First of all, I think these paintings of yours are pretty interesting, on this one particularly, I like the griffin and the lettering on the gloves. Little things like that are great at expanding the character's culture. One question I have, however, is what the buckles on the leather chest piece are actually going to do. They look neat, but I can't see them being practical at holding that thing on. However, since I can't see the back, I don't know if there is a larger hanging part which is attached, like a pack, or another cloak. Anyway, I'm liking the design, but do pay attention to practicality, especially with how functionality would be a requirement for what I'm taking from this character.

thanks for the feedback! i had envisioned the cuirass as one piece which has a closed back and opens in the front. the two buckles which are rings and pegs (i'm not sure what to call them) fasten to hold the shoulders and chest relatively tight to the body...(like backpacks with a chest strap.) but now that i look at it, i think i can figure out how to improve the armour to look more fitting...thanks!

I like the details (on the gloves, the armor, etc.). Are the two sword shown different ideas for a single weapon, or are they a "matched set" composed of two different weapons?

they are two concepts for the same weapon...i did the right-most one but it wasn't as ornate as i had intended...i put all of 10 minutes of effort into the swords...they are not really my shining point.

I like it as it is, I love the scales on the gauntlet.

Excellent and beautifully composed images!! V

Nice painting. Since you want feedback... I think most of the materials are very believable, but the lighting seems off to me. I'm not sure if this was your intention, but the way you have shaded and highlighted makes it hard to tell the direction of the light source(s), possible you planned multiple light sources, but it still isn't working imo. For instance, a good bit of the detail on the brown leather is recieving light from the upper left, but the shadow on his right hand kind of implies a light source from the front right. One particular peice on the belt looks like it's lit head on and so does the wrap on the handle of the swords. While the belt loop appears to be lit from above. To me the lighting is a little confusing. My only other gripe is that he looks a little flat, small parts like his gloves do not look flat at all, but his torso seems a bit flat. I think this is largely because of his face, his face seems to glow and I would darken his face quite a bit especially since he has a hood on, I imagine his hood should cast some sort of shadow on his face as well. I love the detail and can't really say anything about that that hasn't already been said. You said it's not unfinished, so maybe I am commenting on things you haven't gotten to yet. Hope this helps.