This entry is easily the best I've seen in this entire competition to date.
The proportions are on point, the shading is on point, and best of all, there's a beautiful contrast up the front that sets Ariel apart. That is easily the most striking part of the piece, the bit that draws me in. Don't get me wrong, everything else looks accomplished too -- but you've really got a hook in this piece, pardon the pun. (get it, hook, trident...?)
Just a stylistic choice I guess, one that doesn't make me want to dock points but I just feel... Flounder looks awfully like Flotsam and Jetsam. I'm not really a fan of that. That being said, just how Ariel looks after having taken Triton's place is imaginative. I don't know if for good, or for evil; I wouldn't be able to tell by her garb, her pose and her seeming enjoyment for all things scaly and bat-winged.
Anyway, props to you. Well done!
Reviews for "'Empress of Tides'"
Thank you for your lofty words and feedback. Personally I feel the proportions could be better and I was clueless about the lighting. (nice pun btw ;)
I felt the same way about the look of Flounder, It was a choice to keep him somewhat prehistoric and evil looking, as he would be like a pet/protector for Ariell. My mindset was the level one cute baby versions of dragons in games in contrast to their bad ass full level evolution.
I see what you mean with the bat like garb, I was aiming for a see trough fin-like protection, but I guess I failed that part, I didn't really had in mind if she was good or evil. I wanted her to look powerful and someone to not get on bad terms with. If she is good or evil I wanted to leave up to the imagination of the viewer.
Thanks again, and good luck in the competition with your kingdom hearts piece.
This is amazing! Well done! :)
Thanks! :)
WOW! So you are what they call an Artist! That's so cool!!!
Am I? Well if you say so. thanks :)
Very nice. Lighting and color look great! Cool design for the triton . Looks like you put some hard work into this pic. :-)
Thank you very much. I tried to push myself beyond my abilities. A bit frustrating at times but I am glad people like the result =)
I really appreciate that this artwork tells a story and has developed a fully realized character for Ariel that shows her journey to reach "lvl 99". While this piece is not as cleanly or expertly rendered as some of the other entries, I believe that you really put some though and effort into keeping the character interesting but also recognizable. The colors are really nice and Ariel stands out with her golden armor really well. I think to take this piece to the next level you could have done well with adding more effects to make it flashy or using some depth of field tricks to add to the depth of the piece.
Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback. I ran into a wall with my current experience and had no idea how to push this piece further. I know you can't reply twice, but if you would be willing to message me to give some visual reference or educational books or video's to a 'flashier' / 'depth of field tricks', so I can learn what to look out for and keep it balanced, I would be more then appreciative. You have my thanks regardless.