xi-eonling's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Blender test]

being able to use Blender to map out a 2D illustration is so cool.
i think you could push the perspective and composition a bit more! like a lower or higher angle, for more fear and tension (the sort of pathos that eg. Junji Ito page turns have). but only if that's something you want to go for. this already works for a quieter, less panicked and more entranced/confused sort of vibe.

i like your art style so far!! i look forward to the finished version ♥

JuYongArt responds:

Thank you for the constructive feedback! I'm so happy that you like my art style. I'll keep practice to improve my skills! :D

[Luxi with the sparkly spirits of hope]

i absolutely love the brush strokes, and how they're at their most textured around the face and what i assume are the glowing souls ♥
they look a bit like dandelions, which is a lovely touch.
the surroundings feel dark and ominous in contrast. and the fairy itself seems to be crying,,. it must've been a sweet and melancholic sort of story. i love the vibe a lot!
also i'm so weak for those eyes. so prettyy 😭

NERINERI-NEEE responds:

Thank you so much for your kind words! (^з^)-☆
They made me really happy to read!
I am glad that Luxi is well liked by people!
Also for little clarification, she is not crying, those yellow streaks are common birthmarks of her species! (*^ω^)
And the sparkles are memories of the souls, their final guide and key to the great beyond.

I am still working on her story, perhaps soon in the future I will show the sanctuary of the souls and other characters. o(^o^)o

[PROTOTYPE]

i'm getting like, a mix of... futuristic ad, album cover, visuals that would show during exposition of some nanotech-signal-nucleus-type technology in a 3D animated tv show, ice/crystal sculpture, close-up of waterbending in action... very neat.

it is somewhat messy and saturated with details that maybe could've been placed with more care for the overall composition (eg. making everything lead the eye towards the Item™ a la Fibonacci spiral). but i've gotten carried away with adding details like that before, so i'm guilty here too haha.

all in all, cool vibes! would be cool to see more :D

SomarioTheHuman responds:

A very good way to describe this style!
It's called metalheart, a graphic design style that emerged in the late 90's and early 2000's, you can read more about it here:
https://cari.institute/aesthetics/metalheart

It's true that the composition is a little messy, it was my first time doing a metalheart piece so i was very much experimenting and not really keeping track of what i wanted to make. But it was a fun process.

There's also alot of really talented artists that have alot more experience with the metalheart style, like the members of Kaybug Kollective: https://kaybugkollective.newgrounds.com/

Thanks alot for the compliment, im still experimenting but i'd really like to make more metalheart pieces!

[Dark Hay Lin from W.I.T.C.H.]

OH WOW so smooth and professional ♡
i absolutely adore the hand. anatomy, perspective, animation, everything. the slow buildup, the smear, the body subtly following, then the wind flow of the rest,,, i don't see any settle frames at the end, but it works even without!

it's been a long while since i've seen any W.I.T.C.H. content. i still haven't watched the cartoon, but it might be about time haha
anyway i absolutely look forward to more!! 🛐

KENYYAA responds:

Hahah, thank you very much! This is just an animation for little darkwitch challenge. There are not too many frames in it, because the time for the challenge was limited. But I tried to do well, put my soul into it

I highly recommend watching the animated series and reading comics. I love the atmosphere of this work

And i already have an animatic for the next animation. It will be quite large. Someday, I hope, in the future I will take up this case)

[Henriette]

wooaa the vibe is immaculate 😳😳 not too threatening but neither reassuring -- more like solemn and composed yet vigilant ♥
the wolves look just the right amount of fluffy and her hair flows so nicely. i love the minimal dark forest framing as well.

also how have you not been scouted yet!!! that's criminal >:0

Viilt responds:

AAAA Thank you so much, that is very sweet of you and I'm happy the illustration managed to give the right vibe from her ♥

I'm pretty new to NewGrounds (as an artist), so the scouting is something new for me ♥

[tarantula girl]

very neat! it does feel unpolished or maybe rushed in a few ways, but the character is pretty expressive :D definitely has the energy of a dialogue sprite.

SchnelTheGreat responds:

:> shall i start posting more art?

[Mizore Ito (Misery-chan) - Ephemeral]

shs-sh-she 😳
i always really enjoy seeing art of her in my feed <3

SketchMeNot responds:

Aww oh my gosh thank you! (^w^)

I'm so glad you enjoying seeing her! She's my precious baby ✨(>◡<)✨

[vespula]

anthropomorphic bugs!! yesss
the design is so cohesive and stylish. the wasp elements are so clearly readable and well-translated/transformed into the silhouette and all the shapes. intimidating yet elegant ♥
the inked, scratchy Pastel Games-esque style works so well for this too.

i'm surprised you haven't been scouted yet. people will definitely love your art here too! ^ ^

xlallistar responds:

omg thank you so much! im glad you like my art and buggies! ❤❤❤❤❤

[Amelia]

aa i love the colors! like soft crystalline auroras,, then again, this sort of style is one of my absolute favourites.
it all feels quickly painted in, almost effortlessly; yet the shapes are quite clear, like you knew exactly how much to render and where.

amazing work!!

CuteNikeChan responds:

wow!! i really appreciate it!! that's so kind of you, i'm so glad! ♪ (❁´◡`❁)

[gif]

so small and cute ;; what will they draw,
the character design is very sweet. natural, lowkey cottagecore, pleasant! the square eyes are quite the art style choice.

on the technical side, I can see imperfections (like areas unfilled with color due to the lineart, color differences between the two frames, the redraw feeling casual rather than purposeful) -- it would be interesting to see more like this done with more polish, and possibly readapted to the center and given a background if meant to be uploaded as a standalone gif. the potential is there!

I can totally see this at the bottom side of a video, stream or banner. it looks like that was the idea though :D

orangemilkshakee responds:

Thank you very much for the advice