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Recs - Art - Naruto
Naruto art took over my recs page! Now it gets it own entry.
Last updated: 05/04/2006
I am repeating all warnings and notes from the general rec page.
Fan Fics: stories written by fans, for fans. Not much here yet
I'm focusing on art at the moment.
Fan Art: art, art, art! There are some HIGHLY taleted fan artists on the internet, and I try to gather some of the best works here.
Fan Comics: I was getting quite a number of comics and various sorts of sequential art in the art section, and so I decided to make a section just for them. Here you can find short little two-panel comics along with any good-quality fan doujinshi that can be found online. These can vary a lot in length.
AMVs : MOVED TO THEIR OWN PAGE I love AMVs, but am pretty damn picky about them. I thought I'd share some of my favourites here.
Please Note:
What I warn for: Violence, kinks, yaoi/yuri (slash, femmeslash, homosexuality, etc.) when not in own section, major spoilers, sexual content.
What I don't warn for: Yaoi/yuri (slash, femmeslash, homosexuality, etc.) when that pairing (threesome, whatever) has its own section. Anyting PG-13 and under, since I hope most people can handle that.
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Personal favourtie | I like this one a lot! It may not be in any real way superior to anything else in the gallery, but these earn my personal highest recommendation. |
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Male/Male (yoai, slash, etc) | Contains two or more men in sexual or romantic relationships. As far as art goes, I don't label if two guys are simply portayed together. There has to be some kind of significant contact or interaction. |
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Female/Female (yuri, femmeslash, etc.) | Contains two or more women men in sexual or romantic relationships. As far as art goes, I don't label if two girls are simply portayed together. There has to be some kind of significant contact or interaction. |
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Not work-safe | My cover term for the higher ratings, anything from R on up. This includes nakedness and actual sex going on. |
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Violence | Contains blood or other violent imagery. I DO NOT put this on action pics where they're just menacing each other or swinging swords at each other. Usually, someone has to be bleeding or otherwise damaged. |
Please also note that the majority of the fan art pieces are from deviantart or y-gallery. Both places have options for full-sizing images, which I highly recommend in ALL cases. However, I always link to the smaller version out of respect for your internet connections, so that if you don't like a picture, you don't have to waste time downloading it. Also, I NEVER hotlink (except to my own art hosted at my own site). Some artists, however, do not make individual html pages for each of their works. These are handled on a case-by-case basis in the commentary.
Speaking of DA and y-gallery, I believe neither gallery allows non-members to view mature-rated works. Becoming a member in both places is easy and free, and to my knowledge nothing untoward will happen to the information you release to either site. However, if you really don't want to sign up but really want to see some good smut, you can email me nicely (address found in my profile) and I might be able to help you out.
I'm very open to suggestions and always love to read new stories or look at new eye-candy. However, please don't be offended if you recommend a fic or piece of art to me and it doesn't wind up here.
Finally, as a matter of policy, I do not rec my own work. I might, if someone (probably several someones) request that I put tha up here. You can always look at my art by visiting my own site and galleries.
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Naruto
General
20K kiriban Haku and Zabuza edit by Lillymon
Wow. Detailed, excellent colouring, great composition, and a feel for the characters. Just.... damn.
Orpahns - Naruto and Iruka by utukki-girl
Honestly the best picture of Iruka and Naruto I've yet seen. Not only is it so sweet it almost hurts, but it's flawlessly executed with astounding shading and colouring. Seriously worth a look, and be sure not to miss the full view!
Zabuza skewered by canalicula
Possibly the best piece of Zabuza art I've seen, ever. A bit gory, mind, but not too much.
Everything: SasuSaku by dragonboy-mt
Though I'm not generally into these two as a couple, I think this picture strikes the right notes, and the song that inspired it is oddly appropriate. Read the artist's comments, or just look at the pretty.
Naruto Memorial Project: Chouji by dragonboy-mt
Fantastic piece on someone who really doesn't get enough attention. Contains spoilers, though.
NMP: Yashamaru by the-z
Gaara's story breaks my heart, and this brings back all the memories. It's not explicitly spoiler-y, though, so it's pretty safe to look.
012 - A Place to Relax by telophase
Tsunade and Jiraiya relaxing. Great mood and technique, and overall an excellently done bit of interaction between the two. Don't miss the full view!
Shikamaru among deer by canalicula
I love Shikamaru, and this is a great depiction of him with his family's herd in a style somewhat different from that of the manga.
Yamanaka Legacy by the-z
There simply aren't enough pictures of the Naruto characters as parts of a family. This image of a very young Ino being held by her father more than makes up for it.
Lee and his dream-2 by Autumn-Sacura
Gai helping Lee reach his dreams. For full effect this should be viewed after Lee and his dream-1, but I am feautring the second image because of its cleaner execution.
Kurenai by paintpixel
Considering how visually interesting Kurenai is, she gets surprisingly little fan art. Here is a great example of her using of her her best jutsus.
Naruto: Ichiraku Kiriban by Risachantag
Naruto takes Hinata out to his favourite ramen spot. A sweet concept well executed.
Iwashi--scroll dance by devosama
There's never enough minor character love, especially not enough that's so well done.
Icha Icha Misbehavior by devosama
Kakashi wonders where his porn went. Figures Anko would be the only girl there. The expressions are priceless; go look!
Shark 'n Devil by fenrer
Kisame/Zabuza. Kisame pulls Zabuza underwater. A haunting and strange image, though very well done.
Pride of Shinobi by junkeemunky
Kakashi and Zabuza. Exquisitely detailed with spectacular composition. Definitely worth a full view!
Waiting for You by ghostfire
Haku waits by the water. A serence image with a stunning background, defintiely worth a look!
Kakashi + Yamato - top dog by devosama
Kakashi/Yamato. This pic is tense and hot, though beware the waist-up nudity.
Kibamaru by pyro
There just isn't enough art of Kiba and and kamaru around, which make sme truly sad, as they're two of my favourties. This is a great pic of the both of them, with a really interesting and fun colouring style.
Asuma x kakashi - "First Shock" by satsukei
An unusual pairing done in a bright and vivid style. The artist has another image of these two, Asuma x Kakashi "Stolen Moments", which I HIGHLY recommend but won't feature because of minor nitpicks. I'm still linking to it though, because both are great.
Itachi by Angeliq
A monochrome burgundy portrait of Itachi that somehow seems much more true to me than the dozens of others that focus on his prettiness mroe than on his character.
strange by moonsault
Gaara and Naruto as childrean, in a truly stunning might-have-been image. The Kyuubi's tails look like the rays of the sun shining down on them. Amazing.
brother mine and far away by chyldea
Gaara with one and then the other of his siblings. I'm putting these two together because they seem to go that way, and I think work best together. Both are haunting and thoughtful.
Siesta by chyldea
Itachi and Sasuke, before. Sweet and sketchy and pale, giving the image a dreamlike or half-forgotten quality that's very appropriate.
Shino 02 by ponderosa121
Shino, second from the right. Shino from a low perspective, with great lighting.
Deidara by vashperado
A very dangerous-looking Deidara, though he's not really doing anything. Except looking dangerous and possibly also crafty.
Zabuza - Ukemodoshi by vashperado
The title means "redemption." Great portrayal of Zabuza in his final moments.
Naruto - I dream in white by Kagaya
A simple illustration of a very complex relationship. Little Sasuke and Itachi hovering in the background, one before and one after.
Gaara
Desert Killer by junkeemunky
A slightly more realistic Gaara. The realism and pale tones make this image slightly disturbing
as it should be.
Gaara by paintpixel
Gaara after the time skip. I love the contrast of the bright blue sky with Gaara's earthy tones.
Gaara of the Desert by skadi
A truly spectacular rendering of Gaara and all his sandy glory. Make sure to check out the full-size version!
Hayate
Hayate--reverie by devosama
"Sometimes, you have no choice but to stop and smell the flowers." A great pencil drawing of a surprisingly quiet moment.
Insomniac Examiner by dragonboy-mt
Because there isn't enough Hayate love. Well done and rather sad, if you've seen/read far enough. No overt spoilers.
Hayate--awaresa by devosama
No wonder the man's sick all the time. A moody blue pic that really should be full-viewed.
Kakashi
Anbu Kakashi part deux by paintpixel
Kakashi in his slightly younger days as an Anbu. Excellent detailing, and the maskless face is handled well.
Kakashi - Chidori no Kain by vashperado
ANBU Kakashi using Chidori and looking spectacularly dangerous.
Kakashi's Scarf by doven
Grey-tone Kakashi and Pakkun with rainbow scarf. Very well done and visually interesting.
Kakashi hates dolphins by canalicula
On the one hand, I love Kakashi/Iruka. On the other, I must agree the picture has a point. Check out Kakashi's expression.
Whiteout by doven
Black, white, and, of course red. Sketchy and dangerous-looking kakashi.
Lee
Lee by skadi
Lee being his usual self in golden lighting. Very clean with a great background.
Go Lee Go by paintpixel
There can never be enough pictures of Lee being awesome, and this is a great example from his fight with Gaara.
Rock Lee - dancing in wires by Autumn-Sacura
Rock Lee balancing on electric wires with leaves blowing about. Very neat execution.
Naruto
Naruto - Kyuubi No Yoko by vashperado
Older Naruto using Kyuubi chakra and in ANBU gear. Spectacular. Full-view!
Naruto: The Sunlight by dragonboy-mt
Well lit picture with a nice mood to it. The subtext about Hinata is cute, too, but you don't have to look for it if you don't want to.
N I N E - T A I L S by greatLP
Naruto ready for action, sporting Kyuubi eyes and the nine fox tails. Fantastically coloured, especially on the tails, which also make for great compositoon.
Sasuke
Orochimaru's disciple by CrisArt
Another take on Sasuke under Orochimaru's tutelage. The great musculature in this one fascinates me.
Still Uchiha-obsessed... by NorthernBanshee
Young Sasuke. Without giving away spoilers, I think I can say most fans will recognize this moment. This image is haunting, and the use of soft sepia and grey tones is wonderful.
Sasuke - 3 ways collab by cfw, vashperado, and konako
A darker vision of future Sasuke, after some years of Orochimaru's influence. The limited colourscheme is brilliant.
Team Seven
Team Seven by paintpixel
Team Seven when all was well. Lighthearted and flawlessly executed.
Naruto: Sun, Moon, and Star by risachantag
Normally I'm not too taken with attempts to make a deck of playing or tarot cards out of a series not originally designed. These, however, would not only look right at hoem in a great tarot deck, but are also great pieces of art all on their own. Very well done.
Naruto - Fulfilled Destiny by hehehaha
"Now they all got what they wanted all along." Make no mistake, this is a disturbing image of the trio years into the future. Full view to catch the full impact of the great colours and horrific fates.
Kakashi/Iruka
Silent company by skruttfia
A moment of peaceful companionship. Great linework and subtle shading.
Kakashi in the window by mangacat
Kakashi pops in. So playful and well done!
Caught by surprise by pinkuh
Not only is it cute and fun, but it's a cel drawing! Very good quality for a cel, which are pretty damn difficult to work with.
"Oups, sorry Iruka..." (Splash #1) by
Kakashi gets Iruka all wet and is entirely unapologetic. This is followed by "Oups, I'm NOT sorry Kakashi..." (Splash #2). The two-image sequence is great and illustrates a really fun relationship between the two, but I chose to feature mostly the first because of its tighter execution, although Iruka's expression in the second is priceless.
Iruka x Kakashi--complicated by DevoSama
Hot and rough. I have little to say about this piece because it speaks so well for itself.
Resistance is futile by dragonboy-mt
Iruka can't get away. Funny and well done!
Kakashi's hug by tsuki
This very expressive sketch captures something I really like about the relationship between these two.
Giggles
Precious kakashi and Iruka by lizmun
IT'S TOO CUTE SOMEONE SAVE ME
AHHH, what the hell? by nella
Pure Disney-crossed Lee-and-Gaara crack. Gaara makes a surprisingly good Beast XD
Sasuke/Naruto V-day by kinkychichi
This is astoundingly adorable, has a beautiful background, and maybe even a bit of character insight if you feel like looking close enough.
KakaIru vs ItaKisa by emlan
TOO DAMN FUNNY AND CUTE.
Annoyingly Cute by kinkychichi
Kakashi/Iruka. The title pretty much summarizes it.
Alas para Deidara by Kisame
The title means "Wings for Deidara." Really, really cute and sweet picture of Deidara flying (on his own power) with Kisame waving at him. Both of those are adjectives I'd never thought I'd apply to Akatsuki.
WIP - Naruto Pixel Chibis by hierophant
Who doesn't like pixel parties? A goodly chunk of the cast, all pixelated and chibi-like. Very cute!
Feeling Pretty? by KinkyChichi
The pure and utter crack made me do it. Itachi instructs Sasuke in the fine art of being pretty. Watch out for undies-only nudity!
Naruto-Harry Potter X-over...? by NorthernBanshee
The inevitable Orochimaru = Voldemort joke. But it's till funny XD
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