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Art Attack Friday: Robert Kim

7:40 PM on 01.11.2008   |   Tiff

Art Attack Friday: Robert Kim photo

From time to time I will pledge my fangirlism through bouts of loopy line work and casual cross-hatching, efforts which result in what I typically consider to be mini works made entirely of win and awesome. These self-proclaimed masterpieces are then framed and lined across my night stand to remind me of the quality of my artistic mimicry, so that I may sleep soundly fully assured that I do good yobs.

That is until I come across accomplished digital artists like Robert Kim. While both of our creative machines function at the ripe and tender age of 22, Kim manages to render gaming fanwork that seems to surpass their models in color and life. With thick painterly strokes and a kinetic grasp on lighting, he manages to convey everything from a convincingly smug profile of Dudley from Street Fighter to quite possibly one of the sexiest interpretations of FF7's Tifa that I've ever seen.  

Kim manages to pull off some rather kick-ass character designs himself that he casually doodles in his spare time. One look at the Samurai riding a dinosaur and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Check out his artwork on his deviantArt gallery, and be sure to spot the few instances Destructoid-like robot love made for his signature Roboto-works.

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corneliuscack's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:40
corneliuscack
whoa, that tifa on that fenir bike is hot shit. :D
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:43
Cheeburga
I agree.
bigfatton's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:44
bigfatton
I like it, wish there were more referances to retro games, but still very nice. I look foward to this article every week, keep up the good work Tiff
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:45
Wedge
Third strike fanart ftw. Especially Q.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:46
AngelsDontBurn
Me rikey.
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:50
ScottyG
Oh, that Samurai riding a dinosaur is going to be my new 360 background image! ^_^
Chaosye's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 19:55
Chaosye
Why does Riku remind me of The Heavy from TF2?
Spitfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:00
Spitfire
awesome spotlight
MasterMS's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:01
MasterMS
I love that picture of Tifa, and I'm not even a big fan
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:05
SWE3tMadness
Damn.

I'd give my left kidney for this guy's art talent. Just another reason why I love Art Attack Fridays. :3
m3ds's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:15
m3ds
I love the pic of Vamp and Raiden. Vamp just looks insane in that picture.
nagolttam's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:36
nagolttam
Simply astounding. And yay for Tifa.
MisterMingo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 20:59
MisterMingo
Nice artwurks. Especially the MGS pieces, and the FFXII piece. The dino samurai is cool, to. I love how smooth everything looks...
Lukich's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 21:09
Lukich
Wow, those are some hot pics...
Trowble's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 21:35
Trowble
Robert Kim is just full of win.
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 22:34
MatCD
yo, Urien is missing in that SF3:3S cast picture

other then that i agree, good "yob"
(lol, sorry couldn't help my self)
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 23:10
Teta
The Tifa one makes my art friday, and the Kingdom Hearts one looked cool on thumbmnail.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/11/2008 23:46
Wedge
Urien sucks, I'm glad he's missing.
ovomii art's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 00:06
ovomii art
Nice

pics:)
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 01:23
Bob Muir
Wow, for some reason, I love the colors.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 01:52
Topher Cantler
I know this guy's stuff, he's awesome.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 07:30
atheistium
Tifa art = win, my possible new wallpaper xD
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 09:51
kadosho
This art style definitely makes me think of Akiman more often. Plus it has a watercolored style (thinking of Okami). Really enjoying this artists works. Can't decide which ones the best, they're all pretty sweet.
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 10:10
Orionsaint
Got to admit it's getting better, a little better all the time.
cleopatrudo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 10:49
cleopatrudo
wow cool art...
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 12:21
Brian Szabelski
Holy shit, this guy is awesome sauce. Great find, Tiff!
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 16:01
Batthink
Brill stuff. Great sense of perspective, and the 'Vamp v Raiden' one is awesome.
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 18:00
LarkOhiya
0_0 at what point does art stop being art and start becoming games? oh Eggbert I kid. I kid.
Promagnum's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2008 23:24
Promagnum
Some great artwork here.

But when are these people going to go outside so they can realize women don't look like that.
carrierj1's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2008 06:20
carrierj1
The chick on the bike looks good but she has a boob job like Posh Spice. Natural is the way to go. There are woman that look like that you just have to get outside of America to see them regularly. I hate when people try to push the fat chick agenda on everybody.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 22:07
Fading Star
Excellent work.
Husnain Amjad1's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2011 21:39
Husnain Amjad1
This article shows the real picture of human rights in Egypt. It is really sad to know about the such victims and black sheep in society. I hope to see more investigative articles from the author in future.
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