Credit. Pure Credit.
Let me crique this real quick:
First of all, the main thing that I enjoy the most is the style of the wardrobe. It's sexy, elegant, and would make an awesome Halloween costume. The style of the dress is very well done, and I can definately see this on the runway. Any clothing professional would say that this dress makes Gucci look like it should be fazed out, but not really. If I had to price it, it would probably cost somewhere between $400 and $450, considering the complexity of the design, as well as the comfort it would be able to give out. But why am I pricing a dress? The top part of it actually does her justice, because it brings out her inner dominatrix, although she doesn't really look like the kind of person who would do that. As for the bottom half - well, let's just say that it grabs the mind of the teenage boy. No further details with that. The boots (or leggings) also contribute to her sensual appearance, which is in no way a bad thing. In fact, it actually helps with overall look, style and feel of the image.
Next is the hair.
Now, it's quite obvious that some girls out there would love have their hair that long, but with a hottie like this one, there is no denying that long hair is definately in for both sides. The color is brilliant, and we all know that girls look even sexier with dark blue hair, especially if they're otaku (Yes, I'm an anime freak.) But what really makes the hair grab my eyes is the highlights, and you have successfully hit it dead on the button with that. And trust me, if you can make an anime character and the only thing that I like most about is the hair, then you're definately on to something.
And of course, there's that necklace that she has. It's really quite an expert touch, and some people adore that kind of thing. ( I know. I'm one of them) It actually brings out the dark side within her, because to me, it looks like an item that was given to her by the lord of the underworld (please don't ask why. It's just an opinion) But with that being said, it does add a taste of adventure, which is a very good thing (in more ways than one. ;)
Up next is the facial expression, which I find to be very proportional. It's sexy, elegant, and she also looks like the shyest goth girl on the planet, which is very unusual if you think about it. Still, the expression signifies that if someone is in danger, she would always be there to help them out, which is a highly important characteristic that many of us take for granted. And if you take a real good look at just her eyes, you'll find that deep inside is a ferocious yet very trustworthy lioness that's just waiting to burst forth and fight for those that she cares so much about, which is pretty handy.
Finally, there's the background. Whenever I look at it, I feel as if I'm in a completely different dimension, and that I'm actually standing right next to this girl. It gives me a sense of calm, but also makes me feel more courageous than I really am (I'll admit: I'm not the bravest person in the world). I know it might sound wierd, but that's my heart talking, not me personally.
Lastly, I could actually this character in an anime show. It would definately work out. Think about it: How often is it that you see a shy, courageous goth girl?
This might not be the most popular image in the art portal, but in my mind, I think it deserves a 10/10 for originality, creativity, image, and just sheer attitude.
Make no mistake about it. You, my friend, have talent. I think you should make your work even more public. People are still searching for the new, after all.
Keep them coming. I would love to see what else you can think of.