ratchili's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Season 2, Episode 3]

I love it when I'm browsing through the art portal and something really catches my eye. I love the colors and overall style of it all. Sometime the art portal is so saturated with forgettable things, but I reaaally like this style you got brewing. I'd pursue something in that direction if you haven't decided to already. However, there are just a few things I'd work on--

First off, I'd tweak the body a bit. I've got nothing against unique body types, but the legs look a bit too wide to suit the character and her pose. Plus the leg up front looks a little odd with it's bend. Also, the way you drew the feet needs some changes too, imo. You made them too tall and the shoe up front doesn't seem to match with the leg. Maybe make the shoes a different color than the socks too if you decide to keep drawing them this way since I almost mistook the sock as part of the shoe.

Second, work on color coordination and text design. Your colors look really nice, but I feel like the green and the yellow are fighting each other. Individually the colors look nice with the character, but together, they don't fit as well. However, I do like the pink band-aids on the legs, that was a really cool decision. As for text design, if you don't like fonts, make sure that the lines are still smooth with the handwriting. It can be a hassle, but it's worth it. The outlines on the words look very pixel-y, plus the words seem oddly placed.

Also a simple background would be a nice touch. Anything besides a solid color works, I know I've personally been playing with multicolored shapes that fit the motion of the piece. It's simple but actually kinda fun and helps a lot.

There's a lot you did right though, no worries, I love it! I just know critiques can be mega helpful. Can't wait to see what you got in store for the future, keep it upppp.

verimatsu responds:

Thank you so much! I'll take these into consideration next time!

[DAYMAN]

Haha fucking love this, your style's perfect for this sort of fan art! Hope to see some Green Man in the future.

[Heffer]

Amazing! Love the coloring and pose on this one. The background's fucking wicked too with the way it's shaped and how it mimics that 90s style. Only thing I didn't like was the blurred tail, it looks very awkward since it's the only thing that's blurred. Otherwise, this thing's cool man, love it.

[Blue Bud]

It's pretty cool. It doesn't look finished, but I still enjoy it. I love your color choices and the texture of your lines and color really interest me. Is there a specific brush or filter you use to create that texture?

TheJollyGhost responds:

i just use a grain texture png and make the layer soft light in photoshop

[Ahhhh]

Haha, dude love the shining light with the facial expression. It is almost as if god is calling upon you.

MrPerry responds:

Who said he didn't. B)

[Short Round Roro]

Woah, fuckin' rad to be seeing your work again. Haven't browsed here as frequently as I'd like and missed out I guess. You've got such a fun, cute style that seems to work pretty well with just flat colors. I especially love the pose and expression on this one. Only thing I'd recommend is maybe making the lines a bit thicker, especially around areas like the mouth where the lines are very thin. Otherwise, keep it uppppp.

RoRo-Royerboat responds:

Woah what the heck! Thanks man, super glad you enjoy my art. c:

And I'll be sure to try that out with the lines. Don't know why I feel like I have to have those lines way thinner than the others DX

Thank you!!!

[Celebration in the Sky]

Gotta say, I really enjoy this one. Admittedly it's not, in my opinion, perfect- But I'd never say that this is a bad thing. You did this art in a way that gave it a lot of personality. Your art style matched with the colors and low resolution gave this a very nice nostalgic feel. Perhaps a 2007-2008 feeling I really enjoy. Great job, dude, you really captured the essence of what Newgrounds used to be like.

[Can you guys help me?]

Buttsy McGee.

Taffytoad responds:

FFFFFFREAK YEAH DUUUUUUUDE

[Commission: Zehira and Brucey]

Amazing job as always.

It's been a while since I've reviewed one of your works, but it's been interesting watching as your style has sort of grown into something very consistent and stylistic. I don't see much range with it, but I don't think that's an issue seeing as your have a pretty unique style from what I've witnessed.

I love your use of coloring and the way you shade things. The colors in the piece are quite nice especially. I don't really have much in the way of criticism besides perhaps changing the fish thingie's pose or placement since he looks a little unfit.

Keep up the good work, bruh.