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Published: 2018-05-07 18:39:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 595; Favourites: 62; Downloads: 0
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Just did the scene - only thing I'm stuck on is whether or not to do more on her helmet visor - it's kind of empty right now.Any feedback would be much helpful! New version here!
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She looks great Kikoe 
A guardian of the forest at her right spot now
You say you find the visor kinda empty;
I think its not that much empty but it does seem of a slightly different material than the other metal because of a certain dullness, more greenish reflection and less shine.
This makes it seem less part of the whole of the armor which makes it stand out a bit.
I suggest adding a bit of the same hue green reflection on the other pieces and a bit more blueish grey tones on the visor to make a balance.
Also, me staring at the metal parts made notice of a big difference in tone between her right and left arm piece.
Nothing wrong with that because a shade can be cast on it while another part can catch light.
The thing is tho that in this whole scene there are no strong light sources and it is even a bit confusing to think about where the light would be coming from.
So I think that this is maybe some you need to tune a bit, make clear to yourself where the light sources would come from, and I'm kinda sure that the visor and other metal parts all of a sudden find their sense
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Thank you! Actually have a way newer version of this (I submitted this a while ago to pc)
But I think I still need to work on light source - so hard for me.
Also yes the metal needs work for sure, I think they look different cause I experimented on each piece! haha
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Only need to not forget that you have done so XD That's what happens to me and I get so engulfed that I forget what was the plan in the first place
I'll have to find the newest version then!
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That is true!
Oh sorry, there is it:
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honestly I'mp speechless, this is beyond magnificent
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Wow, thank you so much 
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well I can clearly see that your efforts paid !
great work, you're very welcome
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Hello there I'm come from
This pieces are so stunning!
This is so full detailed especially on her armor, even the background and the trees... all of that are full of details! I can't imaginate how much time and effort that you put to complete this drawing. For me detailing are really tiring (that is why Im so lazy to complete one lol) but you manage it nicely and the result are so amazing *w*)b
And those motive in her armor are something too, you take really carefully even on the small details like that. I really amazed with this drawing, and this is sure need more views!
Also I feel like this drawing have its own story to tell, like the sadness of the character after the war (?) that happend in forest or feeling of the lost... maybe it will be more good if you tell the "meaning" of the concept that you use on this to make it more clear and not vague, except you wanted to let the viewer explain they own theory based on your drawing... that one is more interesting actually! With that you will make the pieces more eye-catchy and make the viewer "think about the theory" and let the picture to tell the story it self, the result will ended with so much story based on only one drawing with this, and gain more interest to other viewers to find out the truth about the story behind the drawing by them self
Also I love how you use in the color, even color pick that you use are based in "dark color" it didn't make the drawing become dull, beside you can make your drawing a little more contrast like you can make a nice rim-lighting to help the character pop out from the background, since like I said this drawing are full with awesome details, but the main object are the character... so she need to be our main focus in this drawing. The amount of shadow is usually a taste thing or how strong your lighting is. Some rim lighting to help seperate the foreground elements from the midground - this also depends upon where you want someone to look and is often subjective.
What you could think about more is negative space... right now the composition looks very cramped, there isn't much space for the eye to "rest" and that diminishes your focal point. Your understanding of the negative spaces around the objects in a painting will give you a greater feel for its compositional balance. Take it a stage further and consider which regions will be of light, medium and dark tone and have a look to see if it's still balanced.
The identification of negative spaces will allow you to identify which edges of the object need to be hard edges and which could be soft edges i.e. you're identifying those which give you the essence of the image. Negative space may be most evident when the space around a subject, not the subject itself, forms an interesting or artistically relevant shape, and such space occasionally is used to artistic effect as the "real" subject of an image. Once again just to seperate the character from the background and make a little easier to read.
Again, as I can said, a really well done piece, with only a few relatively minor flaws. Hopefully you'll find my pointers helpful.... If you find a problem about how to understand it nicely don't forget to research, google are the best place to gather information
and sorry for some typo and broken english hhhhh
There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to draw, but rather an acceptance of diversity and recognition that every drawing... no matter how much you dislike it, provides a chance for you to figure out something new. The key to knowing when you’ve practiced a specific skill enough is when you’re happy with your results
Despite all that this is an amazing art ^^ the pose, expression and composition are awesome 
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Wow thanks so much!!! I took all your feed back and have uploaded a new version, I hope you check it out!!
Don't worry about your english, I could understand well
I totally understand that I need to look at the negative space more, this painting was not planned enough from the start! Thanks for reminding me to do that, negative space is SO important and this painting had become so busy and messy. I get carried away with details and forget about the big picture so often.
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OMG YES THIS IS SO PERFECT
and howdy you also add the details on her helmet visor, also I like how you put the fairy on there as a point of interest and this also have enough negative space too
perfect just perfect, I love it
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Oh my thanks so much
Thank you again!
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you are welcome, really a good draw indeed *w*)b
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I feel like there's a story behind this piece. I love it.
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Thank you, that's my intention
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That would be amazing! You'd be wonderful.
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This is like a concept art, or something like that, out of a video game. I love it!
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Wow thanks so much
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Anytime! Same here . Well I'm sure you can do it someday, you never know.
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Great job on the details of her armor. I like the background too.
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Well, the visor could use some holes so she could see. All that aside, I was not expecting this when I saw the little water squiggle in your last update 
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Wow thank you so much !
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Wonderful work. Yes more details on the visor. I like how artist's depict Athena's visor in the old fairy tale books. Maybe choose a meaningful symbol related to Celtic goddess/warrior
mythology?since the work has a bit of that kind of feel to me, or Teutonic, You know best of course.
www.historynet.com/boudica-cel…
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Thank you so much! I love celtic stuff so I will go that way more than likely.
Boudica was quite a celt indeed!
Thank for the article, do you like painting stuff like this?
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My first love is writing about stuff like this, since I'm a writer. I wish I had the gift to paint about it in detail like you do in your wonderful work. I admire you and know it takes years of concerted effort to get to the level you're at, so congratulations. I have a PhD in mythology and teach about fun, odd things like what ancient Roman women kept on their personal altars, and why
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Wow. Thank you so much
You have the best job!!! That must be so much fun. Well to turn that back on you - I wish I could write to go with my images! haha!
Maybe we could collaborate one day
On my (completely different art project) the Alphabet of Haunted Food - for example I wanted to write a short rhyme for each painting or a little cute/creepy story but I couldn't get paste two or three...It's very contrived feeling when I write, I wish I could be more spontaneous and just do what I do when I draw or paint. If you have any advice I would love to hear all about it
Thank you again, it means a lot to me to get encouragements like this.
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I adore your Alphabet of Haunted food series! Reminds me a bit of Edward Gorey, one of my favorite writer/illustrators www.awesomeinventions.com/the-… .and also of Raold Dahl www.google.com/search?q=roald+… .
. I commented on your series just yesterday. Yes if you put whimsical words to it, it would be even more wonderful. Kids especially would love it I think, they love creepy, slimy , funny food stuff.
Lets stay in touch, anytime you need myth reference help I am here for you. Advice-wise on writing.....maybe this post I just published may help. thecharmedstudio.com/writing-h… . Check out my blog and see if you want your work featured as illustrations in my posts. I love to showcase the art of subscribers, we are stronger together!
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Thanks so much! I LOVE Edward Gorey - so I'm very happy you think so. And also the Dahl books
Yeah I saw that - sorry I didn't connect that i twas you
Oh thanks I'll check out the link, I'm also trying to write a blog to improve my writing lol - ironically but I only have two so far. That's cool, how do you choose who to feature on your blog? Cool - I'll ask you if I need some infomythicals ;D
Have you read Barthes Mythologies? (not exactly myths but very interesting to me)
I reference it in one of the posts...if you wanted to check it out sometime.
Thanks again!
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I really liked your "Design of Random" Post! My favorite passage was this one: "In the end, if you go outside - and see the real world in all its glorious grit, can art really compare? Can purposeful randomness ever match the beauty of a tree healing it's bark over years of regrowth or the texture on a rock that has built up under years of intense pressure and heat and then warn down from ages of weathering?"
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Oh thank you so much
Actually I have to confess that I don't understand how blogger works...I made a blog called "design of random" and under that I've posted two different articles...so is that how it works? Kind of like a magazine has multiple articles? And you can make as many "magazines" as you like? Sorry, I'm SO new to this!
I'm going through ALL of yours right now lol...I never thought of the length of my sentences!! I think mine are always super long haha. I also learned a lot just by looking at your website, it's really nice!
I'm going to redo mine, I just have blogger sort of integrated into mine but the way they do it is not very pretty
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It looks good, be patient with yourself. It takes time, a long learning curve. I tried to subscribe to your blog but didn't see a sign up box. I will help you anytime if I can. Here is the podcast that helped me figure out what the heck I was doing. problogger.com/podcast/welcome… . Australian guy, great free 30 day challenge for new bloggers. I am still learning every day too, so much to learn.
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Thanks so much - I fixed the sign up box ( I think) It was off the the side where mobiles cant see it...Please do let me know if it works, if by any chance anyone would want to sign up I better have it working! It's now at the bottom of the page under the articles - sorry to ask you to go all the way back
I'm working on it right now again...I think I can fix some things in blogger also..sorry rambling now!
Thanks for the link I'll check it out for sure! Yours looks amazing! I thought it was for a magazine or something and then realized it was a personal website, I guess that's how it should be
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Do not forget to make holes for breathing and review. You can make holes in the form of simple patterns. The rest of the place you can leave for advertising.
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ah yes! I'll add them...LOL!!! advertising sounds like the best idea ever XD omg ....hahahaha!
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