NeoD-ray's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[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

[Mega Man 7 Stage Select Reimagined]

Appreciate the fan art, even tho I'm not a Megaman fan.
The colors you used are fairly good, even tho in some portraits there are more colors instead of the others. Other then this the rest is "ok".
Since it is a fan art I can't judge the creativity put in it, so I'm gonna stick with an average score.
By the way, it seems that you can use the pixel art very well, and since is a simple "drawing" style, why not trying to create something of your own?

A complete cast of newer Megaman characters would be interesting to see.

DoomManFTW responds:

I do actually plan to have my own cast someday. I came up with two designs but I haven't really fleshed anything out. As for the coloring I can see the issue, though it doesn't help that I had to stick to a certain palette and color limit. Thanks for the critique!

[Not Brandon]

Very well made in terms of tecnique. Lighting is very good and the shapes are well defined.
On the other hand I found the caricature pretty mediocre. Nothing special seen from the point of creativity.
His posture looks like it has something like a meaning, but it doesn't seem that you specified it correctly.

Be more creative since you can draw so well!

DipsumValley responds:

funny adult toy shaped man

[Fantasy Bad Guys]

I really like the one on the left!
It has an interesting design, even for a simple doodle!
You know, the best things sometimes happen when you don't even try.

Hope to see more!

Doodlino responds:

Glad ya like it!

[Wheelie Boy]

Why not coloring it mate?
Hit me up with a private message if you did it.

ALhedgehogh responds:

Wheelie Boy defies color! But I might splash some on him later.

[Girl w/o bangs (color scheme version)]

I asked you for the color scheme because it was pretty hard to criticise a sketch.
By the way, this drawing got my attention because of the style of it.
It's not ground breaking but it feels different in some way or another!

About the drawing...
Everything looks pretty much correct except the eyelashes and the hand.

The right eyelash in particular is still on top of the eye, even if the eyelid is closed (just a little mistake, nothing THAT wrong).

The hand, instead, has a problem with the thumb as it doesn't look in a comfy position.
I would have drawn it in a more extended position instead, it looks bdaly folded here.

In the end is a very cute little drawing. You just need to add atleast abit of colour to your drawings or they will easily be marked as "sketches" and ignored (which is a shame).

Keep up!

Convert2Double responds:

I don't think doodles count as sketches to be fair. Also, the eyelash and the hand mistakes are accidental, as I drew this from boredom. Apart from my stupid excuses in this piece done for fun, I know how stuff works

Edit: I fixed it now! All is well :)

[Girl w/o bangs]

Give her a color scheme and hit me up with a Private Message.

Convert2Double responds:

Sounds good to me!

[JACK O' RABBIT]

It might not be your intention, but you created I nicely looking character tho!
Or it's just me who loves both Halloween and Easter themes, I dunno.

Also, love the cel shaded color of it! Except the background... but who cares tho, I hate making backgrounds myself.

Simple, but that doesn't stop me from saying: job well done.

MS360 responds:

Thank you! i do agree the background could've been done better even for an abstract pattern.

[your jelly]

-A little thing-
I really appreciate the fact that you care so much about the age ratings, but this is not mature trust me. Mature is in a way higher level than this harmless artwork. ;)
I would maybe change it to teen.

-Review-
Really soft pixel-art!

The colors are light and sweet, just like jam (and her)!
Just one thing tho, she doesn't look that stable. She looks like sitting in the air.

I suggest you to make her closer to the borders of the jar, or if you want to keep this pose, make her more flexed to the left, like she is hanging on the spoon!

By the way, really nice work! Not your best, but a nice one! :D
Keep up!

maruki responds:

Thank you! I really don't know how I can change it to teen, because on the submission form we just choose the degree of "things" that appear (such as, nudity: some, or lots; violence: some or lots, etc). Selecting "some nudity" makes it mature be default, haha.
Next time I'll let it run wildly.