Comment on Rhanis - the Rat Queen by Cha0slord

Hi, I found your piece here through ProjectComment.

First of all, um. Wow. Those rats look real, particularly the one on the left (our left, not hers ). The subtle gloss and depth to the fur, the little, beady eyes, the whiskers: you nailed it. Her hair (and fur) is realistic, as well. The highlights and the detailed strands are perfect. The braids and their ornaments are also very well done. Her claws are a nice touch to the "rat queen" theme, too.

I do think the highlights on her crown and armor should be a bit sharper. However, I'm not familiar with Blender's renderer, and as such, don't know how well it can simulate metal. Her skin looks too smooth, as well. I think a bumpmap would've done wonders (or a stronger one, if you were already using one). And her eyes seem a little flat. Maybe you could try for some, brighter, sharper highlights? Some detailing (such as veins) and coloration on the sclera would probably help too.

That being said, this is still a great render. The rat motifs on her crown and breastplate are wonderful additions and attest to how thought-out this is. The fire has just the right amount of light, and I really like the subtle bloom it casts. I also like the intricately designed window in the background; it really does look like the lair of a weird, insane cult.

Overall, you did an awesome job. Really. It's clear that you put a lot of time and work into this, and it really makes it stand out. This is definitely going in my favorites.