Rudas

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Name: Rudas
Alias(es): Michel S, Michel Weiner
Type: fanartist
Fandoms: MUNCLE, Star Trek
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Rudas was an imaginative fan artist whose work appeared in print era fanzines. She did numerous illustrations for K/S and MUNCLE zines. She painted the cover for Paula Smith's fanzine, Other Times, Other Affairs with Illya as a merman and provided Jan Davies with the cover for Declassified Affairs #2.

She died Jan 2022.

Zine Contributions


in KaleidoScope #3:

[art by Rudas]: Absolutely wonderful illustrations accompanying two stories. I love being able to see what's happening in a story and it's such a delightful surprise to come across these drawings as I'm reading. I wish there were more artists who would directly illustrate a story. I don't usually do it because it's very, very difficult to be able to actually translate an author's vision into an illustration.

These remind me of Gayle F's drawings, especially the one for "The Auction" (my personal favorite). I know they're not the same style, but they share a similar feeling of intensity.

I got to meet this artist for the first time at Shore Leave. I wish I had seen these then so I could have told her in person. Excellent, excellent work! [1]


in KaleidoScope #4:


[for the story Deceptions and Delusions"] Rudas's picture opposite page 30 is really nice. I get acutely uncomfortable seeing Spock smiling like that, probably the way Kirk feels as he's looking at the portraits. I presume that the editor commissioned the artist to work from the manuscript of the story, which was a great idea and the sort of unseen thing that editors do to make their zines special. Good work on both Rudas's and Emily Adams' part.) [2]

Sample Artwork

Used in "Legend's End" 2

Created for "Legend's End" 1, But Not Zine Published

These are illustrations appear to have been created in 1991 for the first volume of Legend's End, but they were never published in a zine.

  • Spock removes Kirk's neck implant

    Spock removes Kirk's neck implant

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Used in "KaleidoScope"

  • KaleidoScope #4, opposite page 166: "Nicely printed on heavy paper, is a dramatic kiss of an alternate-universe Kirk and Spock. Spock has a handful of Kirk's long, thick hair as he presses his lips...! Totally gorgeous." [3]

    KaleidoScope #4, opposite page 166: "Nicely printed on heavy paper, is a dramatic kiss of an alternate-universe Kirk and Spock. Spock has a handful of Kirk's long, thick hair as he presses his lips...! Totally gorgeous." [3]

  • "This drawing goes with "Bridges to Cross" by T'hera [from KaleidoScope #3]. All of the art by Rudas in this story made me curious. I almost got the feeling the story could have been written around the drawings, as opposed to the drawings being done to illustrate the story. In any event, a very nice job. The drawing on P. 106 in particular I loved. A beautiful moment in the story; a beautiful capturing of it in the drawing. Kirk is lying with his head on Spock's leg, his eyes closed. Spock is staring down at Kirk's face and fingering his hair.... This is before any overt expression of love between them, so it is an especially precious moment. Spock's gaze is...indescribable. And I love their clothes—Spock's casual tunic, sleeveless, wraparound, flowing. Kirk's top is really nice too; I like the "feminine" lines. And a nice swell between Spock's legs, which of course Kirk is well aware of.... "[4]

    "This drawing goes with "Bridges to Cross" by T'hera [from KaleidoScope #3]. All of the art by Rudas in this story made me curious. I almost got the feeling the story could have been written around the drawings, as opposed to the drawings being done to illustrate the story. In any event, a very nice job. The drawing on P. 106 in particular I loved. A beautiful moment in the story; a beautiful capturing of it in the drawing. Kirk is lying with his head on Spock's leg, his eyes closed. Spock is staring down at Kirk's face and fingering his hair.... This is before any overt expression of love between them, so it is an especially precious moment. Spock's gaze is...indescribable. And I love their clothes—Spock's casual tunic, sleeveless, wraparound, flowing. Kirk's top is really nice too; I like the "feminine" lines. And a nice swell between Spock's legs, which of course Kirk is well aware of.... "[4]

  • from KaleidoScope #3, facing page 137]: "I don't usually review the art, because I feel it's in better hands with people who appreciate it, but I thought it only fair to warn people that I tried the position shown in this picture with my partner, and it didn't work. Of course, in the story it illustrates Kirk has some problems with the encounter, as well. Great jealous Vulcan eyes are shown in the background of the picture." [5] "...shows Kirk apparently making love to a woman, with Spock’s imposing eyes showing their clear disappointment and disapproval. The third picture again exactly matches the description of the scene between them, both men in their naked glory, with Spock’s hand possessively cupping Kirk’s face. They are gifted additions to the story." [6]

    from KaleidoScope #3, facing page 137]: "I don't usually review the art, because I feel it's in better hands with people who appreciate it, but I thought it only fair to warn people that I tried the position shown in this picture with my partner, and it didn't work. Of course, in the story it illustrates Kirk has some problems with the encounter, as well. Great jealous Vulcan eyes are shown in the background of the picture." [5]

    "...shows Kirk apparently making love to a woman, with Spock’s imposing eyes showing their clear disappointment and disapproval. The third picture again exactly matches the description of the scene between them, both men in their naked glory, with Spock’s hand possessively cupping Kirk’s face. They are gifted additions to the story." [6]

  • for the 1996 story Deceptions and Delusions: "picture opposite page 30 is really nice. I get acutely uncomfortable seeing Spock smiling like that, probably the way Kirk feels as he's looking at the portraits. I presume that the editor commissioned the artist to work from the manuscript of the story, which was a great idea and the sort of unseen thing that editors do to make their zines special Good work on both Rudas's and Emily Adams' part." [7] "Cute scenario of some portraits of Spock in the nude and Kirk seeing them. Included is a great accompanying illustration by Rudas that shows these fine masterpieces! And I loved how they're shown as signed by the artist himself!" [8]

    for the 1996 story Deceptions and Delusions: "picture opposite page 30 is really nice. I get acutely uncomfortable seeing Spock smiling like that, probably the way Kirk feels as he's looking at the portraits. I presume that the editor commissioned the artist to work from the manuscript of the story, which was a great idea and the sort of unseen thing that editors do to make their zines special Good work on both Rudas's and Emily Adams' part." [7]

    "Cute scenario of some portraits of Spock in the nude and Kirk seeing them. Included is a great accompanying illustration by Rudas that shows these fine masterpieces! And I loved how they're shown as signed by the artist himself!" [8]

  • front cover of KaleidoScope #7, front cover by Rudas, a two-fer, a long-haired Spock AND a long-haired Kirk --"Two long-haired unclothed warriors locked in a passionate kiss. I love the kaleidoscope in Spock’s hair. It takes my breath away each time I look at it. It is nicely framed on the page, but I find myself wishing it covered the entire page" and "What a lovely, hot, dynamic drawing. The entire drawing was in print before, but this is a close-up of just the kiss, which makes it even more powerful. A passionate, master/slave kiss...Spock master/Kirk slave...and drawn quite nicely—lines on the spare side that are nonetheless fully expressive." [9] The artwork "The Kiss" won BRONZE Philon Award

    front cover of KaleidoScope #7, front cover by Rudas, a two-fer, a long-haired Spock AND a long-haired Kirk --"Two long-haired unclothed warriors locked in a passionate kiss. I love the kaleidoscope in Spock’s hair. It takes my breath away each time I look at it. It is nicely framed on the page, but I find myself wishing it covered the entire page" and "What a lovely, hot, dynamic drawing. The entire drawing was in print before, but this is a close-up of just the kiss, which makes it even more powerful. A passionate, master/slave kiss...Spock master/Kirk slave...and drawn quite nicely—lines on the spare side that are nonetheless fully expressive." [9] The artwork "The Kiss" won BRONZE Philon Award

  • interior art in KaleidoScope #1, for the story, The Contest - "The drawing of the dragon, making a meal of tree fronds, is charming and what a lovery friendly looking beast she is." [10]

    interior art in KaleidoScope #1, for the story, The Contest - "The drawing of the dragon, making a meal of tree fronds, is charming and what a lovery friendly looking beast she is." [10]

  • "Galactic Dancer" - used as interior art in KaleidoScope #1, for the story, The Contest - "[The illustrations for "The Contest"] present a varied view of the talents of this artist, who appears to be fairly new to fandom. In creating these pieces it would appear that she had a very definite feel for the story. The views of the dancers are especially well done, from the masked Kirk to the facing pictures of the performers in the null-grav chamber." [11]

    "Galactic Dancer" - used as interior art in KaleidoScope #1, for the story, The Contest - "[The illustrations for "The Contest"] present a varied view of the talents of this artist, who appears to be fairly new to fandom. In creating these pieces it would appear that she had a very definite feel for the story. The views of the dancers are especially well done, from the masked Kirk to the facing pictures of the performers in the null-grav chamber." [11]

  • "Kirk in the Sunlight" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest

    "Kirk in the Sunlight" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest

  • "Winged Spock in the Sunlight" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest

    "Winged Spock in the Sunlight" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest

  • "On the Bedroom Floor" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest, [art between 78 and 79 by Rudas]: "This lovely portrayal of a naked Kirk and Spock engaged in passionate activity on the floor next to a formally made up bed reveals both urgency and sensuality. I'm not normally fond of long-haired Kirks, but Rudas has his long curls spilling around his head like sun rays. The details of the scene are also well-rended - the pillows behind Kirk and Spock, the tray with drinks and bowl of fruit and the fronds of the plant in the corner. K/S artists rarely show us an entire scene. I would like to see more of this kind of artwork in K/S zines."[12] "Last but far from least is a breathtakingly erotic nude scene, so well done that the figures almost come to life. I don't know when I have ever seen so many illustrations with a story this short, but it's very obvious that Ms. Rudas was not only able to capture the author's intent, but it's plain to see that she has a very definite love for her subject." [13]

    "On the Bedroom Floor" - interior art in KaleidoScope #1, The Contest, [art between 78 and 79 by Rudas]: "This lovely portrayal of a naked Kirk and Spock engaged in passionate activity on the floor next to a formally made up bed reveals both urgency and sensuality. I'm not normally fond of long-haired Kirks, but Rudas has his long curls spilling around his head like sun rays. The details of the scene are also well-rended - the pillows behind Kirk and Spock, the tray with drinks and bowl of fruit and the fronds of the plant in the corner. K/S artists rarely show us an entire scene. I would like to see more of this kind of artwork in K/S zines."[12]

    "Last but far from least is a breathtakingly erotic nude scene, so well done that the figures almost come to life. I don't know when I have ever seen so many illustrations with a story this short, but it's very obvious that Ms. Rudas was not only able to capture the author's intent, but it's plain to see that she has a very definite love for her subject." [13]

Used in "Counterpoint"

Used in Other Zines

  • Cover for Declassified Affairs 2

    Cover for Declassified Affairs 2

  • cover of Other Times, Other Affairs, Illya as a merman - "The cover, by Rudas, Illya as a merman, was inspired by "The Unexpurgated Journal of 'Shipwreck' Nolan," by Paula Smith. Illya as a merman?? I told you, sometimes they are reincarnated as other species. Four-fingered hands, fishy tail, yet still definitely Illya, with pale gold hair billowing out in the blue green sea. Rudas, more than any other fan artist I know, has a gift for incorporating fantasy yet capturing the essence of the character. The painting is a fantastical piece in an underwater wonderland abundantly accented with jewels and starfishes. By the way, I am NOT Rudas. Carol Lynn, who does the layout for Boojums Press inadvertently credited me as the cover artist (Thanks, Carol, but I didn't do it. Just wish I had!) This mistake has been corrected in the reprint and revised title page." - Jan Davies" [15]

    cover of Other Times, Other Affairs, Illya as a merman - "The cover, by Rudas, Illya as a merman, was inspired by "The Unexpurgated Journal of 'Shipwreck' Nolan," by Paula Smith. Illya as a merman?? I told you, sometimes they are reincarnated as other species. Four-fingered hands, fishy tail, yet still definitely Illya, with pale gold hair billowing out in the blue green sea. Rudas, more than any other fan artist I know, has a gift for incorporating fantasy yet capturing the essence of the character. The painting is a fantastical piece in an underwater wonderland abundantly accented with jewels and starfishes. By the way, I am NOT Rudas. Carol Lynn, who does the layout for Boojums Press inadvertently credited me as the cover artist (Thanks, Carol, but I didn't do it. Just wish I had!) This mistake has been corrected in the reprint and revised title page." - Jan Davies" [15]

Other, and Unknown

References

  1. ^ from Come Together #21
  2. ^ from Come Together #28
  3. ^ from Come Together #28
  4. ^ from Come Together #21
  5. ^ from Come Together #21
  6. ^ from The K/S Press #119
  7. ^ from Come Together #28
  8. ^ from Come Together #28
  9. ^ from The K/S Press #21
  10. ^ from The LOC Connection #59
  11. ^ from The LOC Connection #59
  12. ^ from Come Together #2
  13. ^ from The LOC Connection #59
  14. ^ from The LOC Connection #4
  15. ^ from Z.I.N.E.S. v.2 n.1
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