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Haggling Thread: Clarice Kat

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I have two more Chromatown characters I wanted to hash out before I'm ready to work for the Pitch Bible. Right now I just have the initial idea with a short description and sketch of the character, but nothing's quite right set at this time. So I'm sending this Alpha-stage sketch and characterization for others to hash with me. When I get the feedback, I can progress with the piece above.

Clarice Kat replaces Marie Swiss as Chromatown's Flatmate (And if I'm feeling a bit naughty, 'friend with benefits') and occasional Damsel in Distress. She also moonlights as a Cabaret performer, hence the sexy outfit. Personally, I think Amber uses this character to deal with her lack of a love life.

What I wanted help is with, maybe she can get some variety in her wardrobe. Granted, most of the time she wears evening gowns, but I don't want to go back to fetish/placeholder outfits (Maid, Bunnygirl, Sera Fuku, and the others). Anything that can help me improve this character will be greatly appreciated.

EDIT 01: I changed her outfit to something closer to the period, a simple 1920s dress, but I still have a cut skirt showing a lot of leg, and the opera gloves. I do hope that I got the anatomy better in this pose.
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Updated: Anatomy-wise, it's a good change. The pose isn't as dynamic as the old one, but it definitely conveys a little class and a light, flirty tone. It was also necessary to fix the tail so it would come out from the back of the dress.

It seems a bit different from the other 20s era toons you've shown, and I think it might be because she doesn't have the 'mask' of white like the others do. Not that she needs it or anything, it's just me rambling again. I did think the evening gown was a good concept, sort of a jazz age singer by night sort of thing.

On the whole, I do have to ask: What sort of cartoons is Amber planning to make? I'm sure you may have to draw at least parts of the cartoons in the strips, to show people actually watching them, so it would be wise to address it some.