The execution of the piece is great, I like the colours...the concept is an interesitng one..my only point would be there is no "Hamon" cloud pattern on the katana... quite an important aspect of these legendary blades...

The shading, composition and colours are really good! The only thing that bugs me is the dark carved shadow.
Nonetheless an amazing work!

This is a great change from what I'm used to seeing from you, and it's executed well. Not a big fan of the dodge/burn for lights and darks, but it doesn't look bad at all here.

Sneakers look great too.

I'm afraid you're "compartmentalizing" the color too much, starting with the flat colors and airbrushing on top of that. Try to put color in smaller blocks, to sketch the shadows from the very start; you'll see how better the results will be. Think in terms of light and shadow, not flat color. Just imagining where the light is coming from makes a huge difference.

BTW, if you used a photo, the rules require you to post a link to the photograph next to the picture. Please do so, and go read the rules now.

Wow,great idea!9/9

Nice concept. I dont mind the colors. Good shadow and sneakers!