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klecrone · 2 months

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This painting by Shade is just so beautifully emotive, and in the context of this chapter, it just feels so especially fitting. I’m so honored to have the opportunity to share it with you!

While we’re so often accustomed to seeing the Winter Soldier as a hardened assassin, I love this moment of self-awareness edging on humanity. I love the way Shade was able to render that lost soul of his breaking through the noise of the role he was forced to play for so long.

As always, Shade really crafted something incredible here, and I can’t thank her enough for allowing me to share this piece with you. Please check out her Twitter page to see more of her beautiful art!

Chapter 89: "The Crux of Trust" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"

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klecrone · 4 months

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The Propulsion Laboratory fight from Chapter 38 of my MCU fanfic, "Winter of the White Wolf," has always been such a poignant story beat for me, and I loved playing with reader expectations leading up to the reveal at the end.

I am so incredibly humbled that Ri (@partly_cloudie on Instagram) was keen to illustrate another action-packed scene, this time between Sam and Barnes.

This is such a compelling and dynamic scene, and I love how much tension she was able to infuse this pivotal moment. Their poses, and little details are all so wonderfully handled and evocative, and I love the energy and sense of resolve you can sense in both of them.

Please check out her Instagram account to see more of her beautiful and vivacious art. Her characters have such wonderful life and personality to them!

Once again: A *huge* thank you to Ri for capturing such a poignant moment between these characters.

Based on scenes in Chapter 38: "Schrödinger’s Soldier" - "Winter of the White Wolf," by KLeCrone (Read on Ao3 and FFnet)

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klecrone · 7 months

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Last week, days after getting my flu and Covid boosters, I managed to catch Covid for the first time, and ended up spending my first hours... painting some Barnes and Alpine Angst/Comfort art, as one does. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out for a two-sitting painting, all things considered! In my head, I was channeling Barnes from Winter of the White Wolf, but not any particular existing scene. Just a general flashback to those rough post-Hydra years. Have no fear! I'm still working on writing and editing the next chapter of the story, and hope to have it out once my fever breaks and I'm feeling better.

Unrelated, hannahshattuck was inspired by my painting and wrote a drabble based on how she imagines the scene might've played out if Steve were around, which you can read here: You Pull Me Out of the Gray. She wove such a wonderful and heartfelt scene here, and you should totally check it out!

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klecrone · 9 months

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The Propulsion Laboratory fight from Chapter 38 of my MCU fanfic, "Winter of the White Wolf," has always been such a poignant story beat for me, and I loved playing with reader expectations leading up to the reveal at the end.

I am so incredibly humbled that Ri (@partly_cloudie on Instagram) was keen to illustrate such an action-packed scene between Barnes and the four Dora trying in earnest to subdue him.

This is such a compelling and dynamic scene, and I love how much tension she was able to infuse this pivotal moment. Their poses, and little details are all so wonderfully handled and evocative, and I love the energy and sense of resolve you can see in Barnes’s fierce eyes.

Please check out her Instagram account to see more of her beautiful and vivacious art. Her characters have such wonderful life and personality to them!

Once again: A *huge* thank you to Ri for capturing such a poignant moment between these characters.

Based on scenes in Chapter 38: "Schrödinger’s Soldier" - "Winter of the White Wolf," by KLeCrone (Read on Ao3 and FFnet)

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klecrone · 10 months

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I've got an exciting announcement to make...! #Diablo

#New Job #Diablo #Diablo III #Diablo 3 #Diablo IV #Diablo 4 #Vaeflare #Blizzard

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klecrone · 10 months

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I'm so honored to share two paintings by @kaite_xyxy which are based off scenes in an earlier chapter of my ongoing fanfic!

It’s been awhile since I originally wrote the flashback chapter, Chapter 24: "Oasis," but when I did so, I remember being really eager to start to peel back the layers on the unique relationship between Bucky and Ayo, and to show that those missing years in Wakanda were rough in some ways, but that they were formative and nourishing in other ways.

This scene in particular always stuck with me, and I am incredibly humbled that Kaite_xyxy was interested in lending her beautiful artistic style to illustrate this meaningful scene. It means the world to me to see how she captured everyone in such impactful, gorgeous detail.

This story is about a lot, but the bonds of friendship between these two is one of the cornerstones, and Kaite_xyxy captured that so powerfully here.

Please check out Kaite_xyxy’s Twitter and Instagram accounts to see more of her beautiful and emotive art (especially if you are a fan of Moon Knight)! Her style is so vibrant and alive!

Once again: A *huge* thank you to her for lending her artistic talents to capture these peaceful scenes in her lovely style.

Based on scenes in Chapter 24: "Oasis" - "Winter of the White Wolf," by KLeCrone (Read on Ao3 and FFnet)

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klecrone · 1 year

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My completed two-sitting gouache painting of #Bucky. I'm especially proud of the colors in his skin tones!

#Bucky #Painting #Bucky Barnes #The Winter Soldier #Winter Soldier #Gouache #Portrait #MyArt*#Fan Art

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klecrone · 1 year

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Today marks the two year anniversary of when I began writing a Marvel fanfic because there were "a few" cracks in canon that I was compelled to flesh out.

Now, it's somehow over 700k words, and includes over 60 illustrations from myself (seen here) and other talented artists (which you can see individually linked on my page).

It's tricky for me to put into words how this project has impacted me. As a writer: It's helped me grow and redefine my writing & editing habits to be more sustainable.

As an artist: I had no intention of doing a single illustration for this story, but along the way it prompted me to challenge myself with subject matter well outside of my comfort zone. In doing so, I pushed myself and redefined my own expectations of what I was capable of.

Socially? Fandom is an interesting, diverse space, and I find myself incredibly thankful for the friends I've made that I wouldn't have bumped into otherwise, and the artists, writers, readers, and enthusiasts who have made it such a fun space to share, not to mention those that have contributed directly to this story too! I'm so incredibly thankful to everyone. ❤

And Happy Birthday to this wild ride that has been "Winter of the White Wolf." I'd have it no other way. :)

Read "Winter of the White Wolf" on Ao3

Story Category: Gen

Primary Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Sam Wilson, Ayo, Shuri, The Winter Soldier, Yama (Dora Milaje), Nomble (Dora Milaje), King T'Challa, Okoye, Steve Rogers, Redwing Rating: T - For Canon-Typical Language and Violence Genres: Friendship, Banter, Humor, Found Family, Angst, Drama, Adventure Timeframe: The main story takes place between the events of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and "Wakanda Forever," but there are a wide variety of juicy flashbacks too. Summary:

Picking up soon after the events of the series, this story explores the bonds of friendship, the aftermath of betrayal, and includes a lively mix of banter, action, angst, and globe-trotting adventure, as well as a deep-dive into just what happened during Bucky's two years in Wakanda.

When news of a series of high-profile murders sparks international interest, Bucky and Sam find themselves undercover to investigate a lead that could place it as the work of an unknown assailant who might be a part of the “Big Four.”

While Bucky would prefer to believe that his time as the Winter Soldier is long behind him, strange dreams and the shadows of missing memories prompt him to realize that their elusive secrets may be the only thing standing between them and another HYDRA operation of unknown ends.

But to move forward, Bucky will need to navigate the complex question of where the Winter Soldier ends and the White Wolf begins…

#Bucky #Bucky Barnes #Dora MIlaje #Wakanda #Ayo #Nomble #Shuri #Sam WIlson #Captain America #The Winter Soldier #Wakanda Forever #FATWS #WotWW #Bucky fanfic #Bucky fic #Winter of the White Wolf #MyArt*

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klecrone · 1 year

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absolutely fascinated by this raw pixels on an emulator vs how the game was actually supposed to look on old tvs twitter

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klecrone · 1 year

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This painting by Shade is just so beautifully emotive, and I’m so honored to have the opportunity to share it with you accompanying my latest story update!

While we’re so often accustomed to seeing the Winter Soldier as a hardened assassin, I love the idea of seeing his silent humanity in those blue eyes of his. I love the way Shade was able to render that sort of deep rooted soul of his breaking through the noise of the role he was forced to play for so long.

As always, Shade really crafted something incredible here, and I can’t thank her enough for allowing me to share this piece with you. Please check out her Twitter and Artstation pages to see more of her beautiful art!

Chapter 83: "Light Echoes" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"

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klecrone · 1 year

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@hardwiredweird shared a beautiful study of Ayo that really felt fitting for the latest “under cover” chapter of "Winter of the White Wolf," and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share it with you! I love how he was able to really capture her poise, strong presence, and no-nonsense attitude

Please check out his Twitter and Tumblr accounts to see more of his incredible art! His skill with portraiture is phenomenal, and there are loads of recognizable characters across his art accounts! He’s also just an all-around fantastic person and watercolor and gouache enabler.

Chapter 83: "Light Echoes" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"

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klecrone · 1 year

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This illustration by @elkleggs is just so warm and cozy and easy to fall into, and I'm so thrilled to share it with you with my latest story update!

I love the idea of hinting at more of Bucky’s life in Wakanda, and while there were certainly some rough and trying times, I’d like to think there were a lot of peaceful and nourishing ones too. There’s something sweet about him connecting with the people around him, and the idea that asking to borrow one of Yama’s sister’s hairbands came with a promise that she could style his hair was an amusing one to me, and I adore Elklegg’s take on their interaction!

Elkleggs captured such a sweet and charming moment with these two. Please check out her Twitter and Tumblr pages to see more of her beautiful art!

Chapter 82: "Completely Inconspicuous" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"

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klecrone · 1 year

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A small watercolor study of a grumpy Bucky.

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klecrone · 1 year

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YellowSalamander (YellowSalamander_art on Instagram) was kind enough to create a portrait of Ayo for the latest chapter of my ongoing fanfiction! I love the way she captured Ayo’s steadfast resolve and no-nonsense attitude.

It’s been fun pushing our characters a little outside of their comfort zones, and I’m really enjoying showing Ayo trying to take-point on this mission, and YellowSalamander did such a fantastic job depicting her strength of purpose.

YellowSalamander's painting is just gorgeous (and she’s created others as well!), and I can’t thank her enough for contributing her art to this story. Please check out her page to see more of her beautiful paintings and figure studies!

Chapter 81: "Cobblestone Hazards" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"

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klecrone · 1 year

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You might say that I've had the Diablo IV Beta on my mind... And wolves. And ears. And general slaughter and mayhem... but it's not like anyone *needed* that ear anyway... (Personal Art)

#PersonalArt #MyArt*#Wolves #Watercolor #Watercolour #Diablo #Diablo IV #Diablo 4 #Yes That's An Ear

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klecrone · 1 year

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“Keep Fighting!” A single session graphite, watercolor, and gouache painting of a semi-zombie lioness who hasn’t given up the fight. #painting #animalart #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1pdRYOJ-N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#painting #animalart #watercolor

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klecrone · 1 year

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I am incredibly touched that Ri (https://instagram.com/partly_cloudie/) gifted me this incredible illustration of a evocative scene from Chapter 12 of my MCU fanfic, "Winter of the White Wolf."

This has always been such a poignant moment between Bucky and Sam for me, and it's fantastic how Ri drives home the quiet show of support between them.

This is such an emotionally loaded scene, and I love how much gravitas she was able to capture of the moment. Their poses, and little details like Bucky's tense hand and fingers and their body language, it’s all so wonderfully handled and evocative, and you can really feel the emotion just bleeding through her illustration.

Please check out her Instagram account to see more of her beautiful and vivacious art. Her characters have such wonderful life and personality to them!

Once again: A *huge* thank you to Ri for capturing such a poignant moment between these two.

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