I decided that it was fate and went for it. :o) I wanted to blend reality and animation together, which meant that I had to create animated John, Atlantis, Stargate and background. The right side is completely animated while the left side of the piece is made with real pictures.

It was a true labour of love for me, so therefore I offer you a few bonus pieces of this artwork: :o)

First-- 115 Photoshop layers to create John Sheppard, Disney hero and prince of Atlantis, destined to fall in love with Rodney. I spent hours studying and drawing male Disney characters, just to get a better image of what John would have to look like. This was the final result:




Second-- 98 Photoshop layers to create an animated Atlantis as a background for Prince John.




As for the rest of the poster...

Third-- 103 Photoshop layers to create half an animated stargate.
Fourth-- 16 Photoshop layers to create John's animated hand draped over Rodney's shoulder.
Fifth-- 60 Photoshop layers to create the overall poster. The right half is animated, the left half is real, save John's hand on Rodney's shoulder. In this phase I also blended all the real and animated images together. Then I added the background and text.

You know what would make me happy now? If someone would actually write the story to go with this poster. I would do it myself if I had the time, but these days I don't have a lot of free time, so yeah...

Don't forget to visit paintedspires to check out the rest of the wonderful fanart created for this challenge!!!

PLEASE...:
» These pieces of artwork are finished products, so don't use them to create anything else.
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	rilestar 2008-04-22 12:22 pm UTC (link)
	That is INCREDIBLE. You have captured the Disney style exactly, and you've done a marvellous job over all. I am so impressed!!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:11 am UTC (link)
	Thanks. :o) My biggest worry was about the Disney style, but it turned out okay in the end. :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gblvr 2008-04-22 12:26 pm UTC (link)
	OMG -- this is amazing! I'm in awe of your Photoshop skills.... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:11 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	newkidfan 2008-04-22 12:28 pm UTC (link)
	This makes me wonderfully happy. You did an awesome job! \o/ PS: The left half is animated, the right half is real You probably meant: The right half is animated, the left half is real? Edited at 2008-04-22 12:31 pm UTC (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:12 am UTC (link)
	Thanks for the heads up. I changed the text. :o) Also, thanks for the lovely comment. I'm glad you like it. :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jhava 2008-04-22 12:31 pm UTC (link)
	*That* is utterly brilliant. Brilliant. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:13 am UTC (link)
	Thank you so much! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sardonicsmiley 2008-04-22 12:31 pm UTC (link)
	WOW. I focus on weird things, and I love the way the 'gate blends together. It's just...very impressive. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:14 am UTC (link)
	Ah yes, the blending. I wanted it to be completely seamless, so it took quite some work. I'm glad you like it. :o) Thanks! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	kyuuketsukirui 2008-04-22 12:34 pm UTC (link)
	Ahaha, wow! To be honest, I was really kind of frightened when I saw the prompt, but it's awesome. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:14 am UTC (link)
	Yes well, to be hones, I was kind of frightened too when I claimed the prompt, but it turned out okay in the end. :o) Thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

monanotlisa 2008-04-22 12:41 pm UTC (link)

What an utterly gorgeous piece of fanart! I've always loved your creations, but wow, this one is *perfect.* You got the Disney style down pat without giving up John's general looks, and what a fantastic image of Rodney you've chosen--haven't seen it used before (and we all know how hard that feat is). Most of all, though, I love the overall impression--an organic whole, a visual treat. Bravo! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:18 am UTC (link)
	Thank you! :o) I'm so happy to read your remark about the Disney style. I wanted John to look like a true Disney-character, but at the same time the animated figure needed to have the 'essence' that is John Sheppard. The image of Rodney is one of my most favourite. I just love his adorable smile. :o) Thanks again!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	everysecondtues 2008-04-22 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	Wow, this is amazing. I can see how much work you've put into it even before I read that you'd used so many layers. You've captured the Disney style, and I applaud your skill with photoshopping the two together. Just, amazing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:18 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! What a wonderful compliment. :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	anjak_j 2008-04-22 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	Excuse the language but... That is totally fucking awesome. I'm in awe of your graphics abilities, patience and research skills. Brilliant. ♥ (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:19 am UTC (link)
	I excuse you the language... ;o) Thank you very much! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	kayim 2008-04-22 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	Oh honey - that is beautiful!! The way the gate blends is amazing! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:19 am UTC (link)
	Thank you girl! *hugs* (Reply to this) (Parent)

leyna55 2008-04-22 12:51 pm UTC (link)

Wow! Seriously impressive amount of work, there. Animated Atlantis is just gorgeous (and since I painted a Stargate myself not too long ago, I know how much effort went into making it look that good). John looks very much like a Disney hero (including his big Disney smile *g*)and now I want to see the scene where Rodney freaks out over the concept of animated universes ... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:22 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! As for Rodney-- yeah, I can just see him bitching about the fact that apparantly there's a universe out there where -in his eyes- the evil called Disney has free reign. ;o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	wickedwords 2008-04-22 01:07 pm UTC (link)
	Wow. I am impressed with the amount of work you put into it as well as the end result. It was really worth it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:22 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	astridv 2008-04-22 01:07 pm UTC (link)
	Holy cow. This is the coolest thing ever. That looks like the real thing! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:22 am UTC (link)
	Thanks! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	zelempa 2008-04-22 01:13 pm UTC (link)
	Disney John is beautiful, and his hand is beautiful. His turtleneck is sort of great. Also, Animated Atlantis is fantastic. This is seriously delightful. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:24 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much. John is perfect as a Disney prince. He has all those qualities that make him courageous yet fragile. Of course, minus the fact where he shoots people of course. *g* Thanks again! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ladyamarra 2008-04-22 01:21 pm UTC (link)
	Now they just need to start singing about Wraith and the epic romance Disney movie is done :) *bounces* absolutely cool! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:25 am UTC (link)
	*g* Oh yes, I can see the story unfold in my imagination. Thank you!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	amberlynne 2008-04-22 01:29 pm UTC (link)
	Heee. I love animated John! The whole thing is amazing. Very very cool stuff! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:25 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

mcalex22 2008-04-22 02:00 pm UTC (link)

Holy cow - it's just brilliant. YOu really have Prince John down to a pat :D I love the tuff of hair standing up in the middle coz John does have that. He's a got a dorky disney smile that really fits.... and oh my... that's... incredible - I mean the numer of layers and the incredible work. Did you draw John's hand or did you find a template somewhere somehow? I love this :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:27 am UTC (link)
	Thank you! :o) The tuff of hair was necessary of course-- as you said: John wouldn't be John without his crazy hair. *g* I drew the hand myself. It took some work to get it to look just right in shape and colours, but it worked out quite good in the end. Thanks again! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	dragontatt 2008-04-22 02:13 pm UTC (link)
	*bows down in awe of your amazing 'shop skilz* No wonder you've been so busy, it's incredible. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:27 am UTC (link)
	Weee! Thank you honey. *smooches and hugs* (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mellyna 2008-04-22 02:26 pm UTC (link)
	Amazing work. Thanks for sharing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:28 am UTC (link)
	Thank you and you're welcome! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gnine 2008-04-22 02:29 pm UTC (link)
	Bahahaha! Oh, that is brilliant, and awesome! And I love the fade between the real and the animated versions! And yay to photoshop and its many many layers! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:29 am UTC (link)
	All hail to Photoshop and its layers! *bows* I love the layers so much, because it's so easy to work with them. I could never ever part with my lovely Photoshop. :o) Thank you very much for this lovely comment! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sheafrotherdon 2008-04-22 02:56 pm UTC (link)
	That is so wonderful!! I love John - he looks SO Disney, and yet so recognizable, and the whole conceit of 'Enchanted' as a SGA AU makes me wriggle with delight. Wonderful stuff! (Reply to this) (Thread)

le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:34 am UTC (link)

The hardest part was to make John into a Disney character, but without losing the typical John Sheppard essence. It needed to be JOHN, but different. I studied the typical male Disney figures and used that information to create John. I love the movie Enchanted so much. It just puts this big smile on my face every time I see it. And since SGA makes me happy too, I really wanted to combine both. Thank you very much!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mercury973 2008-04-22 02:56 pm UTC (link)
	Wonderful! Oh, I just had an image of cartoon birds singing and flying around Rodney, while he tries to bat them away. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:35 am UTC (link)
	*g* That is a wonderful image. *g* Thank you very much!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	aurora_84 2008-04-22 03:28 pm UTC (link)
	Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Omg this is amazing! :x:x:x (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:35 am UTC (link)
	EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Thank you!!!!!!! *hugs* (Reply to this) (Parent)

	beanrice 2008-04-22 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	HOT DAMN. This is just increadible. I'd pay real money to seed animated!Atlantis! (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	beanrice 2008-04-22 03:41 pm UTC (link)
	see, not seed! Also, again, awesomecakes for this lovely piece. (Reply to this) (Parent)

(no subject) - le_mot_mo, 2008-04-23 04:32 pm UTC (Expand)

	ceteramisto 2008-04-22 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	This is just awesomely beautiful. My favorite bit is the animated Atlantis in the background. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	le_mot_mo 2008-04-23 11:35 am UTC (link)
	Thank you very much!!! :o) (Reply to this) (Parent)

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