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AnikeArmen — Centaur Setback
Published: 2014-02-17 00:17:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 15779; Favourites: 128; Downloads: 117
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Was fun working on this! The red head from "Playing Pachyderm" is back, but with a new disguise, and some difficulties. ^^
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Comments: 5
Overall, the image is well-drawn and shaded. Details like the hidden robotic mechanics of the back end, inner suit layer and bandages are highly polished and the proportions are sound. A minor problem is that the upper body of the suit lacks a raised collar or lip around her neck and a zipper down the front. It's possible she sealed herself in without a zipper, then ripped it open, but unlikely.
While the monster is a typical centaur, this is offset by the originality of it being a costume. It is perhaps even more exciting to "become" a creature that is instantly recognizable and legendary.
Unfortunately, it loses points in the impact category as there is not a clear story being told. The viewer is unsure whether the girl controlling the suit simply failed to be a convincing centaur, lost pursuit of her target, or if the suit itself is damaged. The damage could be conveyed by the legs being splayed or unbalanced, the body shooting sparks or smoke, or if she was chasing someone, their footprints could be there.
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This critique seems quite reasonable, I think (though I should point out that I'm not responding on Anike's behalf; she drew it, after all).
I just wanted to say that my original conception of the story behind the image is that the suit's back half started playing up while s/he was trotting around, forcing a stop and subsequent frustration.
PS: I meant to say this sooner, but... well, I didn't. For no particular reason.
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That occasionally comes up in my stories. It's important to have a bit of elasticity in the face for just these situations.
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Now I'm scared to see what suits she comes up with next. I'm sure she would have a unique personality though. I wonder if she was trying to scare someone, either way, this malfunction would be interesting to witness
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