In the style of Zelda

I am currently trying to draw in the style of Zelda, Wind Waker in particular (although I guess Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are the same style as well). But I’m not actually drawing Zelda characters, I’m drawing characters from a book. So from my imagination. It’s hard – I’m not an illustrator. But maybe if I come up with anything good I will share…

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

I also really want to play Wind Waker again but I never owned it myself. Currently watching a few copies on eBay, waiting to pounce on one of them.

Forest Party: Link

For my pre-birthday party, on Thursday, I had a forest theme. I was Link.

I also made a tree for the kitchen pillar.

The shield and hat were my favourite parts of the costume.

And Ellinor made me Bløtekake, which was much enjoyed by all.

Triforce Tribute

I was pointed to this by a friend on Twitter, a whole array of graphicy and illustrationy Zelda goodness.

"The Triforce Tribute is an epic multi-medium show celebrating all things Zelda. Curated by Jolby & Always With Honor. Opening Friday March 9th at 6pm and runs through April 21st 2012 at Land Gallery." – Triforce Tribute

Kokiri Forest, Trevor Basset

Link, Jolby

More Link, Meg Hunt

Gem in the grass, Jolby/Always With Honor

A little bit of Zelda (cropped), Frank Chimero

According to a post on the blog yesterday, there will be an online gallery with more of the images in soon. For now, there's some bits on this Flickr.

This is all relevant to me at the moment as tomorrow I am having a [two week early] birthday party, and the theme is "forest". That might not immediately shout Zelda at you although there are plenty of forests in the games, so I'm being a big indirect by saying "I'm going as Link!" But hey, it's my party. He wears green and is basically a forest elf.

I've made a sword and shield, and a pretty awesome (if I say so myself) Link-style hat so should look the part. I'm sure there will be photographs to share at a later date.

Not that I ever finished Twilight Princess...

But new Zelda!