Back into thesis finalized designs

This is my model sheets for the main characters of my thesis. I enjoyed making these, it's the first model sheets I've ever drawn 100% digital and colored. Usually I just draw them on paper. There's 2 more model sheets to finish that are under way.

New Thesis Concept Art Layout

This is my newest Layout painting for my first big background at the beginning of my thesis. I only has 2 versions, this being the second. Compared to the first, its much simpler and shows the character's destination much better, (notice the cave looking forest area towards the horizon)

The Castle's location has been changed too, but I tried not to make it the main focus of the background. Haha, am kinda used to doing that with tones, but I first sketched it in tones so I guess that helped with the composition. So I tried to guide the focus from Yuri in the foreground, to Nee in front of him, then to either the forest cave or the castle. I'm curious of people's reactions to where their eyes look 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc... This'll help me fix things.

Hope you like this layout, the old one is a couple of posts down. Click picture to Enlarge in a new window.