You're right, the shading doesn't really match the light source. I can handwave it and say there's more light coming from elsewhere (luminescent spirits maybe?) but in all honesty the real reason is I'm still not so great at shading, but I think I'm gradually getting better.
And actually, their stripes are bioluminescent and change color with their emotions/mood, kind of like chameleons. They happen to be purplish right now because that's the color the twins' stripes glow when they're feeling relaxed and invigorated at the same time. ^^
It can be hard to improve, I got where I did because my main go-to for critique is fascinated with lighting and so I spent a lot of time on it. Your shading has been improving, I remember some of your older work where it wasn't as refined.
That is a neat aspect! Is it unique to green elves?
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