Lady, the magical engine, is a beloved character in the popular children's television show, Thomas and Friends. Lady's unique and timeless design has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike. As a magical engine, Lady possesses a special aura and powers that make her stand out from the other engines on the Island of Sodor. Lady's artwork showcases her elegant and majestic appearance. She is painted in a beautiful shade of dark blue, which gives her a regal and enchanting touch. Her sleek design is complemented by her gold lining and intricately detailed features.
Her sleek design is complemented by her gold lining and intricately detailed features. Lady's large, expressive eyes exude a sense of warmth and intelligence, further enhancing her charm. The artwork captures the essence of Lady's magical abilities.
1990: Black Magic
This is the final of the three series Eclipse (aided by Studio Proteus) published created by of Masamune Shirow. The cover say “seminal first work”, but I think you can interpret “semi” in “seminal” as short for “semi-professio”.
That is, it’s an awkward mess of a book. We start with a two page spread that explains centuries (millennia?) of Venusian life, instead of Shirow’s later “just start with some action” way of starting things off.
So, after that two-page spread that explains everything, we’re dropped into an action scene (yay!) and the soldiers are talking about… magic? and spells? Which, of course, weren’t mentioned at all on the explainer pages.
And we rapidly get an expanded cast of characters that have some sort of relation to each other…
… and we seem to be in for some fun comedy thing in a restaurant (and Shirow gets to do his favourite thing; that feet-in-the-air surprise take). But it’s all abandoned pretty quickly and then…
… we’re on a missile sub and it turns out that this is millions of years in the past and that these Venusians were responsible for terraforming Earth! Yes! Twist ending! And that’s just in the 42 pages it takes to finish the first issue!
So it’s a frustrating read, and the artwork isn’t as exciting as Shirow’s work would later be.
Brian Stelfreeze provides the covers to two of these issues, and… er… it’s kinda like he hasn’t seen a Japanese comic before? The fourth issue claims to have a Stelfreeze cover, too, but it looks so much like Shirow’s artwork that I’m guessing it’s just the normal Eclipse production sloppiness at work.
The next two issues have little to do with the first one. They’re all about some soldiers hunting down some killer robots. What the hell?
I don’t have a clue, either.
I wonder whether some of the problem isn’t in Shirow’s storytelling, but in sloppy translations. It took me a while to figure out that when they were talking alternatively about an “M-77”..
… and an “MA77”, they were describing the same thing: That robot up there.
The humans (I mean, Venusians) prevail!
But it turns out that the robot had boobytrapped the building (for some reason or other), so they all died anyway.
Well, those were two pretty pointless issues about fighting robots, so now what? The fourth issue has slight connection to the first, but it’s mostly about saving a spaceship from not colliding with Saturn.
And then they blow the world up. The end!
I guess what I’m saying is that this is typical early work from a developing artist.
Shirow, as, usual, provides several pages of information about his robots and stuff, which is nice.
Dark Horse has released a collected edition of this stuff.
So what did others think of it?
It’s a challenge just to make some basic sense out of Typhon’s basic motivations — one of the longer plot arcs involves Typhon unleashing a wave of killer robots on the populace of Venus, watching over them just to the point that they make it into civilian territory, and then vanishing without explaining what the hell that was supposed to accomplish. I was starting to think that Shirow was just screwing with the readers at that point, suddenly exposing the series’s “heroine” as the actual enemy; but nope, before long she’s keeping Zeus from killing off the rest of the people on Venus.
I know! But either that guy’s confused or I’m confused. He says that the middle two issues take place on Earth, and this story happened millions of years ago, so I don’t think so? It happened on Venus? I think? Not that I’m going back to check. And he also says that the colony is blown up? It was just a single building in the version I read.
The next two issues have little to do with the first one. They’re all about some soldiers hunting down some killer robots. What the hell?
Bright, sparkling stars surround her, symbolizing her otherworldly powers. Her gentle smile radiates kindness and wisdom, inviting viewers to embark on an exciting adventure with her. The artwork also often features Lady in motion, as she gracefully glides along the tracks, leaving a trail of magic in her wake. Lady's artwork not only showcases her physical beauty but also evokes a sense of wonder and imagination. The mystical elements incorporated into her design create a dreamlike atmosphere that transports viewers to a world of fantasy. The artwork's vibrant colors and playful composition inspire endless possibilities and ignite the imagination of young fans. Overall, Lady's artwork captures the magical aura that surrounds her character. It beautifully portrays her unique design and enchanting presence. Through her artwork, Lady invites viewers to join her on a whimsical journey filled with adventure, friendship, and the power of magic..
Reviews for "Lady the Magical Engine in Art: From Canvas to Imagination"
1. Elizabeth - 1 star - I was extremely disappointed with the artwork of "Lady the magical engine". It looked like something a child could have drawn, with messy and inconsistent lines and colors. It lacked depth and detail, making it look simplistic and amateurish. I expected a more professional and aesthetically pleasing artwork for such a renowned character like Lady.
2. David - 2 stars - The artwork of "Lady the magical engine" was underwhelming to say the least. The proportions of the characters were off and the perspective seemed distorted. The coloring was flat and uninspiring, making the whole illustration lack visual appeal. Overall, it fell short of my expectations and didn't live up to the standard of quality that I was hoping for.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I found the artwork of "Lady the magical engine" to be lackluster and subpar. The composition appeared messy and cluttered, with no clear focal point. The colors chosen were bland and dreary, failing to bring any life or vibrancy to the overall image. I felt like the artist could have put more effort and skill into creating a visually captivating piece that would truly showcase the magic and beauty of Lady.