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Published: 2013-07-12 03:23:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 3268; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 17
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I'm wanting to redo my Steampunk Geisha piece ( [link] ) as I'm no longer fond of the old work.Unfortunately, I wanted to submit this to conceptart.org for some feedback (because I want for it to look good), but for the life of me, I can't login to my account, nor will it let me create a new account. So, I'm posting it here in hopes of getting some critique on the current layout/design/etc.
Will scrap once finished piece is submitted.
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Honestly trying to cram too very different elements into one drawing is pretty darn tricky, for one steampunk and japanese culture are very different, the whole geisha thing just doesn't work with steampunk, even though you have a pretty good idea what steampunk should look like, and could probably draw a proper steampunk girl no problem. i still think the geisha element cancels out the steampunk theme, you know what i mean? i'm not getting the steampunk vibe from this drawing, not at all, i like your creativity, but perhaps somethings just don't work, so it makes this whole theme a messy and unclear ball of chaos.
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I'm afraid I don't agree with you in respect to Japanese-influenced themes combined with the steampunk genre. In fact, Japan was brought out of it's isolation at the height of the Victorian Era. Part of the beauty of steampunk is trying to find a middle ground between reality and fiction. Whether it be converting Star Wars, or American comic superheroes into steampunk-themed icons.
If this artwork looks messy, then it's because I need to improve my skills to bring more harmony to the two themes. But I think combining these two genres can make for a truly amazing concept.
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This one definitely adds more Steampunk then Β the next one, and I had a hard time deciding witch I like better. I love the train concept of this one and the other is not as Steampunk, but I like the other one more. Great job on this one though!
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I'd have to agree with previous comments that the Steampunk in this is a bit harder to see than the elements of Geisha. Perhaps you can add in the monocle and/or the cogwheel-inspired hair accessory from your previous one? Those two elements were my favourite in your previous version. That might just add that extra hit for Steampunk, since I believe if you use the right colour choices, it should look great. But, nevertheless, this is gorgeous, as always!
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Id write a more detailed critique but I don't have a great understanding of steampunk. I usually see a lot of machine elements in steampunk art, and cogwheels, but to add cogwheels to this would probably look cheesy. I also notice a lot of steampunk art colored with a gold/brownish monochrome. Maybe you should test flat colors and see how different it might look then?
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Aww yeah. I love it.
I love it, but I will admit that it doesn't scream steampunk. However, I feel like perhaps it will more in color.
Either way, I do love all the details and her face is marvelous. Especially those eyes. It's wonderful.
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The link to your old one is broken, just so you know!
I like this, but it doesn't quite say "steampunk" to me... maybe its just the black and white, sketchy state of it. Then again, I only know so much about the genre...
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Oops, thanks for the heads up. I fixed the link.
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