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so here are some new designs inspired by the Zodiac signs
(from left to right)
1. Capricorn - Goat
2. Aquarius - Water Bearer
3. Pisces - Fishes
4. Aries - Ram
5. Taurus - Bull
6. Gemini - Twins
7. Cancer - Crab
8. Leo - Lion
9. Virgo - Virgin
10. Libra - Scales
11. Scorpio - Scorpion
12. Sagittarius - Archer
I think this is my favourite work so far because I can see my improvement in one year
so I hope you like them too(This was my first attempt to make Zodiac-designs one year ago xD)
PS:I already started with some designs for the 7 deadly sins ;D
EDIT: OOOOHHH a DD T.T thank you soooooooo much that was one of my goals here on DA thank you soo so much [link] for the feature
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I tried writing things out, but then it became so very long! Every time I looked at each sign again, I saw more that I wanted to make note of, sign by sign.
Capricorn. The green drape top on Capricorn doesn't quite do it for me somehow, but I like the shorts and the shoulders out there.
Aquarius' skirt had that really nice touch of a gradient below with the shocking green of the top.
Pisces' top isn't terribly flattering to her hips, but at the same time, I like the fitted skirt underneath that does prove she has a figure underneath.
Taurus. I like how you've been doing these subtle nods to each Zodiac's representation too. The Spanish matador/flamenco look is very sleek and the frills on her shoulders paired with her posturing give her a very sultry air.
Gemini's outfits here are quite nice and simply lovely. The duality and differences are such nice touches. They're similar but different. The left has a shoulder piece while the other is strapless but has a beautifully draping overskirt.
Cancer's top with the boning that gives it that cool look of a crab's exoskeleton, but the pants just don't mesh with the entire outfit. Without the orange drape on it, it would look a lot better, I think, but that's just personal opinion. Without it, maybe orange accents elsewhere in small details on the pants instead. It would be more flattering and it wouldn't force the eyeline down to her feet.
For Leo, I'd like to see more of the outfit. All that can be seen is the skirt and the scarf, but other than that, I can't see much. The bright colors are very nice, but it's hard to judge from just the side.
Virgo is so perfect. Modest and beautiful. The length of the skirts with that shorter black slip peeking out is a really great example of coloring again. And that necktie/collar combo is absolutely adorable. Very elegant and innocent yet also very inviting.
Libra's coloring and stripes are a great mixture. I love the partially detached sleeves and the coordinating but opposing match of tones. The nod to the sign of its symmetry is a nice touch as well.
Scorpio, I am in love with these sharp tones. The black, the yellow lining, and that vibrant purple shirt. It pulls the sights up but is just close enough to let the eye continue across the rest of the outfit.
Sagittarius. Something about the pants on her just looks off. I like the concept and yet at the same time, it's quite confusing. It draws the eye down to her legs again and pulls away the adorable dress above and any details above those black swathes across her thighs.
As an overall note, I love how all the figures aren't just standing either. I heard a phrase once that describes it perfectly: they're verbs, not nouns. As in, they're moving, they have action and motion to them, not just motionless staring and posing. Even the hair has action and 'emotion', so to speak, Sagittarius being a prime example of it.
Another side note, the colors just stun me with your attention to little details and nuances. For the strong signs, the colors are vivid and striking and for the softer signs, they're more muted but still strikingly lovely.
Third sidenote, I love the figures. Real figures. Not just sticks, but they have curves and a womanly form. It's quite nice to see.
All that said and critique aside for a moment, I would wear my sign (Scorpio) so freaking hard. Even the boots. Unfortunately, when I pawed desperately at my screen for that jacket, it simply refused to materialize itself. On the plus side, I have learned that my screen is not as stable on its base as I thought.
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Oh goodie its critique time again!
I am so happy with this batch you have no idea CdCblanc. Not only is this a great example of your improvement since your original Zodiac illustration, but they also show a maturity and playfulness that even professionals lack in their collections.
In fact I REALLY want to see collections based on each sign because every design in this set is just screaming to be expanded upon.
My fav is Virgo, i just love that damn skirt and collar. I want that dress so bad it hurts.
I am also in love with the shoulder details on a few of these designs, very reminiscent of McQueen
The only things I'm not to hot on are...
Aries: I feel like I've seen this concept before, maybe if the corset was expanded upon further?
Cancer: Those genie pants just do nothing for me, but that could be my personal taste
Libra: I love the design but the colors remind me of the golden girls just a bit.
Sagittarius: that black fabric on her legs just throws me off. Is it a skirt? Is it leggings? It walks the line between costume and high fashion.
But other than those four lil things I find this whole set to be completely delectable! Once again thank you for sharing with DA. You have quickly become one of my fav designers among the DA community.
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thank for your critique ... I really understand your point of view esp. with the cancer-design maybe I have to make it again xD
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lol I wouldn't say that. I absolutely love it from the waist up! Its just that pants are such a hard piece of an outfit to expand upon. lol your basically reinventing the jean/legging!
Any who I'd still love to see what you come up with if you do decide to revise, I love watching a designs progression <3
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I really like these. I think your designs fairly portray the zodiac that it happens to be, not only are they beautiful [as ever] but they tell you something about that certain zodiac instead of just throwing bits about a zodiac onto a design for a figure.
The colors are simply refreshing; the designs and the colors mesh together lovely and contribute to saying something about a certain zodiac. Not to mention, the poses fit well with the overall theme of a figure.
I do believe I've already said it but I'll say it again: your figures have improved and look crisper. They look like they have more curves to them so that they flow better and don't look so stiff. (you can really tell the difference between this picture and the other) I love it and I just hope that you keep improving!
Overall this design set was and is amazing. You let all of the aspects just flow together to tell this "story" about each of the figures. I can't wait for the next set.
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thank you sooo much for that nice critique I am glad you like these designs and that you see my improvement
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You are very welcome.
You have an amazing talent that I hope to see in fashion magazines in the future.
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thank you soo much I hope that too xD
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CdCBlanc would you please get in touch with me. Β We love your work!
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Hi I wanted to receive your permission in bringing your zodiac sign designs to life. My friend and I want to do piesces and tarus. We will give you full credit of tour work because that would be hella fake and hella disrepectful to your awesome work. If you have any tips for us that would be great. Thank you in advance for reading this comment.
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I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see a scorpio drawing NOT in all red, these are great, amazing job!
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wirklich super toll *_*
wahnsinnig schΓΆn umgesetzt
die ouftits sind sehr sehr schΓΆn
da will man fast schon die scahen nΓ€hen DDD
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Honestly, (as a gemini) I have hated every other Gemini design I have ever seen, they had no inspiration save symmetry. I believe this is due to the fact that there really is nothing terribly striking about that sign, but you have managed to pull of some elegant aspect of the sign, thank you!
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What a perfect way to show outfits for each Zodiac sign! 
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Yay lol my favorite one turned out to be my sign, whoot! Your art is amazing and I really love the originality you you put into all your designs. C'est magnifique.
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH My fave is mine!! 
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Whaaaaat you've improved SO much! I've been sifting through your gallery since my last comment, and I got to say. You are so wonderfully creative. I actually was studying fashion at one of my local colleges this past year... I felt so blocked creatively, and I honestly hate my stuff now but seeing your work actually inspires me.
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The Aries, Taurus, Leo, and Virgo ones are by far my favorite. I do love hoe Agittarius's pose is like that of an archer though.
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proud to be an Aquarius!
This just awesome~
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those are really good im gemini and that outfit is me !! XD
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yay
(is a taurus)
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OMG i really like all of them but i love my zodiac sign Sagittarius
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Awww yeah! the coolest one SAGITTARIUS!
btw, really nice job! I could tell which one was which just by looking at the clothing.. everything makes sense
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loves, especially Aquarious, pisces, taurus, gemini, leo, virgo, scorpio, and sagittarius
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why does only the caprocorn one look really odd >.>
make a new one *demands* NOW! xD (okay i know i cant ask you to do that ^^ im just jokeing ^^)
i really like your ideas
especaily the aries dress is to my likeing :3
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I love cancer (which is mine), and the majority of cancer inspired art I see isn't that amazing, but it's almost my favorite out of all of them (Sagittarius takes that one)
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Heey I see Virgo (which is mine) but all of them are pretty too.
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Can you tell me what you use for coloring? Is it photoshop or something else?
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I use SAI ;D and PS CS 4! I hope that helped
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Yes it did, thank you. ^^ So you just draw and scan?
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no scan because it is 100 % digital ;D
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I love all of the other signs more than my own strangely (I think Virgo is my ultimate favorite
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Can I try to sew the Sagittarius dress and wear it? If it come out well and I make some photos I will credit you of course
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...well you have my permission
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Sure! Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time to sew right now Γ§_Γ§ But I will do it as soon as I can! u_u
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I love these sooooooooo much! Especially Aquarius, Taurus and Virgo!
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