We are interested in both of these character designs, but they both have a common problem of energy. We would like to see more action or playfulness in the character. We would also like some light gradient shading. Thanks for the hard work.
I wold like to see a little less color in the lettering. Our interior color scheme is light yellow and green with orange accents. If you could choose colors that match up with that it would be better. I would like to keep the shading in the letters but limit to two colors. Style wise I prefer the letters in #65. See if you can come up with any other ways of accenting the name. Lastly, positioning of the character. I prefer the general layout of #55, would it be possible to use that layout with the dinosaur? Thanks again for your hard work. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Changes uploaded as requested, I keep the shading but only 2 tones, green - lime green and orange - yellow. I add a different background on the circle in behind to match the interiors you mentioned. Also I re-work the lines in the Giraffe to match each piece, the head and neck with brown outline to accent, the T-shirt with dark orange outline to match etc.
Same layout of #55 on #69 & #70. On the dinosaur #69 colors green and yellow match with the original tone aqua of the skin, orange make a nice contrast I think.
If there is any other thing I can do for you please tell me.