3...2....1... blastoffff!
Nice, Gum!!
I like the perspective and the overall concept, great use of the icon. The shading is okay, but could be smoother, and the background leaves something to be desired. I'm also a bit confused on the light source with the sun being behind rocket-cat. I think the comedic value of it really helps the style. The bird is GREAT, really looks like it is in motion. Overall, well done!
And is that Pico firing that cannon!?
I rushed this way more than I should. Horribly much.
So much that when I realized the shading was all wrong on the cat rocket, I didn't even care enough to fix it up.
That being said though, I had loads of fun creating this little bastard!
Also the guy firing the cannon was supposed to be a dog or whatever, but I suppose pico works too!
Happy friday flood!
Holy improvement, Batman!
From seeing the original on this before you started working on it again, I have to say you did a phenomenal job!
I know one of your main concerns was if the story was getting through or not, and in this final version, it is incredibly clear as to what is going on now.
I really like the creativity behind the theme, not just your ordinary bots. The color scheme you chose is interesting, gives that sunset-time of day feeling.
I would have to say what I enjoy most about it is the sense of depth, with the background crab-bot being a bit out of focus and lighter in value, while the closer crab and the girl really stand out in the foreground as the main focus of the piece.
Great job as always TOAS!
Finally
It's about damn time you posted some stuff in the portal, Razac!
This is really something else, incredibly professional and life-like. You've always been able to create realistic looking images, but this blows your other stuff out of the water. I read in your thread that this was a commission, I can imagine you will be getting much more work by having this in your portfolio!
But if I have to say anything criticizing it: something about the differences in the "shiny-ness" of the vest throw me off. I get that the light is coming from the front with her left side vest, but the right side doesnt have the same sort of brightness in the middle of the "puff." It could just be how I'm viewing it, but thats my only squabble, really nothing at all.
Post more stuff and glad to see you in the portal!
Unbelievable!
But believable because all your stuff is so well done! I think you really outdid yourself this time, Jag, you really captured the essence and feeling of Renaissance painting.
My favorite part is the cloth, it just has so much definition and is easily identifiable in texture, you can almost feel it. The different reds and tiny thread seams make it very realistic. You've always been one of my favorite artists on NG, but damn you never stop getting better do ya?
Keep doing what you are doing, its obviously working, and well done!
Alllllllrighttyyy Then!
Beautiful rendition, Nekow.
I've always been envious of your ability to use darks and contrast to really make your art "pop." Also, being one of the best characters of all time helps out quite a deal! I really like how you can see the papers lines through the red spot in the background, but not through Ace himself, its gives some good dimension to it. The shirt design is done very well, and it was definitely a good choice to put a warm color in the background that offsets the bright blues.
Give us more you talented painter, you.
Saurus you are awesome, thanks!
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