m1kclark's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ludvig-torsken]

If you were sorry ...

... you wouldn't have done it!

[{BT} Spotlight]

Too simple

Simplicity can be extremely effective, but when you go too simple (like here), the point is lost. Heck, put in a vapid action-movie title at the top would greatly increase the interest, like "The Sphere", or "From Within," then at least the object would represent something deeper.

BenTibbetts responds:

Thank you for the comment.

[{BT} Under Water]

Woah!

Just, woah! Fantastic 3D work in my opinion, and bollix to the people who voted less than 2.

BenTibbetts responds:

Thank you!

[{BT} Mondra Roder II]

Blue!

I like the lighting/colors especially in this piece. I once tried to do something similarly abstract (see profile), but it didn't have nearly the same degree of style: personal kudos for succeeding where I failed!

I'm wondering about those reflections. Is that a reflection map? If so what is it?

BenTibbetts responds:

Hi, thanks for the comment. Actually, Bryce renders its own reflections without the need for a reflection map, which is a useful feature.

[WRECK]

Batmobile?

It reminds me strongly of the Batmobile from the recent Christian Bale movies. This is 3D art, yes? Because the description says, "Illustration" Either way, it's a fantastic pic and I hope you make more.

Mohzart responds:

The main inspiration to create this vehicle was infact the Tumbler from the new Batman series. And the base of this image is indeed 3D, although I made a paint-over the 3D model and given the final textured model a concept to work from.

[Chipmunk]

0 . 0

All positive attributes are completely overwhelmed by the superior CREEPINESS of this image.

[Tribute to Lady Death]

Not your best

The pictures of Miranda and Catwoman were much more well-proportioned and had better details. Her body looks like it's low-poly; the hair is patently unrealistic; the way the leather sits on the body is unnatural and distracting; and in general she seems over-lit. The difference in quality is very subtle. At the moment, the flaws in the model seem to be emphasized by the lighting.

[Tundra Shipwreck]

Big, but not 'massive'...

The two yellow characters make the space in the image look very big, but the foreground details sort of ruin the illusion. Specifically, the hair-like things that protrude away from the audience toward the crash are not structured like the 10-foot-long objects they would need to be if those two characters are human. Also, the shelf they are standing on looks almost like a book. It's too defined to be massive.

Otherwise, you pulled off the illusion of hugeness perfectly. The perspective is awesome, letting us know that everything not in the foreground is far away and colossal. Excellent work: only the foreground needs improvement.

[Golden Girl]

Aggressive! :-)

The other Abby was softer, a little more nonchalant. This Abby looks like she's ready to go to war! The bronze color really adds to that effect, surreal background or no. The two drawings are completely different pieces, not at all derivative. Great stuff!

[magma lava imp]

Awesome!

I might have expected a deeper, brighter red somewhere, but this shading is still fantastic!

Mischie responds:

Thank you. I was looking at more references of cooling magma, than hot magma, to show more contrast.