vlsrb's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Pointman]

I always love this gritty, worn-out look in art, and you've accomplished it so well here. The metal of the head looks so good, the details, texture and shading really bring it to life. Excellent work!

[Eternal Serpent]

"From hydrothermal vents to the exosphere and beyond!"

Incredible work. All of the environments, as well as the snake itself, have this crisp, beautifully stylized yet still somehow realistic feel. Your art just radiates confidence, it's a joy to look at. My personal favorite part is the snow covered mountain surrounded by clouds.

isaiahrossart responds:

Wow, that's the most positive response I've ever gotten on one of my works. It's very much appreciated, thank you.

[CHAM]

What a movie. This illustration is gorgeous, you perfectly nailed that uneasy balance between the cutesy J-pop girl-band aesthetic and the disturbing nature of the film's plot. Fantastic work!

[Mothspira Chapter 1]

This was an interesting comic. I enjoyed the references to the caste system in social insect societies and the mind-controlling effect of Cordyceps fungi. Well done and good luck in the contest!

Indexth responds:

Thank you so much!!

[SUN #1]

Wow. Just... wow. Your art style, as always, is a joy to look at. I could honestly write for ages picking apart all the details I liked - the colors and shading are particular highlights. The vibe of this comic is odd in the best possible way. It's such a fantastical little story, that somehow already feels epic and huge in spite of only being 16 pages long. I don't know if you have plans to further develop this universe and create a longform story set in it, but I encourage you to do so. Stellar work, good luck in the contest!

dogmuth-behedog responds:

Thank you so much for your words!
This comic is for the purpose of connect all my works, if you have free time dive in my works and you see some familiar faces in this comic.
And yes, i will continue with this project but the work rythm will be more slow.

[ENERGY SEEKERS: BREAKPOINT]

I'm happy that there are so many different art styles represented in this comic contest - seeing whole comics done in pixel art is really cool. Overall I really liked this story. While I'm not familiar with the setting or characters, it was easy enough to grasp all the necessary info from the context. I love when characters show their softer sides and when there is room for emotional content in stories, so I appreciated the Blerg/Barrick unrequited love subplot. Really nice job, and good luck in the contest!

[Towers - Sweet Sixteen Comic Contest]

First of all, this comic looks incredible, which is all the more impressive when you consider it's all pixel art! So many of the panels are breathtakingly beautiful - you really know your medium inside-out and are able to draw out its maximum. Telling a story through poetry can be a tricky and challenging prospect, but the core message I took away from your comic is simply this: life is just an unending chain of generations inheriting the world from their ancestors, and it is our responsibility to act with the wellbeing of our descendants in mind. And honestly, it's a powerful idea, and something that needs to be repeated regardless of how many times we've heard it before. In any event, great job and good luck in the contest!

SounDoG-2031 responds:

You're too kind. It simply felt right to go forth with the visual style I'm best at. And very I'm glad that's what you got out of my story. I really felt that all I said through this did need to be said again, and hearing that it has resonated with someone is simply fantastic. That's what art's all about after all!

Best of luck to you too!!

[Witch Study 🔮✨]

Beautiful. So many small details that create a setting and provide information about the character. The thing that caught my eye were the DnD dice next to the crystal ball - I will always have time for a witch who roleplays in her free time.

Damare-Draws responds:

I am so glad you noticed all the small details! thank you so much! <3

[It's good to cry]

Haven't watched the movie but this illustration is amazing, the composition and colors are fantastic. Great work!

[Tropical Punch!! #5 Cover]

I love everything about this. The stylized character designs, the poses, the colors, and the sense of mystery provided by the lower half of the image. A great cover illustration, well done.