Comment on Possession by SovaeArt
Since the anatomy issues have already been mentioned, my suggestions would be toward the lighting.
The piece reads as the light is radiating from both the unicorn and the maiden. This is because there seems to be no shadow cast from the maiden. I can see the slight darkening just behind her on the tree, but it is far too faint to be a shadow. At such a close distance to her the tree would show more of her silhouette.
In either case (light from unicorn or both) the tree feels over-illuminated though and a little flat as the light only peters off a bit toward the right side. I'd strongly suggest toning it down a little, even just a few shades and work on the fade upwards.
The depth of the lighting in the background looks good, its faint which keeps the eye from being too distracted by it and allows focus on the main elements. I would however darken up the tree that is just behind the unicorn's ear (just a shade or two), its too bright for the distance its at compared to the other trees.
My only other concern with the lighting is the foreground where the image goes black at the bottom, feels like you need a little more definition and light to separate the roots from the clearing where the unicorn is, as it all blends into one right now (if that is your intention it works, but I feel like its not since you are frustrated with the piece)
Aside from the lighting I'd suggest two things which arent necessary for the piece, but just my own opinion to possibly improve it.
1- The lighting on the dark male figure, I'd say have a slight touch of light on him, if hes peeking out and looking at the maiden and unicorn, the light would hit his face and side. However hes also meant to be subtle and fade into the trees so its a preference on how visible you want him, not necessary though.
2- The detail on the girl and unicorn is very high, while everything else is less developed at the moment. I like the relaxed look to the background (which I also see reflected in your other work) but would like to see a slightly more gradual change from the sharp detail to the soft surroundings, to me it feels out of place.
This is all just my own suggestions and opinion, feel free to take or ignore to whatever you feel would help you create the image in your own way. All the best, and looking forward to seeing the finished piece.
The piece reads as the light is radiating from both the unicorn and the maiden. This is because there seems to be no shadow cast from the maiden. I can see the slight darkening just behind her on the tree, but it is far too faint to be a shadow. At such a close distance to her the tree would show more of her silhouette.
In either case (light from unicorn or both) the tree feels over-illuminated though and a little flat as the light only peters off a bit toward the right side. I'd strongly suggest toning it down a little, even just a few shades and work on the fade upwards.
The depth of the lighting in the background looks good, its faint which keeps the eye from being too distracted by it and allows focus on the main elements. I would however darken up the tree that is just behind the unicorn's ear (just a shade or two), its too bright for the distance its at compared to the other trees.
My only other concern with the lighting is the foreground where the image goes black at the bottom, feels like you need a little more definition and light to separate the roots from the clearing where the unicorn is, as it all blends into one right now (if that is your intention it works, but I feel like its not since you are frustrated with the piece)
Aside from the lighting I'd suggest two things which arent necessary for the piece, but just my own opinion to possibly improve it.
1- The lighting on the dark male figure, I'd say have a slight touch of light on him, if hes peeking out and looking at the maiden and unicorn, the light would hit his face and side. However hes also meant to be subtle and fade into the trees so its a preference on how visible you want him, not necessary though.
2- The detail on the girl and unicorn is very high, while everything else is less developed at the moment. I like the relaxed look to the background (which I also see reflected in your other work) but would like to see a slightly more gradual change from the sharp detail to the soft surroundings, to me it feels out of place.
This is all just my own suggestions and opinion, feel free to take or ignore to whatever you feel would help you create the image in your own way. All the best, and looking forward to seeing the finished piece.