ahhh thank you so much :') I don't mind working from descriptions, but in general it takes a lot of back and forth and editing to get the character right - would you mind paying an extra $5 (or equivalent)?

not at all! it will be well worth it to have a good solid reference and a lovely piece of art at the end ❤️

great then! Can you give me an idea of what you're looking for? pose, etc? I'm guessing something more basic since it's for reference?

https://imgur.com/h3rneFC How's this?

https://i.imgur.com/Nt9lHLM.jpg Just an update! this rendering stage takes a little longer. Also, should i paint her nails?

yes of course! i’m def not looking for a crazy action pose or anything. she’s quite standoffish and serious so anything that projects that is good—possibly involving her quarterstaff? and i was thinking i’d like it with her hair down.

i’m struggling with the eyes situation—when she’s not using a mask she uses a disguise kit to blend the extraneous creepy eyes (and covers with her hair) into the the rest of her ‘scarring’. i’d really like the art to be all-eyes-out but then i can’t show my party because spoilers. maybe i can toss in further extra payment to have two ever so slightly different versions, just in the eye area? would also be helpful for ref purposes ? sorry for being a pain in the butt already ? i feel like you’re gonna have regrets by the end of this

hmm would it change her hair too? or just add the eyes? any changes in the clothing? just so i know what to charge!

possibly just her bangs would be a little more out of the way for visibility! no changes to anything else :)

then how about another $5? that would get to $40 total

sounds good to me! :)

Alrighty I'll send u a pose sketch soon then!

yes!! They're perfect!! ❤️

And you're still down to do the second pose?

yes! I'll get started on that and send u the updated sketch asap

awesome! thank you so much i can't wait~

Mnn ... ... when you said nails, I was struck by a thought. Her main colours are red, black and gold. Red dress, gold eyes, black hair. Would it be possible to continue the theme with black+gold lacy fan, understated gold nails, red+gold hairsticks? (or would that just look super weird?)

gold nails work, but i'm not sure abt the fan - the black might blend in with her hair and make it difficult to read. I'll try it out and show you the options - a "gold" fan might work, though. (also, you said her hair is black, but i painted it dark brown - let me know if that's not right from the wip i sent you)

If a black fan doesn't work, then the deep red-brown mahogany you have there looks good!

https://i.imgur.com/wsPiJu6.jpg here's how it looks! it think it works? lmk if you want to proceed with those colors. The nails don't contrast much, so let me know if you'd like to choose a different color.

https://i.imgur.com/EI0maev.jpg here's the final sketch for the second pose!

omg they look so precious!!

the only thing is that the guy's hair part is actually on the other side. If it's easier for you, flipping the image would be fine with me!

alright, i'll flip it then! thanks flskf his hair is a challenge for sure

do you like any of these poses for a starting point? tried to involve her staff as you asked! https://i.imgur.com/EFxhqkV.jpg

haha i'm so sorry his hair is so weird dngklsdg

1 is perfect! i wavered a bit on 2 but i def think it’s gotta be 1 ?