Akiko by Scruffyronin WIP 1

Working on another Akiko Daimon commission, this time with an artist I just found on DeviantART recently: =scruffyronin. I liked what I saw in his gallery. He has a good understanding of anatomy, which is always one of the things I look for in an artist. He also has a knack of drawing cute girls with athletic figures. See exhibits A-E below:

A) Assault Ready CAMMY
B) Time Bomb VS Fire Made Flesh
C) Rodc0m1000's LUZ
D) Black Cat
E) fighter ver2.0

He responded quickly to my inquiry and has a pretty straight-forward commission process. I had some confusion as to some of his commission options. I didn't understand what the difference was between celshaded and softshaded, but he set the record straight on that. This was the first artwork that he submitted, giving 2 options for Akiko's pose. I was torn a bit, since both were nice, but ultimately decided to go with the second option. I have a feeling I would have been happy with either choice, though. You can see this piece in his gallery as well, it's available as Akiko Daimon thumbs. Anxiously awaiting the next progress piece.

Related Links:
elee0228: Akiko by Scruffy Ronin WIP 1 / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon thumbs
elee0228: Akiko by Scruffy Ronin WIP 2 / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon roughs
elee0228: Akiko by Scruffy Ronin WIP 3 / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon roughs2
elee0228: Akiko by Scruffy Ronin WIP 4 / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon roughs3
elee0228: Akiko by Scruffy Ronin WIP 5 / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon flats
elee0228: Akiko Daimon by ScruffyRonin (final) / scruffyronin: Akiko Daimon (final)