Check before submit

2 years 4 months ago

"Hey all,

I am personally very happy with this wallpaper but I just want to pass it along a few more pairs of eyes before submitting it.



This is a pencil drawing coloured in Photoshop. It is supposed to look like a drawing. What I am concerned with is if it comes out as low resolution image or unclean, because that defeats the purpose.

Many thanks in advance.

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Ruined

2 years 4 months ago

"This is what I had


And then someone mentioned they didn't like the particular image of Kotori, so I thought it'd be a good idea to replace it.

I think it backfired!

Here's what I have now:


The big problem is that Kotori's orb appears too 2D and stands out like a sore thumb.

Here's where I need your input:
1. Which version of Kotori should I stick with?
2. What can I do to make the orb look more 3D and more realistic like the rest of the wallie?

Thanks again!"
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Looking empty?

2 years 4 months ago

"Okay, let's hope my efforts won't backfire...

Someone mentioned they didn't like Kotori, and I realize the image I used (although the colours harmonize well) may not be the best.

So here's the experiment I've been working on:
Version 1


And this second version the Kotori orb is less shinny
Version 2


So the big questions now:
1. Do you prefer the previous image of Kotori? I feel that the previous version has a darker feel to it since Kotori is not smiling. Did I destroy the wall by switching?
2. If you prefer the second version with the different Kotori image featured above, do you like Version 1 or Version 2 better? Why?
Thanks again!"
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Looking empty?

2 years 4 months ago

"Kotori is an eyesore? She is like the beauty queen of her highschool...hm...this issue has to be fixed indeed.

Thanks for pointing that out. Looks like I won't be able to submit it today afterall *sigh*...back to Photoshop.

Anything else?"
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Looking empty?

2 years 4 months ago

"Hey all,

Thanks for all the input so far. I changed a lot of the elements in accordance with everyone's suggestions. The result is a darker themed wallie.

different size


At this point, I am wondering if this is an improvement from before?

BIG CONCERNS:
1. Does the wall look too monochromatic now (too much red?)
2. Does the blood look fake?
3. What does/doesn't fit right now?

Thanks again!"
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Looking empty?

2 years 4 months ago

"Hi all,



The wallpaper features Kotori from X/1999, she is a tragic character, who was a sacrifice and died at age 16.

So here are what I need input on:

1. Can you even notice the blood droplets at the top of the page leading into the swirls of light, etc? It is supposed to be symbolic.

2. How do I fix the empty space issue? There are ways to do it without clustering the wallpaper with excess images, but I can't really see a way out of it.

Help!

And thanks in advance!"
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thumbs up for submission?

2 years 5 months ago

"Thanks guys!


I decided that a border is necessary to give the wallpaper a more professional look. I did tone down the border a bit, hope that helps. Also, I cleaned up the main images so hopefully it is much less pixelated.

Now, my question is:

Are the two ourple and orange halves competing for your attention (as they should?) or is one stronger than the other?"
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thumbs up for submission?

2 years 5 months ago

"


Hi all.

This wallpaper is made from a drawing from my sketchbook. I did everything in Photoshop. Let me know if there is anything I can improve on before putting it in!

Thanks in advance!"
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what is wrong?

2 years 5 months ago

"Hi all.



This wallpaper is not in my usual style but I am still evolving.

I can't put my thumb on it, but something else is missing/wrong with this wallpaper because it lacks the BANG effect. I started out on a good concept but somewhere along the way it reverted back and I got a rather ordinary wallpaper instead.

Tell me:

What is your first reaction upon seeing this?

Why would you or wouldn't you download it?

What bothers you?

"
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Needs input!

3 years 1 week ago

"I went back and did some revision.



I posted this on Minitokyo for a trial and one comment I got was that the dragons look too blurry and the clean lines at some parts contradicts the textural backgound. Is this a big problem still? How do I maintain the pen & ink textural feel while making the lens flare and petals at the front fit as well?
"
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Needs input!

3 years 2 weeks ago

"Hi all.


This piece features one of my original pen & ink drawings. I would really appreciate comments on the following aspects:

1. Does the elegant font go with the image, specifically the more grudgy textures in the background?

2. Did I over do it on the petals? Are they too blurry? If so, it's because I enlarged the brushes but I don't know how to make them look cleaner.

3. The girl's weapon: does the light at the end look too grudgy and contradicts the lens flare behind the font? Should I also add a lens flare for consistency?

4. Speaking of lens flare: is the one behind the font annoying or distracting? Does it go with the general atmosphere?"
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Ouran High School Host Club

3 years 2 weeks ago

"I feel that the wallpaper is not giving much impression of depth at all. Could you try some gradients on the walls or floor to suggest the illusion of depth? Afterall, we are looking into a corner of a room right?"
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Still missing something

3 years 2 weeks ago

"

Hey, I posted this wallpaper a while back and gotten some great feedback. I have improved it according to the great advice and I am almost happy with the end product.

However, the 3D illusion is still not complete, something is still missing. The paper looks flat to me, but I don't know how to make it jump out more. Should I add more shadows since the wallpaper is the same tone/colour through out with only the black burnt edge at the bottom left corner? "
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ichigo -- bankai

3 years 3 weeks ago

"Wow, I love this concept!

The top left corner looks a bit empty though? Could you do some more watermarks/textures to fill that?

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Hungry Kon :: any suggestion?

3 years 3 weeks ago

"I love the concept. Looks clean to me. Not sure what you can add."
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New wall workin' on

3 years 3 weeks ago

"The concept is great!

I find the bubbly border over powering. Three things:
1. You have a lot of earthy neutral tones in the wall, but these round borders are blue and black, I would suggest you warm up the colours up if possible.
2. Secondly, these bubbles are completely flat/2D and looks out of place compared to the textural wall. Could you possibly add some textures to these so they don't stand out as much?
3. The size seems a bit big to me, could you shrink them?

One last thing, I think some random graffiti around Ed and Al would make the bricks/sandstone background look less empty once you shrink the bubble border.

Hope I am helping!
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Saiyuki

3 years 3 weeks ago

"I quite like the composition!:)

I think there is some work to be done with regards to depth. Focus on the lower right corner of the wallpaper: if that is the ground and wall meeting, then theres hould be some suggestion of transition in angle other than a line (ie: tonal change, textural change)."
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first wolf's rain wallpaper need lots of help

3 years 3 weeks ago

"The character at the front is overpowering. That's a very bright shade of green!! Her and the grassy texture at the right corner are both 2D while the scenic night is 3D. More harmony would help, decide whether you want it 2D or more realistic.

Hope this helps!"
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beatiful girl wallpaper..

3 years 3 weeks ago

"The image is indeed pretty but the background needs more work. Could you think of a theme? Looks like Christmas to me. How about some lights? Or a snowy scene with falling snow?

Hope this helps"
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Any Advice?? ~Dark-Sanctuary-Kira7

3 years 3 weeks ago

"Sorry sweetie, you link is broken, please repost?"
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You're All I Need (Athrun x Cagalli wall)

3 years 1 month ago

"I really like the painterly style of the couple. The background is too calm and lacking in the same presentation, I think that's the only issue. I am seeing that this is like lovers stuck in their own moment. Hm...how about moving traffic in the background just for contrast in the theme? Play with the special effects in Photoshop for something that would match the same style of the couple (ie: watercolour, dark strokes etc).

I see great potential in this wallie. Keep it up!"
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Day of Confession

3 years 1 month ago

"I agree with all the commentors so far: the second version is better. Adding shadow and depth will dramatically improve the wallie. How about adding a shadow under the floating feather?

As for the drapery, why not go to stock photos and pick one with more detail and texture. You are only showing a part of a curtain, so just clear drapes won't work as well as something else with more interest.

On second thought...to be honest, the window + drape combo is a tough thing to do realistically and may not in fact add to your wallpaper. I mean, it's a wonderful idea. However, if you are finding that this idea is exceedly difficult to pull off, I would just leave it out. To be honest, I was attracted to and focusing on the rest of the paper anyways. Maybe it's just me.

Hope I am helping."
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Bakuretsu Tenshi - Meg wallpaper

3 years 1 month ago

"How about adding a fade out border? That should round-up your wallpaper nicely."
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Rejected Why ?

3 years 1 month ago

"Hm...would you consider adding some blood spatters to justify her swing in motion?

Also, I personally don't dig the background so much because it seems like a meddly of red+green = brown. Maybe you could think of a theme, place where she is swinging her weapon in stead of a plain pattern?

Hope I am helping...cheers. "
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can i submit this wallpaper

3 years 1 month ago

"Hi there.

I like the soft atmosphere portrayed by this wallpaper.

Although it aims to look minimalistic, it feels somewhat empty. Have you considered textural brushes? The effect should be subtle so it shouldn't change the wallpaper but just simply enhance it.

Hope it gets the okay."
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