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Outsiders - Seven of Nineby ~CravenLunatic

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I've decided to do a series of portraits based on characters from four of the six Star Trek series (excluding The Animated Series and Enterprise). I'm calling this series The Outsiders. The characters are those that represent the strange, foreign, alien, and yet, in their own ways, fully embody humanity.

This series not only affords me the opportunity to draw portraits of some of my favorite Star Trek characters, it also serves as my own personal little tribute to Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barrett, whose creations have influenced my life so much. May they float in peace.

Here we are at last at the final outsider, Seven of Nine. I find her story to be similar to that of Odo. She came from the Borg, who, like the founders, were a massive group that demanded unity and domination over all others. The Borg differ, however, in that they are made up of countless species, assimilated into the Collective. Seven was assimilated as a child, so when she was removed from the Collective, she had a hard time remembering how to be an individual. Humanity is, I think, rooted in individuality, so even though, of all the outsiders, Seven is technically the only one who is human, she is perhaps the most alien. Her memory of being human is completely lost among the voices of the Collective. Though she first rejected the idea of individuality, she came to strive for it. Like Data's constant drive to be human, Seven's struggle in itself makes her an individual, and human.

First time drawing Seven. I just hope I did Jerry Ryan justice. There are quite a few beautiful women in Voyager, but Seven takes the cake. This drawing took the most time to complete. Amid preparing for finals and coming home exhausted every day, I wasn't sure if I'd ever finish this series. But here we are. I love it when I set a goal for myself and actually accomplish it. Final thoughts... exploring the duality of humanity and the alien has given me a lot to think about, and taught me a few things about myself. Plus, I feel I've gained a lot of technical experience with CS3. ^^

Star Trek is (c) Gene Roddenberry
Voyager and Seven of Nine are (c) Paramount

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*AokiBengal Jul 18, 2010

Very cool! I actually was wondering if this was used as a comic book cover or something. Very well done!

~CravenLunatic Jul 18, 2010 Digital Artist

Thank you. ^^

~Breezantines Jul 13, 2010 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Seven of Nine was the perfect touch to Voyager, before she came in during 4th season there wasn't a true 'Outsider', Kes and The Doctor occasionally took the role, but she's the one who truly played it masterfully.

Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

~CravenLunatic Jul 13, 2010 Digital Artist

I agree. That's why I decided to put her in this series instead of the Doctor. Voyager was kind of a series full of outsiders, but Seven was the ultimate. Thank you for your comment. ^^

~Breezantines Jul 16, 2010 Hobbyist Digital Artist

~0Ash0 Nov 3, 2009 Hobbyist

I loved Voyager. Seven is by far the coolest star trek character ever. <3

~CravenLunatic Nov 3, 2009 Digital Artist

Yeah it's a great series. I'm in the middle of re-watching it right now. Well, Seven's not my favorite, but she is pretty damn awesome. ^^

!Trekkie-Wood Aug 31, 2009

HOORAY FOR VOYAGER!!!!
I will bet you $6255487 that I am a bigger Trekkie than you, though! Although I can't draw Star Trek stuff for crap... *sniffle*
DOCTOR OCTAGONAPUS BAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!
Sorry. Random outburst... ^//^'
Anyhoo, lovin' the entire gallery (especially the Trek stuff). KUTGW!!!!!
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!
^//^'

~CravenLunatic Aug 31, 2009 Digital Artist

Yay!! Thanks, lol. Well, I'm a pretty big Trekkie, though I'm more focused on DS9 and TNG.

~roleplay4life Jul 16, 2009

(I'm raiding your gallery.)

Ooo, what a wonderful piece. She looks like she could shoot daggers out of her eyes here.

I've always been a big fan of Seven. She's so awesome! The background here is perfect. It's like lightning... in a weird nebula storm... that happens to be a great colour.

And I'm sure Jeri Ryan would have been blown away by this.

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