Artist's commentary
Original Request
Hello! I'd like you to draw Rhea Etana-Alana, a Pokémon OC. My friend requested art of Rhea from you before, but she's actually my character. I have a more detailed reference image for you.
Rhea is a girl from Alola who went through the events of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, then traveled through time and went through the events of Pokémon Scarlet and its DLC. She acts stoic, but is often troubled inside.
Rhea's hair is a wavier and messier version of Akari's from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and her eyes are gray. Her outfit consists of the "Festival Jinbei (Flashy)", "Crew Socks (Black)", "Fingerless Gloves (Black)", "School Backpack", and "Sweatband (Gold/Black)" from Pokémon Scarlet, the "Sandals" from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and the bracers and greaves of "Ninja Attire (Amethyst)" from Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Yes, she wears 手甲 with gloves and sandals with socks.
I'd like her sitting on a beach at daytime, eating from a tray of salmon 握り寿司. Her backpack is also sitting on the ground behind her. She's smiling, but only a little. The artstyle you used for my friend's request is good.
I made a basic pose with props in the Magic Poser app: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hpi8vtnfiniys2kuecz74/Rhea-Dining-Pose.png?rlkey=cb45j9lyo5had1ec14bgp9m9o&st=0r6f32le&dl=0
Client Response
Oh my god she's perfect. I love her. I have no notes Thank you so, so much.