ShadenLines's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Assault drone Botfly]

I dig the concept...

Interesting that you incorporated the symbol for radioactivity into it.

[Crow/Time]

Yeah, I dig this illo. It's right up my alley (If anyone still uses that expression anymore)

It could use a background...nothing too elaborate. Just something to make the crow & skull pop off the picture plane. Or maybe a shadow under the skull, so it isn't just floating in space. But it's still good.

Had thought of drawing a raven perched on a skull myself, but now I'll have to think of something else. >|-D

[Final Feast]

Guess they shouldn't have used the seasoning they ordered from that guy on the deep web...

[Left At The Altar]

Normally I don't go for anime/manga stuff, but this one is good...for once, a piece where the subject isn't just looking cute.

She looks shocked. Understandably so.

Nice work. What program/app did you render this in?

smashbrethren responds:

Thanks! It makes me happy to know that even if the viewer isn't too interested in anime/manga they can find something to enjoy in my work :D

I do all my sketching and coloring in paint tool sai but I specifically do the linework in clip studio paint since it has a lot of convenient tools to help clean it up.

sai is a lot more barebones feature wise but it's light weight and easy for lower end computers/laptops (i.e mine) to run, i'm sure those who are a bit more tech/art program savvy could make better use of clip studio's vast array of tools but the learning curve to really master that program is a little high for me (especially since i hate trying to pick up new programs)......

[Alien sky]

It's not as alien as you think. I've seen an orange sky like that where I live, once so far... Seriously, it happened. And then of course there's California every time half the state burns because they don't allow selective logging & clearing of underbrush...but I digress.

Not bad overall. The piece has that traditional feel even though it's digital. The only drawback is it's a bit heavy on the left side. I understand why: you didn't want to centralize the composition, which makes sense. But it could stand to be _slightly_ less unbalanced. Still, it's a very good painting overall.

[The Colour of Television [2K23]]

I dig this one...admittedly I'm biased, as I like works based on a single color. Very cool--in both meanings of the word. Also the piece is not centered, which is good. Off-center subjects with a balanced element to one side are more interesting.

CobaltRogueX responds:

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

[Sketchbook Smoker XII: Sunset [2K23]]

This one reminds me of the front man from almost every band from the late 1990's to maybe the mid-2000's... The colors are a bit strong but the layout/arrangement is good.

CobaltRogueX responds:

Thank you! Yeah I improvised this one but for the most part I'm fairly happy with it.

[See the safety is on]

She's having an Alec Baldwin moment.

[President Armstrong [FUTA]]

Why not? He'd probably be a better president than just about everyone who's been in the White House since LBJ...

[the little peglin man]

Is this creature rendered or is it a real plush doll? I can never be sure these days...