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May-May-Meow [2017-01-08 19:57:35 +0000 UTC]

so after my previous comment, here comes the critique as part of the critique event :3

As I previously mentioned - this is a striking picture.
Her gaze is capturing, her pose alluring and yet so relaxed.
How rare for Velvet to put her feet up and still it looks natural.

Allow me to start with the background/setting.
It has the great mixture of detail and backdrop that it catches your attention every now and then with some small defined details but it isn't cluttered or over loaded that it would otherwise take away from the main focus which is obviously Velvet.
(on a personal note - I envy you for that.... XD )

Velvet's general anatomy is overall great. Proportions are accurate and well angled which is not trivial or easy to pull off with a pose this elaborate and intricate. I want to especially congratulate oyu on her nose. It looks so life-like that I can barely take my eyes off it while trying to figure out how to use lines to replicate something similar xD
You weren't quite as successful with her visible ear, which I think you could hav ejust hidden behind hair anyways since she has strand poking in her face from each and every side anyways XD If you do plan to keep it though, I think it is just missing the right angle it looks a bit tilted forward, but please understand that I am nitpicking on the highest level here XD

Her clothes look very sleek and while this would usually be a great thing - I must say that in her case it should be far more roughed up with more texture. For example her tattered shorts should have parts poke out, create shadows on her skin and itself as well as catch the light in some places more than others.

here, I know this pic is far from perfect but I hope it helps explain what I mean XD
You do show great texture and dimension in all the metal details, starting from the badges and continuing down to the metal chain, even in the metal studs of the belt. So I know you can do it (IMO you can draw ANYTHING O_O you're like my idol)

The colors of the skin is so amazing. I like that it is a more realistic approach and I think your style fits the Tales Series so well.
My favorite part is the very faint light higlight that shows her right clavicule. So stunning. So subtle, yet unmistakenly this so very crucial bone. IMO it shapes the entire neck and shoulders. Get it wrong and all is messed up. But you placed and colored it perfectly.
The same goes for her shoulder joints and cheek bones. All very defining areas you nailed.
The two areas where I think it might (note: might! I am not absolutely sure, but I would encourage you to try it out) need more definition is her left index finger (which seems to morph too much into the middle finger) and her left knee. I wish it was more distinct since Velvet is skinny and muscular.

Your hair is more scratchy than usual anime hair, but I know for one that this is your style and secondly you drew the rest more realistically too. And the light is consistant to me. Some would disagree and say there is no clear light source. To which I would answer that real life settings have often more than one light source! and the light on the right upper part of her hair lines up with that on the chair behind it and which continues down her shoulder and arm. And the second light source would be to her right and is even  bit visible in the picture
And I love that you used more than one. Your light also carries color. A thing I only very recently learned how to implement in pictures (and only vaguely too....) but what you use masterfully in this picture here.

lastly I will talk a bit about the theme of this picture.
Velvet eating Red Velvet cake? XD great great idea! the pun is hilarious.
You probably don't know though that she rarely eats food since she lost all and every taste, so this makes me a bit sad...
however - normal left arm, so maybe you drew a de-demonized Velvet? purged from the demon part? :3 that's my headcanon of the pic now XD haha

I will close this critique with a big grin. Just by analyzing the details of your picture I know how to attempt a few new things in my own art. So thank you for drawing this wonderful picture

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May-May-Meow [2017-01-07 01:49:50 +0000 UTC]

THIS

I saw the comparison with the older version *^*
she is so gorgeous!!!!

so lovely! shame she can'T taste anything ;-; but I guess you don'T know that yet

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The-Last-Phantom [2016-12-25 22:27:19 +0000 UTC]

Soooo cool and stylish!!!

 

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moonmute [2016-12-19 10:31:01 +0000 UTC]

Huhu~ A cake with a similar name as the character

This pose here is nice and props in the picture is nicely detailed

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