SPNJ2BB: Have Hatred and Gravity Won - Art Masterpost

[amberdreams]

Title: Have Hatred and Gravity Won   
Author: anniespinkhouse


Fic warnings (none for the art): dub-con, slavery, age gap (17/29) explicit underage (U18), implied underage (U16), daddy kink, prostitution, age-play, gang bang, spanking, drug use, civil conflict, graphic violence and gore.
Summary: The plan was for Jensen to infiltrate the ranch as the President's slave, get security data out and his team of ruthless mercenaries in. It wasn't supposed to involve the President's bratty teenage son. Nowhere had he read the line about becoming Jared's personal slave. It wasn't supposed to get messy and personal, but then it did, and a violent act of revenge would put them both on a long journey to redemption. It can be a fine line between hatred and love, and once you cross it, then maybe gravity can pull you together in the end.
I started with this piece - which is kind of a mood summary for the fic

The background is a photo I found on a google search for lake fishing, which I then turned into a digital painting and made the two fishermen Jared and Jensen. I layered in the attack helicopter, smoke and rain to try and recreate the atmosphere of menace from the fic. We thought this would be the cover for the PDF but I'm showing it here without the text.

Then I created this image of Jared, the young privileged son of the leader, and Jensen in the position of slave. Variations of this then became the banner, icons and chapter/view point dividers.

If you go to Flickr by clicking on the images, you can get them in different sizes. Doing Jensen's freckles and stubble was fun!




And finally, a bonus image - from later in the fic. Jared's corkboard with postcards from round the world.

I made each postcard and the post-it note separately then 'pinned' them onto the cork background. It was a nice little challenge!

So now you've got to the bottom of the page, you'll be wanting to go read this fic, right?  So off you go then... make anniespinkhouse happy by giving her some lurve.

Comments

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love the piece of Jared and Jensen - Jensen's expression, in particular. LOVE his eyes, and all the detail like lashes, freckles, et cetera. Very nice. And Jared's expression is rather haunting. I must find out what's happening in this scene!

The fishing piece is perfectly STUNNING, from the seemingly oblivious men on the pier to the encroaching dark clouds and rain, to the helo swooping in above. You totally nailed the menacing aspect! What's going ON? (yeah, I know. "Read the fic!") ;)

LOVE the art!

Purely technical (non-art-related) question: What type of helicopter is that? It seems to have both rotors AND propellers, and that's certainly not something you see every day. Where'd you find the image?

/aviation nerd

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Ah that helicopter, now you have me - I found it on a google image search here: http://www.pilootenvliegtuig.nl/2012/07/25/amerikaanse-toernee-voor-eurocopter-x3/
How's your Dutch? :D

Thanks for the nice comments about the art - that fishing piece is my fave thing I've done for a while...

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

How's your Dutch?

LOL, terrible! But the important parts -- "Eurocopter" (manufacturer) and "Dauphin 365" (helo model) -- were still readable, so I can do further research in English. Thanks for the link! (And I really, really do love what you've done with that piece. It's dangerous, beautiful, and maybe a little bit sad, too. Haunting. That piece alone makes me want to read the fic RIGHT NOW.)

. . . and, Jensen's eyes in the second piece. ♥♥

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

It was lucky I'd saved the pic with its original name or I'd have been totally lost there...

So happy you liked both pics though!

[anniespinkhouse.livejournal.com]

Your art is simply stunning and you captured, the boys, the moods and the characters so perfectly. From the lickable freckles and stubble on Jensen's face, the little moles on Jared's, through to the fabulous little touch with the corkboard. (I am especially fond of you Mary Poppins/London card and your interpretation of the Moroccan card - they were such an unexpected bonus.) You kept me going when I might have given up, and here's hoping you get the feedback you deserve. Thanks for the fun :)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you - the words were yours after all but it's nice to know we provided a bit of mutual inspiration!

[soncnica.livejournal.com]

The fishing pic is pure love! I can't stop looking at it, its .... captivating! Just... stunning! Love it! Its dark and yeah, just dark and menacing ('s that correct spelling?), and makes me wanna scream RUN! :-)

Awesome work, once again!

Hugs,
S.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Menacing is the right spelling and yes, that was what I was going for! Thanks m'dear!

[confuzed.livejournal.com]

This is some stunning art! I won't be reading as I am not a fan of slavery fics, but you did a superb job!! The cork board is fantastic :)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Just to say it isn't really about slavery (well not in the way you might expect) though slavery is a core issue in the society the fic is set in... Thought I'd mention it in case you feel like giving it a go.

[kros-21.livejournal.com]

gorgeous art. All the pieces.
great style!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[geckoholic]

Ohh, I really like the drawing for the banner, especially the way you drew Jensen. *__*

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Jared was harder because he was supposed to be so much younger, hopefully he does look about 17 (though I didn't use a 17 yr old reference pic...

[herminekurotowa.livejournal.com]

Amazing art! And did you really draw every single stubble? Oh my god.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Ha ha the stubble was a brush (thank goodness) though each freckle was dotted by hand... LOL

[inanna-maat.livejournal.com]

aaaaahhhh amazing!!!! Love the colouring, and the drawings of course!! beautiful work...

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[laurathelurker.livejournal.com]

These are just beautiful. They fit so well with the fic. The one of the boys fishing with the chopper flying over them is compelling and frightening. The one of the guys with Jared and the flogger and Jensen with freckles and stubble is stunning. And I really love that you did a pic of some of the postcards on the cork board is just lovely and I love that that was one of the things you chose to illustrate.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

It's awesome that you think these fit with the story so well, that is exactly what I hoped for! Thank you!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I like how you combined the portraits inside that frame for the storybanner, but they really *pop* in the individual headers; zooming in on their faces somehow intensifies their emotions. Good stuff. That mood painting is very effective too! You also totally succeeded in your postcard challenge. Nice set of artwork all around:)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I did each portrait separate (and large) so it seemed a good idea to use details in the dividers - I'm glad you liked those!

[sophiap.livejournal.com]

These are gorgeous! The expressions on their faces say so much, and I love how they work together in the title card and separately in the banners.

That helicopter picture is wonderfully ominous, with the sense of sunshine and peace being swallowed up.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Ominous was what I was going for so yay! And thank you for your lovely words!

[runedgirl.livejournal.com]

Omg these are GORGEOUS! Your drawings of Jared and Jensen are absolutely perfect. Can't wait to find the time to actually read this too :)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you - if they tempt you to read they've done their job, eh? *grin*

[wataru-kisugi.livejournal.com]

They're lovely!! I like the front cover artwork! Just amazing!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked them.

[meus_venator]

Having Beta'd part of this, I really like how you captured Jared's youth. Jensen the more seasoned, wily slave. Great indeterminate expression on Jensen's face. We don't know what he's thinking or what he's up to for much of the story so that's perfect.
And LOVE your helicopter scene. It was so pivotal in the story.
And of course there is 'freckle love' : DDDDDDD

Lovely, lovely work!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Aw thanks, that's really nice coming from someone familiar with the fic! And what's not to love about freckles....

[kjanddean.livejournal.com]

oooh, these are all so very pretty <3 <3<3 And I love the helicopter one, the ights are especially awesome!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you - so happy you liked them, especially the helicopter...

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

Everything looks gorgeous!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much!

[wiccetricks.livejournal.com]

Wow. I wish I had a smidgeon of your talent. Fantastic stuff moody and thought provoking. :-)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

That is very kind of you to say, thank you!

[mre-quecky.livejournal.com]

Your art is very beautiful, love!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[sillie]

Oh, these are really nice. Love the Jared/Jensen piece. Freckles! :D

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Freckles are the best things... Mmm. And thank you!

[summerholt.livejournal.com]

"which is kind of a mood summary for the fic", LOL! That's just... so true! Thankfully there's sunshine in the end.

The portraits are amazing!

I wish you'd chosen a modern art postcard for the board! XD You know the one that reminds Jensen of Jared and also Jared's favorite? I wonder which one that was.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The closest I got with the modern art was the Moroccan postcard...

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Amazing art, had a quick peek before reading the fic and now I can't wait! As others have commented your Jensen is perfect, I love how you've caught his wonderful eyes and his expression.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[alexadean.livejournal.com]

So FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! Here's some further inspiration because of reasons . . .

(http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/alexa_dean/media/Gifs/tumblr_lz5g0bP9hl1qeyk51o1_500_zpsd558c050.gif.html)
(http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/alexa_dean/media/Gifs/tumblr_mgt4wnZDGa1rwh3b9o1_500_zps05a24d9f.gif.html)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Ha ha funny you should post that 2nd gif - I had an idea for a sketch for you today - maybe I'll get it done tomorrow...

[sazzy-angel.livejournal.com]

Wow love the moodiness. And everything. Works so well :)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Moody is good... :D

[sazzy-angel.livejournal.com]

Always good! And helps when your work is good enough to pull it off.