I like the concept of a female bringer of death. In some ways, I don't think we have quite enough of this in writing and other media. I'd offer the following critiques: the sky needs a bit more in deeper reds/oranges/yellows for the blood-lust/battle setting. The ground she stands should be a bit darker to reflect her darker personality, and perhaps something more, like a faint but discernible aura around her to indicate her evil.
Reviews for "Bloody Anne"
Twisted and dark. Hate and despair entwined. Lost to it. Innocence in twain. Succumbed to darkness. Not much choice. Seek the light. What future? Benediction or malediction? Not too late to choose.
If only there was more!
I've been following the Blood Charm series ever since its first appearance on the portal front page. It has been a real pleasure to see the evolution of a character through still images. And that alone, I'm sure you'll agree, is what this art has been all about. A telling of a story, without telling it. (Maybe you did, but I didn't read it)
What inspires me the most about your artwork is the attention to detail you put in things that most people overlook - the chips in the sword, the cuts in the armour, the departure from total symmetry (right leg thigh plate in this particular instance), and your brilliant choice of colours.
I will nitpick at two things - one is that her mouth looks a little lopsided to me. It's like if she closes it, her lips won't meet in the middle. It looks that way to me, I don't know - maybe it's the way she's sneering. Two is the rocks beneath her feet contrast too much from the strong detail in her armour pieces. It's like fine lines in the top and once it reaches the bottom, it becomes more of a blurry art style. Not saying that's wrong or anything, but certainly feels a little strange to be looking at it like that. They look more like they blend with the army in the background, but then she's standing on them.
I'm rambling. I'm picking microscopic blemishes in what must be a masterpiece.
Put the pictures side by side - I try lining all of Annika up in separate browsers - and they reveal a brilliant canvas.
Bravo.
AlvinHew responds:
I always love a well thought out review. Thanks for the compliments and critiques. It's really encouraging to see the positive response.
Great, very detailed, a masterpiece BUT...
Kill the helmet and add some detail to the warriors in the background.
Other than that, epic.
AlvinHew responds:
I like the helmet.
Annika aka Bloody Anne looks ready for war. Keep up the great work.