ratchili's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Blue Bud]

It's pretty cool. It doesn't look finished, but I still enjoy it. I love your color choices and the texture of your lines and color really interest me. Is there a specific brush or filter you use to create that texture?

TheJollyGhost responds:

i just use a grain texture png and make the layer soft light in photoshop

[Ahhhh]

Haha, dude love the shining light with the facial expression. It is almost as if god is calling upon you.

MrPerry responds:

Who said he didn't. B)

[Short Round Roro]

Woah, fuckin' rad to be seeing your work again. Haven't browsed here as frequently as I'd like and missed out I guess. You've got such a fun, cute style that seems to work pretty well with just flat colors. I especially love the pose and expression on this one. Only thing I'd recommend is maybe making the lines a bit thicker, especially around areas like the mouth where the lines are very thin. Otherwise, keep it uppppp.

RoRo-Royerboat responds:

Woah what the heck! Thanks man, super glad you enjoy my art. c:

And I'll be sure to try that out with the lines. Don't know why I feel like I have to have those lines way thinner than the others DX

Thank you!!!

[Can you guys help me?]

Buttsy McGee.

Taffytoad responds:

FFFFFFREAK YEAH DUUUUUUUDE

[Homeworld pearl]

Good as always. Dig the simplicity on this one too, plus the color choices are on fleek as always B^))
Only issue for me is how this piece can't decide whether it's two dimensional or three. Some simple shading could fix this, or perhaps even make her right side a little more simplistic so it stays flat.

Andyo', I fucking love the way you draw hands. Any tips or tutorials you recommend? Hands are one of my weakest spots in art.

Taffytoad responds:

Thanks for the awesome critique as usual!! I swear your comments are always so on point. and in regards to hands I could have a go at giving a simple tutorial of sorts to help you out. i mainly draw them with a mix of bryan lee o'malley and egoraptors styles if that helps in terms of looking for references

[Return of bighead]

Looks an awful lot like the old lady from that chocolate episode of spongebob. Except way more badass. Love the color choices and how much the creature stand's out. I'd suggest a little more detail overall with less texture, butayyye, still a style thang. Lookin' hella fine as always, friendo.

linda-mota responds:

Omg that old shriveled fish ahaha good one! Unfortunately the texture couldn't be helped, this is a weird canvas I got at a ROSS store. I don't know the type, but it's more rough than standard canvas and annoying to work with, but isn't that a part of the challenge?

[Londveest]

Dang dude, what a interesting and unique thing you got going. I like the color choices that really add this sense of grossness to him that's pretty cool, plus I generally like the smug but damaged design for him overall. My advice? Take it easy on the blurring effect. It's really distracting and takes away from the cool realism you have on the face. Maybe use some softer lines in areas too, like under his chin (the white lines) and the lines around the shirt's color (dark green) since they're a little too dramatic and break that sense of realism. Overall, I'd say I like it though!

BoRKman responds:

Thank you for your critics. I learn more from it.

[Lapis Lazuli]

Goddamn this piece is amazing. I love how you took the usual color, lighting, and mood for this color and exaggerated it into something way cooler that really gives it life. You did a great job capturing the essence of Lapiz and I don't actually have anything in the way of criticism for you. I'd say to do a little more with the background, but the emptiness is perfect for the character and her mood.

And yo'- What school you going to?

Smashega responds:

Thank you so much for this detailed critique. As for my school, I go to SVA in New York.

[Gretta Young]

Love this one- I know you generally lean towards a simplistic style, but this one stands out. The pose, the color choices, the composition; very fun and pleasant to look at. It's got this cute charm to it too, which I admire. Got no real criticism either, besides maybe add details like fingers and toes, but that or may not make it look better. Soyeah, nice job on this piece!

RoRo-Royerboat responds:

Ahhh, thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback <3

[A spook in the room]

It's pretty abstract, but I enjoy how simultaneously controlled this piece looks. I feel it's more than "streaks of paint and a box" because everything comes together to put me in this dark, imaginative setting. The use of colors over the empty space really set this 3spoopy5me scene up. Anyone artist can draw a monster, but not many can give it such life and emotion like you did. Granted it's a little too messy for my taste, but that's more of a style thing. You're definitely one of the most unique artists on the portal as well, so hats off to that. Great job, brah.

linda-mota responds:

yea it is abstract looking for a study, but i liked the color so i thought fuck it and put it up here y'know. I'm glad you agree on the "2spoopy" line too, it is almost october anyway lol. It is super messy for a study too, btu at least some people enjoy it.