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Hello! This is my first post. It's for a private DN server called Project Duck. I wanted to make them a loading screen as a way to show my thanks to the devs who were dedicated in building and maintaining the server. (And also sort of like a compensation because I submitted something completely out of context without reading the rules properly for their previous art submission event)) I kind of wanted to portray the character and her mecha ducks on her way to the server.

I have already submitted this to the dev, but I'd like to know if there are ways to improve this piece because it's the first time I attempted a full-fledged illustration on my own without the help of my lecturers.

Feedback q: Is the mood off? The foreground too dark? How do I improve the composition? Should I add more highlights to the hair/character? Would it have been better to have added a more obvious ray of light as the source of lighting? Is the vignette effect good or would it be better without the effect? Is the background too messy? Should I make it lighter?

I'd really like some feedback and would appreciate all forms of criticism as I'd really like to improve my drawing skills. Thank you!

Description
Hello! This is my first post. It's for a private DN server called Project Duck. I wanted to make them a loading screen as a way to show my thanks to the devs who were dedicated in building and maintaining the server. (And also sort of like a compensation because I submitted something completely out of context without reading the rules properly for their previous art submission event)) I kind of wanted to portray the character and her mecha ducks on her way to the server.

I have already submitted this to the dev, but I'd like to know if there are ways to improve this piece because it's the first time I attempted a full-fledged illustration on my own without the help of my lecturers.

Feedback q: Is the mood off? The foreground too dark? How do I improve the composition? Should I add more highlights to the hair/character? Would it have been better to have added a more obvious ray of light as the source of lighting? Is the vignette effect good or would it be better without the effect? Is the background too messy? Should I make it lighter?

I'd really like some feedback and would appreciate all forms of criticism as I'd really like to improve my drawing skills. Thank you!