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It's some interesting stuff.... but a little on the boring side. The bottom two have a recycled anime feeling about them. You'd get more attention by showing off the first one to potential clients or schools. You've got some good skills, but the selection of work on your DA site is a little narrow.

Narrow as in content (sorry about leaving that out.) Yes it can be recycled and it is, don't even try to argue about it. The content and subjects are are bland on those bottom two. So you made figures in different poses, that's great- but are they done well? Hmmm.... not really. If this is a portfolio to get into an art program think about including a wider breadth of content. If this is a portfolio to show a client so you can illustrate some cover work for them- um... needs work.

Okay, if you want to argue it- but I warned you! mrgreen

Just because someone gives you money for artwork doesn't mean it's good. It also doesn't mean you're a pro. All it meant was they liked it and compensated you.

Anime, RPG's and such: the content is boring and repetitive- I'm very familiar with them in fact. If you would READ the words on the screen you will note that I did not say anything about your ability to create artworks.

The whole "I paint what I feel" thing doesn't work in the real world. If you're the glamorous all-knowing comission artist you say, then you would know this- doesn't matter how you feel, the client wants results. If I had $10,000 in my pocket to pay an artist why should I hire you over someone like Brom or Keith Parkinson? Or just do it myself?

Let's talk character design: I see 4, and two look like rip-offs of popular video games. You need a wider breadth of design work. For character design you'll be asked to design the next Freddy Krueger and after lunch asked to design the newest stuffed animal for the "Blues Clues' advert package. I don't see that versatility.

Looking at the first picture, Ms Spades impresses me. It says "talent in the rough, hire as apprentice, 6 months training needed", while the other ones say "typical 15 year old that likes video games and made a B in art class."

Now let's talk technique. Since your the business savvy commission artist then you won't mind producing work better then Brom or Keith Parkinson, or maybe Donato Giancola. Know what? This work isn't. It's beginner work, average materials usage. I see you like watercolor- but why use it like you're using Photoshop? Why should I hire your watercolor and composition skills over someone like Alan Lee?

This is what a portfolio is for- clients compare choices. Who are some of your clients?

rolleyes

Art isn't just about emotions- it's about communication. This is where you're confusing yourself. What you think you are communicating through your artwork isn't neccesarily what ends up on the other side.

Not arrogant huh?
"I am a commission artist after all, and those are pictures of what people have requested in me. So I must not be so bad. "

You presented yourself as an accomplished prefessional and you recieved the treatment as one. Like I said, I warned ya! mrgreen

Working on a line art! I'll have it up soon ^^!

ummmm O.O...I didn't want an argument. Honestly, I expect constructive criticism..But with intelligence. He just compared me to people twenty years older than I am. That's not intelligence, that's just cruel. He pointed out nothing specific about my work..even when I ASKED. I never wanted for an argument, ElDot. He was just persistant on discrediting me.

But honestly, it's over now. No rehash? I just want to showcase my artwork.

hahah It's a scene from a role play I'm currently involved in. The birds are mounts to the red-haired man holding the crystal ball. As I said, those who are not involved in the role play may be a little lost, haha. Thank you. And you know, I don't expect everyone to like my artwork, I just expect people to be civilized and intelligent. Thank you for your critique.