TheReviewTrickster's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[bay leaves]

Wow, this looks so nice. That purple leaf sticks out marvellously, and the way the leaves are mostly directed up with a couple outliers is interesting. It feels a bit disorienting, almost like stuff is flipped... but I might just be sleepy. It's like a screen from a point and click game. One which I think would be damn gorgeous. Keep it up!

maruki responds:

Thank you! I was tried to defy my senses with this one.

[The Scribe]

Whoa! This is fantastic! The colours are really nice. They're vibrant, but the purple has a grounding effect and it looks really nice. The colour of the sky fading from light to dark is really pretty. I also like the design of the creature/character, blowing smoke out of its nosehole, giving off a vibe of hugeness and wearing that weird hat and beads, just kinda chill. The pipe covered in fungi is an interesting detail, too. I kinda wish he had something more to show that he's a scribe, though. Regardless, keep it up, man!

MrCreeep responds:

thank you thank y ou!!!

[Awoken Colossus]

Wow, this is magnificent! The horizontal composition is interesting, cause normally a piece with a gargantuan creature would have more vertical composition. Along with the warm colors and slight... I don't wanna call it blur, but I don't know what other term to use, that gives it a sort of out-of-context feel. You only see part of the creature, you don't see much apart from the creature and it's sorta like an image in a dream, passing by through a dreamy afternoon. The design of it is also cool. The chest plate things and various spiky protrusions are very cool and I like the glowing "eye". It feels more wooden than anything, like some imperfect but powerful force of nature. Weird and out of its context, just like we perceive it. Maybe it's the power of association to other such creatures, I don't know. The detail of its "bleeding" is also a nice additional detail. Great job!

Nempatriarch responds:

You got it perfect! I wanted to keep it not super defined, so you can place your own reading in it. It is inspired by the Phyrexians, a race of machine monsters from Magic the gathering. Tho, the concept on this one is that the orb-like feature where the "eye" is, is like a sentient core, that wherever it is placed, it will raise a body from the adjacent materials, giving it that organic look

[10/5]

Wow, I really like the first one! You managed to use the shapes so creatively, especially the purple and yellow, they really give off uncomfortable/violent and... ploopy vibes respectively. The red guy that seems to be losing his structure in the shadows is really cool too, and the others are nice-looking, even if not as interesting. The second page is badass, especially the one with all the eyes. The crawling person, though, missing leg? The third one looks nice, a slice of life animation/comic with your style would be pretty cool to see. It's a bit messy with the shadows, I didn't realize she didn't have black hair right away, but you'll improve with time and I can't wait to see what you come up with.

AntonM responds:

Thanks dude! Glad you like the shapers, in the siren art I think her leg would b behind her head but either way it doesn't really read well lol, I've never done anything slice of life like, could be fun

[One Pixel Artwork]

Gets me right in the soul! The orange is so... orange. It's really fuckin orange, dude. Whoa. Orange. So final and so jolly in a way that is beyond time and space. Tantalizing because it beckons but you cannot answer.

Deep.

Cyberdevil responds:

Orange you the thinker today! Some things you just cannot question... and that which has no question has no answer. It's like something a man with a metal detector dug up. A profound.

[Clair slashing rats]

It's got all the components, the info on the sides of the screen, the background details tp sell it, the action being done. The colors are nice and the red barrels are a nice touch of excitement but they don't overpower the rest. I feel like it's missing some stuff in the foreground, though It's bit empty and needs more kinetic energy in my opinion. Maybe more flourish and force demonstrated in the swing would have done it.
Either way, good job on your first mockup and thanks for contributing to Pixel Day!

AlcaNG responds:

Hello! First of all thanks for taking all this time to write that review, everything you said it's usefull and well criticized. I rlly had a hard time trying to animate it, after effects with gifs is horrible, so I kept this static mockup, but I'm still satisfied with the result, I also learned a lot!

Thanks again for your tips, next time I'll do better!

[berries]

Wow. Such atmosphere from some berries. I really appreciate the more dark and realistic take. I think the background fits perfectly. Colors definitely pop, but in a more visceral, fleshy way. It's almost disturbing looking at the swollen berries, eternal in their shadowy beauty and temptation.
Happy Pixel Day!

maruki responds:

Thank you so much for such a thorough review!

[Happy Halloween]

Oh shit I just realized this is LWA. I don't uhhh... is this an OC? I really can't remember this character. I like the colors, they're bright but grounded by the uniform. Nicely done, the hair and pumpkin might have been unbearably contrasted otherwise. But that lollipop glows so magnificently. It's really the highlight of the piece. I like the slight haze and blurring, it's well done with that warm glow around the edges of things. The sketch is nice too, it looks more like the show/movie's style, so we kinda get two distinct interpretations with it. Keep it up and hope you had a great Halloween!

DuDuL responds:

Thanks for such a detailed review. I apprecieate it a lot!
And yeah this is my OC in LWA outfit

[Crono VS Zombor]

Beautiful colors. Simple premise but very well executed. Love the way you drew Zombor. Honestly Crono's pose and expression feels a bit flat compared to the monster's. It also seems a bit awkward cause he's bending over in a weird way, not very battle-like. Could just be the angle though.

Orlek-sketch responds:

Thank you very much for the feedback! I'll do my best to improve!

[M-Day]

Dang, this is actually pretty cool. Bit of a simpler style, but it fits and is actually well done. Pretty nice variety of gore, classic premise/composition, nice action complemented by the colors. I especially like MAG Hank's arm and the lightning in the sky. However, there are a couple things that could be better. For instance, the rock they're standing on looks a bit flat. Maybe a bit more shading/detail there would have been good. Jebus' head and sword also look kinda awkward, just not very appealing. Either way, good job and happy Madness Day! Keep it uo and here's to hoping you get scouted soon!

flipout6655 responds:

Thanks.

Good points on what you suggest needs improving. I did have a bit of a challenge trying to decide what to do with Jebus and his sword given the angle I wanted to attempt to show. It still ended up looking not quite right as you say.