Oh wow, I am super impressed by these!
The way you captured Nikki's despair is really powerful. The collars are probably the single SOTF staple I most frequently forget, and it's cool to see them prominent here, especially given such physical presence in this one specifically; the pose and emotion makes it like it's choking her literally as well as metaphorically.
The look of anger and defiance on Dane's face is quite striking, especially with only the tip of the gun in frame (and you did a great job with that, too; I imagine getting such things right is difficult)! You're actually really great at doing blood splatters; the way it spreads from his nose gives this clear trajectory/implication of the blow that caused it. It's a very last-stand sort of vibe, and brings back a scene that was really good.
I think what fits best about Tirzah is her surprise. You nicely contrast the horrible fate she's experiencing with her polished appearance (earrings and all!) and she just looks like... she can't believe what just happened. It's a really unusual emotion that perfectly fits the scene, and I'm just blown away that you were able to convey it so cleanly. I also love the way you did the outline of her eye, the sketchy lines really draw the viewer's attention there.
Cammy's a really interesting take on the final repose sort of vibe; she looks like she could be in some renaissance painting except for the blood absolutely all over. It's a great twist on things, showing that just because death is somewhere a little bit out of sight, that doesn't mean it's easy or peaceful. The whole thing is pretty in a sort of grotesque way. I especially like the wild mess of her hair, how it splays and mixes with the pool.
And of course, Declyn is just wrenching.
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I don't know if you made him more pale on purpose, but he sure looks it, and just so sad. I like how you made his posture both desperate and almost optimistic; it looks almost like he could just have a stomachache aside from the blood, and yet he just as clearly seems to be trying to lurch towards someone, who we know won't be there.
Finally, the goats are a cute little reprieve from the sad times. Except also dead. And probably lunch.
You did a super awesome job on these, and totally rock overall! Also, I have learned it's difficult to discuss death art without sounding super creepy!
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