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Kathalia [2017-02-25 18:55:30 +0000 UTC]

The thing that stands out the most about this piece is the atmosphere and general composition.  The dark, unclear silhouettes and dull red eyes of the monsters emerging from the darkened background really gives an aura of menace that you pull off fantastically.  The brightly coloured and clear main characters give a fantastic contrast and centers the action.  The color pallet of the two also makes them stand out, but not so much that they would be jarring or out of place with the scene.  The expressions of determination and posing really drives home both the stakes of the coming shadows, and shows a very cool, but subtle interaction between the two characters.  Fantastic job all around.

A few points that you may want to consider in the future though.  The proportions and posing seem a little off, especially Jennifer's right arm. Its a bit too long and stiff, especially when compared to the nice flowing cloth effect in her clothing.  Her back as well is very stiff and doesn't show off that motion very well and looks very strained and mechanical.  Her head doesn't really seem to fit properly with her shoulders, as it is a bit too forward.  When you draw a character, especially in a dynamic pose, make sure to consider the neck.  Jennifer's neck would be both very long and oddly angled the way it is positioned relative to the shoulders.  The other main issue is the shading.  While the shading is pretty good overall, there seems to be conflicting light sources between the shadows on the floor and on the main characters.

Another things this piece does really well are some of the more subtle details.  I like that Jennifer's diamond-pattern is repeated on the background wall.  Its a nice touch that ties the foreground and background together.  It also leads a viewer to speculate a connection between the setting and the characters, and that there may be more going on that just a one shot-image.  Very nice work on that.  Maxwell's robot is pretty nicely drawn and the semi-transparent nature of his hologram is a nice touch, as is the gradual fading from top to bottom.  All in all, a pretty nice picture.  Keep up the good work!

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LillianCloudwing [2017-02-25 14:16:03 +0000 UTC]

Really awesome picture—it has a full, intense atmosphere and compelling characters that are so much more than generic, clearly having a story that's waiting to be told!
I love the flow of Jennifer's trench coat and definitely how you paid attention to how the diamonds would be resized and cut off on some parts—that's not something everyone would do! The expressions are also perfect, they seem to be calculating their way out of a seemingly impossible situation. You've also added the wrinkles in their clothing, making this even more dynamic as the clothes twist the way the characters are. The shadows which you were slightly concerned about look perfect to me; they're elongated at just the right angle to match their poses, which, if I haven't already said, have perspective perfection (and/or symmetric sensation, whichever one is less cheesy, haha) and add much to the atmosphere of this tension-filled situation.

Now, on the topic of poses, there are a few things I'd like to point out. You've already heard about the transparency of Maxwell, and how being slightly more see-through would make him look more like a hologram. Also, Jennifer's left foot—it's facing directly sideways, which looks a little off and is actually a near physical impossibility for most people in that pose. The heel would be what's mostly visible, but that's a teensy thing to notice, similar to how her left hand's pinky is a bit too long compared to her other fingers. I know there's that perspective going on, but usually the finger's keep their respective size ratios regardless the pose, but her right hand is looking swell Oh, and Maxwell's right elbow seems a bit to high up his arm if you understand what I mean; his upper arm just needs elongation.

Of course, you've got a gallery full of lovely art and characters that hint at amazing stories, so keep doing what you do, and whether I was of any help for future drawings or not, I wish you the loveliest of days!

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The-Wandering-Bird [2017-02-25 05:29:03 +0000 UTC]

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I like the way you have staged the scene with a dynamic angle on the characters and stark shadows. It gives the scene a sense of danger and urgency. The girl especially is posed very well, with a dramatic flair to her coat. I also like the subtle glow of the hologram on the back of her jacket. It’s a detail some viewers might not notice, but I think having the glow enhances the feel of the lighting. The dark looming figures are defined enough to be ominous while still a mystery to the viewer, adding more tension to the scene. The colors and patterns work well together, with the diamond shapes on her coat and the background, and a cool-colored foreground contrasting with the reds behind.

For improvement, I think the hologram could be slightly more transparent. I can see a very faint shape of the diamonds behind the projection, but it is a bit too subtle for me. This makes the figure look very solid. Both characters also appear to be looking too far up to be staring at the shadow figures. I think this could be helped with either staggering the heights of the figures in the background a bit more to make the ones on the side of the image appear clearly larger (and closer to the viewer), or lower the pupils on the characters just a bit. Overall I think the poses of the characters are well-designed and effective, except for the woman’s right arm. I think the hand is at an unnatural angle from her wrist. 

I hope I could be of some help. I like your character designs, and I am intrigued to know more about the story behind them.

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AllofEverything [2017-02-24 02:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Given the direction and intensity of the light source, I think you made the shadows project almost perfectly. (I don't think a hologram would cast a shadow, though. Aren't they just light-based projections?)

I also really like the dynamic poses. This looks like it could go into a 360 degree animation! Overall very well done.

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