Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Inspired by the past and present versions of Optimus Prime, from the Transformers franchise. There's a lot that modern day leaders can learn from this leader of the Autobots who is brave, wise, dedicated and most of all compassionate. He addressed his Autobots before the final battle with this message (in the 2007 film), "It has been an honour serving with all of you." Leaders should not imagine themselves as those barking orders at the back, but those at the very forefront urging their fellow mates and pushing them past the finishing line together.

Promised Angel that I'd do an Optimus Prime sketch after I had completed Term 2, so it was just the right time for me to complete it on the weekend that she had to work because of the Galaxy S4 Launch. At least I knew I had a powerful friend to help in Angel's endless payment clearing at the launch. I'd consider this a not very complete sketch of him cos I rushed it out to ensure I'd get it done on the day itself. I suppose that would mean I owe my Angel another... Oh well, there's always time for another next time =P

I decided to draw 2 very different iterations of Optimus because he has evolved quite a bit from his days in the animated series. Michael Bay's Optimus was actually a very well-designed and well-built one. It's a real pity that the 1st movie was the best of all 3 so far (although the 3rd one was a good 3D film). Really hoping that Mark Wahlberg's inclusion into the 4th film will re-invigorate the franchise. June 27th 2014 awaits!

Completed on 27th April 2013