Hey everyone,
When I originally created this image back in 2018, I was just starting to experiment with small numbered batches of prints. As far as I can remember (and my records show) I've never done a print for this.
Reopening the original file, I could see why: the image was in a mostly square format, making it a poor fit for standard paper sizes. I would have needed to print on the largest paper available and then crop off the huge empty margins. At the time, I don't think I had any precision cutting or cropping equipment to even make this into a viable option. Thus, Lyn was dropped from print considerations and shelved indefinitely. No Smash Plains Lyn. :(
Fast forward to 2025, and prints are an increasingly significant part of my responsibilities. Last week, the "boss" over at PNKPXL suggested we put together a FE themed print run, and I couldn't help but remember this image. Perhaps with a little TLC, I could make it work.
I dropped the original art into a 13"x19" template, and started filling-in and repainting the background. It took awhile, but here we are, all finished.
While I was in there, I retouched Lyn's face and some other parts to elevate the 2018 elements that seemed lacking.
All said and done, I think it looks way more nicer and more epic-er now.
Thank you for your patience,
Ecchi
