High Elf Archer 1 (Pixiv Fanbox)

Recently caught up with Goblin Slayer, and the High Elf Archer's existence has healed my soul. Any who, wanted to do that justice with a really high quality Koikatsu render. I figured I'd do some quick experimentation with her, figuring out how to get her to look the best. Not quick. Never quick. All this did was shake the confidence I had in my style even more. For context, look at these. https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/110534318 https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/112267363 https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/112422185 I've been following their works for a while now, and I always wanted to catch up to them, but recently that feeling has become even more fervent. I tried a couple things for a couple hours to come close to their quality, but, no dice. All I ended up with was essentially some research notes. So what's my point? Well, my point is that I'm coping and I really really just want to focus on making, singular, really good looking images to prove to myself that I can get anywhere near as good as these 3 creators. So that will be the DOLLHOUSE life cycle for the foreseeable future until I'm satisfied. I'll still be completing commission, but as for the usual long-form DOLLHOUSE goodies? Ehh, they'll be going away for a while.