UIR 09/02/03 - UIR in trouble now!

[jemstone]

(I'm sure that title's been done before...)

Don't have a lot of time to do any sort of review, as I'm still at work, but I saw no one had started one!

Sacrilege!

Really quick:

Devil Bunny's Dark Phoenix: (I'll change the title to the real one later) This is a brand new style for you, and it really looks promising. More, please!

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[This message has been edited by jemstone (edited 09-02-2003).]

[dperceful]

uir

cap america vs red skull: i think the lighting effect is a litte too much. i like the concept...nice attempt at texturing the top of cap.

wotch: nice frankenstein job. i like the planets in the background. no real complaints.

kurt and logan: nice smoke. i would smudge/blur out the edges and various portions here and there to give it a less than solid look. i like the coloring job.

daredevil: sweet looking reds. i like the bulky look. nice work...neat style. maybe add a radar effect.

noisy shadows: freakish. it's hard to make out all of the elements. i like the shadow world look.

tony stark: what no laser pointer?!? nice compilation of images. i like the layout. maybe add some pointers to various parts of the armor saying "repulsor ray, anti shark spray, etc." i like the richness of the piece, bright colors, attention to detail.

dark phoenix: wow! love this piece. love the colors, the fire, the pose the whole thing. favorite pic of the day, can't wait to see the more refined stuff.

arwyn; looks good. i would reduce the image size for a better display.

storm inked: neat doodle. like to see a full colored version.

elektra: really cool looking. i like the red...looks perfect. i have only a minor complaint, the left leg seems a bit funky. it's either the way the fabric hits it or the highlighting and shading, it looks rather thin and seems to have a dent in it. dont get me wrong, great piece....i think the sash would have worked better if you just made it wider.

supergirl: for the most part it's not that bad. you could stand to clean up the edges on her legs and other outer portions of the image. the cape looks fine, except for that one straight edge. the background is just, bad. i would have just done the test and slapped it in as opposed to trying to clean it up.

hellbalzer: good job of bringing in the real life cast members. the lighting is a little mismatched, for example you have a light on the backside of keanu but the corresponding part of rachel is dark.

dream: um, just can't get to excited about this. it's just a recolor. sorry don't mean to sound harsh.

lady d: wow, great concept! i like the whole contrast. i really like the borders, great touch. nice effects.

batman joker: i like the little extras that are coming out of joker. to me his left leg seems a little large. nice work.

moonlight waltz: great look. i like the roughness to the image. wolvie looks great.

dperceful

[Lady D]

Not time for a full UIR (as in the last months :P!!), but I wanna just freak out a bit...

* Deep Breath*
* Fanscreen*JOSH MADE A PIC TO MEEEEEEE!!!TO ME!! JUST TO MEEEEEE (oh,and for your viewing pleasure of course)!!!!BUT IT'S ME, AND IT LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!YAY!!!
* runs around the room screaming and showing the artwork to everybody around *

Josh,u had no idea how much I LOVED it!I's simple gorgeous and awesome.And I see no problem with the colors, do you http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif???Look to this devil wing,it's so lovely (I know, I have a weird definition about what is "lovely"). And I have to say,u wrote a great, great background http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif.Awesome job, and u made my day way happy,Big thanks!!:*:*:*

By the way,I sent a bigger version of your ultimate version to your yahoo email,did u ever get it??

Happy to death,



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**For the Freedom of Choice**
http://www.livejournal.com/users/lady_d/

Debbie aka Lady D.

[Amy Karas]

Hey everyone. I saw Lady D reply and thought Id do the same in return.

Captain America Vs Red Skull by roylecap- I really like this. I think there's some little things you can do to improve it, but that will come in time. Nice work.

The Wotch - Reality... What A Concept. by WinterRose- This is just screaming creativity. I like!

Kevin Newburn's Kurt And Logan-colored by trekkie- You get an A for the pic and an A for those nice art notes! I love art notes. Cool pic, no complaints.

Daredevil by lordmesa- I like that you say that you are learning and trying. Some people get all over other's backs about improving their work. I understand only too well, that you just improve with time and effort. I don't think your pic though needs much improvement. It's very clean and has a nice gradient use. This pic really reminded me of a graphic design type pic. Good job.


Noisy Shadows by Spiderman620815- Cool. A little gritty, but maybe you wanted it that way? Nice concept.

Tony Stark Presents... by localhero- I love it! Like his shadow.

Dark Pheonix-study by devilbunny- This pic really caught my eye. Keep working in this style. It really suits you!

Arwyn by Arwyn- Nice lines. I'd maybe scale it down a wee bit for easier viewing, but I know how it is when you don't want to lose that high quality.

Storm Inked: Version 1 by AnonomissX- I like the photoshop effect.

Elektra by B- I like the sash! Awesome pic, too! The thumbnail doesn't do it justice. I would have maybe put some highlights in the hair just to lighten it from being completely black. Nice work!

Supergirl Overlooking Metropolis by KyleDasan- Good start, but the edges need a little work.

Hellblazer Movie Poster by lizarkeo- I love Keanu! Kick ass poster, my friend! Very cool. Love the lighting.

Dream by lenore_deloncre- Did I mention I love Keanu? Don't know the character so I can't really comment on the pic. Sorry!

Ultimate C2f: Lady D by Weapon X- I LOVE IT!!!! Debbie deserves this awesome homage to her. Nice work Weapon X!

Batman Vs Joker by Solid Snake- Cool. I'd maybe use a crosshatching shading to not have such a linear effect. I like the blue shades though!

Moonlight Waltz by jakkar- Amen to the classic Wolvie look!!! I love the thought and time you put into this pic. Good concept. I like the moon!

[Kevin Newburn]

ARGHHH! I just hit the back button and erased everything I had wrote.... oh well lets start over from the top.

- cap vs skull by roylecap
I like cap, but I'm not keen on Red Skull. I also wish I could see more of Cap's raised fist. Still I like how cap looks.

- the wotch by winterrose
It's a cool cover, and I like the fonts and the layout, but everyone's head is to big for their body.

- kurt and logan by trekkie and me
I love this coloring job. Only thing I'd have liked to have seen is more purple in the bamf, still awesome work

- daredevil by lordmesa
ahhh the reason I wanted to do this uir. Even though I have a few issues with this picture (I think the midsection of DD and his face are a bit weak), I absolutely love it! It's a great style, perfect coloring, and great pose, I can't say enough good things.

- noisy shadows by spiderman
I feel like I'm cheating you by saying anything about this pic without seeing a bigger scan. It's to hard for me to see any of the detail. I'll take a pass on this one.

- tony stark by localhero
perfect, don't change anything. I love it!

- dark phoenix by devilbunny
ok I'm gonna be blunt only cause I care. she looks pregnant. the coloring is sweet, but that midsection is ruining what is an otherwise cool picture for me. again I care, so I'll tell you why. Her upper abdominal muscles are really weak and undefined, then there's a heavy heavy line under her lower abdominal mass. throw in a belly button that shouldn't be visible underneath a costume and it makes her belly look far to big for her frame. also the gluteus medius, the muscle that doubles as a hip line in women shouldn't be popping out on her right leg (our left her right), that should be a smooth curve. yes I know this is all super nit picky, but I'm really trying to help, cause there's obviously a lot of talent behind this picture. in the future you don't want it ruined by anatomy freaks like me pointing ths kind of stuff out ; )

- arwyn by arwyn
I'm dissapointed that the detail on this picture lessens as your eye travels down it. still looks pretty good, very nice eyes.

- storm by nonomissX
this is a neat little drawing, the coloring job and the digital stuff fits the style of the drawing to a tea.

- electra by b
looks nice has an oil painting kind of feel to it.

- supergirl by KyleDasan
more background! good picture that could be great with a more interesting background.

- hellblazer by lizarkeo
wow what a great job making Keanu look like John Constantine. cool poster... still can't believe that's keanu..

- dream by lenore_deloncre
ok now that looks like keanu. looks very nice, great subtlty to the coloring on this.

- lady d by Weapon X
cool stuff, nice coloring and great detail on the costume. have anywhere I can see it bigger?

- batman vs joker by solid snake
man I wish I drew this well when I was 17. You have a great eye for small details like the wrinkles in batman's boots. This is one of those pictures where I don't really like the pose (you can't tell its the joker), but it doesn't matter cause it's so well done.

- moonlight waltz by jakkar
the fact that I don't know what's going on here makes this a better picture. the inking can only be described as violent. Oh yeah though, 'Pocy doesn't need a makeover ; ) his armor is part of the celestial technology that he recieved the good majority of his power from. Taking away his armor is like taking away some of his power. Which is I guess the only way wolverine could beat him sooo never mind, it works well ; )

ok that's all I got for now...

[Weapon X]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lady D:
<B>Not time for a full UIR (as in the last months :P!!), but I wanna just freak out a bit...

* Deep Breath*
* Fanscreen*JOSH MADE A PIC TO MEEEEEEE!!!TO ME!! JUST TO MEEEEEE (oh,and for your viewing pleasure of course)!!!!BUT IT'S ME, AND IT LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!YAY!!!
* runs around the room screaming and showing the artwork to everybody around *

Josh,u had no idea how much I LOVED it!I's simple gorgeous and awesome.And I see no problem with the colors, do you http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif???Look to this devil wing,it's so lovely (I know, I have a weird definition about what is "lovely"). And I have to say,u wrote a great, great background http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif.Awesome job, and u made my day way happy,Big thanks!!:*:*:*

By the way,I sent a bigger version of your ultimate version to your yahoo email,did u ever get it??</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

*fixes hair after it's nearly blown from his head by Lady D's fangirl raving*

Glad you like it. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif And yes, I did get your hi-res Ultimate WX pic. It's sitting on my hard drive right now along with that one you did of me as Shinji from Evangelion.

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"Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken." -- Tyler Durden

[devilbunny]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevin Newburn:
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- dark phoenix by devilbunny
I'm really trying to help, cause there's obviously a lot of talent behind this picture. in the future you don't want it ruined by anatomy freaks like me pointing ths kind of stuff out ; )
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hi, not being defensive, just honest.
i'm well versed in anatomy. it's a quick media study and there's more anatomy issues than the ones pointed out. there's a reason it's just a study, darling.
thank you for your concern. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif



[This message has been edited by devilbunny (edited 09-03-2003).]

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilbunny:
<B> hi, not being defensive, just honest.
i'm well versed in anatomy. it's a quick media study and there's more anatomy issues than the ones pointed out. there's a reason it's just a study, darling.
thank you for your concern. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by devilbunny (edited 09-03-2003).]</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'd like to further point out that in order to distort and distend anatomy believably, one must be well versed in it.

There's a reason I keep Gray's Anatomy handy by my arting table. Helps to figure out how to modify the human body to make it "different" when necessary (like where to join wings properly when drawing winged folks, how to extend the spine to create a tail, etcetera).

My two euros.

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Kevin Newburn]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilbunny:
<B> hi, not being defensive, just honest.
i'm well versed in anatomy. it's a quick media study and there's more anatomy issues than the ones pointed out. there's a reason it's just a study, darling.
thank you for your concern. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif
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No prob, I realy wasn't trying to be overly critical and I know you're not being defensive (or dismissive for that matter by calling me darling when you don't know me)

see that last part was a joke ; ) I need more emoticons!

Only reason I rambled on for so long, is cause it's kinda pointless to tell someone you like something or don't like something, but then never tell them why. You know what I'm getting at? I always feel I'm cheating someone by just saying like 2 lines. "love the pic, his arm looks a little funny".... I mean that kinda review is junk. Of course the reality of the situation is that if you went on to write a paragraph and a half for everybody pics you could spend hours doing a UIR, as it is I think I spent 25 minutes doing the half-@ssed one I did. Your picture it was easy for me to point out and discuss what I thought could use some improvement so I rambled on a little extra. See and now I'm going on to long here... I'm telling my hands to stop typing, but they just won't do it.

[devilbunny]

i appreciate anyone who takes the time to give a real crit. the pain's good for ya!

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilbunny:
i appreciate anyone who takes the time to give a real crit. the pain's good for ya!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

*agrees* That's why I put "Constructive Criticism always appreciated" on my Elfwood galleries. Anyone who takes the time to point out the flaws, why they consider them that, and suggestions or concepts to help relieve them rates pretty high in my book. Too bad so many visitors on Elfwood are seemingly mindless "Me-Too!"-ers... *sigh*

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Arwyn]

Thanks for the comments guys; I really appreciate it http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif I agree with the size; Too big!! It bothered me when I first viewed it because of the low quality down near the bottom. Im working on some new pictures now, so you'll probably be seeing some more (and newer) artwork by me in the near future http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif Thanks again!! Cheers http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif