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Published: 2011-02-23 03:29:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 1241; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 15
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Description I must say this is by far the most satisfying image i have done for a VERY VERY long time, and this actually isnt what i was working on all this time either!

Did this in a couple of evenings, this is Claire Fiore, pilot of the High Claymore #68 in her Pilots outfit. My friend Iza helped out with the Pose, and from there i brainstormed with the look. I wanted to be very ambitious in the way the outfit looked and reflected a sort of futuristic knight, sleek and sexy, while creating something unique to what i have done before. Just to note, the chest areas are made of metalic plating, which tries to emphasise the armour and knight sort of look i hoped to get. (This is why these parts looks a bit different in size and texture.)

This is my first ever helmet design too, i hope this came out well, and i am not sure if you guys can see, but the helmet also has a little plume sticking out the back of it to emphasise the knight look!

Claire was the perfect character to work on with this pose i felt as it let me explore a full body pose, perfect for a pilot with the helmet and gave me a challenge with the colouring detail! I am very "chuffed" the way it came out, and here is hoping there is more to come seeing as i did this in a short amount of time!

BG is basic but i felt simple would reflect and put emphasis on the subject .

EDIT: Sorted Shadow out.

Claire Fiore is drawn and owned by me.
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Comments: 35

Normixxxxxx [2016-03-31 20:55:22 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome ! I dunno if you still draw F-Zero characters, but I have to say that you got a certain touch that makes them unique and very attractive ! Like said before me, the color scheme does really fit the chara.

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dragonrace [2012-01-27 16:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!

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RQL In reply to dragonrace [2012-01-30 13:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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dragonrace In reply to RQL [2012-01-30 16:55:38 +0000 UTC]

welcome!

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WillFactorMedia [2011-10-12 22:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Love the suit, especially the helmet and color scheme!

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RQL In reply to WillFactorMedia [2011-10-18 13:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man! I had alot of fun designing this, hoping to make many more awesome designs in the future too ^^.

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samuelskanvis [2011-04-05 20:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh cool, really great work! The metal does give the impresion of a knight, yes The helmet is a success too, very good, especially for a first attempt at one!

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RQL In reply to samuelskanvis [2011-04-06 13:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man , I look forward to working on these characters moreso in the future

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samuelskanvis In reply to RQL [2011-04-08 06:42:49 +0000 UTC]

S'alright!

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morning-star1 [2011-02-26 23:28:21 +0000 UTC]

very good work on the design of the clothes and shading!

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RQL In reply to morning-star1 [2011-02-27 15:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much Heather .

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BlackInfinity666 [2011-02-26 20:48:33 +0000 UTC]

awesome. I like her suit the colors are very nice as well.

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RQL In reply to BlackInfinity666 [2011-02-27 15:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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Ryu-blue [2011-02-25 12:19:03 +0000 UTC]

The suit has come out well! Looks very.... Tight?

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RQL In reply to Ryu-blue [2011-02-25 19:33:19 +0000 UTC]

Ahh it does? I think some of my other designs have tighter suits But yeah, glad you like it

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Ryu-blue In reply to RQL [2011-02-26 13:57:50 +0000 UTC]

haha I'll have to take a look It's goood!

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RQL In reply to Ryu-blue [2011-02-26 14:03:04 +0000 UTC]

^^

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BurgerKiller [2011-02-24 06:38:49 +0000 UTC]

Man, as soon as I saw this, the F-Zero X menu music started playing in my head. Nice job dude.

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RQL In reply to BurgerKiller [2011-02-24 19:27:04 +0000 UTC]

YES! Man reading that makes me happy as heck I guess looking at it you could expect to see this image in the game seeing the sort of stance. Glad ya like it

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UmbrellaFighter [2011-02-24 00:02:46 +0000 UTC]

I like the face, it's cute and expressive. Nice suit desing too, I especially like the boots and the spots of red

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RQL In reply to UmbrellaFighter [2011-02-25 00:54:25 +0000 UTC]

Glad you liked the picture ^^

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divihyperactivity [2011-02-24 00:02:14 +0000 UTC]

I love her stance. You colored her pretty well!

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RQL In reply to divihyperactivity [2011-02-24 23:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, im glad you liked the Pose

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mare-of-night [2011-02-23 21:40:04 +0000 UTC]

Cool textures.

For things to work on, I think you could put some more detail into the hands. I also think that making some strands of hair that aren't part of the "block" of hair would make it look more natural. Right know, the hair's edges are too harsh.

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RQL In reply to mare-of-night [2011-02-24 23:06:47 +0000 UTC]

Defiently felt the hands were the toughest area so i expected someone to mention about them, found it tough cause the base colour was black so i wasn't 100% how i would tackle it, but this has been a good learning experience. The hair does seem a bit too sharp now you say it, shall take this advice in for my next images . Thanks!

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mare-of-night In reply to RQL [2011-02-24 23:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Usually I deal with black by using grey or dark blue as the base instead, and black for the shadows.

'welcome

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RQL In reply to mare-of-night [2011-02-25 08:17:13 +0000 UTC]

I will keep this Tip in mind , thanks very much ^^

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MirandaUnique [2011-02-23 15:15:32 +0000 UTC]

Really good shading and colours, I like it!

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RQL In reply to MirandaUnique [2011-02-24 23:05:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Miranda

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thatsniceofyou [2011-02-23 13:52:53 +0000 UTC]

i love the helmet and boots! very unique.
my only criticism would be the chest-piece looks a bit dull, i think it should be shinier.
but other than that, good job!

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RQL In reply to thatsniceofyou [2011-02-24 23:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! All feedback is very helpful, defiently see what you mean, seeing as it is made of metal it should be shinier yes. Thanks for checking it out .

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little-wild-one [2011-02-23 13:51:57 +0000 UTC]

I like the background, very nice! The design is great too, the only thing I can say needs improvement is the arm holding the helmet, it looks a bit too short

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RQL In reply to little-wild-one [2011-02-24 23:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^^, yeah i do see what you mean. I think the arms were the hardest part of this picture, getting them the right length and the shading on the arms too considering the base colour i used was Solid Black. Still helpful feedback, thanks!

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ki-ri-01 [2011-02-23 08:52:07 +0000 UTC]

Saw this on fb this morning, looks amazing!!!
Shading looks really good and I especially like the helmet design~

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RQL In reply to ki-ri-01 [2011-02-24 23:03:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^^, i had alot of fun drawing this .

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