do you ever think about the fact that johnny has probably had to wonder if netrunner!v was going to make it back to him after a rough trip through cyberspace. and how every time he was forced to sit there and ask if the world was really cruel enough to make him lose another person he loved the same way he lost alt. because i do.
It took me a little longer than I thought, but I finally finished another piece of art! February’s been a bit weird; like I’ve done far less art than I thought I would. But I mean, hey, life happens.
And yes it’s my nonbinary Corpo/Assassin V again, they are my current brainrot OC.
Here’s the portrait, with and without glasses, in their early days with Arasaka:
To see a bit about this OC’s story, as well as the overall process and a colouring timelapse, check out under the read more!!!
This eventually attracts the attention of Arasaka, and they offer V a place/contract with them. Despite the fact they know their friends will hate them for it, V accepts this offer. It puts a huge rift between V and the Samurai crew, but they keep going for their brother’s sake.
This eventually attracts the attention of Arasaka, and they offer V a place/contract with them. Despite the fact they know their friends will hate them for it, V accepts this offer. It puts a huge rift between V and the Samurai crew, but they keep going for their brother’s sake.
Over the years, V rises in the ranks, and is a major fixture in significant events; like the 2013 raid to save Alt, and the 2023 tower bombing.
Eventually, they get to like 85, and have gone from merc, to Arasaka Assassin, to Saburo’s bodyguard…and back to Assassin again when asked.
Stuff happens, and this leads into a vastly different take on the 2077 in-game events.
Here’s the (condensed) process behind this piece:
You can see that, whilst it’s not quite as detailed as some of my other recent pieces, alot of work still went into this. It was super fun exploring an age I haven’t really drawn this V at (2013 era, Age 23) and adding all the Arasaka details.
I really tried to work on different fabric textures, as well as shadows and lighting, and while I know I’ve still got a ways to go, I’m still really happy with the progress I’ve made.
Overall, I’m so happy with how this turned out. I feel like it has the right kind of vibe that an Arasaka Assassin would have, and the outfit kinda has that Corpo/Luxury style to it.
Here’s the colouring timelapse (warning for flashes of colour):
The timelapse gives an even better look at the colouring process; it emphasizes all the little details that get a bit lost amidst the dramatic lighting and shadows.
This is definitely one of my favourite pieces from recent months, and I’m excited to draw this V at other stages in their Arasaka career.
johnny’s journal entry for v’s last quest always gets me… and clearly got me enough to make this monster. i started this in summer of 2021… only now just finished it…learned alot, planned alot, worked alot, and im actually happy to say i love the feel of the end result as much as i loved the feel of my first sketches. that doesnt happen very often, and im very much loving using colored pencils as a medium.
i always like to imagine an end where johnny was like, ready to let go of something for once, felt fulfilled…. albeit its an ending i have to conjure alot of stuff in the in between for, for it to make sense on my end cause… well… u know… but anyways.. bittersweet goodbyes are a thing i love alot. funny story is im pretty sure this whole idea was sparked not only by the quest log narration but also me listening to that one cover of wicked games they used in tua season 2…
