The Talent of Otis Frampton [Archive]

Gazelle

10-09-2003, 08:20 AM

I have just followed a link today from T'Bone's site to the website of Mr. Otis Frampton. Wow! What an amazing artist he is.

His ability to capture potential images from Episode III makes the wait just that little bit more exciting than it already is. If you love Episode III and Star Wars in general, go look:

http://www.otisframpton.com/Star_Wars_Gallery.html

I especially love the shot of Vader and Mace about to duel.

http://www.otisframpton.com/Showdown.html

Thanks Otis - brilliant stuff. More please!

Darth Vegas

10-10-2003, 06:03 PM

I like his art work, great stuff, but I don't exactly agree with all of his speculation.

Really like the image of Padme with Jar Jar holding Leia, and the one of Anakin in the bacta tank. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

T-bone

10-10-2003, 06:05 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I like his art work, great stuff, but I don't exactly agree with all of his speculation.[/b][/quote]

I don't even think YOU agree with your OWN speculation! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
heheh

Darth Vegas

10-10-2003, 06:08 PM

Ha, not always no, I've changed my mind about things often enough.

Gazelle

10-10-2003, 06:08 PM

Imagine a scene where Vader confronts a helpless Windu in a water filled trash compactor. I mean, wow!

Gazelle

10-10-2003, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by TK-007@Oct 10 2003, 10:03 PM

Really like the image of Anakin in the bacta tank. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Yes, although Anakain does look a tad injured in that picture....

His depiction of the Emperor is fantastic in that one.

bluemilk

10-10-2003, 06:51 PM

that's fantasic art! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif how come you didn't put that link in my star wars art thread? eh? eh? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Gazelle

10-10-2003, 07:15 PM

Er... I thought I was in the art thread.....

Otis_Frampton

10-10-2003, 08:40 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words, guys and gals. And thanks for pointing them in my direction, Gazelle.

TK-007:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I like his art work, great stuff, but I don't exactly agree with all of his speculation.

Really like the image of Padme with Jar Jar holding Leia, and the one of Anakin in the bacta tank. [/b][/quote]

Ah, we meet again! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif I know you aren't fond of my ideas about who delivers Luke. Funny you should like that image (http://www.otisframpton.com/Saying_Goodbye.html) so much, since it ties in with my theory . . see, the baby in that image is Luke, not Leia. That's Tatooine outside the window, and Padme is allowing JJ to say a final goodbye to the boy.

At any rate, that's one of my favorites, as well. I'm real proud of that one.

-Otis

Darth Vegas

10-10-2003, 09:19 PM

Ahh I see, well Obi-Wan could still very well be aboard the ship somewhere out of the frame. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Otis_Frampton

10-10-2003, 09:28 PM

Not if Padme has anything to say about it.

-Otis

Tovor

10-10-2003, 11:53 PM

Otis, your work is superb. I so enjoy your talent. Do you want to know what I enjoyed the very most? Your mini synopsis of the fate changing duel between Ani and Obi. The art is fantastic, the location of the dual is very interesting, your script segment and dialogue is very good, your depiction of how Anakin receives his near fatal injuries is so well done I felt like I was reading spoiler material from the actual script and storyboard of Ep.III! Truly truly, excellent work. And thank you Gazelle for revealing the artist to us.

Otis_Frampton

10-11-2003, 12:08 AM

Thanks, Tovor!

The duel sequence was fun to do, and I can't wait to see how wrong I was in my predictions when Episode III is released!

-Otis

Gazelle

10-11-2003, 12:09 PM

Otis am I right in thinking that in the picture of Vader and Mace, that Mace knows he's finished and may die!

Where on earth did you get the inspiration from for that picture? The setting is fantastic!

JediBendu

10-12-2003, 07:59 AM

top stuff Otis! http://www.galacticsenate.com/style_images/2/icon15.gif

Otis_Frampton

10-12-2003, 11:17 PM

Gazelle:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Otis am I right in thinking that in the picture of Vader and Mace, that Mace knows he's finished and may die![/b][/quote]

He knows it. He's a goner, fer sure. But I have to say, I fully expect that we'll see nothing like this in Episode III.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Where on earth did you get the inspiration from for that picture? The setting is fantastic! [/b][/quote]

It was an accident. I was playing around in Bryce, making interesting looking walls, and came up with this "sewer" place". I had a boring picture of Mace I had done a year prio, so I threw it in via Photoshop, then painted in Vader just for fun.

JediBendu:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>top stuff Otis![/b][/quote]

Thanks! Check your PMs btw.

-Otis

Tarkheki JD

10-13-2003, 02:42 PM

Hey otis!
Just droppin' a line to say i continue to worship yer stuff there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
hope to see more of your inspiring arts eh? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Otis_Frampton

10-13-2003, 10:51 PM

Thanks, Tark. Nice to see you again. What have you been up to?

-Otis

Tarkheki JD

10-14-2003, 03:30 PM

well, go check out my Tarkheki art thread if you really want to know! or my gallery (link is in my thread).

as for RL, i'm bussy with college and WAY too much work! u? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

JediBendu

10-15-2003, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Oct 13 2003, 02:17 AM
JediBendu:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>top stuff Otis!

Thanks! Check your PMs btw.

-Otis [/b][/quote]
??? haven't received any

Otis_Frampton

10-17-2003, 04:47 AM

Hm, that's weird. I sent one, in response to yours. And now I forget what yours was about. Sorry. ???

-Otis

JediBendu

10-23-2003, 08:29 AM

ha! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
oh well
you're a pumped artist anyway - you got any publications out?

Otis_Frampton

10-23-2003, 12:49 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>you're a pumped artist anyway -[/b][/quote]

I'm an old fuddy-duddy . . is that a good thing? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>you got any publications out?[/b][/quote]

Funny you should ask. I may have something next year, if all goes well. Can't say more. Too soon. Might jinx it.

-Otis

T-bone

10-23-2003, 12:50 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm an old fuddy-duddy . . is that a good thing? [/b][/quote]

Most definitely.

brookie

10-24-2003, 05:08 PM

i really enjoy "thunder and lighting" very good you are very talented are you going to do comics? i mean you know star wars ones! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Otis_Frampton

10-24-2003, 09:04 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>i really enjoy "thunder and lighting"[/b][/quote]

Thanks! That was the first Episode II image I ever did, based on loose info well before the film came out.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'> very good you are very talented are you going to do comics? i mean you know star wars ones![/b][/quote]

If Dark Horse is willing to make it so, I'd love to. Unfortunately, no one has asked.

But I may be doing something in comics very soon. Stay tuned . .

-Otis

brookie

10-24-2003, 09:42 PM

good to hear cause you would kick ass!

Tovor

10-25-2003, 12:04 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>But I may be doing something in comics very soon. Stay tuned . .[/b][/quote]
Otis, is that the "next year" that you didn't elaborate on before?

You said that Dark Horse comics hasn't asked, but have you submitted any samples of your work to them?

Otis_Frampton

10-25-2003, 08:20 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Otis, is that the "next year" that you didn't elaborate on before?[/b][/quote]

Yes. It's not Star Wars, but there is an odd tangential connection to GL's baby. That's all I can say now.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>You said that Dark Horse comics hasn't asked, but have you submitted any samples of your work to them?[/b][/quote]

No, haven't submitted anything. I was being a bit facetious when I said they "hadn't asked".

-Otis

T-bone

10-28-2003, 01:44 AM

Did you guys like the Chewie/Yoda piece he did?

MTW

10-28-2003, 03:28 AM

Great stuff! I really like this style, and actually prefer it to the Clone Wars style.

More Bruce Timm than Tartakovsky, and very cleanly colored!

Consider me hooked.

And Mr. Frampton, NOW IS THE TIME to submit some stuff to Dark Horse, I would think, with the Clone Wars coming just around the corner. Go for it my man!

(And they should let you color your stuff too)

Gazelle

11-10-2003, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the updates on your website Otis. I especially like "Probe Landing" and look forward to more potential images of Episode III. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Frendon

11-19-2003, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Tovor@Oct 10 2003, 09:53 PM
Otis, your work is superb. I so enjoy your talent. Do you want to know what I enjoyed the very most? Your mini synopsis of the fate changing duel between Ani and Obi. The art is fantastic, the location of the dual is very interesting, your script segment and dialogue is very good, your depiction of how Anakin receives his near fatal injuries is so well done I felt like I was reading spoiler material from the actual script and storyboard of Ep.III! Truly truly, excellent work. And thank you Gazelle for revealing the artist to us.
I saw that a while ago and thought it was awesome, I have been looking for it again through the website but can't find it anymore, where is it?

Gazelle

11-19-2003, 07:45 PM

It is on the Star Wars page of Otis's site.

http://www.otisframpton.com/Star_Wars_Gallery.html

As I recall you have to click on one of the pictures of Obi Wan and it takes you to the page.

Otis_Frampton

11-19-2003, 09:52 PM

http://www.otisframpton.com/Episode_III_Duel.html

Gazelle

11-20-2003, 07:33 AM

Thank you Otis

bous

11-20-2003, 11:50 AM

Great work Otis I really enjoy your art and it would be great if you got to publish your work, good luck with that! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

Frendon

11-20-2003, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Nov 19 2003, 08:52 PM
http://www.otisframpton.com/Episode_III_Duel.html
Thanks Otis, that's awesome, well all of your stuff is. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

bluemilk

11-20-2003, 04:57 PM

wow simply amazing style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif great job *lol* good sense of humour as well style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif fun stuff

Otis_Frampton

11-21-2003, 01:06 AM

Thanks guys. Always nice to be noticed. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

-Otis

JediBendu

11-21-2003, 04:14 AM

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luv ya work!

goodwije

11-21-2003, 04:59 AM

http://www.otisframpton.com/Rescue.html

Is my favorite, although i really enjoy all your work. It is too bad i missed Oddly Normal, i think it looks like a great concept, lots of fun. Did Oddly's father know his wife was a witch?

Great stuff.

Otis_Frampton

11-21-2003, 12:58 PM

Oddly Normal is just on hiatus. You didn't miss it.

-Otis

goodwije

11-21-2003, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Nov 21 2003, 11:58 AM
Oddly Normal is just on hiatus. You didn't miss it.

-Otis
Very cool, i would love to see it in print, or even on Cartoon Network someday. It is a much better concept than most of the crap on there.

YodaJeff

11-30-2003, 03:06 PM

Otis, your work has always impressed me. Keep up the great work.

Kheetor84

12-01-2003, 09:37 PM

That is seriously good. You probably use Photoshop right? It looks so simple to color yet it is so time consuming. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

Otis_Frampton

12-02-2003, 06:15 PM

Photoshop and a few other programs.

Time consuming? Yes. But worth it.

-Otis

Otis_Frampton

12-04-2003, 08:22 PM

This isn't Star Wars-related, but since there was some interest in my webcomic Oddly Normal, I thought I'd post an announcement about the series (hopefully T'bone won't might a small advert):

After much consideration, I have decided to end my association with Girlamatic.com. I absolutely loved being at Girlamatic, and this departure comes with no regrets or displeasure about having been a part of the Modern Tales family. I appreciate all of the support I received from Lea Hernandez and Joey Manley, and I'd like to thank them for giving me my "big break" in the webcomic world. But I feel that it's now time to take Oddly Normal solo, so when the series returns from hiatus it will appear here at otisframpton.com.

Also . . all of the archived episodes which were previously behind the subscription wall at Girlamatic are now all available here, for FREE! So go check out the series now!

How's that for a Happy Holiday?

Also . .

Be sure to visit my site on Monday, December 15th for Oddly Normal - Chapter 1: The Special Edition!

http://otisframpton.com/Oddly_Normal/Oddly_DVD_small.jpg

I'm a huge DVD fan, and I love all of the behind the scenes extras that often appear on the discs, so I thought it would be fun to do the same for the first chapter of Oddly. In the tradition of great DVDs, the Oddly Normal Special Edition will feature the following:

-Creator Text Commentary!
-Special Feature: "Oddly Evolution"
-Special Feature: "Creative Genealogy"
-Special Feature: "Magic Words"
-Behind the scenes images and info!
-"Fig Files"
-Cameos!
-Special Event Episodes remembered!
-Quotes & Trivia!
-Outtakes & Bloopers!
-Widescreen format!

Mark you calendars . .

-Otis

bluemilk

12-04-2003, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Dec 4 2003, 05:22 PM

How's that for a Happy Holiday?

a most excellent one! this rocks! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

maddog62

12-09-2003, 12:24 AM

Happy Birthday Otis, you share it with Kenny Baker.

Gazelle

12-09-2003, 07:12 AM

Maybe Otis is Kenny. I mean, you don't have to be tall to paint, right?

goodwije

12-09-2003, 07:24 AM

Happy Birthday, and very cool about Oddly, i am psyched. Thanks ~ Jamie

Otis_Frampton

12-10-2003, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the B-Day wishes everyone!

-Otis

Otis_Frampton

12-14-2003, 05:43 PM

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">The Oddly Normal Special Edition is live! (http://www.otisframpton.com/Oddly_Normal_Ch01_Ep00.html)</span>

A day earlier than I'd expected. Enjoy!

-Otis

goodwije

12-14-2003, 07:11 PM

Thats great Otis!! I personally have no artistic talent but it is really cool to see how someone who does puts it together. I also loved the forshadowing in the bloopers.

BTW.. who is Phil?

Otis_Frampton

12-15-2003, 08:20 PM

Phil is the guy in charge of the wind machine. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

-Otis

Rogue gal

12-26-2003, 06:41 PM

Oh my God! Just took a peek at Otis' work...now I am traumatised! It was brilliant, and so dark, just how SW should feel. The bacta tank one was creepy...you can pretty much say thar Anakin is gone from that point (sniff!)
Loved them!

goodwije

01-19-2004, 01:54 PM

Sorry to hear about Oddly, she seems destined to live on only in your imagination style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

I am happy to hear you have some new opportuanities coming your way though, whatever they may be. Please let us know when you are able to talk about it. I have a feeling we will see you in print someday. Good Luck Otis.

Otis_Frampton

01-20-2004, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the kind words about Oddly. You may see her in some form donw the line, though.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I have a feeling we will see you in print someday.[/b][/quote]

My lips must remain sealed (for now). style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

-Otis

Otis_Frampton

01-25-2004, 10:17 PM

Just a sample of some of the stuff I've been working on:

http://www.otisframpton.com/Sequential_Art...rt_Samples.html (http://www.otisframpton.com/Sequential_Art_Samples.html)

-Otis

T-bone

01-25-2004, 10:38 PM

A smoking gungan at a poker game. Love it.

Otis_Frampton

01-26-2004, 01:03 AM

Thanks, T'bone.

Just whipped this one up for the fun of it (and because I enjoy stirring the pot):

I Have A Very Bad Feeling About This . . (http://www.otisframpton.com/I_Shot_First.html)

Enjoy!

-Otis

JediBendu

01-26-2004, 03:17 AM

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
LMFAO!!!
:roll:

bluemilk

01-26-2004, 04:08 AM

that is so fantasic, but we expect nothing less from you style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I don't know why Bendu is laughing style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif he and I have had countless arguements about this exact subject!

All I can say is...<span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:green">Greedo shot first!</span></span>

Otis_Frampton

02-05-2004, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the laughter and the kind words, guys.

I prefer my Star Wars with a dash of silliness. In my mind, it's all about having fun, so I like to create images like this once and a while. No harm intended, just a bit of whimsey to lighten the day once and a while.

I haven't actually gotten a lot of negative comments on this one. I suspect people who disagree with the premise are simply staying away. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

-Otis