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"Arise Link, Chosen Hero!"

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So after a couple years of saying "Hey, I'm going to redo this" I finally did it. It took me 3 weeks to completely finish it, near 4 hours to draw the line art, and the rest of the time, I was photoshop-ing it.

So, I took out and added a few things. Compared to the first one, there's only 7 here, unlike the first "Legends" which had 10 or so. I didn't put any hidden characters or any of that this time. So, the listing of Links, starting from top-left to bottom right:

Twilight Princess Link in his shiny new Magic Armour
Oni/Fierce Deity Link from Majora's Mask
Back to the left, we have kid Link from Ocarina and Majora's Mask
In the center, "universal Link" that's seen mostly in every other, non-Zelda game (SC2, SSB/SSBM)
Cel-Shaded Link, not very cel-shaded from various games, mainly Windwaker
The bottom right corner, Link from Link to the Past and others
and finally, classic Link, from the very first Legend of Zelda, and, that's right, I brought back his laser shooting sword.

Pay close attention to the detail and accuracy of this one. I actually got most of Twilight Link's armor correct, except for his gauntlets. I also have the swords and designs mostly correct, some tweaked (made longer, tinner) and I'm happy I brought back Link's classic sword, which I used the cover of Zelda 2 to draw. The background actually has the Triforce phoenix emblem there, it's kind of unclear just because everyone's in the way, but, it's there :D
I'm particularly proud of Twilight Princess Link just because of the texture and coloring overall on him. He's got a nice velvety touch on his sash and hat, while the armor does actually look like and feel like it could be metal. Chainmail was kind of a b*tch, though. That turned out to look like studded leather.
Funny thing (not really) about the lineart: I didn't use a ruler for anything.....:o
Forgive my un-originality to OOT Link

Many many hours doing this....worth it :D
Which one is your favorite?

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:iconsage-of-winds:
hoh boy...I bet the magic armor was HARD XD
They all look very smecks =3

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:iconhylianblood:
Wow... I am totally respecting this piece. lol.

Great job. Love how you did LTTP/LA link.

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:iconthe-crazy-lunatic:
that's really cool looking, i especially like magic armor link and oni link, i just lvo the details on them, very nice job, :+fav:

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:iconartist721:
That is pretty dang awesome! Fierce Deity Link is by far my favorite. Love his expression. ^_^
:icondualreflection:
Holy crap

To be honest I wouldn't trust the world on crazy-eyes Fierce deity Link......But don't get me wrong this is awesome
:iconchechimarquez:
This piece is just gorgeous!!! I just love the Links :D I just can't pick my favorite or can I? If I really had no choice I would pick nes Link!!
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:iconsyrick:
Another great Zelda piece :)
:iconlightning5trike:
Nice work !

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:icontheblindprophetess:
Amazing work. Yay for multiple Links!! *droolz*

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