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Description Some of this is fan art... of fan fiction. Yeah, I went there. Read this story and you'll see where I got the inspiration for drawing Shen as a youngster:

[link]

Apparently, I like Lord Shen more than I thought. I was actually reading fan fiction, which is... highly unusual. Nevertheless, I found a couple of particularly touching and bittersweet stories, one of which can be found via the link above, and was thoroughly enjoying myself both reading them and then creating fan art.

That one story, "Life and Times", is particularly touching. It's easy to envision Shen growing up in such an environment and in such a predicament. I especially like how the author kept him mute for several years -- it's believable and ties in well with the overall personality of the character. Give it a read if you like Lord Shen and if you don't mind fan fiction.

-- Mitch

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Lord Shen is the property of DreamWorks SKG.
"Kung Fu Panda 2" is © DreamWorks SKG.
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Comments: 90

Lumi47 [2013-04-21 22:33:45 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!! Lord shen is awsome! Kung fu panda 2 is amazing, i totally love it when i saw in the cinema!

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Mitch-el In reply to Lumi47 [2013-05-02 22:34:32 +0000 UTC]

It is, indeed, a pretty nice film, and thank you!

-- Mitch

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sydneypie [2012-12-15 07:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Vanellope Von Schweetz: Why Is Your Face So Freakishly Ugly?
Shen: Why Are You Such An Annoying Brat?!

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NikRaccoon [2012-12-09 15:44:48 +0000 UTC]

the two above are really good. shen exactly how I imagine as a child

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Mitch-el In reply to NikRaccoon [2012-12-10 23:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

-- Mitch

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sweetieboom8cookiemo [2012-07-28 03:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Aww very cute.. Poor shen . (can i give u a hug?)

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Mitch-el In reply to sweetieboom8cookiemo [2012-07-31 17:28:46 +0000 UTC]

I think the poor guy could definitely use a hug!

Thanks for the comment!

-- Mitch

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sweetieboom8cookiemo In reply to Mitch-el [2012-07-31 17:43:18 +0000 UTC]

(hugs shen) u welcome!

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DomesticHeart [2012-06-22 19:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Reading that fanfic right now. You just made him exactly how I imagined him as a little....bugger.

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Mitch-el In reply to DomesticHeart [2012-06-23 20:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Awesome. It's a pretty cool piece of fan fiction!

Ha-ha. Thanks for the comment.

-- Mitch

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Spencer115 [2011-07-14 01:57:51 +0000 UTC]

i felt ban for him

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Mitch-el In reply to Spencer115 [2011-07-21 18:20:14 +0000 UTC]

I kinda did, too.

-- Mitch

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Spencer115 In reply to Spencer115 [2011-07-14 01:58:04 +0000 UTC]

*BAD

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TheMinusRegard [2011-06-26 08:27:40 +0000 UTC]

I squealed super loud when I saw this! (Glad my mom wasn't in the next room; she would have given me a funny look) I love Shen, especially the way the author portrays him as a child in The Life and Times.

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Mitch-el In reply to TheMinusRegard [2011-06-29 06:17:42 +0000 UTC]

Ha-ha! Yes, Shen is undoubtedly one of the most awesome characters that DreamWorks has ever created. And I'm with you on that "Life and Times" series -- the author did a great job.

Thanks for the comment!

-- Mitch

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ml2198931 [2011-06-22 13:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Wooooooow Pretty Cute!!!!

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Mitch-el In reply to ml2198931 [2011-06-22 18:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

-- Mitch

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gundamfan2 [2011-06-22 01:56:22 +0000 UTC]

This should be in the movie

They did it to Tai Lung, they should have done it to Shen

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Mitch-el In reply to gundamfan2 [2011-06-22 04:41:12 +0000 UTC]

Agreed. That piece of fan fiction ties in well with the character's personality and would have fit in nicely in the actual film. Perhaps they didn't want to duplicate Tai Lung's story, in a way, but I do agree with you in that it should have been in there. It would have helped the audience to sympathize with the character more.

-- Mitch

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gundamfan2 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-22 15:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Maybe his childhood story should be on a dvd or on a comic book

What do you think?

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Mitch-el In reply to gundamfan2 [2011-06-22 18:15:12 +0000 UTC]

Now that would be interesting. I would like to see it on the upcoming Kung Fu Panda 2 DVD/Blu-ray, at least. We'll see.

-- Mitch

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gundamfan2 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-22 20:02:05 +0000 UTC]

I hope so

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gundamfan2 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-22 10:08:00 +0000 UTC]

I agree too

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Blackshadowbutterfly [2011-06-21 15:17:49 +0000 UTC]

So cute I love it!!! and that fanfiction is pretty good as well ^^

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Mitch-el In reply to Blackshadowbutterfly [2011-06-22 04:41:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And, yup, that author did a nice job.

-- Mitch

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Purpleground02 [2011-06-21 12:46:30 +0000 UTC]

Yep. I read that, and really like it You did a good job!

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Mitch-el In reply to Purpleground02 [2011-06-22 04:41:57 +0000 UTC]

You did too, eh? Nice!

Thank you!

-- Mitch

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Dishay In reply to Purpleground02 [2011-06-21 19:21:56 +0000 UTC]

Hi, it's Domenic. You reviewed my fic, right? I recognize your name. I've been meaning to comment on your Shen & Soothsayer fanart, it's so good and fun.

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thedriveintheatre [2011-06-21 03:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Haha, fan art of fan fiction! That would be a first.

I saw you posting several examples of fanfics on Twitter (well, this one and 'Vengeful Love', actually). If there's any more you know, I'd love to read... I think I'm on a KFP2 roll now.

But yeah, back to this piece, you've done the fanfic justice. I like how you envisioned his youthful self, with the round head and smaller body. He looks cute with his oversized palace robes, but you can sort of sense the seeds of hatred growing within him, especially in the bottom left and right pictures.

And the "Father" one is so heartbreaking, you can practically see his thirst for love, which is sadly unrequited.

Have you sent the author a link to this? I think she'd love to know you were inspired by her. Also, I take it you drew this with your Cintiq? I can never sketch with my tablet... it's like trying to paint with a mop!

Anyhoo, keep up the good work, I'd love to see you draw the Furious Five (I'm a fan of Master Viper) or any of the other characters, though I'd also like more of Shen. One of Dreamworks' most captivating villains.

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Mitch-el In reply to thedriveintheatre [2011-06-22 04:47:14 +0000 UTC]

A first, indeed! It was practically required. (snigger)

Ah, yes. Those were posted up on Twitter. So far, those are the only two I've found particularly interesting, besides this one... which I haven't finished reading yet: [link]

Thank you very much! I'm glad that you like them.

Actually, the author found me first before I could send her a link. Surprisingly, she really likes the drawings. I was flat out flattered.

Yup. This was drawn on my dad's Cintiq in Photoshop CS3. The tablets are things I can't work with either, so I'm with you there!

Hmmm. Yes, I should tackle the Furious Five at some point. I've attempted Tigress and Viper before, but they've never turned out that good. Rest assured that you will see a joint effort to draw Tigress at some point, though -- my mom and I are going to compose something special for one of my doctors. As for Lord Shen, you'll definitely see more of him.

Thanks, again, dude! I really appreciate it.

-- Mitch

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Dishay In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-22 07:58:10 +0000 UTC]

...That's also my fic. XD It'll be updated less than "Life and Times," which has priority, but updated nonetheless. Hope you like it.

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Mitch-el In reply to Dishay [2011-06-25 05:11:49 +0000 UTC]

Indeed! I read some of that one, as well. Ha-ha. I like "Life and Times" more, but they're both good.

-- Mitch

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Dishay In reply to Mitch-el [2011-07-08 05:33:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Mitch-el In reply to Dishay [2011-07-09 07:55:04 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing!

-- Mitch

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Dishay In reply to thedriveintheatre [2011-06-21 17:27:45 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I'm the author, Domenic, and I found this fanart and absolutely love it, it's just how I picture little Shen!

I love your comments: "I like how you envisioned his youthful self, with the round head and smaller body. He looks cute with his oversized palace robes, but you can sort of sense the seeds of hatred growing within him, especially in the bottom left and right pictures.

And the "Father" one is so heartbreaking, you can practically see his thirst for love, which is sadly unrequited."

XD

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spartanskills [2011-06-20 22:02:16 +0000 UTC]

omg cute! love the "Father?" one

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Mitch-el In reply to spartanskills [2011-06-21 02:42:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

-- Mitch

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gundamfan2 [2011-06-20 17:35:17 +0000 UTC]

cute

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Mitch-el In reply to gundamfan2 [2011-06-21 02:41:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

-- Mitch

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gundamfan2 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-25 00:32:28 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Papiwolffox640 [2011-06-20 17:24:36 +0000 UTC]

This is very Beautiful!

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Mitch-el In reply to Papiwolffox640 [2011-06-21 02:41:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

-- Mitch

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Papiwolffox640 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-22 03:47:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Bat-Snake [2011-06-20 17:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Ah-haaa, so that's the best way to do a little Shen.
Been trying to figure it out...

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Mitch-el In reply to Bat-Snake [2011-06-21 02:41:16 +0000 UTC]

Ha-ha. I'm glad you like it! You should give it a shot.

-- Mitch

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Bat-Snake In reply to Mitch-el [2011-06-21 05:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Most certainly!

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KrowLethal [2011-06-20 16:51:19 +0000 UTC]

I've read the story! I really loved how Lord Shen's past was written!
It's such an incredible& inspiring fanfic!
No doubt about it, one of the stories that ever touched me so much. <333
If Kung Fu Panda 3 is made, I would wish for Shen to be at least alive from the cannon incident and tell his backstory, IF POSSIBLE, cause everyone is quite interested with the evil Albino.

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Dishay In reply to KrowLethal [2011-06-21 03:18:24 +0000 UTC]

Like I told Mitch-el, I'm the writer of the fanfic.

Thanks for reading, and I'm so glad you enjoyed/liked it! (There should be another update soon.)

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KrowLethal In reply to Dishay [2011-06-21 11:08:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! oOo *bows down before you* please continue with your kung fu typing skills of awesomeness. <33333
I both loved& enjoyed it! YES!

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Mitch-el In reply to KrowLethal [2011-06-21 02:40:44 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! I'm glad you're enjoying it, as well!

Well, we'll have to see. I'm pretty sure they finished him off, but if they brought him back I wouldn't complain.

-- Mitch

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