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Published: 2011-12-10 14:35:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 36096; Favourites: 618; Downloads: 1098
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Originally a 1 hour speed painting with other friends on the topic of sith.I ended up doing a female version
And one of rare works I spent more than 5 hours on so I'll call this my birthday piece and my next level of work, I really gave it my best. Really! Having a new monitor really helps!The only reason I've stopped it now is that my laptop is suffering some annoying lags... I've put up with it as long as I could to produce this, but it gets to me after a while.
Don't worry though I'm getting a new pc soon! It's being assembled now.
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Having seen the work in progress images, I can say this painting has grown quite a bit. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
First of, the parts I really like:
- A Sith LADY! That's a first for me. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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- Her eyes, they really glow and speak enigmas..
- Her face: nice use of shadows and I love the face paint (wouldn't mind seeing a closeup of just her face). She has a frightening expression; stand aside or you'll end up on my barbecue!
- Her clothing: I love her shoulder plates, especially with the blue highlights on them. Brings a bit of contrast to the otherwise quite red outfit. The waving scarf (? not sure how to call it otherwise) adds a bit of movement to the image.
- Lighting: a nice mix between shadows and lighting. The red glow helps making the whole scene more gloomy, adding to her dark side.
That said, I'm still not quite sure about the light sabre. It stands out a bit too much; maybe it's the bright inner core lacking a bit more gradient, or feeling that the position wouldn't really work in real life (possibly even scorching the back of her legs). It feels that the lower end of the sabre should be a bit thinner/further into the distance.
Around the handle of the weapon it sort of blends better into the picture than on the ends (possibly because of the added fog).
Finally: her legs. They certainly did improve through the various versions, but somehow the position of them still feels a bit off. (Something you commented on yourself as well).
Overall it is an impressive image though that indeed deserves a place in your portfolio!
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Thank you FiXato so much for your crit - and for her legs, yes I agree. I've been struggling with it and well, let's say I still have a long way to go anatomy-wise.
And light sabre, you might be right. I just have no idea how to do it. I'll keep that in my mind for the future though. PC + refs would help.
In meantime, I'll take your crit to my heart! ^^
<3
Dm7
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you should give her a name! she looks like an awesome character!
her clothes look really great, love the red, flowy, scarf-like piece
the sort of simple background fits very nicely as well, as it doesn't distract but is also mysterious rather than boring.
i really like the work you did on the lightsaber, it's amazing!
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Aw thank you. 
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Wonderful! I love the pose, and the atmosphere you've greated
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This is really awesome!!! The lightsaber is really perfect!
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Oh man, I love her costume design! My favorite part are her shoulder pads and her flowingΒ ribbons on the front of the outfit.Β I really admire the fact that she's also fully covered, too, it looks both practical and really awesome!
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Thank you for your lovely feedback!
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Looks really nice! She looks really cool and the lightsaber really stands out!
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Thank you Hyenax!
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So so..Wow! I really like this. Especially the shiny glowing light saber.
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I'm super glad to see you do a longer piece! All of your speedies are really awesome and pushing up the polish and detail makes for some sweet art from you!
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Thanks Raskadow!
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Ahhh not new laptop, I meant PC!!!! A super PC! XD
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Congrat on the level up!!
You finally got enough xp
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Thank you Izene!
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Haha! yip!
Now you can work on massive massive digital canvases!!!
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As I can't leave comments on my own critique for not being a premium member (kinda odd imho though..):
You're welcome
As for anatomy: combine it with your other hobby, photography
Get a model (I'm sure your hubby could be useful there
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That's odd indeed. Anyways, photography yes... XD lol I also have plenty of resources laying around, especially few from imaginefx. I just haven't really used them religiously because I want to be able to build it in my head, see it and draw it without any problems.
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all hail the sith! none shall stop the dark side
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Yup join my dark side! >
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i will follow, guide my blade through my enemies and guide me to victory
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Good my little minion! You learn quickly.
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i shall follow, what must be commanded of the force l
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Beautiful. Amazing colors with a soft touch of motion. It's a nice breezy swing
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