Rabid-Animals's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Mr. Buisness man]

Innocent and clean.

I'm reminded a little bit of a kids' book when I see this. He's on his way to work, obviously, but he'll teach us some lessons on the way. His clean, demure construction works well, especially in his face. I like his tiny eye, and his nose is kind of funny.

His business clothes look great; it's amazing what you did with just a couple blues. The style of this creation is very unique, and I'd favorite it if you were scouted. I don't think you need a background, simply because the dude works very well by himself. If you did manage to do one, I'd like to see it done in the same style as the guy, with no hard lines, and with very cold colors.

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StalkerGuy responds:

Alright, thanks. You should check out Totaljerkface. I was borrowing his style, of his clothes and using small amount of colors. Thanks!

[Phoenix /SN/]

This is where I'm going when I die.

I'm curious about how this piece was created. At first glance, it appears to be real, but upon further inspection, the various filters and effects lend the picture to one's imagination. Did you use a picture of fire as a base, or was this created from scratch?

The phoenix figure is kind of evident, but only in a Rorschach-Test manner. As abstract art, it works well, but the figure could be more clearly defined if you want it to be. If I just looked at the picture, knowing nothing about it, I'd think it was just some fire or a portrait of Hell.

Overall, the picture looks neat, but there are two issues that lost you points. The first is the text; it seems unnecessary for the Art Portal, where you are credited and where the title is above the picture. I understand having the text if you were uploading this somewhere else, but it's extraneous and distracting here. If you must have it, organize it in a black bar at the bottom of the picture.

The second problem I see is an odd bar of color at the bottom, starting just above the "a" in your name, extending to both sides and the bottom of the picture. To see what I mean, look at the light flame in the left-middle of the bottom portion of the picture. I don't know if that's a rendering error or something, but it looks weird.

Nice job overall.

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SessileNomad responds:

wow im surprised you found that overlay problem near the 'a' in my name, i never noticed that, i dont plan on fixing it since im kind of trying to work on other things but yeah, now i feel kind of nubbish

the original pic was a bucket with lots of rust on it, the filters really were what morphed it into an abstract image

without the dodge tool emphasizing the shape of the phoenix, it does basically loot like a lot of fire, but i wanted to have some kind of specific subject matter rather than just abstract looking flames

[Flower /SN/]

Getting there.

The whole piece has a little bit of a Gothic, angsty feel to it. I can see it used as a cover for some grunge music or something of the nature. What really brings me to this conclusion is the flower in the background. It appears to be a little wilted which, in combination with the purple and black, gives a sad, if not depressing, feel to the piece.

It does evoke some emotion, but the presentation is a bit haphazard. Definitely a main contributor to this issue is the text. It doesn't look as destroyed as the rest of the piece, and the color choice seems a bit off.

A little bit more imagery would have gone a long way. Including some grays or some other wilted objects would make the piece hit harder, and possibly give it a bit more meaning. For a beginner's piece, it's good.

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SessileNomad responds:

note to self, less useless text

[The Lovers]

Progressive, meaningful.

I can see this in a gallery, among seriously professional artists' pieces. Your style is unique, but somehow, it seems familiar. In my area, there's a lot of Hispanic influence, and your work reminds me of Aztec-influenced pieces. There's a classic, very refined style to the picture, and I appreciate it.

The subject matter, while obvious, is touching. With what seems to be impeding destruction in the back, a couple takes their last moments to appreciate what means most to them. Your use of nudity is warranted, as it's not gratuitous. It just serves to show the purity behind the embrace. I adore the moon and the sun; they show two completely different sides of life-- the sun, in its positive, welcoming nature, sets, to herald the moon and its darkness: death. The clouds and the meteors seemed to take up the rest of the sky, which I think is a little much. I'd pick just one.

Otherwise, the piece is very attractive. It's polished and nicely proportioned. The only issue I have with the people is the girl's eyelash. It's enormous. Kind of distracting, but no big deal.

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Merol responds:

I'm don't know how much Hispanic influence my pictures have, but i'm sure they have some.

I'm glad you like the sun and the moon! I wanted a lot of disaster in the background, I thought lightnings would fit well, and I still do! If I had to pick one, they would be the meteors, since they are crashing the sun.

Heh, I like drawing girls with big eyes.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[The Sugar Claws Cover]

Great for a wallpaper!

This looks like it's part of an intriguing project. I'm loving the juxtaposition of the dreary, ghostly figure in the middle, surrounded by hearts and other bright, happy, imagery.

I think the color choice is one of the best, most artful, aspects of the piece. In just a few colors, you've created a great amount of contrast and visibility. I really love the light animals and hearts all over the side of the piece.

The text looks pretty professional. The cursive-looking font works well with the lovey-dovey kind of theme that seems to be going on. The only issue I've got with it is the white glow around the text, which seems a little tacky, as it takes away from the wonderful simplicity of the rest of the piece.

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Celx-Requin responds:

The colors are all shades of pink, man was it hell getting them to mesh together properly though.

Thanks for the review!
- Celx

[me in chibi]

Decent style, but rough.

Judging just by the character, I think it's safe to say you have a heightened grasp of the style you're drawing in. It seems that you're past the experimental stage, trying to figure out what you want your final product to look like, and you're comfortable in the zone you've found. For an artist, it's one of the most important steps in creating masterpieces.

The piece as a whole doesn't bring a whole bunch of thoughts to me, but I enjoy the dumbstruck look on his face, like one of his friends sent him an email to a shock site. The nose seems a little off to me; if you take a look at it, the angle seems kind of confusing. Considering noses aren't flat, I think you should experiment with some shadowing there. The mouth, however, is excellent; you did a commendable job of shadowing in there.

The clothes are nothing extraordinary, but they do look pretty nice. I'd like a little more detail in the shirt and pants, though. The enormous, comical, shoes look great, though. Lit very well and colored just as carefully, they're the part of this piece I enjoyed most.

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lgnxhll responds:

Thank you for the complements.I have never been good at noses but ill work on it:).

[Lay off the coke, Garfield!]

Funny, but impersonal.

I'm not getting an atmosphere from this piece. It's not the lack of color; it's the lack of detail. The walls in particular are just there-- they're nothing to look at, which is a detriment to the quality of this piece. The scratches are good, as they add to the humorously dreary setting, but some peeling wallpaper and a mouse-hole would have greatly improved it.

The picture is very funny, but I'm not entirely sure where you came up with the concept. I can't say that I "get" the joke, but the shock value gives me a laugh.

There are some small details that you missed, the most bothersome (for me) being Garfield's stripes. They're missing. Across his sides, stretching just a bit onto his stomach (ar at least visible from this angle) should be Garfield's triangular stripes. The other thing that bothered me was the perspective; look at the picture once, and Garfield is lined up with the table. Look at it again, and it appears he would have to lean to reach it. Even it up.

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Blue-Dolphin responds:

Hmm. I should make a final copy of this in colored pencil or paint, I'll keep all that in mind, believe it or not, the suggestions you just gave me can actually be totally helpful. Thanks, Rabid.

[Tom Fulp: The Beard]

Triumphant

Ever seen that show "Code Monkeys?" I'm not sure if it's still on the air, but it's about video games and nerd-culture-- all of that fun stuff. This is perfect for the style of the show, and I can just see Tom Fulp popping into the show for an episode; I think it would be pretty funny.

As for the piece, you got most of the absolutely necessary details of Tom. The hair color is especially noteworthy. However, I think he looks a little too wide, especially in the stomach and face. He looks more like a trucker than a programmer to me. Also, I think the beard should be a little more pronounced; consider using smaller pixels.

The background is fantastic. It reminds me of the Moderator Aura you see around the forums. It's right at home behind Tom. One thing that puzzles me, however, is the use of the vectorized tank. Why didn't you just draw a new tank? I don't think it would be terribly difficult. Again, this might come down to pixel size. An overall good piece, though.

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EventHorizon responds:

Thanks for the review, maybe you're right about the size of the body in fact Tom Fulp looks more like a truck driver that a programmer, thanks anyway and I'm glad you liked my piece of art.

[Marine Dance]

Lovely.

This has been in my favorites for a while; I'm surprised I haven't already reviewed it.

As school winds down, as I relax in the summer, and even as I daydream in class, my mind or body goes to the sea. I've lived on the coast for so long, taking in the water, the fish, the vegetation, everything. To see something that puts me in that mindset through abstract imagery is a true treat.

I don't find any technical problems with the piece. No errant brushstrokes, no confusing color choices, and no distracting uses of shapes. The focus of the piece is right there on the whales, as it should be, but the background offers a contemplative plane of a kind of reserved darkness. Not evil or foreboding, just mysterious, perhaps reflecting the misunderstood nature of whales (specifically Orca whales).

I actually thought the centerpieces were Orcas without reading the comments. It's good to know I have some kind of intuition on this piece. Again, even with these abstract shapes, just blobs of colors and line, I'm put in a setting of absolute tranquility, where I can just be satisfied with myself and my thoughts of the ocean. It's a calming, freeing experience, and I'd love to have this take up some space on my wall.

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Hacsev responds:

Thank you. You got it all. Very hard for me to add to your observations.

[Fred]

Cute, but a little too simple.

I'm really torn on what to make of this. Your style is kind of childish, but that's a compliment. This style, with the tiny eyes, and innocent, blank faces, really pleases me. That said, I think it's a little sloppy. Fred's smile is a tiny bit lopsided, and I'd prefer it if his eyes were rounder rather than more vertical.

Take a look at the bottom of Fred's pants. There's a little bit of some blue leaking out to the sides, and some orange leaking in. Fixing that up might be a good idea. I like the shoes, though; the perspective is very well done.

I think it's funny how you managed to capture Fred's image in so simple a picture. His clothes are very well done, which makes the rest of the picture look sub-par. I would have liked to see a little more detail in the background; perhaps put them in a cemetery or a cellar. The ghost is just adorable, and I think it adds to the style and feel of the picture. Keep working at it. I know you can make something fantastic with some more practice!

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up-a-notch responds:

Thanks dude!