After months of work, chanelqueen17 has created a gorgeous scene of Alice and Oz from Pandora Hearts, using scans that didn't even feature both characters together. Even after spending so much time on matching the details of the characters to their new looks, chanelqueen17 didn't stop there and went all out on the background too! This wallpaper definitely needs to be seen!
DONT KILL MICE! everyday people kill poor mice in traps. please have a heart and use a humane trap and let them back outside to live. their just like cats and dogs, you wouldnt kill those would you?
"This is delicious. That's the best word I can come up with to describe my impression of this wall. Absolutely delicious.
Some Critiques:
- The text. While the rest of the wall fits in perfectly with each other, every component complimenting the other in some way by the same level of similarity, the text stands out a little too much. When I picture the wall without the text on there (and by text, i'm referring to the Gungrave title), I can almost fall into that world where Grave is walking resolutely toward the sunset. The text suddenly turns the whole piece into a magazine cover - something that's more down-to-earth, and not a "window into another world," so to speak. It takes away from the wall's potential to act as a more powerful, dramatic reality. I would suggest, if you want to keep the text there, maybe blend it with the wall some more, much like you did with Grave. The stark contrast of the text takes away from the main focus of the piece - you want the audience to look towards Grave facing the sunset, not at the word "Gungrave."
Some Nice Points:
- Besides the text issue, excellent job with the blending! The texture is consistent throughout the piece, the colors and tones perfect emphasizing the golden glow of the setting sun.
- The tilted atmosphere is also excellent - definitely reached your goal there in terms of dramatizing the piece =). It makes it look like it's harder to reach that goal that Grave's marching towards - sort of like marching up a hill vs a level road. Beautiful.
- Again, besides the text, your focus is very well done. You kept Gungrave, your main focus, as the most detailed part of the piece - keeping all the wrinkles, shadows..etc - and also placing him within the force of the sunlight.
- I love your play with the contrast between light and shadow - the way Grave seems to walk right out of the dark and towards the light adds another point to the drama of the wall.
Overall, beautiful job. I'm looking forward to seeing more pieces from you =).
+fave" View
Forgotten Eden
4 years 4 weeks ago
"Lovely wallpaper. Very traditional, yet with a small twist of creativity.
Some Critiques:
- It is a detailed wallpaper, but there are some places that seem almost randomly placed together - such as some random-looking bubbles (?) in a forest setting. This is a rather disconcerting mix, but then again it could also be interpreted as creativity, which is actually pretty cool. If you wanted to express that creativity, I'd suggest emphasizing how the water relates to the forest - shafts of sunlight..etc.
- To be extra critical, the lighting may be questionable - the light from the forest should make her back glow somewhat, rather than shaded. Her face, therefore, should have been the darker side. However, it could be argued that there is somehow a light down there in the water that's shining in her face..
- The title chosen for this piece is very nice and fitting, and also leaves room for the imagination to play with. However, the actual words written on the wall seem intrusive because of its blunt coloring as compared to the rather grungy presentation of the rest of the wall.
Some Nice Points:
- As mentioned before, the clash of setting is very intriguiing. Great show of creativity.
- The texture of the whole piece, like paper, definitely gives the feel of it being a painting that you can just "hang up" on your desktop. Very fitting for a wallpaper.
- The color usage is very traditional - although the tones are dull, they form, again, a traditional feel to it, like one of those old-fashioned paintings you see at museums.
- The detailed work you put into this piece really shows - i.e. the shadows of the leaves on her forehead etc. Keeps the viewer searching and entertained.
Overall this is a very pleasant piece to look at. Traditional creativity. Very nice =).
+fave" View
In the Rain
4 years 1 month ago
"This is beautiful work. I've found a new desktop ^_^.
Some critiques:
- The focus point is a little hard to see, but it is there. The girl is clearer than the slightly blurred background, which is good, but the focus point should always be well-defined and easy to spot at first glance.
Some Good Points:
- The simplicity mixed with detail is perfect - the plain background, which usually would be a falling point, actually works almost naturally well with the image you chose =).
- The wings, though you say they are supposed to be mechanical, are perfect in my opinion. They add an air of abstract thought to the clearer, more focused picture of the character.
- Your color choice matches nicely to the melancholy tone of the wall.
- Love the rain! It's not the typical lines but has some sparkle and depth to it that shows you put some effort into it =).
All in all, keep up the great work!
I can't wait to see more ^_^.
However, there's something odd. I found a website that uses this image as their layout - in fact it looks like they used your wall for their layout without crediting you =/.
Here's the link: http://www.freewebs.com/anime
I think you can contact their host to have their site deleted...eh I hate art thieves -_-." View
::Pure Heart::
4 years 2 months ago
"Ayasal this is beautiful!
It's like a breath of fresh air *sigh*
Some Critiques:
- It may be a tad bit bright, but not enough that it cause any sort of problem because you have the focus down perfectly - the white contrasts with the girl's more saturated face and drives the viewers attention exactly where you want it to.
Some Really Nice Points:
- Beautiful color choice. It fits your theme perfectly, wrapping it up all nice and tidy. The blue is like the blue of clear waters - it's clean. The hint of neon to it brings it to life =).
- The bright flowers and birds in the background also give it a sense of life - of reverence even. This, along with the very nice word choice for the name, accentuate the peacefulness of the theme perfectly.
- Your choice of a scan is also perfect. The character apears to be in a state of tranqility, listening and paying closer attention to whatever life has out there.
- The clouds and the buildings blend beautifully with the piece as a whole. The main function (from my pov) is that it brings this piece down to earth - rather than letting it roam into sci-fi land. This quality allows the viewer to relate to it on a closer level. Again, the feeling of a breath of fresh air.
Awesome work =D! Really, pat yourself on the back for a job well done ^_^.
"Oooh sweet. I really like this one! It's so fresh!
I don't even have any critiques about it ^_^.
Some Nice Points:
- Lovely theme. You managed to keep it up throughout the entire piece - the shapes in the background that look almost like speakers, the word choice, the scan choice, and the colors all play a part in making the wall complete.
- I really like how you have the words zoned in on the center, and how you've made the center figure the brightest area. You have focus.
With this piece I could amost imagine myself sitting there listening with her =).
Excellent work!
Can't wait to see more ^_^.
"This is such a cute mix! I like how you used vectoring to make a light-hearted feeling, and then adding a touch of blood to make it a little more dramatic. Yin and Yang =P.
Some Critiques:
- All the characters and saturated colors (thus the focused figures) are placed on the edges of the piece rather than nearer to the center. Thus, rather than having the viewer focus on one point, it forces you to take in multiple points all at once - something that's rather hard to do. So it takes a while to get the whole picture, instead of getting the message within an instant of seeing it.
Some Really Nice Points:
- Again, the yin and yang thing =).
- Great color scheme! Not too difficult to understand, but simple and to the point, fitting well with the also simple+2thepoint vectoring style.
- I really like your touchup with the light shade of background on this wall. It's light enough to keep it from being too intrusive, yet visible enough to give the wall a better sense of completion.
Hehe now I'm gonna have to go browse through your other pieces, assuming you have some, since you said this is one of your older pieces ^_^. Great job!
"Hehe I saw this at Clynefaction.Net. She made a layout out of your winning entry ^_^.
It's definitely a pleasant wall to look at." View
Beyond Pain
4 years 2 months ago
"Mm..I didn't even know it was Naruto when I first saw it xD.
Some Critiques:
- The main problem with this wall is that the main focus, even though you tried to aim it at Naruto himself, is actually on the Fox, the part that's supposed to be the background. The fox is brighter, it's clearer, and it seems to capture most of the action in the wall, and thus the focus. Naruto is in shadow, and his tears, although bright, are too small to notice compared to the bright flames of the Kyuubi (the fox).
Some Nice Points:
- I have to say that I am impressed by the creativity in this wall - even though you seemed to feel otherwise ^^. This isn't exactly the kind of wall you see everyday - especially for anime. It's almost like an RPG thing. The scans you chose, mainly, gave it a whole sci-fi look. Pretty cool =).
"OMG this is just too adorable! I don't even have any bad points to point out about it - excellent work!
The Good Points:
- Amazing clarity
- Humorous, Keeps to the theme of 'cuteness' very well
- The tone is also well-emphasized by your choice of color - yellow = happpppy =D certainly made me smile ^^
"This is beautiful. It's a delicious tone =) I can't come up with any other adjective for it.
Some Critiques:
- As others have already mentioned, the smoke stands out a little too much. However, this isn't exactly a bad thing - since it refocuses the viewer. People usually pay attention to what's brightest, and where the action's at. In this case, the smoke has both. It trails upwards almost in a tour of the main character, making a pretty neat media effect here. I like that. All in all, I doubt your intention was to make the smoke your main focus. But that would take a little more effort to chance with your layers situation as you said. For what it's worth, it turned out fairly nicely :).
Some Really Nice Points:
- I love your background. It fits perfectly with the scan. The color scheme, the title, everything presents the theme with powerful emotion.
- Your choice of background images is almost random, making this seem even more emotional. Reminds me of dramatic flashbacks in movies and such.
- This paper has deep feeling to it, as I mentioned in the last few comments ^^. Yet in its complex message, you managed to keep the entire peace almost simplistic. I really like that - not too much grunge, not too many background images (you leave spaces for the mind to wander around, much like taking a deep breath and looking up at the sky)..but just enough to make it complete. Nice.
I really enjoyed the wallpaper, and I hope to see more in the future :).
Btw - I can understand what you meant by pouring your feelings into your work. Personally I don't think I would be satisfied with a piece unless i *did* feel that way. I hope your grey days turn to bright yellow ones soon. Get yourself some chocolate ;) always made me feel better." View
Distance
4 years 3 months ago
"Oh I love your style! Very fresh :D.
Some critiques:
- The scan doesn't look like it was edited much, but merely wanded and pasted. There is a bit of jittering there that doesn't really fit the background, which looks smooth. But you know what, this difference in texture is kinda interesting. Adds a new twist that isn't often seen on anime walls :).
- The jagged edges part is valid. At first glance I would also say that they should probably be smoothed out better. However, on second thought this also seems to add style to the wall as a whole. The jittered girl, and the jagged edges, the tilted atmosphere..what an unbalanced world you have created! ^_^ Pure awesomeness.
Really good points:
- The contrasting differences in techniques that you have used in this wallpaper are fascinating. Leaves the viewer in a very curious atmosphere. Beautiful.
- I love the background composition. The tilted walls not only go diagonally, but they fall into the depths of a starry evening sky. The moon is definitely a nice touch, too - especially for its unusually large size.
I really enjoyed this wallpaper. My best way of describing it is it was an Adventure, capitol A and all :).
Can't wait to see more!" View
Henrietta's Wish
4 years 3 months ago
"This is interesting..I like the overall idea of it. Definitely brings out something of an old-ally type of atmosphere that fits Gunslinger Girl very well.
Some critiques:
- Although the images seem to fit well with each other, I feel as if they were merely put together without much editing. From what you have said, you rendered the background image to a 2D format. However, it looks more like a low-quality photo placed behind the girl.
- I like the idea of making this oldstyle somewhat - like the way you added some brushwork (i'm assuming brushwork) to make it look almost parchment-like. That is nice, however it seems a bit overdone, as it also adds to the overall feeling that the imge is one of bad quality.
Really good points:
- Images fit together well (as I mentioned before)
- The overall theme is presented well. It's grim. It's reality. It's a system that you can't always fight against. (That was my impression of it anyway ^_^)
- Colors are nice. The focus is obviously the girl, and the background is obviously the background from the different levels of shading.
Maybe..
- Next time fading the background a little more would set the girl off better. The background isn't the main idea, but a sub-idea. Blurring it a bit would be nice :).
Overall love the wall ^_^. Gunslinger Girl rocks my socks.
Looking forward to more!" View
iGravitation
4 years 3 months ago
"Well there's no need to be mean -.-
I'm actually enjoying all these walls haha they're pretty fun. I may even do one myself =P.
The lines are a nice touch. They're also necessary for this wall because of the more-complex-than-usual image.
"I love the combo of darkness and tranquility all in one shot. Very nice :)." View
The Elite
4 years 3 months ago
"Oooh I love this. "The Elite" - perfect name :).
Some critiques:
- The focus point is kinda hard to find..I would probably darken the two in the back a little bit, and darken the grunge some more to turn the viewer's eyes to Kira. Or you could probably do it to the whole group - make only the grunge background darker.
- The title is a little bit difficult to read, though not impossible. Still, putting text on anything means it should be legible, or forever leave your viewers scratching their heads (I have a problem with this too..my mentor always gets onto me about it -.-..what can I say? I like using text as decoration =P)
Really nice points:
- Though the title text is hard to read, it is beautifully done. The way you blended it so well with the grunge is a very nice touch. Maybe you could add a brighter layer of the title on top, with smaller letters, to act as the legible area.
- The theme of the whole piece is very powerful. Excellent combo of images, brushwork, and wording :).
"This is excellent for your first wall :D
Some critiques:
- I agree, there are jagged edges that need to be fixed. Try using the Blur tool or Smart Blur. It's the easiest most useful trick in the book ^_^.
- Maybe try randomizing the white birds (I'm assuming they're birds) in the background - they look too in sync with each other to be very realisitic.
- Try to find a focus point - right now, I see mostly a regular image with a nice scenery background..not much editing. Have some fun with it ~ go wild :). Simplicity is also its own fantastic deal - but with simplicity it becomes your skills in design that make the wallpaper look good.
Really nice points:
- Choice of colors is balanced and work well with each other.
- The overall theme of "Look to the Sky" is emphasized well too. The semi-sunset sky and the scan you chose to go with it are perfect.
Looking forward to seeing more from you ^_^!" View
"This is beautiful :). I really have to say ~ love the blends!
Some critiques:
- The only one, actually =P. I don't really like the title at the top left - it kinda takes away from the full intended effect. Formatting the text a bit to blend in with the background would make it run smoother (bleh..that's prolly not a word -.- 4give meh it's..really early)
Really nice points:
- Love the grunge bg! Blended nicely, not too much, and not overdone. I also like how you involved the main focus with the background so well.
- The fact that there IS a focus ^_^ I love it when I know where to look." View
4 years 3 months ago
"This is really cute!
I have a real weakness for angels *sigh* and this one really hits the spot.
Some critiques:
- Too white. This makes the focus image (the angel, I'm assuming) as powerful as the background, which is supposed to be weaker.
- Not enough detail. Personally, I would probably turn those white rectangles in the back into columns..kinda like a Greek feel.
- A peeve: 'purgetory' should be 'purgatory' ~ but that can be attributed to a personal style hehe. (Heaven knows I do it all the time @~1@; )
Really nice points:
- Good choice of scan
- The whole effect is just like drifting in a cloud, so to speak." View
The Gates Of Paradise
4 years 3 months ago
"I have to say this is an awesome example of image-blending :).
Some critiques:
- There isn't really a focus point. The center of the wall, which is usually the place for the focus, is rather blank. It's as if the trumpets are blazing and leading you to...where? Then you look up and see the main image. So I got a little lost there ^^.
Really nice points:
- Great choice of images. They make an interesting group.
- Lots of stuff to look at. Keeps the curious busy :D." View
Sponsors
Highlighted
Trick or Treat by °chanelqueen17 1 month 2 weeks ago
View more highlighted wallpapers
ShoutBox
View more recent shouts
sjade1's Comments
Adrift And At Peace
3 years 10 months ago
"Chen Shu Fen's no easy task. Good job =)."View
Meteor!
3 years 10 months ago
"Lol don't belittle yourself - this is good :)."View
The Kon
3 years 10 months ago
"LoLLovely combination =)."
View
To_Millennion
4 years 3 weeks ago
"This is delicious. That's the best word I can come up with to describe my impression of this wall. Absolutely delicious.Some Critiques:
- The text. While the rest of the wall fits in perfectly with each other, every component complimenting the other in some way by the same level of similarity, the text stands out a little too much. When I picture the wall without the text on there (and by text, i'm referring to the Gungrave title), I can almost fall into that world where Grave is walking resolutely toward the sunset. The text suddenly turns the whole piece into a magazine cover - something that's more down-to-earth, and not a "window into another world," so to speak. It takes away from the wall's potential to act as a more powerful, dramatic reality. I would suggest, if you want to keep the text there, maybe blend it with the wall some more, much like you did with Grave. The stark contrast of the text takes away from the main focus of the piece - you want the audience to look towards Grave facing the sunset, not at the word "Gungrave."
Some Nice Points:
- Besides the text issue, excellent job with the blending! The texture is consistent throughout the piece, the colors and tones perfect emphasizing the golden glow of the setting sun.
- The tilted atmosphere is also excellent - definitely reached your goal there in terms of dramatizing the piece =). It makes it look like it's harder to reach that goal that Grave's marching towards - sort of like marching up a hill vs a level road. Beautiful.
- Again, besides the text, your focus is very well done. You kept Gungrave, your main focus, as the most detailed part of the piece - keeping all the wrinkles, shadows..etc - and also placing him within the force of the sunlight.
- I love your play with the contrast between light and shadow - the way Grave seems to walk right out of the dark and towards the light adds another point to the drama of the wall.
Overall, beautiful job. I'm looking forward to seeing more pieces from you =).
+fave"
View
Forgotten Eden
4 years 4 weeks ago
"Lovely wallpaper. Very traditional, yet with a small twist of creativity.Some Critiques:
- It is a detailed wallpaper, but there are some places that seem almost randomly placed together - such as some random-looking bubbles (?) in a forest setting. This is a rather disconcerting mix, but then again it could also be interpreted as creativity, which is actually pretty cool. If you wanted to express that creativity, I'd suggest emphasizing how the water relates to the forest - shafts of sunlight..etc.
- To be extra critical, the lighting may be questionable - the light from the forest should make her back glow somewhat, rather than shaded. Her face, therefore, should have been the darker side. However, it could be argued that there is somehow a light down there in the water that's shining in her face..
- The title chosen for this piece is very nice and fitting, and also leaves room for the imagination to play with. However, the actual words written on the wall seem intrusive because of its blunt coloring as compared to the rather grungy presentation of the rest of the wall.
Some Nice Points:
- As mentioned before, the clash of setting is very intriguiing. Great show of creativity.
- The texture of the whole piece, like paper, definitely gives the feel of it being a painting that you can just "hang up" on your desktop. Very fitting for a wallpaper.
- The color usage is very traditional - although the tones are dull, they form, again, a traditional feel to it, like one of those old-fashioned paintings you see at museums.
- The detailed work you put into this piece really shows - i.e. the shadows of the leaves on her forehead etc. Keeps the viewer searching and entertained.
Overall this is a very pleasant piece to look at. Traditional creativity. Very nice =).
+fave"
View
In the Rain
4 years 1 month ago
"This is beautiful work. I've found a new desktop ^_^.Some critiques:
- The focus point is a little hard to see, but it is there. The girl is clearer than the slightly blurred background, which is good, but the focus point should always be well-defined and easy to spot at first glance.
Some Good Points:
- The simplicity mixed with detail is perfect - the plain background, which usually would be a falling point, actually works almost naturally well with the image you chose =).
- The wings, though you say they are supposed to be mechanical, are perfect in my opinion. They add an air of abstract thought to the clearer, more focused picture of the character.
- Your color choice matches nicely to the melancholy tone of the wall.
- Love the rain! It's not the typical lines but has some sparkle and depth to it that shows you put some effort into it =).
All in all, keep up the great work!
I can't wait to see more ^_^.
+ fave"
View
So alone
4 years 2 months ago
"This is a very nice piece =).However, there's something odd. I found a website that uses this image as their layout - in fact it looks like they used your wall for their layout without crediting you =/.
Here's the link:
http://www.freewebs.com/anime
I think you can contact their host to have their site deleted...eh I hate art thieves -_-."
View
::Pure Heart::
4 years 2 months ago
"Ayasal this is beautiful!It's like a breath of fresh air *sigh*
Some Critiques:
- It may be a tad bit bright, but not enough that it cause any sort of problem because you have the focus down perfectly - the white contrasts with the girl's more saturated face and drives the viewers attention exactly where you want it to.
Some Really Nice Points:
- Beautiful color choice. It fits your theme perfectly, wrapping it up all nice and tidy. The blue is like the blue of clear waters - it's clean. The hint of neon to it brings it to life =).
- The bright flowers and birds in the background also give it a sense of life - of reverence even. This, along with the very nice word choice for the name, accentuate the peacefulness of the theme perfectly.
- Your choice of a scan is also perfect. The character apears to be in a state of tranqility, listening and paying closer attention to whatever life has out there.
- The clouds and the buildings blend beautifully with the piece as a whole. The main function (from my pov) is that it brings this piece down to earth - rather than letting it roam into sci-fi land. This quality allows the viewer to relate to it on a closer level. Again, the feeling of a breath of fresh air.
Awesome work =D! Really, pat yourself on the back for a job well done ^_^.
++ fave
+ new desktop for me :)"
View
Listen to the Music
4 years 2 months ago
"Oooh sweet. I really like this one! It's so fresh!I don't even have any critiques about it ^_^.
Some Nice Points:
- Lovely theme. You managed to keep it up throughout the entire piece - the shapes in the background that look almost like speakers, the word choice, the scan choice, and the colors all play a part in making the wall complete.
- I really like how you have the words zoned in on the center, and how you've made the center figure the brightest area. You have focus.
With this piece I could amost imagine myself sitting there listening with her =).
Excellent work!
Can't wait to see more ^_^.
+ fave"
View
Shark!
4 years 2 months ago
"This is such a cute mix! I like how you used vectoring to make a light-hearted feeling, and then adding a touch of blood to make it a little more dramatic. Yin and Yang =P.Some Critiques:
- All the characters and saturated colors (thus the focused figures) are placed on the edges of the piece rather than nearer to the center. Thus, rather than having the viewer focus on one point, it forces you to take in multiple points all at once - something that's rather hard to do. So it takes a while to get the whole picture, instead of getting the message within an instant of seeing it.
Some Really Nice Points:
- Again, the yin and yang thing =).
- Great color scheme! Not too difficult to understand, but simple and to the point, fitting well with the also simple+2thepoint vectoring style.
- I really like your touchup with the light shade of background on this wall. It's light enough to keep it from being too intrusive, yet visible enough to give the wall a better sense of completion.
Hehe now I'm gonna have to go browse through your other pieces, assuming you have some, since you said this is one of your older pieces ^_^. Great job!
+fave"
View
Fields of Hope
4 years 2 months ago
"Hehe I saw this at Clynefaction.Net. She made a layout out of your winning entry ^_^.It's definitely a pleasant wall to look at."
View
Beyond Pain
4 years 2 months ago
"Mm..I didn't even know it was Naruto when I first saw it xD.Some Critiques:
- The main problem with this wall is that the main focus, even though you tried to aim it at Naruto himself, is actually on the Fox, the part that's supposed to be the background. The fox is brighter, it's clearer, and it seems to capture most of the action in the wall, and thus the focus. Naruto is in shadow, and his tears, although bright, are too small to notice compared to the bright flames of the Kyuubi (the fox).
Some Nice Points:
- I have to say that I am impressed by the creativity in this wall - even though you seemed to feel otherwise ^^. This isn't exactly the kind of wall you see everyday - especially for anime. It's almost like an RPG thing. The scans you chose, mainly, gave it a whole sci-fi look. Pretty cool =).
"
View
The Star Of Bleach
4 years 2 months ago
"OMG this is just too adorable! I don't even have any bad points to point out about it - excellent work!The Good Points:
- Amazing clarity
- Humorous, Keeps to the theme of 'cuteness' very well
- The tone is also well-emphasized by your choice of color - yellow = happpppy =D certainly made me smile ^^
+fave
Can't wait to see more!"
View
Being Desperate
4 years 3 months ago
"This is beautiful. It's a delicious tone =) I can't come up with any other adjective for it.Some Critiques:
- As others have already mentioned, the smoke stands out a little too much. However, this isn't exactly a bad thing - since it refocuses the viewer. People usually pay attention to what's brightest, and where the action's at. In this case, the smoke has both. It trails upwards almost in a tour of the main character, making a pretty neat media effect here. I like that. All in all, I doubt your intention was to make the smoke your main focus. But that would take a little more effort to chance with your layers situation as you said. For what it's worth, it turned out fairly nicely :).
Some Really Nice Points:
- I love your background. It fits perfectly with the scan. The color scheme, the title, everything presents the theme with powerful emotion.
- Your choice of background images is almost random, making this seem even more emotional. Reminds me of dramatic flashbacks in movies and such.
- This paper has deep feeling to it, as I mentioned in the last few comments ^^. Yet in its complex message, you managed to keep the entire peace almost simplistic. I really like that - not too much grunge, not too many background images (you leave spaces for the mind to wander around, much like taking a deep breath and looking up at the sky)..but just enough to make it complete. Nice.
I really enjoyed the wallpaper, and I hope to see more in the future :).
Btw - I can understand what you meant by pouring your feelings into your work. Personally I don't think I would be satisfied with a piece unless i *did* feel that way. I hope your grey days turn to bright yellow ones soon. Get yourself some chocolate ;) always made me feel better."
View
Distance
4 years 3 months ago
"Oh I love your style! Very fresh :D.Some critiques:
- The scan doesn't look like it was edited much, but merely wanded and pasted. There is a bit of jittering there that doesn't really fit the background, which looks smooth. But you know what, this difference in texture is kinda interesting. Adds a new twist that isn't often seen on anime walls :).
- The jagged edges part is valid. At first glance I would also say that they should probably be smoothed out better. However, on second thought this also seems to add style to the wall as a whole. The jittered girl, and the jagged edges, the tilted atmosphere..what an unbalanced world you have created! ^_^ Pure awesomeness.
Really good points:
- The contrasting differences in techniques that you have used in this wallpaper are fascinating. Leaves the viewer in a very curious atmosphere. Beautiful.
- I love the background composition. The tilted walls not only go diagonally, but they fall into the depths of a starry evening sky. The moon is definitely a nice touch, too - especially for its unusually large size.
I really enjoyed this wallpaper. My best way of describing it is it was an Adventure, capitol A and all :).
Can't wait to see more!"
View
Henrietta's Wish
4 years 3 months ago
"This is interesting..I like the overall idea of it. Definitely brings out something of an old-ally type of atmosphere that fits Gunslinger Girl very well.Some critiques:
- Although the images seem to fit well with each other, I feel as if they were merely put together without much editing. From what you have said, you rendered the background image to a 2D format. However, it looks more like a low-quality photo placed behind the girl.
- I like the idea of making this oldstyle somewhat - like the way you added some brushwork (i'm assuming brushwork) to make it look almost parchment-like. That is nice, however it seems a bit overdone, as it also adds to the overall feeling that the imge is one of bad quality.
Really good points:
- Images fit together well (as I mentioned before)
- The overall theme is presented well. It's grim. It's reality. It's a system that you can't always fight against. (That was my impression of it anyway ^_^)
- Colors are nice. The focus is obviously the girl, and the background is obviously the background from the different levels of shading.
Maybe..
- Next time fading the background a little more would set the girl off better. The background isn't the main idea, but a sub-idea. Blurring it a bit would be nice :).
Overall love the wall ^_^. Gunslinger Girl rocks my socks.
Looking forward to more!"
View
iGravitation
4 years 3 months ago
"Well there's no need to be mean -.-I'm actually enjoying all these walls haha they're pretty fun. I may even do one myself =P.
The lines are a nice touch. They're also necessary for this wall because of the more-complex-than-usual image.
Good job :)."
View
4 years 3 months ago
"I love the combo of darkness and tranquility all in one shot. Very nice :)."View
The Elite
4 years 3 months ago
"Oooh I love this. "The Elite" - perfect name :).Some critiques:
- The focus point is kinda hard to find..I would probably darken the two in the back a little bit, and darken the grunge some more to turn the viewer's eyes to Kira. Or you could probably do it to the whole group - make only the grunge background darker.
- The title is a little bit difficult to read, though not impossible. Still, putting text on anything means it should be legible, or forever leave your viewers scratching their heads (I have a problem with this too..my mentor always gets onto me about it -.-..what can I say? I like using text as decoration =P)
Really nice points:
- Though the title text is hard to read, it is beautifully done. The way you blended it so well with the grunge is a very nice touch. Maybe you could add a brighter layer of the title on top, with smaller letters, to act as the legible area.
- The theme of the whole piece is very powerful. Excellent combo of images, brushwork, and wording :).
*sigh* Gotta love gundam seed.."
View
Look to the Sky
4 years 3 months ago
"This is excellent for your first wall :DSome critiques:
- I agree, there are jagged edges that need to be fixed. Try using the Blur tool or Smart Blur. It's the easiest most useful trick in the book ^_^.
- Maybe try randomizing the white birds (I'm assuming they're birds) in the background - they look too in sync with each other to be very realisitic.
- Try to find a focus point - right now, I see mostly a regular image with a nice scenery background..not much editing. Have some fun with it ~ go wild :). Simplicity is also its own fantastic deal - but with simplicity it becomes your skills in design that make the wallpaper look good.
Really nice points:
- Choice of colors is balanced and work well with each other.
- The overall theme of "Look to the Sky" is emphasized well too. The semi-sunset sky and the scan you chose to go with it are perfect.
Looking forward to seeing more from you ^_^!"
View
Eternity*
4 years 3 months ago
"I love your style :). Simply design."View
Epitaph of Love
4 years 3 months ago
"This is beautiful :). I really have to say ~ love the blends!Some critiques:
- The only one, actually =P. I don't really like the title at the top left - it kinda takes away from the full intended effect. Formatting the text a bit to blend in with the background would make it run smoother (bleh..that's prolly not a word -.- 4give meh it's..really early)
Really nice points:
- Love the grunge bg! Blended nicely, not too much, and not overdone. I also like how you involved the main focus with the background so well.
- The fact that there IS a focus ^_^ I love it when I know where to look."
View
4 years 3 months ago
"This is really cute!I have a real weakness for angels *sigh* and this one really hits the spot.
Some critiques:
- Too white. This makes the focus image (the angel, I'm assuming) as powerful as the background, which is supposed to be weaker.
- Not enough detail. Personally, I would probably turn those white rectangles in the back into columns..kinda like a Greek feel.
- A peeve: 'purgetory' should be 'purgatory' ~ but that can be attributed to a personal style hehe. (Heaven knows I do it all the time @~1@; )
Really nice points:
- Good choice of scan
- The whole effect is just like drifting in a cloud, so to speak."
View
The Gates Of Paradise
4 years 3 months ago
"I have to say this is an awesome example of image-blending :).Some critiques:
- There isn't really a focus point. The center of the wall, which is usually the place for the focus, is rather blank. It's as if the trumpets are blazing and leading you to...where? Then you look up and see the main image. So I got a little lost there ^^.
Really nice points:
- Great choice of images. They make an interesting group.
- Lots of stuff to look at. Keeps the curious busy :D."
View