Hey there! I was actually doing a paintover, and it was pretty much what Woj already mentioned to you. :) So I decided to focus instead on suggesting a more energetic pose. The way the character is holding the weapon doesn't really convey that sense of strength. Ideally, the heavier part of the weapon should be supported with an underhand grip (with the palm facing upward), instead of holding it the same way as the other hand. By doing this, I think the weapon would also look better if it were tilted, which would help give it a stronger sense of weight. I'd also make it larger so that its size feels more proportional to the character. :) Otherwise, having a huge character with a tiny weapon... probably wouldn't be ideal, haha. Hope this helps!
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Her stance feels a bit off, like it's lacking power. What can I change to make her feel heavier and more intimidating?
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Hi, here is an overpoaint where I tried to answer your questions. To achieve what you are after I have put more emphasis on her weapon, rendered it like a sphere, added cast shadow Second I have changed the grip into something more natural and powerful, by fliping forward hand and moving it more towards viewer 3, as you suggest wind direction keep the clothes and hair following it. 4. I have made the skull to face the same direction the creature is moving to. also making the eyes more demonic fits the intimitadion purpose well for me. Let me know if something needs more clarification, keep up the good work!
the weapon and forward hand read a lot stronger in this pass. maybe push that same weight into the back leg by dropping the knee a little and letting the coat flare on the wind line, so the stance feels planted without losing the motion
maybe keep the weapon as one clear light and shadow shape first, then let the cast shadow support that form so the grip and pose feel even more powerful
the weapon and grip changes do make the pose feel stronger, idk if the skull needs much more detail, maybe push one clean light edge on the face and hands so the red scene keeps its depth
maybe the rounded weapon and changed grip already push the pose forward, and a darker cast shadow right under the feet could help the weight land even more.