NeoD-ray's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Brothers King]

I rarely review things on the frontpage, but this one is a nice piece.
On the tecnique used, I gotta say that there is basically almost nothing that bothers me, except those little triangles plates on their shoulder. The one in shadow looks bigger than the other one in light, in both poses. The colors are greatly balanced, but I would make the cyan of the "crown" less bright (just a little), but even like this is great.

On the creativity used, I gotta say you nailed it. I mean, esthetically it doesn't seem something special, but the concept behind it (brothers and heir) is awesome!
I would have liked it even more if you gave them something that express more this idea, because at first look it just looks like a three headed undead. Giving them some emotions would be great, but I guess is not easy when you are using a skeleton.

By the way, it is a very very nice drawing, and for once I'm happy of what I found in the frontpage.
Outstanding!

jouste responds:

really appreciate the thorough comment and review.
I'm happy you enjoyed it so much. I'll try and keep it all up!

*highfives

[Aseriana surrounded]

Interesting piece I gotta say, but I need to keep my routine:

On the tecnique used, there is a little to say since is pretty much good.
The pose itself is kinda ok. I mean, I got what's her pose but it's hard to pull off "realistically".
80% of the pose is fine, except the arms:

The left one looks too straight and it extend itself too much in the centre of Aseriana. It's hard to explain with words, but it's abit unrealistic. If you want, I can draw you a sketch of what I mean for that, just send me a private message.

The right one is pretty much ok except the fact that it's abit unclear the position of the arm.
Considering how much the sword is low positioned, she probably has her arm folded, but there is no hint to that, not even a single portion of elbow showing.
Another thing, is the hand looking too little considering the fact that it should be in second plain (first one occupied by the sword).

Apart from these little things, the shading is good, even tho the chest should be fixed. There is too much shadow even when the light source seems that could easily light it up.
One last thing! The sword handle is really hard to notice, and it's in a folded position (try to draw a line from the start of the handle to the top of the blade and you will notice [if you don't contact me that I'll show you]).

On the creativity used, it gotta say that is low average. It's reeeally simple for a character.
The armor could have been way more interesting just like the sword, but since you wanted to keep it simple, it doesn't attrack too much.

In the end, I think that is a nice drawing anyway. If you want to discuss about my review or if you want to correct me, send me a private message. I'll be more than happy to talk.
Keep drawing lad.

[Armstrong]

Curious way to draw it, but let's dig better into this:

On the tecnique used, I think that everything looks fine, more than average for sure. The color's are very well balanced even tho the blue of Armstrong (I used this as a placeholder name for him/her) seems conflicting with the rest of the colors (but really slightly) even tho I guess it was a way to underline better the character in the drawing, in this case is fine.
Another thing is are some drums, which look abit too sketched (the first three), I mean they don't look geometrically correct.

On the crativity used, I gotta say that the design of Armstrong is low average. The high number of eyes looks random to me and abit mediocre alongside the fact that is supposed to be a drummer. Nothing special if you ask me, except that weird but interesting crest of hair that he/she has.

In the end I think that is an "ok" drawing, very simple in style and colour.
The only thing particular is the way you coloured it, with acrylics, something uncommon here.
Hope the review didn't bother you, and if you want more informations, or want to correct me, please do not esistate and write me a private message.

Not bad.

GrimJimmy responds:

Yeah, I won't lie, I really rushed this one compared to the last three. Thanks!

[Batata]

The fact that she is adorable, is not gonna stop me from criticize her.

On the tecnique used, I gotta say that there is very little to say. The colours are pretty much well used and coerent, but some things bothered me:
Not only I cannot understand what's on her right shoulder, but is very inconsistent. It has a very different color from the rest of her and it's almost out of place.
It would be viable if it could be easier to figure out what it is. I guess it's some kind of flower, but due to the lack of shading and details I'm not sure.
Try to explain to me in the answer or via private message, I would be glad to hear it.

Another thing, her left arm is unconfortable to watch. Not that is drawn badly, but I have a hard time believing that someone would have such pose.
You could have drawn her a bit bent forward, putting her arm on his leg or something.
One last thing on the left arm: too much shading considering the fact that doesn't create any shadow on her tummy and the light source being in the top left corner.
The rest is pretty much fine, even tho I would have appreciated a bit of shadow on the floor, even if it's just a background and not a real floor.

On the creativity used, I gotta say it's average. Nothing special nor mediocre.
As you stated in the tags, she should be a "plant", but is not clear either.
The colors and the name makes me think that she is a potato, but her head gets me off track (as well as the thing on her shoulder). It looks like a flower mixed with a potato if you ask me.
If you want, please tell me more about her, or just take the consideration of writing something in the description.

In the end, I think that is a smooth cute little drawing. Not groundbreaking in terms of creativity, but it's a pleasure to watch.
Nice going, keep up making characters of your own.

[Character horror]

It has been hard to review this one, because how weird it is in terms of tecnique used, but let's get started because is somewhat fascinating.

On the tecnique used, I have to say that is really confusing, maybe MIXED.
First of all, too much BLACK. I don't know if it was intentional but it hurts to watch. I ask you that because if it's the feeling you wanted to give, you nailed it, if not so, you should have avoided it.
I say that is confusing because some part have some details and some not. Like, why the right hand has a clear shading, but the left one not?
Another thing is the monster. The way it's coloured (the veins thingies) is inconsistent with the rest of the tecnique used in the drawing. This detail just ruins the aspect of the monster in my opinion. Also, the teeth doesn't have any shading at all and they look like they have been drawn in MS Paint (they too collaborate in making the whole thing inconsistent).
The lady doesn't look like one. It looks more of a male instead, due to the unclear shape of her body. Also, the mask is out of place, too "colourful" instead of the other elements.
If you could crop the image balancing the black and maybe putting the figure in the center, it would be a huge step forward.

On the creativity used, I gotta say "average".
The lady is somewhat weird, but I guess it fits the role of a horror theme (without that mask).
The monster itself is half good, half mediocre. The body is weirdly disfigured, and is good, but the face is nothing special.
I don't know why, but the whole picture reminds me of Penumbra Overture's most famous artwork: https://media.indiedb.com/images/games/1/1/209/online_box_cover_fg_logo.jpg

In the end, if I would rate this piece as a normal drawing, it would be mid, maybe even bad.
BUT, if I would rate this piece as a horror drawing, I would give it way more.
I don't clearly know why, but everything is unsettling here. The colors, the confusion in trying to understand the characters and the shading.
You actually impressed me, but if this piece could have abit of rework it would be way better.
Not bad.

[Gloveless Jeremy (with gloves)]

On the tecnique used, I gotta say that the colors are great, and the proportions are nice.
Just one little error on his right feet, which is abit too inclined, making it look that is not touching the ground.

On the creativity used, I see an interesting concept behind the character, but it doesn't seem that you used it to its maximum. He kinda reminds me one of those classic journalists, but this is probably beacuse I have too much immagination. Extend it! Because it has lots potential.
I also really like his name.

In the end, it's a pretty nice drawing, but make it MOOORE! So it can be a great character!

[Mamma's little baby got busted]

On the tecnique you use I have very little to say, since it's really well made; maybe I would have prefered abit more of shading on some parts.
Just pay attention at his legs; they don't seem well proportioned with the rest of the body, and their position doesn't match the pose. But it's really light and hard to spot.

On the creative side, I would say that you did a great character. The headpiece that he has, adding the two horns coming out, is an fairly original touch.
I would just suggest you to remove the skull on his left shoulder since there is already one on his belt and it's abit out of context compared to the other shoulder.
This could make the character look less "pushed" and more balanced (but this is your choice, mine is just a suggestion).
Also, the thing on his right shoulder looks damn cool and interesting, but what is it? Is it a weapon? Or just a piece of armor? If you can, explain it to me.

In the end I also liked the little information task you added. Not too much informations, and the one you added are good enough to make him look interesting. I just don't get why he is a guitarist tho. It's like seeing a future lawyer becoming a farmer... meh!

In the end, this is a great piece of original character!
Nice freaking job.

EmpireZombie responds:

Yeah I am not doing any of that, all that sounds super bordering. This for a thing am I doing later on. Don't over think this dumb drawing I did.

[Guard Man!]

The colors used are nice, and the proportions themeselfes are good.
I just noticed an "error" on the sword, being too off center from the handle. But I guess that you couldn't put it perfectly since there are 5 pixels on the top of the handle (that's why I highly prefer the normal drawing style instead of pixel-art).
The shading is good too, except on his chest. That "beak" should create a shadow on it due to the source of light.
The design itselfs seems interesting, it reminds me of a turtle. But sadly, due to the fact that the portrait is very small, I can't clearly figure it out.
It's pretty average, but it can be great.
Make a full body version of this character if you want, and hit me on a private message once you did it, I would like to see it!

[Jevil and Papyrus combined in one character]

The colors used are pretty nice, and the shading is average.
It seems clear that the source of light is on the top, but if you look things like the fist on the right, the "skirt" and those spherical things (I have no idea how they are called) the shading looks weird or just wrong.
The background works well. with the rest, but the pose is, not really comfy to watch.
It seems unbalanced and about to fall on the ground in any moment. The weight of the body just doesn't feel right. I suggest you to use a different pose, or, reduce the movement on the right.
Sadly, being a fan-art, I can't judge it from the point of creativity.

Convert2Double responds:

It isn't my design though. I drew it for fun and the shading is something entirely new coming from me. The pose might seem unbalanced, but that's mostly how my standard poses work recently (without any leaning of course)

[Daedalus minion (Shorty or shorties)]

Generally the drawing is in the middle. You clearly know how to use various gradations of color very well, but the structure itself is weak. The pose doesn't say anything, and you can't clearly come out with an idea of it.
The depth of the image is almost non-existent since you used a "pillow" shading. Try to decide a clearer source of light.
The hand is very poorly drawn, and the handle of the knife is not well positioned (sticks alot to the left).
In the end, I like the way you wanted to colour the shadings, but the shadow is very lazy. Removing it would result in a better drawing, since it also creates problems with the shading of the character.

There is alot of work to do here, but I saw the other drawing of yours, so I might assume that this was just a sketch or doodle.

If I haven't been clear, send me a private message buddy.

nightsavior responds:

Oi,thanks for the in depth reply,m8! This is probably more feedback then I've gotten since being on newgrounds. lol. I feel flattered you went into such detail on a piece that was just a wee sketch I finally took time to add colors to. To me if your imagination can take this image and extrapolate what being chased by these lil buggers would be like I've met my goal!

I'm really not into illustration to be "super technical" with everything I do. If anything I consider myself more of a humble draftsman and concept designer compared to illustrators who truly bring the "shock and awe" with their works that are more refined and in all honesty,a lot easier on the eyes. lol.

But I love that grit,y'know? When you can tell a living individual drew something on paper first before scanning it in and touching it up. I dig stray pencil marks and other imperfections as to me it imprints the idea a human being took time to do that doodle even if she/he didn't have the best tools or software available to touch up his or her shortcomings.

This is probably the reason I like videogame concept art so much just to see where each character/location started from before finally having that modern day sheen applied. That and I'm nostalgic for those old timey story books adorned with super detailed yet flawed ink drawings that may not have been masterpieces but still entertained us all the same.

Do I strive to "improve"? To an extent,certainly! But more so I'm a creature of impulse, creating when the muse hits and moving on once I'm personally satisfied. Later I may come back and make edits/redos of previous works but it is always decided over my gut feeling on my own terms. Luckily if my approach lacks in ambition you can look around as Newgrounds has artists much more accomplished than I! I'm just happy to have a place to backup my work in case something unforeseen happens!

Thanks for actually sitting down and taking some time to hold a conversation with me! I hope even during this turbulent time you are safe,content,and in good health.

~Ben