Author
Alvin Hew (AlvinHew)
Date Submitted
10/31/2009 | 12:39AM EST
Category & Size
Illustration | 700 x 906 px
Tags
annika | blood | charm | autumn
Current Score
4.79 / 5.00
1,962 votes | 45,211 views
Awards
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Frontpaged
– 11/05/2009
Author's Comments
Annika's heart grows cold...
EDIT: I am fortunate enough to be awarded front page again. Newgrounds rules!
The People Have Spoken
Average Score: 9.8 / 10
This is...just crazy.
It is amazing.
You should really give this to Activision or EA or something.
This really deserves a game.
Awesome,btw I feel like there is a story line to the picture,where do I find it?
Author's Response:
You can find the story on my DevianART page (link in my profile). This painting was part of a series called "The Blood Charm".
Thanks for another nice review, Mozzak.
This photo really shows how cold and dark her emotions are and even makes you feel her pain this is awsome work and you should go global i would say a game designer is right up your alley with photos like these but you could do so much more if you just turned them in to a curator
Author's Response:
Thanks for your review.
Though, to clarify, game designers focus more on the actual game play and game mechanics. They're the ones who make sure the game is fun to play.
When it comes to games, my passion is more for the visual aspect, and more specifically, for the 2D process. Though I work a variety of both 2D and 3D roles at my current job, it's really the 2D stuff that I like.
That being said, I would consider myself more of a concept artist or illustrator than a game designer.
You can see the feeling of that pic. It caind of remainsme of me I love your work.
Her armor is so detailed, while her head/face is not... Maybe less of a contrast? Superb job, though. :)
It looks like someone would say to her "If you killed so many people, wouldent you become the monster yourself?"
And that, is the power of your pictures.
Awesome picture dude except theres something not quite right about its its either the fact she is tilting or the fact her head looks rather big for the rest of her body it might just be me but anyway 10/10 dude
Great job!
I loveyour beautiful art!Keep it up.
Another great job dude.
Not once have you dissapointed with your chic drawings...incredible...
That is great! How did you do that?
It looks original, it is something that could be put on a cover of a book. It is not anime looking.
You have talent.
i see you making comic books one day.
Author's Response:
Thank you! Heh, maybe one day...
I love the tones of this piece and the finer details (like the intricacy of the hair)
i have issues with the pose, though. is the entire picture on an angle? if so, put something in the background like a tower or other structure to show it. otherwise it's not the most natural way to stand; her legs are pressed tight yet her whole body is off balance.
she looks as though she's looking over a cliff or at the ground. to make this work better she would do well to be bending a little or twisting. right now she's looking a bit stiff.
I love the calibre of work here at newgrounds, it's of an insanely high standard (yours being no exception, it's some of the best around). but you dont see a lot of criticism, which is a shame.
Keep up the amazing work, we look forward to seeing more!
Author's Response:
Hmm, I haven't noticed the lack of criticism, to be honest. Haha, perhaps I've been stealing all the good reviews for myself. Case in point, this review.
I'll try to get new stuff up before too long, but there's a bunch of stuff for other people that I need to finish first.
Anyways, thanks for your review!
its the blood curse charm :) youre work is amazing you are very gifted
Author's Response:
Yep, that's the Blood Charm.
Thanks for your review!
She looks like she's brooding or something along those lines. Like your other picture of this character, the colours and expression really set the mood for the dark and dramatic.
Author's Response:
Mood is definitely something I really try to push for in my pieces. Thanks for the review!
You say you did this in a week?! I take my hat off to you,my drawings can't even compare to these. By the way what do you use to draw your drawings, cause wow is all I can say to this! :D
Author's Response:
Thank you! =)
I use Photoshop.
Speed comes with practice. I'm hoping that with more practice, I can do something like this in less than a week. The best artists of our day could do something like this in a fraction of the time that it took me to do it, haha.
You are patient disclipined and very friggin good! Look at the love you gave that armor! Incredible I cant imagine how long it has taken you. Youre drawings, allthough the theme isnt really my thing, amaze me! Have a Cigar sir!
Author's Response:
Sweet, a cigar!
Thanks for the wonderful review/cigar!
"An awesomely awesome piece of awesome awesomeness"
Yeah the pendant is from the picture Blood Charm: Hidden Curse and Annika had it on the picture before too.
I luv your pictures^^
I am already happy when the dog I doodled looks like a pig...
The picture presents two meanings of the word:
The look on her face is scary
And the picture itself is terrific
The colloquial ''awesome'' fits too...
Anyway... The picture is awesome and sry 4 mei bed inglisch, cuz I'm from Germany
Author's Response:
Thank you! Your English is fine. =)
Ooo... I remember that pendant from a couple of pictures back, in your gallery! :B
Great work. I really feel cold just looking at the setting she's in. You're great with meticulous detail. I would take MONTHS to finish a piece like this.
Actually - just out of curiosity, how long DOES a piece like this normally take you?
Author's Response:
This one was about a week's worth of work.
Very observant of you to notice her pendant! You can actually visit my dA if you want the full story, I decided not to post it on NG cause it's kind of long.
Thanks for your review. :-D
This is such a beautiful picture!
You're cool! :-)
Cold-hearted :-S
Aaaaand, yep, the detail's amazing!
You're so skilled, the detail in her armor and clothing is amazing... great work!
you can just feel her sadness
she has a cold look like she just kicked some major ass and then pities them.
me like that style!
You have great talent. Keepit up.
you have the gift of an artist
Nice art, she looks a bit lost lol =P.
The only advice I could give is the pants look pretty modern...Now it looks like you were shooting for the look of leather but make it match the whole outfit you know? Now im no professional so take this review lightly.
I love watch someone creating such fantastic images and painting. Great textures and all. Your job is really really cool, one of the best of the portal, i think. But something that teases me about your and lots of artists in your high level regard in the metals and refexive materials... The picture and almost all things painted here are ultra-realistic, except, for the reflexive ones. In my ignorance, i don't know if it is some kind of style. But it really tease me XD.
Well, once again, your paintings are comparable to the greatest of the portal. Keep up with the impressive work.
(Sry for the english errors xD)
I really liked the clouds. They were fluffy and just dark enough to get a feeling of chill and gloom. The hand on the sword seems to reflect that too.
You my friend must be making anime or drawing 4 characters 4 video games sir...
Author's Response:
You're actually not that far off the mark. =)
Thanks for your review.
I'm sure there's a nice place in Japan for you and others who fantasize about prepubescent girls with swords.
You draw well though.
You & so many other artists among Newgrounds showcase some of the most amazing talent! Its so fun to just brows through the different renditions from artists, like yourself, & see what you guys have to show us! Kudos!!!!
Author's Response:
Thanks, man. People like you make it worth posting here.
"WHO GAVE YOU THE WRITE TO DRAW MY GIRLFRIEND!"
JK! You actualy drew my grandad. XD
Author's Response:
I laughed in real life.
Don't worry, I asked his permission before I painted him so don't worry about it. =)
Hey man your drawings are awesome .
what kind of flash do u use
I can't get over the detail in the work. Fantastic job.
she really is
I wish I could draw things like that!
it must of taken you a long time and much effort to draw this and its very vibrant and shows great emotion. im an artist myself and so im gona say dont listen to the critics who tell you what they think is wrong and what is wrong with your picture, in time youl look back at the picture and find out whats wrong with it yourself. keep up the amazing work!
beginning fan, TZ
Author's Response:
Thanks for your support. What you said is true, but I certainly don't discourage anyone from making good honest critiques.
Glad to see artistically talented people are pursuing it still these days.
I sense great things in your future! Best of luck with it!
This artwork is the best artwork I've ever seen. And I've seen MANY. Keep up the good work!
damn i just love it....i love what shes wearing...the details are amazing.
it looks awesome. i've rarely seen work this beautiful
Me again!
Nice to see your still drawing wonderful artwork.
There is just so much detail in the picture! It make's it look almost like a photograph.
Keep up the good work!
-Aaroca-
These are some of the best pieces of artwork I've seen on Newgrounds so far! Keep up the good work.
This looks phenominal. im not an artist, so i can't really...give any real constructive critiscism, but i'll just give a suggestion if i may. All the other colours seem to be 'muted' or 'subdued'(im not saying thats bad), and the pendant seems a little...bright..compared to everything else. Subdue the colour on it a little...but other than that, frakkin awesome
I voted the 5 with the really word it kind of scared me think im going to go back into my hole
And I had to say Garik is a dumbass. Why is he trying to act like some kind of art connoisseur, when he is CLEARLY nothing of that matter in ANY way.
This is a lovely painting and you are truly gifted.
You deserve nothing less then 10 stars.
looks real :D
Lemme guess, Final Fantasy fan much?? =D
theres a lot of darkness in the world reality or fantasy doesnt matter i hope you would consider makin a movie in the future
But I've found myself incredibly intrigued with your artwork. Art like this is often very subjective and open for interpretation, hence the lack of a sense of 'reviewing' art work.
I see alot of people have been mentioning the proportions. I will not point out if there are flaws in them, but I will say they seem to have changed from the previous Annika portrait. Maybe it's just me but it's as if her facial bone structure is somewhat different. Just looking at the two portraits side by side makes me feel like I'm looking at two different people. She also looks a lot.. bulkier in this picture. Maybe it's the armor. Or maybe not.
And maybe that's also what gives it some added impact. It's as if she's been 'worn and weathered'. Stricken by emotion if you will.
The realism of the facial shading and colouring is actually even better now from previous Annika. The skin tone and the background are exceptionally well crafted together. She stands out, but only ever so slightly, like a dying candle in a swarming darkness.
You, my good sir, are a true artist.
Its good but I think he/she( i didnt look at female/male) copy and pasted the picture
Wow, this is an amazing piece of artwork. Great job, I love all of your art, very well detailed and structured and gives a realism effect along with it.
Continue with your work, your going to be rich one day! =)
This is beautiful. Great work!
I really like all the texture It's really cool !
But... I dunno... But I have til a feeling that her right hand is... rly rly big
It might be just a feeling but til I had to say it :P
This picture is beautiful and could have quite an interesting story behind it and the dent in the sword could be an also important part of the sword as mentioned by someone before me.
Oh my dear lord that is one amazing illustration! I have nothing bad to say. Simply awesome.
How can a human being draw so perfectly... If i could draw as good as this.. I cant even nearly imagine how to create something as wonderful as this is...
Artists like you are coloring our world and for this i am very greatful. This picture is just perfect.
Great proportions, shading, detail, and shadows. Near perfection. This may be the style of sword, but the fore grip bends slightly...
I think the colors you used in this are a step forward for you. I've enjoyed your other art on here, but the colors (while handled nicely) have been so saturated and static that they seemed to take away from the picture a bit.
If you take a look at the face on this picture, it looks more fleshy because blues and purples and pinks are all present and they're used in such a way that the skin feels somewhat translucent (as skin is). It's showing light moving through things, rather then merely bouncing off. The hair also uses color to show volume in a way pure lights and darks can't.
You have a nice variation in the saturation of colors on the clothing, especially between objects, but I think you can keep going on the track you started. Keep exploring those color relationships, because what you achieved here is very exciting. For example, if you make a picture with an outdoor scene, don't just color the grass and the leaves the same overall green (like in your Annika picture) think about how you did the face here and try to apply the same concepts.
girls are so hard to draw . real ones with expression beauty and detail is even worse i can see the time you put into this i lerrrvv et. more real chicks pls sir
This is a first for me as far as writing reviews for art on the newgrounds site. When I checked out your submission from last month 'Annika' the newgrounds site would seem to start getting more talented submissions.
First thing I noticed is differences in focus points in your subject. Like... the etheral facial features contrasted alot with the fine details in the armor she wore. Any more contrasting differences and both points would seemed detached. Its a good thing you went as far as you did and not any further. Great choice of background. The entire person seemed to 'pop' right out of the canvas.
I would love it if the armor details were just as smokey as the rest of her but the hardness emotion was well understood. I just wished that there were something 'just a little bit' recognizable that would make it obvious she is the same person as 'Anneka' in the other submission.
As far as the title goes, maybe darkness would describe her further down the line after she went through the wringer a bit more. This moment in the picture seemed more emotionless and 'cold'. I can definitely feel a back story in the 'potential' Anneka series.
i love it :D
she's lovely and has a mysterous look. rocks!
Another epic art by you :D.
I mean your art is simply amazing simple and sophisticated at the same time..
Great art , the overall of the photo feels really cold (in a good way) and really makes it stand out...
When first looking at this piece the eyes donâEUTMt seem to focus on anything in particular. Then the details of the armor and the sword bring the attention to the complexity of the designs. It slowly becomes apparent that the proportions of the figure depicted are skewed, as though the shoulders are too broad, and the torso is not long enough. This feels like an insult, such an intricate piece with such a large flaw. A step back and time to process more reveals that the image isnâEUTMt flawed, the perception is. The large pieces of armor on the shoulders, the thick leather gloves, the short cape, and the separate pieces of chest armor throw off the characterâEUTMs appearance. After this realization the piece gains a whole new life, as it makes the character appear as though the almost oversized armor is necessary to protect the broken inner-self. This speaks volumes in itself, especially when its emphasized by the darkness of the rest of the picture, the bright armor a direct conflict with the surroundings and the character itself.
At least, that was my personal impression.
you could always past it and put it in ur authors comments, oh and i also love how u can see a storyline coming into these great pictures, truly the best artwork i've seen on newgrounds!!! u deserve one of yours next to the mona lisa! lol :)
Muy, muy muy muy muy, bueno. Ci, es muy bueno.
The attention to fine detail, the background, the character itself all are amazing and wonderful. What really captivated me was the eyes of Annika; it is said that the human eye can convey a lot, and this piece truly reflects that. The cold, icy look that seems to tell a story is not something that any average artist is able to create. This artwork makes one want to guess the story behind this, and thus brings the audience's attention to the rest of the picture.
The background has stunning detail, and everthing thing about the piece seems to have been given much though; the mood of the picture seems to fit perfectly with everything in the artwork. The background also contributes to the overall greatness of the piece. The lifeless trees, grey skies and the falling leaves are all drawn with magnificent detail and ultimately ensures that this piece will be a memorable artwork.
This artwork should be the basis and soemthing to look up to for all artists-- the fine detail, the thought put into it, and ultimately how the whole picture blends so well.
I greatly enjoyed this, and I hope that you will continue the series and give us more of these amazing work.
P.S. She's hawt :D
I really admire the attention to the small details. And The atmosphere/color gives it a very realistic nostalgic feel.
Overall.. Very effective artwork.
Keep up the goodwork
Tremendously detailed, and awsome has always.
Im glad to continue to see more of your works.
Theyre inspiring and creative to say the least. hope to see more soon.
Well first things first this is my first time writing an art review so don't take it -too- seriously :).
Now that that's out of the way the first thing I have to say is that I love how you continue to add on to Annika's story/world. I can see the character progression (from the amulet in the grass, to Annika under the tree, to this piece), and I find myself thinking up a narrative while looking at these pictures. I love this piece especially because of the change in Annika's disposition. In the previous piece she seemed more cheerful, while here it's evident that something is burdening her (and I assume it has to do with the cursed amulet). It's also clear that some time has gone by in Annika's world since the last picture because of the leafless trees.
As for the actual art, the somber colors really help amplify the mood of uneasiness and wrongness, as do the dark clouds and lifeless trees. I love the detail you put into her armor and sword/dagger; it's not only pleasing to the eyes but also adds another layer to the hidden narrative (since intricate armor like that would normally be more expensive it raises questions as to how she got it).
You can also really get a feel for the world at this moment due to the flying leaves, her blowing hair, and the purple cape (which seems like the same purple sash she had in the last picture, although noticeably more torn up).
Overall I hope you continue to draw more pictures pertaining to Annika, since I love how you manage to intertwine a hidden narrative with great drawings.
Oh and in regards to previous comments about her proportions, I think they're just fine. I don't get how some people are saying that her arms are too long because my fingers reach a little past the middle of my thighs, and it looks like her arms reach to about that same length too.
Author's Response:
That was a wonderful review, thank you very much. Is there a way to make it so this review is always at the top, haha?
not so often i rate 10 on submissions that i see on newgrounds, but this one deserves it, a good, well-detailed masterpiece of a cute female fighter, nothing seems off or badly placed. Good job dude!
The thing is that i think it's way to good to be uploaded here when i think about on all the other wierd art that get's uploaded on newgrounds.
Author's Response:
There are plenty of good artists on Newgrounds, they're just a bit overshadowed at the moment. I'm hoping that in time more people serious about art will start posting here. I think Newgrounds' art portal has a lot of potential, so I'm doing my part by submitting here.
Thanks for your review.
I LOVE this picture. GREAT ART!
That's all I have to say.
What a lovely, detailed piece! Detailed without seeming too cluttered for the most part, too. That's thanks mainly to your strong color choices (which make the character pop out nicely from the background). That said, the pose could be stronger. Her mood is all in her face and not in her pose. Let us feel her emotions through the whole pose (while minding your silhouetting).
Ace stuff!
Author's Response:
Haha, alright! The next one will have a dynamic pose, just for you!
I LOVE IT!
I mean seriosly what did you use to draw or make or whatever this picture!
The reason I realy wanna know is cause I want to follow in your footsteps of Awesomeness!!!!!
at first glance i thought her face was 3D haha
you managed to make every single detail flawless.
some smaller problems are covered by the rest of the piece
very good job !!
what!?!? FORTUNATE? you are not 'fortunate'. you are good at drawing, painting or whatever you used to do this. THAT is why you got frontpaged again.
(PS: i am not in the best of days, so it means even more.)
Author's Response:
Thanks for the support!
I'm not being modest when I say I'm fortunate. The truth is, there are artists out there who are better than I who get very little attention. Getting the attention that I do on this site is really a privilege.
its kinda relaxing in a way... out of all the art in newgrounds this one is my favorite im glad its in frontpage you deserve it
Author's Response:
Thanks man! Despite the sharp criticism, I personally feel this is my strongest piece. Of course, I'm hoping to make the next piece even better. =)
The first thing that I noticed about it was the way she was leaning. If this were a clip, it seems in the next couple of seconds she would be falling over backwards. There are no elements in the foreground to show that this could just be from a certain angle.
The other issue I see is the length of the arms. They are just a tad too long for her body. Most peoples palms reach the area of the hip-bone, it looks like hers go about four inches farther than that, making her arms look a little off.
Now, I'm assuming this is a fantasy piece, so I can imagine this a possible non-human race, meaning they would be made differently and the problem I previously spoke about isn't a problem any longer.
The shading is nice, and I love the way the leaves have a feeling of movement in them. You did very well with that. The sky and the trees give this piece a sense of ominous dread, like something bad and/or difficult is coming up, and the look on her face and her body language support that.
All in all, great work. Keep it up!
Author's Response:
The trees in the background are tilted in the picture, so it's supposed to give the illusion that the camera is tilted. Also, if you look at her charm, it's tilted at the same angle in the picture as her body is. If she were leaning over as if she were about to fall over, the charm would not be hanging directly in the center of her body.
The camera tilt is supposed to add to the feeling that something isn't right about her; it represents her increasingly unstable mental state.
I get all sorts of comments about her proportions. Some people say her arms are too short, some people say they're too long. Some people say her head is too big, and some say it's too small. Then there are some people who feel the proportions are fine. There's no way to please everyone here so I'm just going to go with the proportions that I feel look decent. In other words, I'm not changing it, sorry.
Nice picture, even seems kinda cold. The blood medallion around his neck is nice, even up to detail, but, could be better.
Garik, you are retarded.
Author's Response:
Of course it could be better. The goal in art isn't perfection, it's getting as close as you can to it. Telling an artist "it could be better" is like telling him/her "1+1=2"; he/she already knows.
It is more helpful if you tell an artist HOW it could be better.
these wankers writing below may be unaware of the fact that there are other numbers exept ten, but i do.
Alvin, youre a talented artist, you've done some things that really made me stop and awe, but this one just isnt good.
the proportions are off, the colors are wierd, (the jeans look like there from a totaly diffrent painting then the face) and the character is shallow.
youre an artist, i encourge you to act like one, and give us back the Stuff.
Honorably yours,
Garik.
Author's Response:
You're completely welcome to your opinion, and I respect that you don't like this piece. But never accuse me of slacking off. I put my heart and soul in every single painting I do.
Simply amazing!!!
How long does it take you to make something as beautiful as this?
Absolutely incredible! A seamless blend of realism and fantasy!
What really stands out to me in this picture are the details on her clothing, armor and sword; they're so elaborate and ornate. Amazing! I love how they're brought out by the lighting.
Your cloudy sky is amazing too! I'm looking out my window at a cloudy sky as I'm typing this, and the similarities are unbelievable. You have an excellent sense of lighting.
The character is somewhat haunting... she's awfully pale-skinned, and her eyes look very empty and sad. Seems very fitting for what you said in the author comments. Also, the detail on her hair is marvelous.
Excellent work! :D
Author's Response:
Ah, thank you! You picked up on pretty much every detail and mood I wanted people to pick up on.
Of course you deserve front page, your artwork kicks ass.
Can i request you do another piece of Art of a Goblin? But this time, Make him in control of a machine, and he's hunting down humans in a town.
I think that will be really kick ass.
Author's Response:
That's a pretty sweet idea, but I've got a tonne of projects lined up already. I'll keep that in mind though.
love it, very nice piece
I love all your art and this adds to my favourites you never disappoint!
OMFG kik ass!
You have the best art <3
Proportions seem off!! @_@
You did a v.good job at rendering her skin!
Author's Response:
People come in all shapes and sizes. Her proportions just happen to differ from your ideal standard.
Amazing, just like all your othe work.
So, the 'Blood Charm' turns people evil?
Author's Response:
Yeah, something like that. You can read a more in depth story on my dA page. Decided not to post it here cause it's kind of long. Thanks for your review.
I really LOVE art like this...Stuff like this inspires me and i just cant explain the amazment i get looking at it...
People mention that is "Well Drawn" uhmmm its painted to lol the paint is what makes it look real not the drawing.
Anyways i LOVE the art work here keep it up!
Author's Response:
Thanks for the support and encouragement!
This is one of the best works currently in the art portal, but I am curious as to why the character is wearing quasi-midevil clothing on the torso and wearing jeans as pants. The jeans seem somewhat anachronistic.
Author's Response:
They were not meant to be jeans. I intended them to be tight leather pants.
all of the reviews here below and above mine express greater feeling than my heart could ever feel, for this picture influences the very embodiment of spirit soul and emotion all in one stroke of a digital hand brush.
this is what rightfully deserves a 10
all i can say my good man...is that your future looks much brighter than light itself.
i have to say you are truly a master of the arts
l8s
Author's Response:
It's a real honour to get reviews like this. Thank you very much for the support.
I really love this picture. It's so well drawn and looks real. I'll give it a strong 10/10, if i could rate higher i would :D
Very well done. i think this is one of the best things i have seen on the art portal
really like your art!
Absolutely Beautiful, Your art is phenominal, so crisp and everything is so smooth looking. Keep the great art coming, and look into Doing something with your Gift more ppl need to see this Art.
its amazing i love the 3d type thing going on. make more .. please
thats seriously one of the best pieces of art work ive seen (well all of your work ive looked at is : D i wanna see more x3
Damn bro your good i mean really good look's like she's troubled by something...amazing you get to draw like that almost capture every element good job man =) 4 thumbs up (includes those on my feet ^^
I was just looking through all the artwork and then this caught my eyes. It is a truely amazing piece, i cant imagine how great your other ones are. Keep up the good work and happy halloween.
Well when I first saw it my fisrt tought was Jean'd Arc don't ask why :3
Best artist on the portal so far! Keep up the good work!
Btw, is the brooch the same one you drew earlier?
It Is So Realistic That I Give It a 12/10
good job it feels cold haha
not much i can say on this other than well done and
i hope you make more
Author's Response:
I will make more art because it's what I do. I'll post it here because cool people like you appreciate it.
Very well drawn, the cape, the armor. everything fits just perfectly into this one, seriously, a fine piece o art =D
You're probably the most technically skilled artist on newgrounds (if not further). You have you very own style and an exceptional realization, that looks like 18th century paintings, it's so detailed it becomes photographic. But apart from some nice elements (the clouds getting darker as they wave further from the character or the language of the colour schemes) there is not much of your personality there. It's so perfect it almost lacks sensibility. Still, that deserves a good 10, I would feel bad not to give you one.
Author's Response:
Not sure what you mean by personality. I feel that this piece does contain a lot of my personality, but perhaps we are thinking of different meanings of the word. Thanks for the comment.
it's so nice that it speaks of a story of its own...
Annika's a warrior who just got revenge over someone he's lost, someone dear to her heart...
she's got her revenge, but now she sees how it was all for nothing. She can't get that person back, and getting revenge only made her feel worse at heart...
oh, and the winter theme is great!!!
You're technique is amazing. Pure, and well worked on.
The storyline, if there is to be one, seems intriguing.
I adore it.
Once again you've made an amazing picture. The character and the textures look so really you could almost touch them. Aside from the details on the armor and sword what I find really amazing is how you did the folds in gloves; I mean they look so really. On top of that the she looks so much sadder then her last picture. You can tell by the look on her face that she's lost something/someone dear to her.
Just wondering, is there a story to Annika or is she just the subject of the art?
Author's Response:
Yeah, you can see the story on my dA page. I didn't want to post it on Newgrounds cause it's kind of long. The link is in my profile.
Thanks for the comment.
This is so detailed the only thing is the head looks like a little small the rest is great, I seriously hope you don't get a deutch bag who rates this down from a perfect 10.
That is so awesome!
you are a pro
I liked her armor !!!
This is work of a master. I can only imagine what the masters of old would say if they knew such work would be abundant in our culture.
There is not one flaw anywhere. The detailing and textures are exquisite.
