If only looks could kill by templargfx
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
As the enemy approaches and the defences fail, the wife of a warrior slain in battle prepares herself for battle using what is available in her home.
At least she looks the part...
The is basically the first full scene I have ever done!
please could you all give me some comments / critique.
I really need to know where I went wrong etc. in this scene in order to improve my future scene renders! thankyou all

Comments (22)
Very cool image, great lights.
nice image, good work!
Excellent ligths and composing
Very cool image and effects. Just watch your compression so you don't get the squigglies. You can see what I mean by looking at the top right window...Other than that it's an excellent image! If you want a tip about file compression you can IM me.
This is very good. I would like to see a different perspective perhaps from the front 3/4 view to see expression and not be blinded by the light. Very good first one.
Lighting lighting!!! I love it!
Well - I must say, I am new to this too... and I haven't even come close to anything as good as this. I love it!
Outrageous lighting! Really unique - it really DOES seem blinding. Great job. Cool sword ;-)
very very good lighting nice mood:)
Now THAT's an awesome pic....:-)
If this is the first scene, then, you can say my work sucks, cuz this is awesome
Very nice lighting. Good work.
can't think of anything to say lol, I love it!
Very beautiful work indeed. Superb lighting and atmosphere to this stunning piece. Well done! Steve :o)
Wow love the lighting and subject matter gr8 work Temp!! :o)
ohh.. very nice lighting! excellent job!
Only thing I can think of is shadows: the shadows from the window are very good, but she doesn't seem to cast a clear shadow. You also might want to light up her face a bit more. I'd suggest an extra spotlight between the woman and the window, somewhat higher than her head, pointing at her head. The volumetric effects are very good, though the turbulence in it is a bit much, which is especially evident at her legs. Must have taken quite some time to render - I only tried something like this once, and after an hour or so I killed the render (only about 0.5% complete by then...) Very good composition. The lighting seems a bit blinding indeed, but that makes for an unusual effect and a great mood. Excellent job for a first full scene!
I agree with svdl. You need a strong cast shadow from her as well to fix the squiggles in the volumetric lighting. The pose and composition is excellent. I love the way she is back lit by the window.The lighting is very good, and dramtic!
Glad looks do not kill and I got to look at it. great job.
Intessante composition :)
It is super!
Great work and lighting Very well done