The Beginning

[.Rai]

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[Twenty-five Zero Oh-oh]

That's pretty cool. The only thing that's really bothering me is the text that covers the people.

[Astolfo]

[color=#000066][b]You're the best Showcase guy I'd say, from the active guys. 'Nw is probably slightly better though I think.
OT: I like the top one better, the lower one's too light for my liking. Also, for both of them, that text box and text on the people kinda take away from it. Maybe somewhere else, not covering any focal points (instead of one point, the main figures, in this case)?[/b][/color]

[.Rai]

Thanks, guys. I'll add a version without text.

[Astolfo]

[color=#000066][b]I like the top one. Enough coloring and all, and stylish. 10/10[/b][/color]

[Cin]

Nova please don't rate in showcase.

[Night]

[quote name='.nova' timestamp='1333632959' post='5902479']
[color=#000066][b]You're the best Showcase guy I'd say, from the active guys. 'Nw is probably slightly better though I think.[/b][/color]
[/quote]

Rai's like a person who knows everything there is to know about constructing a house, but when when you tell him to construct a house it comes out less than optimal.
If he'd practice more and put that knowledge to good use, he'll be an amazing artist.

ANYWAY, as for the tag;
Not feeling this one at all. You're huge flat canvas's lack dimension and depth.
They're always amusing to look at, but they never quite draw the viewer in.
I want to tell you to work on your basics, but that is a lost cause because I'm positive you already know them.

It just takes practice.
Work on your quality, as well as incorporating those basics.

[.Rai]

[quote name=''Nw' timestamp='1333659094' post='5902893']
Rai's like a person who knows everything there is to know about constructing a house, but when when you tell him to construct a house it comes out less than optimal.
If he'd practice more and put that knowledge to good use, he'll be an amazing artist.

ANYWAY, as for the tag;
Not feeling this one at all. You're huge flat canvas's lack dimension and depth.
They're always amusing to look at, but they never quite draw the viewer in.
I want to tell you to work on your basics, but that is a lost cause because I'm positive you already know them.

It just takes practice.
Work on your quality, as well as incorporating those basics.
[/quote]

I completely agree with you there My actual skills are far worse than my theory at the moment.

I might try a new style with stock photos, just because it's much easier to work with lighting and depth. Wanna try and get that nailed first, like you think I should. It'll be a fun change, and I'll probably freshen up on some things too.

Thanks though for the critique. Really, really appreciated actually!

[Icy]

May you disable the Foreground in the No Text Version minus the lighting? It'd help me create a better opinion and post for you knowing just what's affected. And yes, I'll do the kind of review I do for all of Nightwalker's works just for you. If you can I'd like the PSD file too if thats alright?

@Nightwalker: You're forgetting about me xD.

[.Rai]

[quote name='Icy' timestamp='1333676855' post='5903256']
May you disable the Foreground in the No Text Version minus the lighting? It'd help me create a better opinion and post for you knowing just what's affected. And yes, I'll do the kind of review I do for all of Nightwalker's works just for you. If you can I'd like the PSD file too if thats alright?

@Nightwalker: You're forgetting about me xD.
[/quote]

Sure, Josh. I'll upload those versions up in a bit + .psd in the opening post.