turma13's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[There's No Return]

I like your use of lighting and details but...

the person has quite a few issues in terms of perspective and the location of facial features. The left leg and head/neck have an off perspective.

VeeWragg responds:

Ahh didnt realise that....probably wouldnt have if you didnt point it out, thanks ^.^

[FreekkXShow request]

hunt people?

I just wanted one to teach me how to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop...

I never made it. T-T

it has a very calligraphic vibe to it. I think giving it one really defined eye would help with the sinister look.

dommi-fresh responds:

ha ha yea i used a calligraphy pen so i guess its a good thing you think its got that style. ha ha thanks mate

[Dad]

Like it alot

did you do it digitally, or physically on paper/canvas. Either way it's really refined...I gotta work on some more stuff in color. Only thing I'd say is what my art teachers say, which is do something with the negative space (yes, it pisses me off too) and maybe part of that could be adding more diverse lighting or other effects.

CosmicDeath responds:

Hi turma13. It is a digital painting created in Adobe Photoshop CS2.

I appreciate that you'd want to put into practice what you are learning from your art tutors, but I would also beware of building more than is necessary in a picture just for the sake of having all the space filled.

When you want to draw the eye towards something you can either have the object stand alone (or nearly alone; in this case with darkened purples to accommodate a feature central object of the skull mask), or you can use shapes of colour/shade throughout the image (even filling in the negative space). The only sections that hold negative space are in the top corners of the image, and I don't think they hold a significant percentage of space.

Depending on the type of art you are working with, you might want to challenge your art tutors about negative space. "Negative" space does not necessarily equate to a "negative" aspect of an image and can often be a way of enhancing the focal point of an image, overall - like with vignetted illustrations/icons/logos.

I'm grateful for your review. Thanks!