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The way I'm looking at it now, I'm going off of originality, theme, and quality with a possible 3 points in each category.

Well thanks for clearing that up, I'm cool with that.

Sorry for busting your chops.

Nah it's cool, dood, I get it. I'm going to try to be done with this soon <3
Alright I've narrowed it down to just these.

Jutsu: http://spjutsu.deviantart.com/art/SellSword-524839491
Drone: http://bro-taku.deviantart.com/art/Lonely-Spirit-s-Solitude-525077892
Cedric: http://i.imgur.com/sRPDlKL.png
Camila: http://camilaanims.deviantart.com/art/Sasha-Cloudfield-Competition-523840420

I would like to get the input from these four as well as anyone else on the matter of who should be first, second, or third. Feel free to tell me about your character and how the image expresses who they are. These four are the only ones I need to get feedback for <3

Wow, genuinely surprised Zaix isn't up there, his captured the theme to like, a T
I don't want to rank these because I'm part of it, but I'll say that I think Cedric hit all the nails on the head, really like that piece.

Dang it, didn't make the final list XD

I agree with Drone, for me it's between Cedric and Camila. I definitely get a carefree vibe from Camila's character whilst the anarchistic personality of Cedric's is really apparent.

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I would like to get the input from these four as well as anyone else on the matter of who should be first, second, or third. Feel free to tell me about your character and how the image expresses who they are. These four are the only ones I need to get feedback for <3

Well I didn't know I'd have a chance to share any of this.

My character is Bradley Steelewind, defender of Littleton. Raised by the late great masters of the Steelewind clan to be an expert in sword play, as is customary with any battle capable men in his bloodline.

As a master swordsman he chooses to wear limited armor to favor mobility and trust his skills, so he equips the bare minimum choosing only to have his lead arm covered in armor, since that's the side of him that will be facing his enemy the most and an armored helmet in case of any upward ricochet, common practice for a duelist.

He's a fierce battler with a stone cold demeanor.

Cedric, Drone, Camila, Jutsu.

Oh I was supposed to explain my character
Well her name is Cia, she's a ram spirit, although unlike others of her kind, she has a particular affinity for water rather than fire. Since she is so different from other water spirits, she is perpetually alone, taking solace only in the water that she loves. She craves emotion, which is signified through her markings (although not totally visible in this drawing, she has hearts on her palm and back) which are visible representations of her emotions. The markings on her body are her proof of divinity, and they change color according to her mood, although their base color is orange.

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Jutsu: http://spjutsu.deviantart.com/art/SellSword-524839491
All the appeal comes from detail and sharp line work, no color therefor no initial "wow" factor meaning the piece doesn't immediately pop. Inconsistencies in line thickness in various spots on the piece and the high detail means any mistakes in line work are more readily apparent.

Drone: http://bro-taku.deviantart.com/art/Lonely-Spirit-s-Solitude-525077892
Very appealing initially, stunning colors and intricate background. Closer inspection reveals somewhat sloppy linework, mostly in the legs and the ocean off in the distance.

Cedric: http://i.imgur.com/sRPDlKL.png
Blurry, un-focused. Yet very original and appealing. It tells a story and the anarchy symbol on her shoulder is an interesting touch.
That's all there is to it though.

Camila: http://camilaanims.deviantart.com/art/Sasha-Cloudfield-Competition-523840420
Good background and color work, characters body language displays demeanor. However, anatomical *Chin, nose and proportions* and clothing design *Jacket collar* mistakes leave you wondering what could've been.

Please forgive me if this seems harsh, believe me no one is more aware of the flaws in my own art than me. He asked for input I'm just giving him my genuine reactions.

Yeah nah, my drawing is extremely sloppy if you look at it close up, it was rushed out in like a day and a half

I don't know man, your cell-shading work is always what i've admired about your art the most, it looks extremely crisp to me.

Just waiting on Cedric and Camila to give their input and then I'll square this away and we can go into phase 4.

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Yeah nah, my drawing is extremely sloppy if you look at it close up, it was rushed out in like a day and a half

Well you did have quite some time to work on it. I've gotta give it up to that background though, very good work man.

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I don't know man, your cell-shading work is always what i've admired about your art the most, it looks extremely crisp to me.

I was referring to the line work specifically.

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Well you did have quite some time to work on it. I've gotta give it up to that background though, very good work man.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ shit happens
thanks though

Sorry for being blunt as fuck (and a giant dick) guys. It's just that imo these were my favourite pieces/artists haha.

Anyway:
1- I honestly think that Cedric's piece should win this. Quality wise it is much more superior than the others, and shows great understanding of colour, lights, and shading. Also the anatomy is well done. It does an ok job of delivering the theme but it could have done better. Also the painting is generally a bit rough

2- As for drone's piece, like with all his pieces I absolutely love the colour choices and composition. I think the background is perfectly done as well. The character's anatomy isn't perfect but it passes, and some of the shading on the leaves/petals feels lazy. Also I don't feel like the theme is delivered well enough. It's too vague and I wouldn't have understood it if I didn't know the theme beforehand.

3- Camila's piece is decent looking. I'm not exactly a fan of the style but that's just my personal preference. I feel like there's some inconsistencies with the lines and the face anatomy isn't that great. The coloring and lighting are ok looking, but are also inconsistent. Like the previous piece I don't feel the theme was delivered well enough.

4- Jutsu's piece. I think he did a good job on the perspective, and the detail work on the character's shoulder and arm guard is really impressive and clean. Line thickness inconsistency and lack of colour bug me though, so does the character's face anatomy. I feel like the theme was not delivered, the piece looks like any other drawing theme-wise.

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That being said I think that http://animevishal.deviantart.com/art/Behind-the-light-524971142

and http://ahmadam.deviantart.com/art/Foreshadowing-522885825

follow the theme pretty well.

Haha thanks a lot man.