Hey! I really love the unique direction you are taking this character. The extra hands are such a cool, surreal concept, and you have a really strong overarching silhouette. I did a quick paintover to explore some readability tweaks. I completely understand your original rationale of blocking the face to make her feel more mysterious! However, please feel free to take or leave any of these suggestions—my main goal is just to make sure your unique ideas shine and don't get lost from a distance. Here is a breakdown of the changes to help the design read more clearly: The Face and Hair: Historically, a geisha's allure is heavily tied to her facial beauty and the iconic makeup that highlights a striking, fair complexion. In your original design, the white hair blended in with her pale skin and those extra pale hands, making it a bit difficult to read the forms from afar. By revealing her face and switching to dark hair, we create a high-contrast frame. This leans into the geisha archetype and instantly makes those extra hands pop against the dark background. The Belt and Visual Hierarchy: Your original intricate waistband was really beautifully designed! However, because the extra hands are such a unique focal point for this character, they were competing for attention. I adopted a simpler, darker belt to give the viewer's eye a place to rest. Leaning into that organic minimalism ensures that her lower hands stand out clearly against the dark fabric. Anatomical Attachment: Whenever you add extra limbs or appendages to a character, it is super important to consider exactly how they attach to the body. In the original sketch, it was a little hard to tell where the extra arms were rooted. A great trick is to put yourself in the shoes of a 3D modeler, if someone had to sculpt this, they would need to know exactly how those extra shoulder joints or muscles connect beneath the kimono. Figuring out that structural logic will make the surreal elements feel incredibly grounded and believable! You have a fantastic concept here, and I love the elegant posture you established. I hope these thoughts on visual contrast and structural logic give you some helpful ideas for your final pass. Keep up the awesome work! | Artwod Feedback