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Published: 2014-05-06 22:14:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 3422; Favourites: 105; Downloads: 72
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Description
This is an OC for a steam-punked theme tournament fighter I have in mindHere's Artemis's back story so far
Artemis Reficul is born from a wealthy family who own a multi-billion dollar mining & resource company.
She has always been overpowered by her own greed, and dreams of nothing more then to be the soul heiress of the company.
Unfortunately her older brother stands to inherit the company, and this fuels her determination of getting everything she wants!
By going through other companies under her family name, she was able to discover an alchemist that helped her to resurrect her furs and turn them into powerful familiars that she has total control over.
Stats so Far
Age:22
Main Weapon: Familiar Minks
Secondary Weapon: Chimera Coat
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Comments: 35
This is my first critique, so I'll try to do the best that i can :3
I really liked the drawing, your style is very beautiful and you were able to create a really great character with good elements, but still, i think she's not that "steam punky", but i really don't know about steam punk, so i may be thinking it because of all the grayish and earth-toned things I've seen about it.
Besides that, as someone already said, the head is a little weird, it seems the back of her head is a kinda long, but that may be the hair
The painting is really good in some parts, and not so good in others, i really liked the darker areas of the painting, like her corset, her knee socks and the skirt. I liked the golden/yellow areas too really well painted, it really feels like a metallic part.
On the other side I'm not feeling the purple fur, it seem kinda faded in the lighter parts, this happens with the hair in some parts, too
I also think you could do the skin a bit softer in some parts, but that's just me being picky.
But overall i really liked it, her history goes well with her appearance(this thing about her controlling the dead animals that were the material for her clothes is really bad-ass) and it's a drawing that really catches your eye
because the elements on the character are very well-put
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Well 1st off thank you so much this is a very concrete critique,
but I guess I should point out the Steam-punk theme is on a subtle scale. I'm not gonna go and put goggles and cogs on every character lol, you see it more as an influence I suppose. Other characters in mind depict the theme better fyi.
Yeah not gonna lie I'm having trouble making her head just right, I know I'm not far off though. Maybe if I raise the volume on top? she has long hair but it's tucked into her coat, maybe I''l fool around with the shape more.
as for the purple fur, I felt it gave off the appropriate vibe as a depiction of fur? I didn't want any kind of heavy hue saturation. anything you'd like to recommend in that regards?
Softer skin? "elaborate you vile fiend!"-spongebob lol nah you saying more pale? or really accentuate those lighter areas?
I gotta say when it's all said and done, I am already super happy to hear you find this character bad-ass and unique, especially in the back-story sense. It's a w.i.p so I'm glad to hear it's heading in the right direction
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The fur is kinda going from a non-saturaded purple to a very saturaded shadow of purple, so it looks that this saturaded color is getting really faded in the middle, try to use a less-saturaded tone of dark purple next time, go trying, sometimes even changing a little the color wheel to more blue or more pink in the shadow and the light will give it a better look.
About the skin, i think you could accentuate a little more the shadows, you know, give some places where the light can't reach a darker tone. It's really just the places where you think you could make it show that there's more volume.
And I'm really glad you liked the critique and that it kinda helped you out, even though i didn't really elaborate on the things i said before
I'm definitelly going to follow your work so i can see your progress :3
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Oh I see what you mean, but thats no accident lol, but I guess that can be considered a poor choice in shadeing D:
I'll keep in mind believe me lol
Aight I'll give it a try next time I update.
Awesome you won't be sorry
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Hi, this is my first critique so please bare in mind.
I like your OC and the theme that you have chosen for it suits the character well. The description is interesting too and reveals alot about her personality.
I also like the characters design as it shows her flamboyant and fancy lifestyle nicely. My critiques would be that I think, while the costume is fun and interesting, there is a bit too much going on, especially on top. Less is more, maybe? That and maybe there is a little bit too much purple here.
Overall it's an interesting design. Good work and keep up the great job. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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Much Appreciated 
maybe if you list me anothr color pallet Ill incoorporate it in.
Thank you so much for the Critique
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Ah I see, that makes sense. It's nice to have a theme with the drawings and purple and yellow are complimentary.Β
Β Another colour palette? Hmm... either, Lime Green, Brick Red or Grey. I think they go well with purple. :3
Β No problem.
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lol I'll keep in mind, maybe down the road Ill hold a contest to come up with different color pallets for select characters
:3
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That sounds like a great idea.
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of course
I have a Pallet for Artemis thats similar to Cruella Deviils seeing as they both share similarities
like their last names being related to satan lol
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I have to say, this is a good drawing by all aspects and knowledge. The only thing that would make this a bit confusing is the way you described her. You said that she controls her furs. Well, are you meaning that she controls animals/objects with the fur around her or is it meaning something else? This is my first critique so I'm not so sure how these work. I'm hoping you don't take too badly of this sense it is my first critique. All in all though, this is a beautiful piece of artwork and it seems to be a good job on background/character.
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you know furs as in coats stoals cuffs her appearal really lol
its okay wanna try critiqueing again? I guess my description could be better, but its brief cuz its still in early development
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It's okay. I feel fine with this Critique anyways.
Anyways, good drawing.
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This strikes me as a cross between medusa and arachne from soul eater... or maybe that's just me. Great job though
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Oh I'd have to look up this Aracme character of which you speak
as well as formention "soul eater" 
I'll be redesigning her soon fyi
Gracias again
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Well, in the series, medusa and arachne are sisters. It was the skeleton snakes that reminded me of medusa and those claw sleeves were like what arachne wore. Also, they are both evil.
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Oh medusas a character as well, I thought u meant the mythical creature, which kinda confused me? lol but they both sound awesome! I love evil chicas!
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Hmmm... One thing that bothers me is the shape of her head. The top comes off as flat. maybe a little more volume to the hair (just the top) should do to balance it.
Everything is else I don't have a problem with. The anatomy is decent, the overall design looks good, and the touches on her dress is something of an attention catch.
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HOHOHO the "touches" on her dress I get it lol Dat Slit lol
but thank you I'll redesign her soon with all the feedback Ive been getting in mindΒ
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Interesting. I do enjoy the design and more importantly the description. Great job.Β
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Thnx amillion Arctic as always your input is much appreciated :3
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Thank you so much! from what I can recall I believe purple or maroon is the color of royalty! lol
Thanks again it's so appreciated to hear :3
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Β not sure about the royalty thing but purple my fav color lol
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lol forgot wher I heard that D:
but in 1 of the critiques I adress why I chose purple, besides it being a great color for her lol
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The way Im imagining it sure is lol
My fave character I hav in mind so far is her Bro, a total bad ass lol
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Thank you, I was going for Flashy & intimidating, fyi theres a bear's head on the back of that collar lol
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nice work on the details
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Thank you so much! glad you like it
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Agggh you finished it!!! It looks flippin shweeet, Good work as always! XD
And dem boots! XP
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Thank you
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Thanks man! I figured I would get one with mah pointz cuz having a shweet icon is totes worth iiit! XD
made it for me you should check her out! She could make a nice icon for ya too hahaha!
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