Masks Are Fashion, Masks Are Heroic - Huntress
This is the fifth posted entry in this PSA illustration series to promote the pro-social and pro-health concept of mask wearing during the pandemic and depicts superheroes in "red carpet" takes on their superhero costumes.
This is the last one for Black History Month, but I think she's only historically notable on that front for being a character who has been portrayed as white for decades, and in recent years, due to Universe/Reality resets, has become a woman of color. The story is the same - Helena Bertinelli was the daughter of a mob boss who survived her family's mafia execution and trained herself to avenge them. In the Rebirth continuity, we learn that her father was a caucasian Sicilian man and her mother was a black woman. When finished avenging her family, Helena fights crime as Huntress and is a school teacher by day.
Design-wise, I was really inspired by the AMAZING hair a friend of mine has always rocked. I wanted to try to bring that look here. This piece also marked two Firsts for me - the first time I've ever done hazel eyes (I love how they turned out!) and the first time I've ever done French tipped nails. (Oolala!) I was also wanted to bring a little bit of influence from the Huntress costume that Mary Elizabeth Winstead wore in the Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey movie, so there's a *little* iridescence going on with the purple. Violet Vengence!
Thanks for taking the time to experience this!
"Masks Are Fashion, Masks Are Heroic - Huntress" by Kevenn T. Smith
Pencil, Ink, Photoshop
©2021 Kevenn T. Smith
Huntress ©DC Comics
Dark Knight Daughter: The Huntress by Kevenn T. Smith
In the late 70's and early 80's, the character of The Huntress that appeared in DC Comics was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman and Catwoman on the alternate Earth known as Earth-2. She was a member of the Justice Society and also had her own series of back-up stories in the Wonder Woman comic book. DC Comics has just announced that the Earth-2 Huntress character will be appearing in a title called "World's Finest," alongside her best friend, Power Girl, also an Earth-2 character.
I thought I'd take the opportunity to dust off this old piece and give it a touch-up. I was never quiet 100% happy with the way it looked before. It was one of the first times I had tried to color digitally - with the background - while integrating it with hand colored aspects - The Huntress herself. I didn't feel like the two "meshed" together as well as I'd like. Now, after going back, I'm a lot happier with the final outcome.
This illustration is available as 8 by 12 inch prints on regular photo paper $20 + $8 shipping; or on metallic photo paper (which I highly recommend, because the quality is vastly superior!)for $25 + $8 shipping. Please use the "Contact Me" form at the top-left of this page to request one and inquire further about pricing and sizes.
Pencil, ink, Prismacolor color pencil, and Photoshop
Huntress ©DC Comics 2012
Earth-2 Huntress: Helena Wayne
This is a commission that I did for my friend and writer, J.H. Moffat who runs the online urban fiction magazine, Drops of Crimson. This piece is of the Earth-2 Huntress, Helena Wayne. Earth-2 was a parallel earth where Batman and Catwoman had their career in the 1940's and ended up marrying and having a daughter, Helena. Catwoman was eventually killed, and Batman died, and Helena carried on their legacy as the Huntress.
The newer version of this illustration is available as prints. Please use the "Contact Me" form at the top-left of this page to request one and inquire further about pricing and sizes.
Pencils, Ink, Prismacolor Color Pencils, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
©Kevenn T. Smith 2011
Earth-2 Huntress ©DC Comics 2011
DC Comics Heroines 2007
I thought the best way to get the ball rolling here on my portfolio was to write about one of my favorite pieces I did.
The goal of this piece was to portray my favorite versions of my favorite DC Comics Heroines, including the costume details and artist depictions of them. I also wanted to try to depict as many characters as I could in a way that was iconic to the character; to try to communicate something about who that character was.
Some of the artist whose styles I worked to emulate for these characters were: Terry Dodson, Amanda Conner, Nicola Scott, Adam Hughes, Ed Benes, Joe Bennet, Joe Staton, Dale Eaglesham, Brian Bolland, Tony Daniel, Pete Woods, Mike McKone, Michael Turner, Jamal Igle, George Perez, Kevin Maguire, Chris Batista, Phil Jimenez, J.G. Jones, Al Barrionuevo, Daniel Acuna, Matthew Clark, Todd Nauck, Tom Grummet, Bill Willingham, Adriana Melo, and Jesus Saiz.
What follows is a numbered version of the piece, and below that is the key to the names of the numbered characters:
01. Jade; 02. Raven; 03. Isis; 04. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El);
05. Supergirl (Linda Danvers); 06. Aquagirl; 07. Ravager;
08. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon); 09. Speedy; 10. Misfit; 11. Black Canary;
12. Oracle; 13. Huntress; 14. Big Barda; 15. Lady Blackhawk; 16. Thorn;
17. Manhunter; 18. Gypsy; 19. The Question (Renee Montoya);
20. Batwoman; 21. Batgirl (Cassandra Caine); 22. Queen Hippolyta;
23. Flamebird; 24. Starfire; 25. Power Girl; 26. Sasha Bourdeaux;
27. Catwoman (Holly Robinson); 28. Catwoman (Selina Kyle); 29. Spoiler;
30. Bumblebee; 31. Ice; 32. Miss Martian; 33. Wonder Girl;
34. Earth-2 Wonder Woman; 35. Wonder Woman; 36. Miss America;
37. Donna Troy; 38. Fury I; 39. Artemis; 40. Vixen; 41. Firehawk;
42. Hawkgirl; 43. Cyclone; 44. Stargirl; 45. Liberty Belle;
46. Earth-2 Huntress (Helena Wayne); 47. Phantom Lady; 48. Red Bee;
49. Empress; 50. Dr. Light II; 51. Skyrocket; 52. Mera; 53. Katana;
54. Mary Marvel; 55. Crimson Fox; 56. Nightshade; 57. Thunder;
58. Fire; 59. Natasha Irons; 60. Madame Xanadu; 61. Zatanna;
62. Enchantress; 63. Grace
©DC Comics 2011
DC Heroines 2007 ©Kevenn T. Smith 2011
16" x 20"
Pencil, Ink, Prismacolor Pencil, Tempera, Photoshop
This illustration is available as prints. Please use the "Contact Me" form at the top-left of this page to request one and inquire further about pricing and sizes.