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Published: 2016-11-29 20:01:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 1057; Favourites: 11; Downloads: 13
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Description Working on a little side project and decided that this part was worth sharing on its own.  Been focusing a lot on Gwae and Callie Chase recently, figured it was time to give Kathalia some proper attention.  Looking to try out some more details on head and face with a larger picture. 
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JackalTheAce [2016-12-01 02:08:31 +0000 UTC]

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This is a very well done piece! The colors are done nicely [thought the marker is a bit obvious at time but that might just be me. I'm not the most keen with markers. The lining is smooth, though the cloak is a tad bit rough on the edges. It was very nicely shaded. There is one area I would like you to work on however. The face. It is not a bad face, certainly not! Faces are very hard to get, trust me. However, it would be a good idea to practice your faces and the placement of the eyes, lips, nose, and other features. Very nice! Keep up the good work!

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Kathalia In reply to JackalTheAce [2016-12-03 23:43:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a critique on this piece.  I haven't had much practice drawing faces in this scale, so the feedback is very appreciated!

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JackalTheAce In reply to Kathalia [2016-12-03 23:44:43 +0000 UTC]

;You're welcome! I jsut try to help artists develop!

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DancingPartySoda [2016-12-01 01:47:17 +0000 UTC]

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In my opinion, the top of the hair doesn't go high enough, the ears are too long, and the eyes are too far apart. I don't know what that lump in the cloak is, and the stripes on the shirt don't curve in the way they should. The headband seems too thick, and i think the way the cloak was colored is, well, messy. The shading on the face and neck don't make sense, and I'm confused as to why there's lime green under the cloak. I think having at least one side of the cloak on or over the shoulder so the shoulder is visible will make the drawing make more sense. This is only my opinion and I understand if you find it harsh.

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Kathalia In reply to DancingPartySoda [2016-12-03 23:46:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for helping me out with the critique.  Pointing out flaws is the best way to improve so I appreciate you taking the time.  I'll be sure to watch these areas in future work!

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DancingPartySoda In reply to Kathalia [2016-12-05 21:04:04 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate you taking my critique well. Most people find it offensive and harsh, but I like to speak my mind to help other people improve. 

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Kathalia In reply to DancingPartySoda [2016-12-06 00:51:15 +0000 UTC]

No worries.  Can't get any better if no one was willing to point these things out.  I don't take criticism personally, but rather as an opportunity. 

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DancingPartySoda In reply to Kathalia [2016-12-06 02:03:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so because that couldn't be any closer to the truth.  

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artii2tiiciin2aniity [2016-12-01 01:24:04 +0000 UTC]

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This is a really good picture, the colors run nicely and aren't just randomly spewed all over the place. The design is simple and nice to look at.

The eyes are a bit too far apart and one is bigger then the other, I suggest using guide line to help them be closer in size. Here's a tutorial that shows what I mean- img07.deviantart.net/374f/i/20…

I like that you put shines in the hair, but your shading needs work, I can't tell where the light source is coming from. www.deviantart.com/art/Really-… This is a good reference for shading.

And the last thing I'll suggest is in place of leaving out some of the line art, try variation in thickness of the lines.

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Kathalia In reply to artii2tiiciin2aniity [2016-12-04 00:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to leave the critique and especially the links!  I think they'll be very useful and I'll try to incorporate your suggestions into my future work.  Not sure what you mean with the lineart part though.  Which parts do you think I should leave the lines out?

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artii2tiiciin2aniity In reply to Kathalia [2016-12-04 02:17:55 +0000 UTC]

you are most welcome

23gallery.com/wp-content/uploa…  ok heres an example, you see how the lines on the second bear are thicker in some places then others? thats what im suggesting, because in your line art, the lines seem to be missing

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KawaiiAnimeKitsune [2016-12-01 01:21:18 +0000 UTC]

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My Name is Noah and i am joined to a group called Project Comment where i will get a notification for every peace of art that is good on this big world wide website i call Devientart. I do review's on a system i call a Praise and Polish system(things i liked of the picture and stuff you can work on.) this is helpful because it is a Critique. I start this always with the Polish. I think the marker lines is are showing and that could honestly ruin a project, in this it both ruin's it BUT it also looks like it works as it flows throughout the cape. also is it supposed to be a vampire elf? if it is where is the other tooth? is it being covered by the tongue? So now that the Polish is over on to the praise. I think it is an amazing drawing the vision is cool and the originality is kind of up but not fully original the technique was destroyed by the marker lines. the impact was amazing because the shading and diffrent things helped it along the way. Also I LOVE drawings where you can not figure out wether it is a girl or boy or not. I have spent time making this Critique and this is honestly an amazing drawing and i hope you keep up the good work and try to fix some points i have brought up helps you. You have earned my watch!
From your pal, Noah

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Kathalia In reply to KawaiiAnimeKitsune [2016-12-04 00:24:51 +0000 UTC]

Hello Noah, thank you for taking the time to leave your critique! 

Marker lines seem to be a consistent problem for me, and I'm trying to get smoother colouring in the future. 

I wasn't intending to make her look like a vampire but rather invoke a trope from a lot of Japanese anime/manga called Yaeba (little fang) to show off a mischievous nature. 

Thank you again for the help and I'm glad you enjoyed the picture!

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KawaiiAnimeKitsune In reply to Kathalia [2016-12-04 00:31:19 +0000 UTC]

Your Welcome thanks for clearing evreything up!

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SnoByrd [2016-12-01 00:50:09 +0000 UTC]

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This is overall, a pretty good picture but there are some things that you could improve on. One thing is the proportions. Her eyes are too far apart and the eyebrows are a little uneven. The hair is pretty good but the lighting is a tad unnatural at the bottom. Her bottom lip is too thin and there are some lines that cross where they shouldn't (Ex: Where her closer ear meet her hair.) Another thing to remember is to keep the curve of the jaw within her neck so it doesn't make her head look too big. The shading is pretty good and the clothes look nice as well. The use of color is also good so overall, this is a nice pic. Hope this helps!

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Kathalia In reply to SnoByrd [2016-12-04 00:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to help me improve my artwork!  I'll be sure to keep an eye out for all of those features in my future work!

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alftheotter [2016-11-29 21:16:30 +0000 UTC]

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The coloration is great. I especially like the way you colored and shaded the hair- it makes it appear as though it is reflecting light, and it appears more natural in a way than just a flat color or shade. The ears are pretty detailed, and they help accentuate the rest of the face and the hair just by being focus points for the eyes. I also like the look of the cloak clasp- it is simple, but elegant in design, and the color that you picked makes it appear as if it were shined up brass or bronze.

There are a few rough edges on the cloak, but I feel that in a way that may improve the look by making the picture as a whole look less stiff and more fluid and natural.

Keep up the great work!

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Kathalia In reply to alftheotter [2016-12-04 01:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for taking the time to leave this critique.  I tried a lot of new things with it, especially the shading, so the feedback is very appreciated.  Thank you again!

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LifeKnife [2016-12-01 07:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Well done!

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Kathalia In reply to LifeKnife [2016-12-04 03:08:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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VanillaSnuggleMonk [2016-12-01 01:46:27 +0000 UTC]

I really like the color scheme here! Although, its very obvious that you used marker. An easy way to fix this is to either layer it to full saturation, or to be very careful in not going over already drawn lines, especially if they're already dry! Personally, I would have made the lower lip much thicker, but that's all in preference.  I like the shape of the head, but the eyes should be either lower on the face, or the forehead larger. Look in a mirror to see how a face is proportioned, I find that it helps quite a bit! I  love the hair!

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Kathalia In reply to VanillaSnuggleMonk [2016-12-04 03:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the feedback!  I'll be sure to work on those elements.  Marker overlap (and markers drying out) have been a huge problem for me.  Definitely need more practice on colours and faces!

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BigMac1212 [2016-11-29 20:29:18 +0000 UTC]

What a pretty character.

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Kathalia In reply to BigMac1212 [2016-11-29 20:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you think so!  Hoping to get my art to a level where she matches what I want her to look like.

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gvsgdude89 [2016-11-29 20:09:39 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.  My only question is was the fang intentional?

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Kathalia In reply to gvsgdude89 [2016-11-29 20:24:12 +0000 UTC]

Her fang is intentional.  I'm a big fan of anime and JRPGs, both of which heavily inspire my take on these characters, and one of the tropes I'm a fan of is the "cute little fang" tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php… I include them on Kathalia because I think it gives a subtle little indication of her personality and mischievous-side.  Not sure I pull it off quite properly, but that is the intention at least!

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