Sabtastic's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dryad]

Tree-tastic.

Great job overall. I really can't find anything negative/constructive to say, so I guess this review's gonna be nothing but compliments!

First off, the contrast of green and pink is really eye-catching and appealing aesthetically. Caught my eye the second I scrolled down on the frontpage! Love the composition in general, too! She's melding into the tree, it seems, so bonus points for not making that look awkward.

Full scores from me!

Artofinca responds:

Cheers

[Don Draper]

OH SHIT -- NEW ART

You could spend like 2 minutes on an art submission, and I'd still probably end up giving you a 10. I have no idea who he even is.

JohnnyUtah responds:

haha. go watch MADMEN.

[Male body]

Beautiful work.

The incomplete elements of the piece just adds to how visually appealing it already is--I love it.
Is this for a university class? Self-lead study?

[Clara de noche.]

Aw, I love her!

She looks like Betty Boop's prettier, more mature, less squeaky sister!

Awesome job, as per usual. c:
I missed your art so much!! AAAAAH! D:

[Farty in SPAAAAACE]

OMG, GET SCOUTED SO I CAN FAV THIS. o_o

Too cute. I'm kind of miffed that this didn't make the NG calendar..! D:

[HS - Bow and arrow]

*cracks knuckles*

Overall, this looks really awesome! I've been itching to write a constructive review for a while, so please excuse if this comes off as un-needed or pretentious in any way. Just trying to offer some helpful insights and refine my critique process.

Perspective - The horizon doesn't quite line up straight across the picture, but that could be because of an un-even terrain, so not a huge deal.

Foreshortening - Seems stunningly accurate. Every feature looks perfectly sized, and nothing looks too big or too small in relation to its placement.

Outfit / Character Design - Pretty neat since you were going for a futuristic military outfit. It compliments her nicely. Maybe needs a little more protective equipment, though? Not sure what I'm saying, but when I picture a 'military' outfit, I think of a plethora of tools and equipment to fend off threats and potential combat. At least an arrow quiver?

Composition - Nicely centered - can't say anything negative about your choices.

Light Source - Her hair is the only thing that is bugging me. It should be backed in a bright outline, because the sunset it directly behind her. Technically speaking, it would probably be blocking any sunlight from reaching her face, too.

Background - I really appreciate that you put so much detail into the background. Most people just cheap out and do something thought-less or simple. Kudos for making it interact with your character!

Linhishyra responds:

Au contraire, thanks a lot for the review, that's the idea behind a community, I agree with your thoughts (specially the one about the quiver which I totally forgot XD) I thought that blocking all light will make it look too dark or plain in colours, but you are completely right, thank you very much, and I mean it, since it comes from someone with real knowledge ove this things.

(The only thing I found pretentious was the knukle craking, but may be just because it scared me XD, JK, LOLed about it)

Read you around Sab.

[zombie Samus]

OMG YES <3

Why hasn't anyone done this before?
Lovin' your style in general. You have a knack for zombie grunge.

What kinda markers did you use for this one?

dommi-fresh responds:

awight sab haven't been on ng for a while nice to see the veterans are still about!
i used a fine black pen and water colour for this little number.
glad you like it

[Soviet Tankmen]

Very inspiring.

Awesome job! You've out-done yourself, yet again!

I now have this urge to try out for the 2013 calendar.. :P
I can imagine that the feeling you get when you're holding your own artwork in published form is pretty groovy-- When do we usually start submitting for that, anyway?

Nekow responds:

The threads usually open up around september over at the forums. Can't believe you haven't submitted anything over the past years!

[Gonzossm]

Dear sweet mother of pearl...

GONZO!! D8>
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HIM!?!

[Skyrim]

FUS RO DAH!!

Grats on the frontpager! I'm glad we've got someone with your talent contributing to the art portal! It's also nice to see some Skyrim fanart that obviously a had a lot of time invested in it. Great job overall. I really can't find anything negative/constructive to say about this. :)

I'm especially lovin' the way you've painted in the burning embers in the dragon's breath.
It looks so realistic!

5/5 10/10