A Geisha Girl

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Hey, nice work! you obviously have talent and a good handle on shadowing and tone.
Her body and her clothes are near flawless the detail is quite good, it looks quite natural of course it's not perfect but then again nothing is. I don't think you could have done much better. Her posture is very 'geisha'. I suggest you look over the hair, face and hands.
I know hands are very hard to draw so you should practice but never the less it's a good attempt a little more detail would bee good take a look at your own hands, their shape and shading what is the bone structure like. Trust me really giving something a good hard look really helps.

I commend you on using a thick neck, people tend to thin out their necks. I do believe you went a little overboard on the shadow here, she is a geisha long necked and graceful yours does not give his impression.

Her face is to narrow and sharp and lacking detail compared to the rest of your picture. I suggest you take pictures and study them.
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Oh wow! That's beautiful :D

I envy you for being able to draw something like that... The best I can do is pretty much a stick figure. XD

The shading is perfect, the face is gorgeous, the dress is elegant... Perfect, perfect, perfect!!! <333 *likes this 100 times*

If I had to point out one thing though, I'd say that the hands look a little... off. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but they look a little strange. I'd work a little on that, and then it's perfect.

Keep up the incredible work! ^-^

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Hey there, Dreamerwalker! Error404 and ready to review! :D

As soon as I saw the title "Geisha girl" my mind suddenly pricked with interest, as I had recently been reading "Memoirs of a Geisha". And then, to my surprise, I find that you had just seen the movie! Talk about a coincidence! :D If you enjoyed the movie you are bound to enjoy the book- Arthur Golden is a very talented writer, believe me. :)

Now, to the nitpicks reviewing:
I can't believe what a beautiful piece of art you've created- utterly magnificent! The kimono was probably (in my eyes) the highlight of the piece, the way you captured the light and bent it to your best fit really added a touch of elegance to the final picture! However, I felt the folds of the dress were a bit sharp near the thighs. Maybe try positioning them a little lower next time or perhaps try rounding them to make the kimono appear less angular. On the other hand, I adored the floral patterns scattered across the kimono exterior! It really projects how much time and detail you put into completing this rather than leaving it plain in a hurry to get it finished.

Secondly, I would like to bring the face into the spotlight. The eyes, nose and lips are perfectly sculpted and I have no scrutiny for them at all, but I do feel that the chin is a little too pointy. I can understand your motives if it were an anime picture, but I believe that this piece tends to lean more towards realism. Try rounding the chin and cheeks a little, sort of like an oval or the base of an egg. This would give the girl a more innocent, doll-like appearance.

I absolutely LOVED the hair! The ornaments intertwined through it were so pretty, I'm jealous I can't wear them myself. But, if you wanted to make the piece a little more traditional, you could try styling it into the Momoware (the traditional hairstyle of an apprentice Geisha). Of course, this is only a suggestion. Otherwise, the hair is ineffable! :D

Lastly, I felt the upper arms were a tad bit short in comparison to the lower arm. Perhaps my eyes are playing tricks on me from the folds of kimono’s sleeves. I can’t be certain, sorry!

Overall, I'm overjoyed to see a Geisha girl here on YWS! Please excuse the nitpicks- I can get carried away. I thought the piece was awesome! If you were to add anything more to it, it should definitely be a cute little background. Maybe her greeting a customer at a tea house? Or stepping out into the courtyard of her Okiya? Whatever the case, the picture is lovely and I’m certain you rank as one of the best artists’ on YWS. :)

Until next time, good work and keep drawing!
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... I'm really jealous! I so wish I could draw like this! This is an extremmlllyyy amazing pictureee!! I love all the contrast in the shades. The darks and the lights. I don't know a lot about drawing but my friend who can draw is speechless. :D

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Hey there =]. I only see one itty bitty flaw. The left side of her neck is a little bit thick, and the darker shading makes it look even thicker. Overall she's slender and her form is perfect, I'd just take of a little bit on her neck, and then it'd be absolutely perfect! Great work though =]
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You asked for no more comments but I couldn't help myself!! :P all i'll say is that it is so pretty! :)
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