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midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-03 23:48:53 UTC #21

poses I've been working on the last few days. been having a nasty case of depression so...I don't think it looks all that great. but, because I know that probably isn't the case, Imma post it! see what you all think.

I like number 1 and 3, and I have been playing around with this idea that her Gayageum, the instrument, can take the form of whatever weapon its bound owner needs, from any period the owner as long as its owner can clearly picture the weapon in question.

WeirdOwl 2021-01-04 04:05:36 UTC #22

Wow! Great entry especially for a first time! Out of your last three, I like the idea of her playing a musical instrument, but not sure you can make it too dynamic. Maybe more aggressive arm movements?

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-04 04:22:24 UTC #23

Perhaps! I also have another idea that has been floating around in my mind for the last couple of days. but, it goes in another direction, and I wanted to get this semi done first so I have something to come back too, just in case It doesn't work out.

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-04 07:04:00 UTC #24

I have no idea where I'm going with this, lol.
I know its not that great, but, its an idea ive been playing with, and trying to make work haha.

My idea stems from a favorite anime called strike witches, and there are ground based witches that I have always found intriguing

so, I'm doing my best to work with something I have...never done before.

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-05 06:52:54 UTC #25

I guess you could say a bit more refined. I have a lot of work to do in the mech side of this. But, its my first time even going this direction. And I think, for what it is. it's not bad.
I'm loving the idea though.

mystarryspace 2021-01-06 01:43:45 UTC #26

I really like the idea of your character! I see a lot of thought was put into the design and the costume. One thing that would really make it pop would be to tighten up your shadows, Because all your shadows have soft edges so far, it makes the mech look a lot rounder and makes the forms look less defined than you probably would want them to be for a mech. If you want to enhance the form, I'd suggest adding some shadows with hard edges where the forms change faster, as well as adding shadows where forms overlap (ambient occlusion shadows), for example, between the left leg (character's right) of the first image and the ground. Some of the shapes also seem a bit distorted since you seem to not be using a perspective grid; I find that to get perspective right, simplify things into boxes, draw them onto a perspective grid, then cut into the box to define the forms of your drawing. I'm really excited to see how this will turn out! Best of luck

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-06 01:47:56 UTC #27

yeah, There is alot I need to learn, But I suppose that is why I am doing this. Thank you for the advice!

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-06 07:37:02 UTC #28

Well, taking advice into account (shading still needs a bit of work, but Ill keep at it)....it is looking marginally better!

mystarryspace 2021-01-06 20:31:17 UTC #29

It is starting to look better! If you would like to brush up on shading fundamentals, I'd recommend checking out Marco Bucci on YouTube. There's also probably some basic perspective tutorials out there too, though I can't think of any off the top of my head. Best of luck!

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-07 06:02:16 UTC #30

no shading on this one yet, Didn't have time to do it. however, I am pretty happy with this one. Will start refining it further, soon.

I'm still unsure if I will use this idea, but I like it a lot, and may use it for something else.

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-11 23:21:36 UTC #31

I apologize on the lack of updates, Ive been at work almost constantly, that coupled with the fact, I really have been having a hard time figuring out where to go from here.

Ill be honest that I have been tempted to change gears and maybe go Vietnam or Israel.

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-15 04:02:05 UTC #32

Well, here is what ive been able to come up with between working days, I kinda like the idea to be honest Ill play with it a little more when Ive got the time.

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-19 23:17:06 UTC #33

This idea is growing on me, and ive been enjoying working on it, ive also been Playing with a new way of shading...and I think it works somewhat.

sparksofdawn 2021-01-20 06:24:46 UTC #34

Cool progress, the colors are nice as well!
If you're up for an unsolicited critique - diversify your edges a bit. Everything is very fluid and wobly. Some places (like the elbow or the jacket's edges for example) need some more structure with defined angles. Also the hands are (imo) super tiny, which can be a design choice, but right now they're a bit lost if you look at the whole character.
Relating back to the edges thing - look at anatomy some more, both human and feline (lions?). For example the tail is at an awkward angle (the spine needs to make a hard turn for it to be like that, but spines generally don't like that ).

Sorry for the small essay, hope it helps! And once again - she's a cool character! Keep on rocking!

midnightmoon-shortline 2021-01-20 18:40:50 UTC #35

Ill keep that in mind, thank you.