VicariousE's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[My first tablet drawing =) =)]

The FIRST thing you drew, huh? No "One small step for man...", or "Mary had a little lamb..."
Good luck working your way up to better parts. Glad to hear the tablet was worth the aggravation and $, buh-bye mousy draw :3
Gummy bears captured the plasticy essence of the Wacom. Should have kept a few for vodka shots!

Speedo responds:

Well, the first COMPLETE drawing I did, did a bunch of dumb sketches beforehand

['Wreinkleb']

Looks like a kids dream city! Would you dare to color this someday?
Also like the background material. Is this ink on some kind of paper?

Butzbo responds:

I'm constantly thinking of ways to color this kind of drawings. Not too long ago I messed one up with acrylics, but that was the wrong kind of paper for that.
It is ink indeed, on some (kind of) rugose watercolor paper (although here i used a texture for a little more contrast, but it's not too different than the original paper).

[style and color study 3]

I'm really liking these color studies! But more to the point: the proportions, level of detail throughout the piece and the poses you've done, really show some (improving) talent!
The mouth is a bit off, but the eyes are well composed, if a tad largish - good luck with the research.

kmau responds:

I'm glad you see it that way, I feel like I've learned alot more than usual from these 3 pieces.
Her eyes unintentionally got wider to accomodate the larger nose I think - but I feel they have the right size for this style. Her left eye is a little bit too big though. I really need to get into mouths again, I can barely draw lips.

[Station 092]

Every time a see a piece of yours like this, I keep hoping you'll be illustrating the next book I read! Surely you've done some novels by now?

EchoCharlieDelta responds:

Not novels, no, but stay tuned as soon we'll be releasing a flash game with the creator of Intruder: Combat Training. I'm currently spending close to 8 hours a day making backgrounds/art assets for the game!

[Real Gone Gator Pg 11]

I like how the eyes and text balloons are all white (you may have missed one or two in the past :).
The layout, levels of detail and, of course, the well chosen words, really tickle my naughty bits!
Expressive and f-in funny!

JWBalsley responds:

Thanks again, yeah when I go back to print this later I need to fix up a lot of little mistakes. Thanks again for reading!

[Hippo Hi-Jinks]

Expanding your cadre of critters? Curious cause for celebration! Not as detailed as some of your other family pictures, but I see a new, comfortable style emerging. Seems like you've changed gears and picked up some speed.

JWBalsley responds:

Thanks again, I also got my studio back again, I was living somewhere else for a year with no good place to get work done. I'm also enjoying coloring more lately, bright colors are fun! I also loosened up a bit lately and am getting tired of all the cross hatching every time. Thanks again!

[Girl Kai Panties]

My, such long arms, especially the one coyly touching her mouth! Love the subdued brown hues and style, the genuine of shyness. A very pretty and alluring Valentines day gift.
Are you dropping gift hints to your fans? Tsk, tsk, tsk... :3

sweetyluli responds:

Maaybbeee XD lol

[Alula Swaying Animation Sketch]

Exceptional, just put some clop-clop noises in, and you got all the walk cycle you need!

Twisted4000 responds:

Ha ha, if she was walking I guess

[Grime the hyena slinking]

Well, as you say this is just a test, but I think you did pretty good on your first digital "paint-by-numbers" outing. Your organic, emotive style may take a while to adapt to new methods (used a mouse to color?). The dark shading and colors in this lend themselves very well to depth and shape.
I think the gun (especially the clip) might turn some people off, as well as a lack of detail in the elbow/back spikes and boots. Good show!

JWBalsley responds:

Thanks for the good observations, I'm using a tablet and it still feels weird, I will probably buy a cintiq soon as those feel less like Mario Paint (a fun old game). I need to find some more "streaky" brushes as well.

Thanks again for the critique, it is always appreciated.

[Shoot and Win A Prize]

Your abilities as a bit writer and cartoonist are certainly something... ever think of applying for a job at SNL or another TV show?
Simple artwork, but has all the lighting, shading and details for a over the top score - again, well done!

ToonHole responds:

I've worked on some children's shows in Hollywood. I'd like to do more mature audience stuff so maybe someday I'll take your advice and land a sweet gig!