Which image is better?

[Owldragon]

I have to say A, too

I'm just going to add my voice to those supporting A. I think the shading on B is just a bit too much.

 

[TheLe]

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Now, for the record, IMAGE B is the original. Brad McDevitt is just a fantastic artist and has an almost Todd McFarlane style to his work. The original feels very gritty and battle-worn, as it has more shadowing and detailed shadow. I wanted something cleaner, lighter, and sexier, so I cleaned up some of the lines. However, I was unsure which people liked more, which is why I posted this thread. So far, the cleaner version has the lead. I think the original version is fantastic, and I definitely plan on hiring Brad for more work in the future!

~Le

 

[Wystan]

I preferred the A version, but I personally think the nipples are way over the top and may be too much in either version.

 

[Voadam]

Eh, I like both of them and the differences don't jump out at me.

 

[jeffh]

A looks more natural without the extra detail. (I also thought the shadow of her right boob looked wrong in both versions).

 

[ShadowDenizen]

I preferred the A version, but I personally think the nipples are way over the top and may be too much in either version.

I think the original version is fantastic, and I definitely plan on hiring Brad for more work in the future!

I like them both, (Go, Brad!!), though I'll confess that they seem a bit "cheesecake-y" for my personal tastes. And, I second the "Nipples" quote from above.

Overall, I'd go with "A", as it is (IMHO) more simplistic and elegant.
And, she seems slightly more femine without the harder and slightly overdone shading in B.

Just my $.02, though!

 

[Thaumaturge]

I agree, A is better unless you are going for disturbingly skeletal.


Thaumaturge.

 

[Jedi_Solo]

Definately A. The B version comes across to me as being too sickly.

 

[Aus_Snow]

I guess I'll just say what I voted for here, too. 'A'.

 

[theredrobedwizard]

For some reason, I like B more. *shrug*

-TRRW