LaserKarl's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Naked Contrast]

Nice shading!

I'm truly honored. Thank you.

This is an interesting image. It has some tention and some twist towards the bizarre somehow. But it also has beauty and definition. I like that. You really got some good shading on some parts, and the overall proportions are well handled I think. Nice!

I really think you should've finished the arm though, added a hand. Its almost never good to let something fade out to nothing, It irritates the eye. The eye wants to see the hand, but its not there, the lines just fade out. Especially since its on the end of a long shape. I don't think the head is not as badly missed though, the destrinct line on the upper part of the torso handles that, without it looking too unnatural. I actually think this wouldnt be as interesting if you had drawn the head.

Overall a nice piece. Welcome to the portal!

NayNayMistro responds:

Thank you very much as long as i get helpful reviews i will continue to draw. Thank you for being an inspiration. :)

[Bandit]

Unfinished sketch.

This is a semi-good attempt at drawing a character. Too bad the only thing you know how to handle is shading, but with no conceptual idea of how lighting works that doesn't take you very far I'm afraid. Study some lighting.

The only part of this that is appealing to me is the belt, it's actually quite nice, it has some weight to it and it feels like its hanging there.

The feet are missing. Study some anatomy.

I would love to have seen some anatomy take further than the clay molding-look. Or atleast some definate modelling of the body, it's very flat at the moment, I can't even make out if he's soppused to be skinny or built, or maybe just a little bit unexercised? Study some more anatomy.

I can't understand what kind of weapon it is in his hand either. It could be a revolver, but I assume that you would have taken some time to learn how a revolver looks like before drawing one, seeing how you know how to tell others about this concept. Google the word "revolver".

The pose is interesting in its own way. I can't understand why he would stand like that. The effect it has on the character is, in my eyes, giving him a confused, weak look, maybe he's mentally ill. Maybe he has a muscular disease. Who knows? Study some poses.

The clothes he's wearing has no folds at all that i can see. are they made out of plastic or wood or something? Interesting kind of armor, I give you that.

The background is a bit bland, not very interesting at all. Allthough, it might be a snowy day. That would explain the hidden feet though. And his unnatural pose. I do really think it would have been better with a clear sunny day, maybe somewhere were bandits usualy live?

Lastley, i don't know what you are trying to do with the effect on the pants, but you really made my eyes focus on his croutch. Maybe it's some kind of artistic expression that just don't shine all the way through for me, but I just find it pure annoying.

Overall, its a OK sketch, it would be lovely to see something you spent some time on! Thumbs up!

kr8to responds:

its hella old

[redeye01a SM]

Maybe he's sad 'cause he hate beards?

Its always great to see stuff from you man, each image shows a bit of improvement i think! Its really motivating.

The areas around the eyes are great! Those colors around there could have been applied on some other areas, I think it would bring the image togeather a bit.
I do like your 'scribbly' look, its a great way to see it's a typical bmk, and it adds to the feeling of the pictures. Although, i do think you could work a bit with the underlaying colors before working with the highlights and shadows, you know? Especially in this case, where i think the blue background kind of shines through and disrupts the skin tone in some areas. Although, as AwesomeSaurus said, the blueness adds to the message, but i think it still could bee smoothen up in some places.

Keep at it man!

[The Old Monk]

Smooth

I like it, it really feels like your up close with him, nice lightning aswell.

The oldness doesnt really leave the eyes though, the rest of the face is relly smooth. Theres wrinkles all over the face of an old man, more or less visable of course.
Good job though, keep it up!

MutatedHelix responds:

Thanks very much, I appreciate you taking the time to comment,
It's strange how blind one can be to the obvious - I'll make my next attempt a stronger, more thorough one.

[stone cold]

Amazing

I do think the voting system is either corrupted or being handled by rabid 13 year olds. This is one of the best things I've seen in the art portal.

The only thing that could have made it pop out more would maybe be the composition. Shes very centered as it is now, and that makes for a stale over-all feeling. Some kind of hint of an enviroment could have helped also, giving it a bigger 'story', or whatever you should call it, you know?

[Get ready - Prototype]

Great colors

The colors are great, and the use of undefined shapes and details is nicely done.

However, i do think this is still a WIP. Adding details and some sort of background (even if the background you have now is really neat, though empty), maybe some houses or cars or whatever, just something simple, would help tremendously!

[Gunda]

Incredible take on an enviroment

Its been a long time i got so captured by a background/enviroment as i was with this one. I first saw it in the flash, but it really makes a wonderful scene by itself.
I don't know why i love it, I can't put my finger on it at all. It must be some kind of awesome mix of color, style and the prespective (wich I don't think is off at all, just wide). To be able to look at a scene and dream yourself away into that world is more than just an image.

This is a total inspiration.
Also, i really look forward to seeing more of Khale :)

[robot repair service]

Full metal glory

And there you go again with your textures, ligthing, composition and colors. I can easily see that you've been studying this stuff.

And that huge face is just plain awesome.

rtil responds:

thank you very much

[Baron Screen]

!

All the level complete-images from red baron made me smile. Great stuff!

MindChamber responds:

thanks man, youre amazing btw.

[down]

Incredible.

Seriously man, incredible. Your amazing skills in colors, composition and pure expression shines through in this image. I evny you, being able to translate an idea into such an strong image.
Kudos.

Totaly motivating.