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AnnaKlava [2012-12-05 04:22:00 +0000 UTC]

I like this, but I'm gonna critique now because I find some faults. P: I usually don't in your work but something struck out at me. Now that you always critiqued me, NOW I SHALL TO YOU, good sir

Point of interest: Firstly, great perspective and poses. BUT BORING looking. I don't see my eyes moving anywhere except to the guy on the right's shiny armor. The rest is dull looking and I'll get to that later. :c (sorry if that was harsh) What would have made this MORE interesting is showing them both doing some combat-like moves. Instead of the guy (Enato?) holding the sword, he should have taken a swing whil kneeling down, with the sword being a point of motion (like some sort of sword blur) and Kage dodging the sword with ease. This looks like pre battle, but I see a lot of these types of poses and they ultimately are boring and the look interesting at first, but to challenge yourself with people in motion that would be much more catching to the eye of your viewers.

Anatomy: Good. You always do a great job on anatomy and I have trouble finding fault at the first look, but right now as I give it a few glances, I see Kage's right bicep part of the arm (to the viewer's right) seeming too thin in comparison to the left bicep. I notice you were trying to give hjis right arm some perspective, but it looks like his upper arm should be held straighter (bring it up more instead of bent so much) and his elbow should be extended just a tad with added thickness. The perspective will be fine on his lower arm and wrist. Good job on his anatomy and the other guy's anatomy. Though I will say they might need some drapery/folds showing on their underarmor or pants/elbow part of the sleeves. I know they are suppose to be tight, but put some deeper and more contrasting shadows on the folds of the body.

Colors: Too dull. The armor on Enato is great, but I can tell you used a plain black low opacity to color, if I'm wrong, shoot me, but this is a surefire way to make your drawings look flat and boring even if they are shaded. Use low opacity dark/close to black purples, blues and reds because these are the colors that bring your characters out.

If I find more to critique I will. So far, I really do like the idea of this picture. Here's a redlining (even though you didn't request for it) that I did for you. I hope you don't find it too blunt, lol:
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AnimationFan [2011-11-18 16:07:23 +0000 UTC]

draw more Kage

do it

This looks beautiful <3 I love the shines on Enato's armor and Kage looks charming as always xDD

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FortheLoveofKei [2011-08-28 18:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Mech, that looks AMAZING. What program are you using? The shinies on the armor are perfect and I love the perspective and everything is gorgeous!!! <3

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LydiaMuse [2011-08-28 05:30:05 +0000 UTC]

Always love more Kage!
It's so neat to finally see this part of Kage's life too! Amazing perspective and coloring; but what else should we expect from the great Mechers? Definitely a kick-ass piece for your first full blown tablet drawing. Also can't help but love that devilish Kage's grin And I know someone else who does too hurrhurrhurr

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SkooIsCoo [2011-08-28 02:35:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh I love it! Amazing perspective and coloring! You don't give yourself enough credit my dear!

Moons are hard, but I always found them very fun to draw in either case, something captivating about one when it's full.

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Masktchan [2011-08-28 00:43:54 +0000 UTC]

oops pushed send to soon. I love this. amazingly drawn

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Masktchan [2011-08-28 00:43:32 +0000 UTC]

(grabs red and black pom poms) We love Kage! yes we do! we love Kage how about you?

Zen: o_o;

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sailorcelestial [2011-08-27 22:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Cool, but I think if you would've made the moon slightly fuzzy it would've fit the style of your artwork more. Maybe not. I dunno.

*Shouts* Go, knight!

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crystalofchaos [2011-08-27 19:20:05 +0000 UTC]

That's some awesome perspective and lighting work <3 instant awesomeness

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darkseriphim237 [2011-08-27 17:52:13 +0000 UTC]

This is cool.

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gdpr-2852538 [2011-08-27 17:18:06 +0000 UTC]

Looking even moar awesome finished The light and shade effects are done so wonderfully smooth in this. Perspective and poses helps on the epicness too

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The-Snowlion [2011-08-27 16:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Once again, your perspective looks awesome! I love when you do these dramatic angles.

And yay for more Kage!

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Invader-Sideos [2011-08-27 16:50:11 +0000 UTC]

I like the samurai-armour style of Enato there, you maybe could have done up Kage to look like a badass evil samurai lord himself or something.

But ya, tis always kickass work.

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Metal-Lark [2011-08-27 16:40:16 +0000 UTC]

Jynn: ...dunno who to root for...

XD very nice pictures, as always I love the poses

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SaoKara [2011-08-27 16:38:20 +0000 UTC]

sweet!

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