very nice rendering of the figure text looks good too, +4

Other than it's anime (I don't like anime) it's very well done, and the colors rock. Good job

i really like this image. like i said before, i think it's one of your bests

I'm impressed with your painting abilities in photoshop. i've been wanting to put some of my anime characters into a more realistic rendering like you have. You've finally given me the inspiration. Thanks!

cool stuff

Cool! +++++

very good job........... it's cool........... i like the character and the most of all XO text behind and front of the character... dunno what it is...... but whatever it is ... very nice.. Text strips are nice

Wonderful job!
I love the colors and her pose, well done +5

i like the design of this picture, that's make me feel some "magic" things in there... i like the way you make a transparent blue copy of the girl...
i don't know the signification of the XOXOXOX or the STR ETHER but i like this piece...
great job
+5

XOXOXOXOX are often in the rings around the attacks KOS MOS makes in the game, and STR stands for strength... there is also the shape of the Zohar behind her. She's a character from Xenosaga.

On that note, I think the artist should at least give some credit where it's due. It's not your original character, and you should say where you got the character from so that if people are interested, they can see the original and visit the game's website. I find it silly that you would attempt to copyright such a thing which is already copyrighted. Obviously you own the art and a few design elements, but the character design is far from your own.

incredible

geckzilla: Please note the first line in the description. Also, it is my understanding that a character cannot be copyrighted, but only tangible images of him/her. Or am I mistaken in this?

I generally add copyright notices in case my images travel around the internet without my knowledge... I guess I should state where she came from on the image itself, too. Thank you for your comment, I'm glad someone recognizes the other details from the game that I've included.

I love that soft white light -

This is really nice! The character reminds me of Lynn Minmay from Macross for some completely leftfield reason. Great stuff.

I think this is your best piece

Love the work, specialy the larger image of her in the back. The str ether is an approprate touch. seeing how she on average is the strongest in the game. Great work =) +5

The character design, might not be yours. But the beauty of your creation and what you have put of yourself into it, I think that is all you. And its awsome!!!
You move me....

oh have u seen the new version of kosmos for Xenosaga 2? the images had been revealed new most of the characters look more realistic this time in EP 2!
btw good work!

htisz iz good sexy n elegant

Yes, characters can be copyrighted. If a character has been created and put into some sort of media, it's copyrighted to those who created it. The name itself can't be copyrighted, though, only trademarked.

-Steve Miller-

Beautifully done I am speachless really

Great!

The artwork really is nice. I like it very much.

As far as making a derivative of copyrighted material, there is a specific bit of law that allows for using copyrighted material in original works. I don't know the actual law itself, but if you look at http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm
you can read it for yourself and decide. Although I think a piece of artwork such as this (not being sold or reproduced for profit) won't hurt.

If that's a little too hard to understand, there is also Brian, the owner of www.nuklearpower.com who had somewhat the same problem and wrote an essay concerning the matter. http://www.nuklearpower.com/webcomics.php is where you can find it.

Once again, good work on the piece.

Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it very much!!!!
It is so beautiful !!!

WOW!