UNDYING 🌘✨
I created this illustration in honor of Reita—the bassist of one of my favorite bands of all time—who sadly passed away a week ago. Being a fan of the GazettE for over 15 years now fills me with a pride I could never put into words. This band has been with me through my most difficult times and Reita has always been a source of comfort, excitement, tears, and laughter for me.
I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to see them live in 2016, shake Reita’s and the rest of the members’ hands, and tell Reita how thankful I am for everything they’ve done for me face-to-face. Your memory will live on for an eternity, Reita 🩵 Fly high, our precious rocker. You’re the best bassist in the world and the GazettE, the imprint you’ve left on the rock community, and your spirit will never die 🤟🏻
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I have so much I could say but for now, the only words that will come out are Thank you.
ありがとう~
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I had some work to do with Kai’s sketch, but decided I’d pause from it to fix up a few of the others.
Side by side comparisons for my own personal validation. (And to look back on later.)😅🤷🏻♀️
the GazettE -Heterodoxy-
Ruki Sketch (updated)
Reita Sketch (updated)
Graphite and Colored Pencil on Paper
**Work in Progress**
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I drew this back in like... 2013. I was super sad and sketched him out getting such a badass western vibe from him. Drawing this made me feel so much better. I can't find the completed picture, as this was a WIP, but it had a "WANTED" sign at the faded edge of his lapel, with a dollar amount. (It was very high. Lol)
I'm at a loss for words; I literally can't believe he's actually gone. My heart goes out in a million and one pieces to his family, friends, and fans, and of course the boys. His absence is deeply felt and he will be truly missed.
We Rock forever. Rest easy, and thank you for everything. 💛💛💛
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DOGMA era
Twitter | Instagram | pixiv | Deviantart
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This one also was from last year. It's definitely one of my favourites up to this day! I wasn't able to replicate the vibe of their old flashed photos in dark settings but- still quite nice.
Aoi's so metal with his Iron Maiden tee, right? 🤘
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The Stilton siblings at work
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Second sketch done! And with way less tries. 🤔 I guess once you have a favorite that never changes. 🤷🏻♀️😂 added a little bit of reference color to it too.
the GazettE -Heterodoxy-
Uruha sketch
Graphite and Colored Pencil on Paper
**Work in Progress**
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R.I.P. REITA
[5.27.1981-4.15.2024]
Had to draw REITA and while drawing I found the bottom two pieces in my art portfolio that I did in my senior year of high school in 2014. Still numb and going through waves of grief over his passing.
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