Balance

Hey, this is one version only. There's usually variants on the NSFW versions of the pin-ups, but since this one was SFW version only, this is indeed the only one =)

Lee

Hey, long time fan, new patron. I've seen this before and really liked it, but was wondering if there were variants to this one, or if it was a one-off. I know a lot of the stuff I've seen from you have variants and was just curious+ I'd want to see the variants if there were any because I really like this one.

Lucas Bechtol

Thank you! It was definitely an interesting experience this one. I tried to replicate a bit of the painterly style of the show with backgrounds, so I did my best to make sure it matched the character, since I tend to paint them a little more realistic. At the end I really really liked the result =D

Lee

Thank you! I'm glad it lived up to the expectations! I was really happy with the result to!

Lee

thank you! It's one of my big strugles and I'm glad I'm being able to improve on that =)

Lee

Thank you! Having watched the first part of the show, it's indeed an amazing character. So I was really happy that I got to portray a part of the journey.

Lee

It's amazing how you blend characters with backgrounds. Excellent colors! Great job!

Arch

I absolutely love this, this is astonishing, such a beautiful background and colour palette. I love how the blue of the water breaks the green and focuses the eye on Korea herself. I love her pose and her concentration and I love the subtlety of the bending. Love that she is bending air and water at the same time. And I love how dynamic the piece is while still feeling so warm and calm. I was really looking forward for this piece and you did not disappoint, Krys, congrats on another beautiful illustration. (my girlfriend loved it as well)

Delta Arena

Oh I am in total love with the background for this piece! The textures and lighting are gorgeous and really capture that beautiful, painterly feel, the look and shapes of the trees are amazing, as well as how the lighting hits them and I also like how the trees further back start to blend into the light. The water looks great too, especially with the rippling on the surface that follows the movements of her hand and the way the rising droplets of water squish and stretch shows that sense of motion really well. I also like how the leaves floating around are also curling as they float. The painting of Korra herself is fantastic too and I really enjoy the expression you've given her, that face combined with the colours, lighting and painterly textures throughout all give this piece such a tranquil feeling. And like with the background, you've given Korra this marvellous sense of texture to her, as well as to her clothes, particularly all the folds that run through her vest. The brighter green lights that shine along the top planes of her legs, as well as all the folds through her baggy pants look terrific too. Oh and a small detail I like is how the end of her belt curls at the end, with an S curve running through that hanging sash, all adding even more to the fluid feel of the pose. Korra's skin textures look gorgeous too, particularly with the gentle, warm light that shines along her shoulders and top planes of her arms, the definition of her arms and their anatomy, mixed with the painterly textures looks so beautiful too. And I just love the definition of her facial features, like her cheekbones, lips and nose, the little shines on her lips and nose are a nice touch too. Absolutely wonderful work on this painting! 👏👏👏👏👏 Again, all the textures and that painterly feel are just a joy to see, I certainly hope that we'll see more paintings use this style 😸

Ciarán M

Continually being amazed by what you're pulling off with all these wonderful pieces you're doing. I love the colours of this picture and the picture in general. This'll easily be going into my wallpaper folder. I should probably give the show a go myself. I hope that if/when you get around to doing Asami, it looks like this fire-themed. I edited my original message because show spoilers. One of those type first, think second situations lol.

Jord

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! It's possible that we might see more in the future if people want those =D

Lee

This is masterful, the serene quality and graceful pose exudes power. It feels apiece with the show and really does Korra justice. Makes me wonder what your interpretations of Earth, Fire and Air would be.

Well I did see a thing or two, and I have the general idea that something happen between S3 and S4 but not what actually happens and what caused it. So yeah I have an idea where the story goes, but not how it gets there. For example on season 1 I had a lot of "oh I didn't see that coming" moments, specially in terms of "bad guys" lol

Lee

It's one of the few regrets I have in life is that I never did any martial arts. Some of them seem so amazing (both the fighting and philosofy behing it)

Lee

thank you! And so far I'm loving it!

Lee

thanks! I really liked to do something more serene for this one =)

Lee

thank you!

Lee

Thank you! I'm glad it was worth waiting =D

Lee

Agreed, I really loved her looks!

Lee

I love it! And I'm so happy you've started the show! Easily one of my favorite ever. Hopefully you didn't spoil yourself too much doing researches. There's a comic too after the series. Give us Asami next month :D

Alex Clerm

Ooh, this one’s encouraging me to get back to my martial arts practicing. I’ve been doing wushu in my teen years and some boxing recently, and this work just and your descriptions just reminded me how much I miss that in my life...

Great picture of a great character. thanks for that. And yes the series is awesome.

Sven M.

Awesome work. Love the pose and the peaceful expression on her face. Kudos, sir.

stoperArt

You did such an amazing job. ♥

Paige

Korra is a favorite character of mine so I was happy when she won the poll last month. Now after seeing this painting I'm estatic, you did an amazing job at capturing the essence of the character. Bravo Krys and thanks.

Chris Harris

season 4 korra is the best!

Azazohl

I would totally do one of Asami before her lol.

Lee

Thank you!

Lee

Thank you! I'm glad it did justice! And thank you for the suggestion as well!

Lee

Yeah I watched a few clips (and got a few spoilers as well, since I wasn't exactly planning on watching before) and was instantly hooked with her personality. Then I looked to see the 1st episode totally .. "well worst case scenario I won't like it and move on". At the end I was "oh fuck .. now I wanna see what happens next!" So yeah, I believe it was a trap from you guys to make me watch it! =o

Lee

Thank you! I felt it was quite different too. I did some reasearch to see which art style was related to each element and then went to watch a few Tai Chi practice videos. And they are extremelly peacefull, so it was a great inspiration to wrap the peacefull serene vibe with the moment the character is on. It was one of those "this is exactly what I need to do with this image". So I'm really glad with the end result =)

Lee

This is so great. You should do one with Lin Beifong!

Ravi Pillalamarri

Wow, I must say she looks marvelous. I haven’t watched the show either yet, but for some reason this painting seems different than anything I’ve seen from you so far. Maybe it’s the theme, maybe it’s a nod to martial art and it’s unusual stance, or maybe the way the figure blends into the environment - probably all together. She’s the picture of serenity, that’s one piece that I’d love to have in my living room, to be honest...

Yeah, LoK is a really amazing show, s2 was somewhat weak IMO, but the rest is awesome. The only show ever that I decided to rewatch right after finishing my first watch. Your piece is amazingly beautiful as always too, keep up the great work!

Wow, that is just beautiful to look at. Simply beautiful. I’m glad I suggested it! Even better that you got into the show because of this piece.

Matthew Richson

Really Good!!!

Arkay