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2/17/2009 20:09:25

Grafh
Jade Rose

Approval Request for the Gallery and sub areas

In order to post in the Gallery, Hand/Drawn and Multimedia areas you need to prove that you can follow the rules of the forum.

Universal Forum Rules: http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=2616844
The Gallery Rules: http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=12750718

In order for use you must post the following information.

1. Post two forms of art you wish to post in the Gallery (if you are working on a game project, a link to your website will be fine). This can be any form of art that fits the Gallery or any of the sub areas.

2. Give constructive criticism to the following images. [Image 1] [Image 2]
*In the event the above links do not work. [Image 1] and [Image 2]

*In case you rather give constructive criticism to non-sig images, you can use the following. [Alt Image 1] [Alt Image 2]
*In the event the above links do not work. [Alt Image 1] and [Alt Image 2]

*If you are not sure how to give constructive criticism, read the following thread. http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=1046915

**At time images in links may not work. This is not in my hands. Links are provided by an outside source. If this happens to you. Pick to images that other people have CCed for your CC.

3. After doing the following post this at the end of your post.

4. Once you have posted your request for Approved Artist status, you need to put yourself on a Pending list. To do this click on "Members" on the top of your screen, once there click on "View All Groups". Once there, click on "Join" in the Approved Artist area.

You need to do this step so you can be approved. Keep in mind I will go through your post here before you are approved.

Upon your approval into the Gallery, you will be allowed to post your own gallery of your artwork and be able to reply in other galleries. Keep in mind constructive criticism will be heavily enforced.

If you need additional help. See this thread. http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=12765970

Last Approval thread for reference: http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=12754647

Images copyright by their respectful artists. Image 1 and 2 by Grafh, Mustafa, Zenron the great, Alt Image 1 by Cheesefreeak. Alt Image 2 by Andras

< Message edited by Grafh -- 7/27/2009 19:03:59 >

Post #: 1

2/18/2009 17:25:47

Predatoree
Member

Picture 1
Picture 2
Note: I will be doing AE (mostly AQW) work not tags.

This tag is really nice and the background colors really flow with Spider man. The Spider Man is really nicely done but (I'm not being the kind of artistic flow here) Spider Man has little areas of him which are blue, and if the blue was added to the render than maybe to the background to. There is a considerable amount of background taken up but maybe there could be little details in the clouds, possibly more lightning could be added. The image is very clear to me and I think that lighter colors may be used to make the picture pop more. I really like the bits of detail you put on the render, mostly talking about the areas near the arms. This piece is really eye-catching and really nice overall. As I may have mentioned before, the space can be hooked up a bit more, but really nice.

This tag was really put into work considering the colors that can really pop out and blend everything in. The render could have been shown more and maybe taking away some of the smoke would be fine or making the explosion on the left side a bit more far back (safety first!). There is a good amount of space taken up so that this isn't too empty. There are some bright lights that may be too bright but they're still good. I think that there should be text in here that would really fit the "explosion" or "danger" theme to really fit it in. I really liked the little bits of smoke in places to take up good space. This tag is really good overall and really catches the eye.

"I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves."

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/18/2009 18:44:09 >

Post #: 2

2/19/2009 4:03:45

Arctic Paladin
Member

Example 1
Example 2

I like how the woman is staring through you, as if you aren't there. I feel that the background goes well with it overall but the C4D on our left doesn't match well with the rest of the sig. But, having said that, i like how on our right there is a more warm feeling simplicity that isn't too cluttered. I feel that you used just the right amount of light to highlight the woman. I can't see a definite light source as the amount of light confuses this. The text i think is beautifully suited to the sig because it isn't too striking, so you can take in the whole image before seeing the text so you can understand it. The font is perfect and the hearts on the A of 'Are' are a nice touch. Overall though this is a great sig.

When i look at this sig i first see the render in the centre, and then my eyes are directed to the writing that matches allot of the image in color. I think that the font and underlining are appropriate. I know the background is quite dark to emphasize the render, but i think it should be lighter as it shows a person concentrating on their guitar all the time and a dark background doesn't copy that mood. The pattern on the chair she is sitting on is a nice touch. The lighting really made me go "WOW" because i can see where the light is coming from and it colors the image in a dreamy light. I really love the simplicity and effect of the image, so overall I feel this is your best sig. It really is amazing.

Approved

Thx so much Grafh

< Message edited by Arctic Paladin -- 2/19/2009 7:02:17 >

Post #: 3

2/19/2009 12:40:56

Synthe
Member

my art 1

my art 2

image 1

this tag i very detailed in every sort of way possible and it looks really dramatic and blood crazed but there are still some problems i think that the back ground isn't greatly contrasted, i could hardly see the clouds which need a little contrasting, the thunder looks a bit like water, his eyes look like they could do with a little bit of shading, the effect around spider man looks like one side is water and the other is fire (but i think that looks cool) the good points about it are: the shading is really good and covers the most important parts of spidey the effects on the outline looks cool like he is burning and evaporating , he looks like he is morphing into some thing (like carnage or venom), the lightning gives good effects to it.
in overall i think this pic is very good and gives a dramatic

my vote:
8/10

image 2

seeing as i love manga i am giving cc on this one. it looks very good and gives an effect that it isn't just manga it has a touch of street art to it on the back ground using graffiti and the characters dress sense it looks like he don't really care about a lot and there are very good uses of shading and lighting, the bad points: it has good effects don't get me wrong but it looks like there are too many effects for example the water drip effect on the left it looks like there are too many of them.
the good points: there are are so many like the shadowing and the lighting on the picture makes it really stand out, the kid in the picture is greatly drawn and colored, there are good effects such as the water drip, the graffiti in the back looks really good and gives effect to the picture and the kids clothes makes him look street smart

my vote:
10/10

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:52:37 >

Post #: 4

2/19/2009 14:22:41

OleJ96
Member

Art 1
Art 2

I think this picture is good, and the dragon is very detailed. It looks like some light shines in the eye, and that makes it look more real. The wings also looks good, and it looks like the wings is just skin on some very long fingers. The mouth looks real, but I think it can be one or two teeths more that we can see, instead of just one. I think that the dragon is about to sit down, or raise up. Its realy good art, and I can say keep on the good work to the one that made it.

Its a good scene, with many characters that the one that made this pic have made self. The one in the middle seems like Fae, because of the ears, and the armor looks good. But even that its a good look on the armor, they dont work like DF graphic, and that makes them dont fit in. The other two girls in the picture have the same graphic that dont fit in, and its almost so you cant see their face. The girl in the background dont look so much like the others, and looks more like some kind of girls living in the lake from the crystal clear lake quest, in dragonfable. The enemy, priest of order, looks like he waked up in the morning, didnt see under the mask, and just took on the thing he found, since he is dressed by many random things. I think the skills under is made by the person that made the picture, and it works like the armor have good skills. I will like to see the armor in the game, but maybe with some changes in the look so it seems more like DF graphic.

Approved. Keep working on your CC though.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:53:59 >

AQW

Post #: 5

2/20/2009 0:13:13

KageArashi
Member

Image #1
Image #2

This image shows a great mixture between the chaotic mess of all the various actions going on as well as a harmony between the colors. The artist has really captured the visual of the storm but the detrimental thing I find about this is the lack of blue. It's very monotonous and in my personal opinion I fell the the bit more color would only enhance the over all image. Having a bit of colors to contrast the overwhelming red would allow other parts of the image to stand out, such as the lightning or even Spider-Man. Other than that I find the picture to be great, it gives off a powerful sense of emotion with the picture of Spider-Man and the Storm in the background.

Overall: 9.5/10

The use of analogous colors really brings forth this Comic Version of Iron-Man, the curling smoke as well the small debris floating around make the image all the more appealing. The echo effect of Iron-Man's left hand along with the explosion background help serve as iff the image had just taken place. I wouldn't change anything with this picture and for me its just a perfect blend of placement, color, and action. The whole thing just keeps your eyes sweeping over it and looking around the picture for any little hidden details.

Overall: 10/10

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:54:24 >

Post #: 6

2/20/2009 22:04:59

ObamaPowa
Member

Example 1
Example 2

A nice signature, with a fairly good background. The lightning effects are amazing, however they're certain areas of the lightning that go over Spidey's hands, which ruins the "pop-up" effect.
The background is slightly off-balance, however it's still better than most could do.
Now onto the border: Simple, that aspect is just hideous. The border is by far to thick, and it takes my attention away from the central point, the render.

8/10

Very nice artistical effects, and the lighting is spectacular. The effects on Iron Man's face just adds to the signatures overall greatness.
However, this signature falls on the same area as the Spiderman one. The border is horrible. Quote "he border is by far to thick, and it takes my attention away from the central point, the render." unquote. And the fact that the border is thicker on the horizontal part does not help.
Otherwise, its *great*.

8.5/10

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:54:51 >

Post #: 7

2/21/2009 6:02:19

Volcanopyre
Member

Okay: *Mentally crosses fingers yet again*

My pics: Pic one and Pic two

CC Pics: pic 1 and pic 2

Pic 1 CC: In my opinion; The horns are very effective, The tail might be just a teensy bit too long, The bit on the end of the tail doesn't really look like it goes there, maybe a better background like with lightning or something might be better, and I think the chest muscles ruin the chest a little bit. All in all it is good, but those little improvements I suggested might just make it a tiny bit better. My view = 8/10

Pic 2 CC: In my opinion; It would look better if it was a bit bigger. I can hardly discern the eye because of it being so small. Also I think the hands don't really match. One has claws while the other is just a ball..... The armour is a nice touch but perhaps a different colour or some spikes would look good. All in all I think it looks good but those little changes could make a difference. My view = 7/10

*Mentally crosses fingers yet a fourth time*

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:55:37 >

Post #: 8

2/22/2009 1:37:10

ykk 9
Member

Example One

Example Two

[Image 1]

CnC; This is a fantastic signature. The color contrast is great, the lighting is beautiful, and the background is marvelous. The color of this signature work very well together in producing the outstanding color blends. The render blends in very well and contrasts with its background. The grunge also works great with this piece of art. Grunge almost works with about everything! (Maybe). The background also holds many features. Off to the right, it looks like it may be a forest of trees, or a row of clouds. Slowly coming to the left, it looks as if there are grass, and rocks and the sparkle coming off of Link beholds its beauty. This signature also may mean something. If you look into Link's eyes, it seems as if there is danger nearby, and he must flee, or face it.

[Image 2]

CnC; This signature cannot be more stunning; however, I am a fan of Marvel while some may not. However, I am not here to express my feelings for Marvel, but for this Iron Man Tag. Like the previous CnC, the colors just blend in so beautifully. The explosion adds a great deal of effect, and meaning because Iron Man deals with this a lot. He deals with jets chasing him down in the skies to tanks shooting massive missiles at him, and of course he retaliates. Seeing Iron Man's eyes, and hands glow almost present warning. It may also look like as if he started this fire, and explosion which revolves around him. This is a great tag overall, and I am glad to give CnC on it.

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:55:58 >

Post #: 9

2/22/2009 18:47:30

FLAME STRIKER
Member

Art1-Gemstone
Art2-Tidal Wave

Constructive Criticism 1:

For Starters I really like how the woman is staring almost through you or directly at you at the same time. You can directly tell where the lighting is coming from which is important. The text can be easily read but only on the "Gaze" part. The Artist could have made the smaller text "Into the Depths" easier to read and keep it simple by making it bolder but in italics. The lighting on the left side looks fine but the right side's lighting doesn’t make it work all too well, for example look at her eye on the right side it looks distorted compared to the one on the left (or Vice Versa). The background works well but you can’t see where the darkness starts and where the light ends. The yellow bar on the left is a good touch and makes the image look whole, which most "Bars" or what you would like to call it cant do.

Constructive Criticism 2:

There was much detail put into this image as you can see. The horns look great. In this image you can also look where the light source is coming from since the artist did great shading work. But with all the good there is the bad (dun dun dun). The teeth on the creature look good in sections but there are a few mistakes. One thing wrong with the teeth you can plainly see is if you go down from the right nostril the entire fang is connected to the nose which could be easily fixed by making it seem connected to its gums and not its face like its other teeth. One other thing that seems wrong is that the section of the body you CAN see looks a bit small for the entire head. The dentist is just there to make people lol (which it did). I like how you can see some of the floss the dentist is using hang from the left side of the creatures mouth which shows the artist put detail even on the dentist.

"I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves."

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/23/2009 18:56:17 >

Post #: 10

2/22/2009 20:47:34

DragonBeast_7
Member

art examples
Merry Frostval!
UMM....

image 1: the sword has colors that show good harmony and layout, the cape is very realistic,and crisp. and the armor has good proportion,and color. However, it needs to be much larger.

Image2: amazing detail, the teeth was the first thing that caught my attention they look very sharp, jagged and crisp, most of all worn out from use. the neck scales are executed very well beacause it is the perfect comparison to size to the rest of the image, and they are very smooth, with perfect fluency between them.I find it difficult to say anything negative.

"I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves."

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/27/2009 18:39:29 >

Post #: 11

2/24/2009 10:42:10

Volcanopyre
Member

Okay My third try /thirdtimesthecharm
My Pics: Pic One and Pic Two

Pic 1 CC: In my Opinion the effects are very nice; It looks like Spidey is changing into something like maybe venom or the black version of him. The rippling effects coming from all over his body are very realistic. The eyes are nice; big and white but if i remember correctly Spidey's eyes were a sort of goldy color. A bit more lightning might go down good and seem more realistic. A bit of the lightning is covering Spidey's hand which ruins the pop-up effect although the rest of the pop-up effect is very good. The lighting is very well thought out; but in some places like the upper right hand corner it is too dark. Finnaly the border; 1 comment: Way Too Thick!! It draws my attention away from the main picture. If it was a quarter of the size it is now it would be a lot better. My opinion = 8.5/10

Pic 2 CC: In my opinion it is a good scene with lots of characters to comment on( It's gonna take a while

); The middle one looks like Fae because of the ears witch altogether don't go to well with the rest of the head as they are sicking out; maybe a little ripple or something would be nice? Moving on to the armor: it is good but maybe a little too much gold on it. The skills look realistic for DF. The handle and hilt of the sword match the armor but the blade doesn't quite fit. Moving on to who would be freind B: A generally good overall charecter but one who tries hard ( vainly )to fit in with Fae ( Lorine? ). The armor is an imatation but as always not nearly as good as the original. The skin tone looks like it was customized to fit with the armor whitch doesn't work, as the skin is too dark. Moving on to freind A; If I had to pick an odd one out she would be the one. Overall the armor is nice, ie. the bow fits well with the armor which looks to be a version of ninja but recoloured, but she just does fit in with those mentioned above. Now onto the enemy: The Preist Of Order; He looks to be a boss ( so reckons my freind as he has "such high HP he could only be the boss" ). As for the char itself; A complete and utter failure. He looks like he woke up in the morning, put on his worst uniform and mask and took up a stupid battle position. The Dress? and top plate don't match at all also it looks like he is disconnected at the waist line because the skin tone matces with the floor. As I said before a complete failure! Now onto the surronding area: The battle field. It looks like maybe an abonded mine where they used to mine silver? ( a deduction made because of the silver crystals hanging from all over the place ). The strategicly placed rocks nehind both enemy and Hero give an effect of stalagmites. My veiw = 9/10

Third times the charm so crossing my fingers extra hard. Please Grafh, please!!! I'll put you on my thanks list in the gallery if you grant my wish!!

Approved

Thanks So Much Grafh I love you man!!!!

< Message edited by Volcanopyre -- 2/28/2009 3:11:07 >

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Post #: 12

2/24/2009 10:49:50

beccstar
Member

pic 1
pic 2

Snuggles

I really like this picture. It has great use of brightness in some places such as the small 'aura' around the person which matches very well with the soft look of the image. The word used (snuggles) also helps imply the soft look. Great colors and an overall great picture. I personally can't find anything about it that I don't like.

Gaze

Another great use of the picture to help with the mood of the text. You can clearly see the render is gazing at something, maybe even the viewer, however the blank yellow space on the left seems unnecessary and kind of takes away from the picture. Removing the blank space would probably make this a very nice picture more so than it already is.

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/27/2009 18:40:45 >

AQW

Post #: 13

2/25/2009 21:10:26

lord ike
Member

cc: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/fy2x4h.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/lethecl4.png
image 1: it is funny, deatailed on the dragon, shaded well, but the nose is a little...out of place. I don't know why but it just is.
as for the dentist, it isn't great, but hey, it's the dragon that you look at not the little person.

image 2: lethe, pretty good (the biggest reason is that im a fire embelm fan) ears great, hair, great, but the eyes, just seem out of place, simlar to the dragon, I dont know what. I think it might be because I'm so used to the original lethe..

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss208/Karadom/Danananaaaaah.jpg i work well with slightly funny comics and backronds

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss208/Karadom/battle.jpg
I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/27/2009 18:41:55 >

DF	Post #: 14

2/26/2009 18:33:22

BloodStaind
Member

I work with mostly vector and animation.
Example 1
Example 2

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/fy2x4h.jpg
Very nice but there are a few things throwing me off. The eye has VERY little detail along with most of the upper part of the head. Another thing is that the light source seems to be coming from different angles. It's best to choose one light source and stick to it. If you meant for the light to come from different angles then usually the light is still brightest from a certain angle while the others are merely reflections from other surfaces.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/ragnasqj4.png
The face was well done but the rest has very dull shading. Expanding the shaded area with multiple shades of the same color would create a smoother look.

I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help. Hint try adding a bit more.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 2/27/2009 18:43:48 >

DF	Post #: 15

2/26/2009 22:32:31

Sonoko
Member

Example 1
Example 2

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/Pae.jpg?0.25928700%201235704954
I like the style of this sig but its over contrasted in the white parts and the Text takes up surplus room, but the style of it is good. The render could be sharpened just a tad. There is no lighting source, but it seems to be a bit darker where the light should be. The grunginess looks alright. The eye of the gecko seems to be a bit random, the redness. It lacks flow. The gecko a little dark for the background to compliment it. Good choice on choosing grunginess. The lines the go with the text (horizontal ones) are a pretty good feature aswell. I would give this a 9.0.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/Inspire.png?0.00983100%201235704629
This could be a great sig if the colors were different. Try to stay away from dark earth colors such as brown. And a good proportion are neutral colors[(grey, white)Unless it is a black and white tag of course). You also should try to limit the neutrals to one. Its blended fairly decent. The focal point seems to good. The flow is a bit random. Try to make it all go one way, not multiple. Once again, no light source. The depth is a thing i like about this sig though. Also, in my opion, the white thing in the 4:00 corner is a bit strange. The tesh isnt bad, just a bit dull. I think a nice tip would be is to have the upper left hand corner and all the brown in the middle switched so the render is blended in more. Sorry, but i would give this a 7.0. Keep in mind that my rating is my opinion though. Other people may thinks its really good :-)

'I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.'

Approved.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:37:58 >

MQ	Post #: 16

2/27/2009 8:25:33

ShadowSilver
Member

Before i begin, i want to say i'm pretty nervous.
Example 1 (Avatar)
Example 2 (Signature)

CC for picture 1 (Signature):When i look at this picture, the first thing i see is the Eagle. It's very well done, with the armor on it's head, the leathers around it's neck and it's detailed appearance. When i keep looking at the eagle i see the (Awe-inspiring) blue and white feathers. Making it more look like an ancient indian god. If you look better, you see how muscular the eagle is, as a big fan of avians, i say this is a fantastic pose. It looks like the eagle is actually hunting on something. Then i see the text, which messes up the effect of the picture. The picture is stunning from itself, but the text is distracting. Then i see the background, it looks awesome, due to the fact it is made from very 'mild' colors. It strenghtens the effects of feeling the eagle preys on another animal. I would give it a 9.5/10. The -0.5 is for the text.

CC for picture 2:When i start looking at this (Hand-drawn) image, the first thing that draws my attention is the dragon's head. The way it stares at you or something else makes it look extra intimidating, almost scary. The front of the head looks very intimidating, almost metal. You can see the scales running from his tail to his head. His body looks very muscular. You can almost see it's blood flow in the lines. The legs/feet: It looks like he has two feet and is in flight when you look quick, but when you keep looking, you see he has four feet, and stands on the ground, the sharp, curved claws add extra effect to the 'theme' of the picture. His tail; when i look at it, the first thing i mention is the spiked end of the tail, it makes me feel like: 'Oh my, i don't want to meet him at night.' Then i mention the line of 'Scaly spikes' running from the tail to the head. I would give it a 10/10. Why? It looks like a picture, and yet it's hand drawn!

Approved

Thnx so much, Grafh

< Message edited by ShadowSilver -- 2/28/2009 9:15:20 >

AQ	Post #: 17

2/27/2009 19:10:10

ObamaPowa
Member

My Pic1
My Pic 2

Let's start off with the render. Amazingly suiting for the background, which itself has spectacular. It, in terms, "pops" out at you, giving it a very stunning look. However, I only wish the border would be a bit thinner, as it makes it seem a bit simpler, which may or may not have been your goal(its just not the type that I seem to enjoy more). If you had included either a 1px border or a 1px double border, then there would have been nothing else to fix, because of how perfect it is otherwise.

Overall: 8.5-9/10

The render itself is already amazing, and the lighting effects make it even more so. The artistical effects on the left side of here body adds the necessary "kick", so to speak, that makes it unique. However the background on the right side is less appealing, although still very nice. It just doesnt seem to mix with her skin and hair. I think a bit of blurring or brushing would fix that pretty quick, though.
The text fits very well into the signature, however I think the "G" should be a bit more blurry, but of course that's just because I tend to look at every little thing in a picture/signature.
However one thing on the sig does slightly bother me, and that's that solid yellow block on the left side. If you were to just blur it it might seem as a light source, but the transition between starry-aurora and solid yellowness is just a bit degrading for the entire signature(don't take that the wrong way, though, it's still awe-inspiring).
I love how you slightly whitened the sig at its border, but I think adding a 1px border would have slightly helped you(if the judges had incredibly good eyes).

Overall: 9.25/10

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:39:17 >

Post #: 18

2/28/2009 8:13:16

Rabbid Chipmunk
Member

3rd times the charm
Examples
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3527/hahahahahaiy1.png
http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deathanddoom.png
CC1

when i first looked at this i was immediatly drawn to the head the detail in this small area was so great the teeth th texture on the horns and the scales/spikes running up the nose
when i looked at its eyes it almost told me that this dragon was a guard who was looking towards a theif. the head itself almost looks robotic and very scary. the scales running down his body made the robotic efect in play even more. the body looks very strong like a rock the cant be broken. At first when you look at the wings it looks like he is standing on two legs making him a very short dragon but then you see a small foot at the front end then you know its a very large dragon with vicious looking claws that would easly kill a human his tail almost looked like a giant spiked club but then you see its attached to the dragon making the dragon looking ten times stronger. all in all this is a beautifully done drawing that almost looks like if it was a picture itself 10/10
CC2

When i first looked at it i thought theres either a stun gun behind his back or hes turning into black spidey first i saw the head it was perfect the eyes weren't to big to be distracting and not to small to be ignored then i looked at his body it almost looked like he was going threw a portal and having a tough time getting out with bits of the portal looking like slime keeping him in then on his left hand i saw alot of effects there which was to much so it turned my eye away but the right hand was perfect not to much there but enough to make it noticable then i looked at the background it looked like there was lighting behind him which immediatly erased my idea of the portal but was a good efect for that worked well with everything else. then i saw a huge black line going around the edge the border it was way to big it drew the eye away from the picture i thnk a border a 3rd of the size smaller would be good all in all the background works with the foreground well a couple of mistakes making it not look nice leading to an 8.6/10

I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:39:35 >

Post #: 19

2/28/2009 14:09:52

Fozi
Member

image2

image1

I believe this drawing is a pretty good one. The peculiar shadings give it a nice rusty tone which gives the idea of a
more hardcore elmo. The cigarrete and the text are used to make people LOL and I think it achieved that result.
But basically these are items of few artistical importance. The glasses and jacket are well done though the jacket
looks pretty unnatural. The shading on the glasses are beautiful, and the fur looks mildly realistic. The only thing I
can find wrong is the hand. Its kinda deformed, but the zooming is ok to me.

It seems to me that this drawing is unfinished. the shading on the two left arms aren´t done and the weapons
lack detail. Although, I believe ths picture wasn´t made for any kind of artistic critisicm, but only to make a small pun.
The letters complement pretty well the kind of drawing,and the neck and tie zone is pretty well shaded. Simple, but nice.
The glasses are done nicely, but the feet seem like floating in the air to me.

Not approved. Recheck the rules.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:40:11 >

Post #: 20

2/28/2009 16:56:26

penguin moglin
Member

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/Pae.jpg

I like this piece of art but the gecko does look a bit scary looking because of the eye maybe a different render of the
gecko would of made this a little better. The background fits in perfectly it gives it a naturey feeling.
Brilliant font i couldn't of found a better one myself, overall rating 8/10

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/zsvo6c.png

This dragon is extremely good bravo, the blue and black merge perfectly the horns and talons could
of been white instead of brown to bring out the black, the brown does not really fit in.
Now this is the weakest point of the piece... the background it just doesn't look right instead
you can make it into a light blue background to add to the dragon but if that background was blue
it would just make the piece that tiny bit better. Overall rating 8.5/10

some of my art (these are all sigs but i make banners and avatars too):
clicky

clicky

clicky

clicky

clicky

clicky

i know there not perfect but i think i can improve majorly over the next few months

I penguin moglin hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

thanks
p~m

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:40:41 >

Post #: 21

2/28/2009 19:10:49

Xirminator
Member

Darksteel Colossus Fanart

Sketch

The criticism:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/mystery.jpg?0.05093100%201235865507

Well, I'm not very good at this, but I though the background colour went well with her hair colour. However, I don't think the purple flower on top of the word "Mystery" fits. For some reason, I think it draws the attention away from the word and the image. Personally, I think that if the flower was removed and the word drawn slightly closer to the face, it would have been better. Also, the white parts at the right end (in front of her hair) are well placed, but I think they should be fainter or more faded outed, since they contrast very sharply with the dark colour of her hair.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/nevermore_na/AA%20Images/c4dtagv2.png?0.11941000%201235865834

I thought it was rather good, capturing motion clearly. The bronze bit at the left end looked as if it was lit wrongly when compared to the lighting on the face. There are two rectangular parts that don't fit with the rest of the image (beneath the words and on the right.) I don't know if they were intentional, but I think they should be removed. The one on the left (the vertical one) simply comes in conflict with the rest of the background for no discernible purpose, while the horizontal one at the bottom blurs a bit of the person in the image, ruining the "pop out" effect and merging it with the background.

I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:43:21 >

Post #: 22

3/1/2009 0:30:39

DOOMKID
Member

[Example1]
[Example2]

1st

I believe this signature is a good one. The white contrasts with the green very nicely. The rendering has also been done very well. The face looks full of exhilaration. In all, a beautiful signature. I give it 9/10

2nd

This signature is nearly perfect. It has great elements and the background is enthralling. The border also makes it look picturesque. The Iron Man contrasts with the background beautifully. The only problem is that the Iron Man is a bit indistinct but on the whole, a great signature. I give it 8/10

I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:44:08 >

Post #: 23

3/1/2009 2:58:53

earth breather
Member

[image 1]

I believe i made this signature for good reasons not for bad.
I made it contrast of whats believed to be an alliance with all clans through thick&thin
I rate it 8/10 for good wods and colourfulness

[image 2]

This is somewhat the first signature I ever made.
The ship looking thing to the right <---------- in bright red was an accidental great mistake causing it to become good I rate it 10/10 for pictures painting and words

I hereby will follow the rules set by the admins and mods of the forums. I understand that failing to follow all the rules, I can be removed from the Gallery and the forums themselves.

Not approved. You need to work on your CC. Check out the link to Dep's thread on the first page if you need help.

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:44:23 >

AQW

Epic

Post #: 24

3/1/2009 12:35:01

dizu
Member

1.
- Image 1
- Image 2

2. The Constructive Critisism

img1

I find this a quite typical(not original) image/signature. The red color is very strong, a bit too much the collor is to overruling and by denying the other color's of the character it makes it a bit to cliché.
But because of using the color red so powerfull, the image brings much more emotion (Rage, hate, aggressiveness the emotions that are fast linked to the color red or black).
The blur effect that is brought extra to the surrounding, makes it a little bit oposing to the chest of the character.
The blur surrounding the character however makes it more alive. It is still unclear for me if there are lightning effects around it or that it is shine on water where the character comes out from.
Overal I don't think it's a that nice image/signature, there are some good points like the blur surrounding the character that makes it more alive and the use of the color red makes it emotional attractive to hate, rage, anger(the movements do too, make it more emotional).

img2

I like this one much better then the other signature, mostly because it has a good use of different elements and a wider range of color's.
The green isn't to overruling compared to the white and black from the character, they have a good synchronisation. the thing that does disturb me in this image/signature is the name tag down left, it has an irritating look and disturbs the overal image, because it's to big, annoying color use(darker green over lighter green is normally very good but not when it needs to be a little more hidden).
It destroys the passive feeling of the green.
The character has a good use of light/dark color, though the blur of the green is a little bit to strong at the shoulders and the elbow of his right arm.
The "swift" action from his hand gives it a more alive feeling, so does the touting of the lips.
Overal I really like this picture the green has a quite passive effect, while the character makes that passiveness more lively. the name tag is the thing that ruins the picture the most, then the overuse of the blur effect on some particular places.

3.

Approved

< Message edited by Grafh -- 3/4/2009 18:45:01 >

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