@winterlook Hm, how about commissioning a busy street with big houses and shapes of people instead? Similar to the marketplace in the village (which looked bigger than the capital). I like the artstyle, but your artist seems way more comfortable with close-ups instead of wideshots, so a picture from within the city might look way better. Don't be afraid to send stuff back if it seems half-assed, but also give kudos for work well done. It'll help in motivating him while setting a certain standard to your game.
Anyways, keep it up!
Oh btw, is it possible to see the black elf in her cute redhead form? That one honestly does it more for me than her "real" body.