I seriously need opinions.

[Clockworkz]

I need to know which style of shading looks better all together.

This is a more colorful, vibrant, animeish shading style (I believe)

This is a more realisticly shaded version, using darker tones to foreshadow the dark tone of the comic for which this will be a part of.

Personally, I like #2 better, but I want second (and third and fourth... and so on) opinions.
C'mon. Let's hear what you have to say.
I will tell you right now; I do not want critique on cosmetics. I know what's wrong with them cosmetically. I don't need people to tell me that her dagger hilt is mis-matched in her hand. I know. Thanks, though =P

 

[XxLPkid320xX]

I like the second one. But i suggest u add more shade to the hair. That little gradient is played out. Try using more shade, none of them are realistic.

 

[Tip The Waitress]

they look the same to meh , i say the latter

 

[Diamond]

I must say that I like the second one a bit more, but overall, I find that the shading is far too light--It's difficult at times to make the distinction between the two versions. Another thing that I'd like to note is the line separating the right arm...it looks a bit too defined, and does not need to go all the way to the neck area...It makes it look a bit too separate from the body. Other than this though, it seems to be pretty well drawn, the face looks nice...She almost reminds me of one of my characters, sans the colours. Good job!

 

[~Sirnight~]

The second is better IMO. It's shading really gives off a 3D look. Though the shading isn't enough to critically make it look different from the other.
So, you could use more shading in the 2nd to make it look better.

 

[Eevee_Master]

I like both ^.^ but, the second one better =D

 

[GonbeTR]

I think second one is better.
In my opinion, at the first one, hair and skin colors are too contrasted. But, in the second picture, hair and skin color are very "harmonious".

 

[Clockworkz]

She's done.
And I like it. A lot.
Now I have to wonder how many of you will find something to point out, burst my bubble, get me OCD about fixing my art again and... bah; I don't even wanna think about it.
I kid, I kid.
Leave a comment. Please.

 

[Infinity]

At first glance I would've gone for shading no. 1 (I like shiny things), but shading no. 2 seems to work just as well. Well, the hair and breasts looks slightly awkward like I said on AIM, but everything else looks quite good.

 

[GonbeTR]

She is sexy. I like the shadings and effects on her pants. I'm glad that you chose the second style of shading. I think shading like in the pokemn anime or sugimori art is the best but it was not on the choices. Anyways, good job!

 

[Omega Pirate]

I like the second one better, the tone of skin matches the colour of her hair more.

Is it me or is the second one longer?

Good job on both though

 

[Hoenir]

second one IMO.

also, you might wanna shade the sword a bit

 

[kuro mizu]

i like the second one better, the first one looks too orange but thats just me....

 

[Clockworkz]

Ok, that's cool
Guys, it's done....
I posted it up on this thread a while ago, so just, y'know...
Look at the finished version =P