[BASTION]

I decided to re-design one of my characters slightly to try and make her a bit more feminine and younger looking. She is part of a group of 5 adventurers who must forfill a prophecy in an online comic I am working on, she is basically the magic user in the group.

here is the new design:



and here is the old version:



I sthe new version better and is there anything wrong or could be improved?

[grasshoppa]

newer version is way better. She has alot more character and individuality in the first one if you ask me. Good job, I like this series of concept designs that you're doing. Keep 'em comming.

[scylla]

the first one (new one) is WAY better.....in the second one she doesn't really look female at all (in the face)...and she's a bit tubby

me likes the new one very muchly

[Winged Monkey]

I much prefer the physiogomy of the older pic- slight paunch, receiding chin, attatude in the eyes. The new character, while well drafted, lacks character; her hips also jut at an uncomfortable angle, unlike the earlyer version where her weight is carried destinctly over her center of balance (are you trying to tell us she's a wizard, or a supper-model?). We've seen 100,000 svelt, nubile chicks in disco outfits- this is nothing new; the repetition borders on boredom. If for nothing more than amusement, explore emphasizing the character of the first figure -you might just create something memorable. Your drawing ability warrants the effort. Let's see some more.

Thanks for shairing,

WM

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[DarkGarden]

Got to agree with the Winged Monkey a bit here. The earlier version seems to have more attitude and realism of design.

The newer version seems more distinctly rendered, especially in the face, so I'm guessing that's where a lot of folks will prefer it.

I think a melding of the two might be in order. The slight paunch is wonderful, while I prefer the "newer" fabric boots and the detail to the face. A tiny, strappy bra-outfit is a bit ridiculous at times, but the earlier version made much more sense than the new. improved Kathy Ireland look. I enjoy the facial details on the new one, but would bring in a bit of the malice from the original. It makes the character seem more experienced, weathered, honed.

All in all I really like the character, and your drawing skill is not in question at all. Great ink work.

Peter

[Molako_Plus]

has anyone noticed that the new chick's fabric boots are combined with her skin?
that twine or rope doesnt seperate her leg from the boot well enough.

good stuff though and i think you should draw the new girl in the old girl's pose.

keep it up