User blog comment:Vinnnn/Character Critiques, Tips, and Hints/@comment-3991308-20150617112327/@comment-33209858-20150617141247

Hey there Zena! Of course I'm willing to review Estella Shalott for you C: With that said, let's get to critiquing~

Even though her page is still a WIP, so far I love what you've written for her! //fun fact: estella's name is also extremely close (literally one letter off) to vin's real-life name. First of all, I enjoy artsy characters. It gives them a passion and a drive and a hobby, so that's pretty much all set for you if you make your character artsy. What I like about Estella is that's she's not the "sensitive artist" trope - even that I do enjoy that trope as I feel like I would fall under that trope sadly enough. She's somebody who rebels through her paintings, essentially. I feel like that's a very unique way of handling her rebelliousness, through something that she loves so much that she's willing to incoporate it into her passion. It's like the comics you see of political satire, and I love it!

I'd love to see more expanded on her other traits, though. I noticed you mentioned in the second parapragh of her opening that she thinks she's too good to die for some guy. Yes, I'd love to see more on that - Her thoughts on that, whether or not it's dealt with as a flaw or even shined in a more positive light (perhaps both if you feel up to the task), etc etc. Also, perhaps you could also add some of her habits or pet peeves or something - For example, is she a perfectionist who gets upset when her paintings don't turn out as she likes? Does she have a habit of sketching random people in class without even realizinig it? Does she have a guilty pleasure of drawing rainbow unicorns? Y'know, stuff like that!

Naturally, I'd say finish writing all about her relationships because I am especially eager to see how she feels about her family - I'm guessing since the last Lady of Shalott died, Estella was chosen as a sucessor. If that's the case, how do her parents feel about it? Estella's a Rebel, so how does that effect her relationship with her parents (do they approve of it or disapprove?). How does that make her feel? etc. etc. Also, I like how you added the thing about the Dead Epics on her page, and it makes me want to see her in action sometime soon~

Overall, I love Estella! I like her character and her personality especially! And I can't wait to see how you add onto her in the future and expand her even more ^^ Once again, I'm glad to help and if you need another review or advice on characters, feel free to ask anytime~