Jopie211

I also really like the colours. Other than that, not sure what to say, it's obviously not great, but doesn't look terrible.

Could be worse, but I think all of these are a bit simple. Looks like a basic background with a few brushes, a render and text. Don't get me wrong, it works for some pieces, but if you use the same techniques nearly everywhere, that doesn't display a lot of artistic skill. The banner for example is just bland and boring, has a RS image on it ( :ohnoes: ) that stands out way too much and the text doesn't wow me either. Try some new techniques and try to move away from you current 'brush-on-background' style as I'll call it. As you might know, there are plenty of signature tutorials on deviantART that are very helpful, so take a look at some of those and keep practising.

^ OMG hawt. Love the background. <3 EDIT: My entry: Kind of rushed.

I'd download Gimp and the PS demo. That way you can see whether you want to stick with Gimp or maybe want to try and get PS in the future. If you really feel like using a basic, easy to understand graphics program, take a look at Paint.NET. It's a decent application, though not the best one for making digital art. As you get better, I'd definitely move away from it.

Not a fan of the animation either, it's quite distracting and just doesn't seem to add anything to the piece. I agree the contrast needs to be toned down, at the moment some details of the render are lost.

Not bad. :P I don't think Wall-E blends into the background too much, but I do agree about the contrast. Not a big fan of the text either, I'd get rid of the glow and make your name a bit larger and the 'Wall-E' text a bit smaller.

I like your work, especially #1, 6 and 7 from the siggehs. I really like sprites too, they r hawt. Not really into photomanipulation, but #16, 20 and 22 look good.

#1: The text is really bleh and partly over the render, which is not a good idea. Also, the blocky filter you tried to blend Samus with is usually not a good one to use, it makes signatures look filter-piled. The background could use some spicing up too, at the moment it very much looks like some monotone brushing. Try using some colours from the render to make your backgrounds, the colours don't have to be exactly the same but it helps if they match. #2: Same problems with the text here. Sonic seems very badly cut out too, the black line around him is not good and makes the render stand out too much. Try to blend by smudging some of the render's edges. The background here is better, though a bit messy because of all the fractals. #3: Bad quality render, again. Same problems with text, background and render blending. #4 - 6: Not going into detail on these ones since they're older and yet again have the same problems. Keep practising and take a look at some signature tutorials (there are some good one on http://www.deviantart.com, just search for 'signature tutorial'), and you'll improve.

I also quite like it, but I don't think the font you used fits well at all. I'd try either a simple or a more... death-ish font.

I pretty much agree. I understand the concept and I think it could work, but the execution is just really, really simple and sloppy. I mean, look at those trees.. They really need a lot more detail, actually, I had trouble identifying them as trees at first... Oh and don't say we're flaming you, we're telling the truth and I actually think that deep down you knew you would get comments like these.

Not a big fan of the rain, I think the version without it looks a lot better. You did quite a good job on the background though, it flows nicely and the colours just work. I don't really like the text though, I think it's too big and distracting. I can see why you placed it there, to fill up some empty space, but I think it would be better to crop some of the left side off because it isn't very interesting.

Well I've got to disagree with you there. While there are some (mainly new) artist who don't do a lot more than brush/Google a background and slap a render and some text on it, the majority of artists here actually add plenty to other people's resources to create a good, well-thought out piece of art. Also, "everythings stolen these days" seems a very pessimistic and not so true statement. People use resources provided by other people, which is what they're there for (not the people, the resources :P). And as long as people follow the rules and terms of use and actually put time and effort into their art to create something new, there is nothing wrong with that.

I know it's a cliché, but you really have improved a lot. I really like your new, grungy style, so great job on that. I'll give some C/C on newer pieces when you upload them, since I think I've already commented on most of the st00phs here.

Agreed with Shiny. I do think these signatures all have renders/stock focals that stand out too much, though. But considering these are mainly older, not bad at all. :P

I like the idea, will probably make some soon.

Can't you just take a screenshot of your character running? With this one we'd practically have to remake it from scratch to get the desired result...

So am I, but 'artistic' signatures don't have to be generic. But the point is I just don't consider this enough of your own work to post it here.

^ Sure, I was just being impatient. :P Text looks good by the way. :thumbup:

1/10.

Sorry little, but you don't seem to be using the signature so it's up for grabs again... Post away people. :ohnoes:

I sort of agree, putting random words that only vaguely relate to the image on all your work seems pointless. But if you think the text actually has something to add to it I don't see any problem with it. Besides, sometimes you just need other text because it greatly helps the composition or helps to get the idea across. I do think some people take it to far, but then again, it's their choice and it doesn't really bother me.

^ Agreed. I'm curious what you actually did, apart from putting the different things together.

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Ok, but still, that's what it looks like to me.

^ Haha. Yes, I suppose I like you. :lol: