Hey there! I want to start by saying your original piece is absolutely gorgeous and honestly way more artistic and illustrative than my quick sketch. You have a beautiful, highly stylized approach, and the underlying pose you established is already so elegant and fluid! I did a quick paintover, not to change your style, but to explore how to make your original design, shapes, and that beautiful pose read a bit more clearly at a glance. Here are a few thoughts on visual readability: Providing Areas of Rest: The koi pattern you designed is beautiful, but because it covers almost every single surface (the dress, the hat, the background elements, and the fish itself), everything camouflages together. I simplified the main body of the dress to give the viewer's eye a "place to rest." It's not about removing your cool designs, but creating contrast so those patterned areas can actually pop! Separating the Shapes: By pulling back on the overall density of the patterns, the actual silhouette of your character becomes visible. We can now clearly see her elegant S-curve posture, the distinct shape of the koi fish beside her, and the flow of that gorgeous turquoise sash. Controlling the Focus: Concept design isn't always about stacking as many cool patterns and details as possible; it's about making sure the viewer understands what they are looking at. If they can't instantly read the forms, they can't fully appreciate the amazing work you put into it. You have incredible artistic talent and a wonderful eye for color and flow. I hope this different perspective on shape readability gives you some fun ideas for how to showcase your brilliant designs even better! Keep up the amazing work! | Artwod Feedback