Cyberdevil's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Stairwell]

Pretty creepy indeed, and wouldn't have thought it wasn't a photo if you didn't say so... this is pretty awesome!

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YakovlevArt responds:

This one has more painting in it than LOST

[Lost]

So this... isn't a photo? City light photo on a photo of the sea, with the character painted on it? Mountain photo in background? Or sea photo overlapping photo of mountain? Or are those normal clouds/some other texture? The character's digital... right? Hair looks painted, but everything else is so real... I can't seem to tell which pieces this is all put together of, really cool, would be interesting to know how it was made/what is really what! Nice work.

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YakovlevArt responds:

I'm glad you're asking all those questions about the technique because that's what I was hoping this would evoke. All of the photos are ones I took with the intent of blending together in this way. I tried to be more meticulous with the manipulation without going overboard and making it look obviously fake. I wanted people to not be sure what's real and whats painted. The sky is a crusty wall texture I used to give the image some age and grit. The figure is the most painted but mostly because I wanted it to match the environment more in terms of values and colors. And lastly the bokeh lights in the back are slightly manipulated to match the surreal nature of the image.

[Clockday NG Skin]

I missed the day, but with a little userscripting it should be possible to relive it again thanks to this. :) Really smooth work. Simple but solid art... in a hazy trail-like way. Love the bright colors and optimism, like this is the year the crew's reborn and the era of old comes back to life! Or... more dystopian symbolism. Either way: nice work.

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[Zone-tan]

A pretty pretty rendition of this classy cult character! Looking good. Nice work with the light and shadow,though the leggings appear so... gray! Would expect more gradients even with such neutral color.

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[Gorillaz Tea Party]

Gotta love Gorrilaz! :D Nice presentation. All original attire yet they maintain the style they have perfectly. Background's pretty... sharp though!

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[Random Circles]

It's like the thing that might have inspired the fidget spinner! :D Years ahead of it's time. Again really cool, abstract Photoshop work. I like simple symbolism like this. Arty but still so... fresh! Clean! With well-chosen colors, contrasts and flawless line work. The tail's a nice detail too.

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[The "9"]

Now this is a pretty nice-looking nine! So dimensional. Love the color and flawless gradient work. Only the shadow feels a bit... fuzzy... but it makes the 9 stand out from the background as well. Really cool.

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[Chroma Black - Promo art preview]

Looking good! The 'did you hear that' expression comes across so well I might've thought it even without the description, yet the fire lights up the area with ease... feels like the spooky mood's vanquished by surplus light and charming atmosphere, but overall looking great! Smooth and effectual.

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ArtistGamerGal responds:

Thanks so much for the great feedback. I will be posting the full version soon which will hopefully explain the extra light sources.

[Assasin]

Stealthy, shadowy and beautiful! The sword looks a bit unnaturally rounded I think - not as lethal as it could look, but the character art otherwise is great. Nice contrasts with the shadow and light. Nice work!

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xaolan responds:

Thank you ^u^

[angewomon]

Pretty beautiful sprite! In motion. Full of expression and life. Nice work.

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