[non-photo pencil + finished 07 mechanical drawing + 900 pixel high scan + Paintshop Pro colorization @ 56 layers = optimized JPEG]

And for entry No. 5, we have this stunning color rendition of entry No. 3.

This was a LOT of fun to work on and I'm SUUUUPER pleased with the results--with the possible exception of a workable background. In honesty, I wanted to make this the centerpiece of a BIGGER image of La Pucelle's main characters looking at our Princess Eclair's portrait... That was the idea, but some constraints and my searing pain in the arm forces me to try that LATER...

Anyway, enjoy like Italian. And Scientist.

-CB