Oodles of Art!

[Kaoru [Anne]]

I'm calling it "On the Wings of A Dream" which is a line from my current favorite song. Thoughts?

[Liamane]

Good sig! :3 The orange tones are really pretty and warm, and it accentuates the stock nicely. Maybe sharpen it once, but that's about it. The brush to the far left is kinda like, "What?" XDD I think it'd be better if you were to get rid of that. I really like this sig though; it's gotta be one of your best.

As for the Joker wallpaper, eh. The text feels out of place, and the Joker render is a little too blurry and prominent. Your Kung Fu Panda still has to be your best wallpaper.

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Thanks. I think that brush on the left is a left over displacement filter thing though.

As to Joker - I had to blur it, the render wasn't well done, and was much smaller. The text I hate, but there you have it. xD

Thanks again!

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Updates ftw!

First, is these sigs. Not too sure how I did on overall technique / lighting / depth / etc, but meh. Whaaatever.





And then this wallpaper. =3

kireikaoruchan.deviantart.com/art/so-badass-Vincent-FFVII-97348156

Please read the artist's comments for further info, etc. ^^
For deviantArt members, a +fav would be appreciated if you like it and/or download it.

[Beebs]

First sig is really nice, except for the text. Your spacing and out glow starting to get a little bland, imo. :\ Go for something different next time; new font, new character settings, placement, etc. It's just a tad too washed out, so maybe try upping the saturation a little bit to make it pop some more. Other than that, it really looks great. Nice blend of subtle effects without making it seem too bare. Now that I look at it, the depth could use a little work, it's a tad too blurry in some areas for my taste.

Second one has the same issues as the first, and also a funky contrast of colors that doesn't seem to work in my eyes. It's most likely the worst of the bunch, and I really don't mean that to be offensive! Urgh,Let me say this instead: Not the greatest of an overall really nice batch. (I'm so pessimistic when it comes to critique. xDDD)

The wallpaper is definitely my favorite. It takes everything good you've done in the sigs and multiplies it by like 5. xDDD Only thing is the text is still buggy and it's a little bit washed out. Still, overall it's one of my favorites I've seen from you. Really nice.

Hm... my comments sort of came off like this wasn't a good set. o.O Believe me, your work has improved SO much and this batch continues your improvements and overall nice outcomes. ^^

Positives: Lighting, composition, and effects.
Negatives: Text, too faded, and repetitious techniques.

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Thanks Beebs. =] The text, I really couldn't do anything about; I'm not at home, and I'm using my friend's photoshop, and therefore don't have my nifty fonts. Nor do I have any brushes. T_T

Thanks for the critique, and I'll work on the things you pointed out. <3

[Liamane]

That wallpaper... is making... me salivate. XDD Seriously, it's totally awesome. The only thing that bothers me is the overall quality of the stock, but hey, that's not your fault. I agree with BB; the second sig's colors kinda clash with one another, so maybe a gradient map would improve that. As for the first sig, the background's a bit too blurry. But, honestly, nice job!

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Thanks Lia! =] I appreciate all the feedback, guys.
I thought the stock was decent, but you're right, it wasn't that great. I had to erase bits of it for it to not have too much white on the edges.

As for the second sig, I'm not overly fond of that one either, but whatever. xD

[Kaoru [Anne]]

kireikaoruchan.deviantart.com/art/Demon-Fem-WIP-Commission-98142038

Yay, commission!

>.> Anyone want to hire me? No? Mebbe? PM me for details, or just look on my dA journal =3. Anyway, thoughts? Criticism? ZOMGSTFUN00B?

[Liamane]

Dang, nice. I wish I had the cash to make a commission!! D:

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Heh, don't worry about it, Lia-chan. No one seems to be able to afford one, and I'm not well known enough on dA to have random people requesting it. xD Why are all my friends poor? =O =P

Anyway, it's been ages since an A:TLA fanart, so poof - Wanna Go Penguin Sledding?

[Liamane]

That's just adorable. :3 Aang looks too good to be true!

[Kaoru [Anne]]

xD thanks. =3 I think the penguin is the best part. =3

[Liamane]

That penguin looks so innocent. :3 Gosh, I want that penguin!

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Random worm image. It's been ages since I've done one.



Thoughts?

[Liamane]

UTTERLY DELICIOUS! That's probably your best work. The colors are really warm, the brushing is charming, and the blending is superb! Kami, I tip my hat to you. :3

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Sept 27, 2008 14:30:45 GMT -6 @Liamane said:

UTTERLY DELICIOUS! That's probably your best work. The colors are really warm, the brushing is charming, and the blending is superb! Kami, I tip my hat to you. :3

Oh wow. xD Really? Why thanks, Lia! I'm excited. =3
Now, though, I feel weird, like I have to keep topping myself, and that the next piece will fail. xD

But thanks. I really didn't know what I was doing on this one, but decided to go with this one tutorial that I've been using it, and adding my own "flare" so to speak.

And I just randomly blurred and sharpened places, I don't even know. xD

[Liamane]

It really worked well! Jeez, I smell competition now, Kami. >____> Wait... since when was this a contest? ...Oh, well, it is now! >;3

[Kaoru [Anne]]

Sept 27, 2008 23:53:23 GMT -6 @Liamane said:

It really worked well! Jeez, I smell competition now, Kami. >____> Wait... since when was this a contest? ...Oh, well, it is now! >;3

xD Oh dear.... =P

[Kaoru [Anne]]

^ this is what inspired the graphic worm piece. =]