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The Evolution of Link

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Here's the project I had been working on, for the better part of 2 months...took so long due to new jobs, artist's block, a WoW 10 day trial, and other things of that nature. But it's finally finished!

This was requested by a friend of mine, who commissioned me to do several pictures, this one being the major one, and I am eternally grateful for his patience. Obviously a play on the "Evolution of Man", Link has progressed throughout the years and I tried to capture the look of each game to the best of my ability.

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Link, Zelda, the Master Sword, Hylian shield, and all that jazz are property of Nintendo!
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:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Vision
:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Impact

I like the way you accounted for the transition between the second and third link. It looks like you were trying to point out how he went from being a 2 Dimensional figure, to a 3-D model.
And I also like the way you showed the transition in design for his weapons and armour.

However, there are a couple things I'd like to point out. I think there are a couple of areas where his anatomy looks alittle squashed--especially on the most recent incarnation. Also, you forgot to account for the fact that Link has also been a brunette in the past.

Overall, it's fantastic. I'd say it's even worthy of a DD, and it's definitely going into my favorites gallery.