American Gothic - WIP

I’ve decided to do a Valentine’s Day special and it is inspired by the ballad of Millie & Billie. There are plenty of changes that need to take place in a short time, but I’m confident about my timeline…

Even though it has to undergo a total rework, I’m getting pretty quick so it shouldn’t be that tough to make the deadline.

#1 work in progress

God made love crazy so he wouldn't feel so alone... Are there any Alice Cooper fans out there?

Pamela Moresby says:

February 10, 2018 at 4:31 am

Wow, there is something different about this ordinary couple and love it

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 5:54 am
  
  I hope they’re not an ordinary couple!
Alex Ledante says:

February 13, 2018 at 4:47 am

Pick any star crossed lovers- Romeo & Juliet, Abelard & Heloise, Paris & Helen… They’re thick on the ground
Lisa Isabella Russo says:

March 11, 2018 at 10:45 pm

Love is indeed a variable entity… I think this piece is wonderful.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 11, 2018 at 11:56 pm
  
  Did I ever post the finished version of this?

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#2 millie POC

An early discarded design for Millie. I thought it might be more disturbing if she looked like an ordinary girl but then I decided to double down on the gothic

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 9, 2018 at 9:11 pm

If we only see her face, we can not realize that she can be dangerous!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 3:27 am
  
  The pickaxe and scissors are a dead giveaway…
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    February 10, 2018 at 3:05 pm
    
    What a beautiful, dangerous girl to avoid!
    
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Pamela Moresby says:

February 10, 2018 at 4:32 am

Looks a bit scary and it’s beautifully done with the expression, Interesting picture of gothic.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 12, 2018 at 2:56 am
  
  I can see that I need to bring her back for another piece, as the community really rallied around her
Lisa Isabella Russo says:

March 11, 2018 at 10:45 pm

I like this version as well, but I’m glad you went in the direction that you did.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 11, 2018 at 11:57 pm
  
  She just wasn’t gothic enough

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#3 billy POC

A bit of girlporn for you- Everyone knows chicks dig on bad boys. Now turn your head and cough, Billie...

If you like this design, keep an eye out for Southern Gothic later this week

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 9, 2018 at 9:21 pm

He doesn’t show his nature of cruelty excessively but also does not hide his brutality from his flamboyant looks

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 3:15 am
  
  Nowhere in the song is his cruelty suggested, indeed his remorse is called out:
  and I liked your late husband Donald, but such torture his memory brings
  all sliced up and sealed tight in baggies, guess love makes you do funny things…
Pamela Moresby says:

February 10, 2018 at 4:33 am

Wow! He is an interesting person. Like it very much.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 5:37 am
  
  I am glad to hear I have designed a compelling character
  
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Lisa Isabella Russo says:

March 11, 2018 at 10:47 pm

He definitely has appeal, but what’s on the shovel…

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm
  
  Millie’s late husband Donald

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#4 banner graphic

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 9, 2018 at 9:23 pm

Pieces that fit! (though never used)

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 3:12 am
  
  I love that! Even broken pieces can still fit…
  
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Pamela Moresby says:

February 10, 2018 at 4:34 am

Interesting couple, well drawn people

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 5:21 am
  
  I need to finish them by Valentines… and the Priss pieces too!
  
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Lisa Isabella Russo says:

March 11, 2018 at 10:53 pm

Nice, I like the font as well, although it isn’t my default…

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm
  
  it is hardly the best font ever

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Pamela Moresby says:

February 10, 2018 at 4:35 am

Really very well done, you capture all the subtle nuances and expressions very well. Interesting post

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 10, 2018 at 5:56 am
  
  For a long time I was only concerned with light on form, but now I feel like branching out into the psychological aspects of art. I hope you will enjoy my foray into that realm…
LaJenna says:

February 9, 2018 at 12:26 am

You designed them all with just the right touch.
- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2018 at 3:11 am
  
  But they’re not done yet- WIP means they’re still in production
lacho59 says:

February 7, 2018 at 9:58 am

I have no idea about these heroes. But I comment on what I see in the picture

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 8, 2018 at 1:23 am
  
  They’re not heroes, just a couple who loved each other a little too much. They come from a famous duet sung by Alice Cooper and Marcy Levy. It sounds like a beautiful love song until you pay attention to the lyrics…

American Gothic – WIP

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#2 millie POC

#3 billy POC

#4 banner graphic

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Written by Alex Ledante

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