Great composition ! (I just did almost the same xD )
Nice work 
Hi, mate! I'm sorry to hear you're having problems with the painting!
Now, I'm not gonna claim I figured out what's wrong or how to fix it, but after comparing this one to the previous, it seems you've lost the sense of flow in the picture and quite a lot of that "godly" feeling it had before.
I tried working on it a bit to see if I can get it to look like the previous one more, and in that I found that the cape and hair are fighting for attention, now that the character is closer to us the pose is noticeably stiff and I really hope to everything you give her the helmet back.
What you should notice immediately is that I lightened the whole thing, even the guy in the foreground. I think that's what gives the "godly feel".
I changed her pose ever so slightly, now we can see her other arm and she's doing something with it, tho I completely understand if you want the horses to be going without her direction. {the foreshortening is off, but I can't help there, sorry}
Aaand that's it.. It's not much, but maybe you can build upon it and find how to make the image better. Oh, you might wanna give the clouds some direction. And definitely give her the helmet, without it she hardly comes off as a warrior.
i love the classic feeling. good job 
Hi @aika. I love the piece overall. Again your work with colors and your painterly style are really appealing.
I've decided to try to help you out with that feelings you have about your painting by throwing some of my observations in.
First of all I agree with @yorieofthecastle about the helmet.. she really lost something while you removed that.
Second thing is that cropping the picture wasn't in my opinion a great choice, cause the composition suffered. It lost a lot of dynamism so now both the character and horses look a bit stiff. Another thing about it is that before it was more under-view and it gave the composition the feel of power. The character really standed out above her enemies. Now it's not so.
Third thing is the expression in her face. It almost feels like if she was scared and shy. Also I've noticed, that you've changed the position of her arm weilding the swordso now shes kindof pulling it back, whcih also feels like if she was surprised she just killed someone heh. The more extended position of the arm definitely worked better. 
I hope this could be helpfull. Looking forward to when you do some more progress ^^
13 days later
Everyone thank you so much for your help.
I have created a new sketch taking everything into account but I changed the initial perspective I couldnt handle that angle.
I brought back the helmet and payed attention to the movement. Also I think I managed to bring back that godly feeling maybe some color dodge will help. I will push the expression a bit as well. i am sorry for not replying properly to everyone I need to catch some sleep
Also I created that twitter account thats mandatory I think for the contest. I would like to add anyone that is an active member of cubebrush so please follow me or send me your twitter.
Heres my twitter https://twitter.com/kalymniou
Again thanks for all the feedback it really helped me
Beautiful work ! Just keeps getting better and better!
I don't know if you're used to paint horse but good luck for it i know how hard this is 
It looks awesome @aika Great job! I am so excited about where you're going to push it in the end ^^
12 days later
Thank you @andrewnimble @rgdraw!!
No I dont usually paint horses. Indeed its difficult and I use lots of photos for ref.
Here is some progress Im slowly making a working composition. i think i have solved most of my major problems with perspective but i will see it again tomorrow with fresh eyes.
Very nice and I like your style(s) !
That's really cool to see all the process, ideas and all the encouragements which push you further each time !
Have fun & good luck
ahhh I see you @aika looking good so far. With about a month left I can't wait to see your final.
I remember seeing this topic on early in the forum and one of the things that shocked me the most was the soft and classical touch you added to the sketches, i love it so far, but i hope that feeling doesn't get lost in the final image
This looks amazing, I really hope you'll have the time to finish it, great work 
Beautiful progress
You're gonna make it I'm sure of that !
I just love this piece so much! Great job @aika .
You're welcome
Keep up the amazing work !
