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18 Sep 2014 11:25 #6268 by Digital Dave
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Looking good Claude. Like the Assassin design, though I'm not sure about the bottom of it being so belled out/squared as you presently have it. I would think the cowl would be more rounded. But that's just my personal opinion. :)
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18 Sep 2014 12:59 - 18 Sep 2014 12:59 #6271 by ClaudeCrow
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I think that's because it actually carries on further than my image and it doesn't curve back in to a centre join. Here's the reference image.
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18 Sep 2014 14:50 #6272 by McFish
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Could just be me but I feel as if the shoulders on some of the characters feel to straight/square. Perhaps relax them a little bit. Also feel some shadows at their feet would help them fit in a bit more.

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18 Sep 2014 16:50 #6276 by Charlotte
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I think the idea of using the hood like this is excellent but I do think the bottom shape looks a bit odd. The collar looks a bit like an open book at the moment. Looking at the reference the white collar is 1) entirely within the cowl so the "tips" don't actually show, and 2) the upper edges are disappearing into the darkness of the cowl itself and the face. So the general shape of the opening should perhaps follow his jawline a bit more, to look less like a book. I also think you might want to show the bottom edges/tips (seams) of the cowl itself where it overlays the collar(s) below and then well... ends... :P A bit like what you've done with the seams on that tell tale shape at the top of the cowl.
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18 Sep 2014 21:17 - 18 Sep 2014 21:17 #6284 by ClaudeCrow
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Thanks for the feedback guys.

McFish, I softened the shoulders of a few of them a little, mainly to the guy second from the left. I also have darkened the whole area around their feet to make it transition a little better to the collar I'm not sure if you feel it would benefit from some distinct shadows?

Charlotte, I'd gone through a few changes already before seeing this so I'll have to ask you how you think it looks now and whether you still feel it needs those amendments. I had adjusted the collar slightly but I'm not sure it's in the places where you've suggested.

Any other feedback on the changes made, whilst there's only a day left, would still be of great help.



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18 Sep 2014 22:59 #6286 by Digital Dave
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I think that's because it actually carries on further than my image and it doesn't curve back in to a centre join. Here's the reference image.
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I see now it's the collar that is holding the cowl out like that, so I see why you did it that way. I just thought it should show some softness to the material, and showing some movement, but can see how they would be held outward as you have made it.
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19 Sep 2014 07:45 #6290 by Charlotte
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I think it's better now but still a bit book like :)
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23 Sep 2014 19:37 #6352 by Kodabble
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ClaudeCrow - nice design. In regards to ideas, it might work if you used the other elements (figures, mountains, clouds) in the picture to give a feel of the face. Example the figure on the left's cape almost forms the outlines of the face. What if the figure on the right mirrors this to form the right side. Also the strong lines on the mountains in the center could hint at the mouth. Just a thought.

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