GnomeZome's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[10 Things Not To Do In Antarctica]

So, okay, you got me curious.
As it turns out that Muslims of the Muslim faith who live close to or past the Artic Circle and the Antarctic Circle have a "Fatwa," or a clerical decree, directing to follow the fasting schedule of the closest Muslim nation, or mecca itself.
Also as the daily prayer cycle is heliocentric, during the periods of multiple days of darkness they use a similarly adopted prayer schedule.
In any case this did give me quite a chuckle.
Thank you for making this.

ChazDude responds:

You're very welcome!

I did read about the Ramadan rules when it came to the midnight sun, though I'm sure there are a few hardline clerics who may insist that there's no exception.

[mad mom's exciting kitchen]

For some reason I feel you might appreciate this information;
Blood can be used as an egg substitute in baking, as per a study by the Nordic Food Lab.
https://nordicfoodlab.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/2013-9-blood-and-egg/
In any case, lovely work.
Reminds me a bit of the "saccharine sick" vibes of "Don't hug me I am scared"
You also used some excellent sight line and highlighting techniques to make the Maverick Matriarch take center stage.
Frame her between the rising smoke and aggravated fowl in the window works well, and gives and diegetic reason for the highlight, so well done!
Finally the fact that the full palate of colors used are slightly "red" or at least have different shades of dried blood and yellowed paper, gives a subtle foreboding gleam.
Thank you for making this.

zombiemiso responds:

that's interesting! and I like DHMIS.
Thank you for your impressions! I'm so glad.

[COMMISSION: Deer Girl]

Truly a wise woman, a "fount" of wisdom if you will.
In any case, I like this piece a lot, especially with how it combines iconography from various druidic traditions.
I also really like the bellbottom like effect you achieved with Feathering and as a man who has been clipped a few times while trimming goat hooves you managed to style her toe tips in a way that is realistic but stylish.
One fun fact that I think many people are unaware of is most Antlered animals from colder regions, so reindeer, moose, and deer, all shed their horn in the winter and regrow them ever spring, and yes moose antlers are in fact one the fastest growing cell clusters in terrestrial mammals.
The point of that fact is since Faun often are conveyed to have very deer like qualities, I think it could be expected they might shed their own horns, and possibly use them in the own crafts and tools, so if ever you have call for another Faun possibly keep that all in mind.
Thank you for making this.

[Alien]

Hmmmm! Very cool.
Reminds me a bit of the Nereids of BlueSubmarine No6, but I really like the motif of color pallet consistency you went for in this piece.
Also a very interesting choice to use light blue as highlight but also a aspect of the irises and maw.
I especially appreciate that action motion shot in that the shot implies of Low-g or subaquatic motion.
Thank you for making this.

[T. Rex Tennis]

Hmmm! TIL T Rexes look fashionable in skirts.
You did really well imply the motion of the figure!
A few scant back ground details, like cracks around the foot falls would help with a sense a weight while not adding to much more time, but honestly I like how clean this is.
It's like a very dynamic sports card action shot.
Thank you for making this.
(Also I have head cannoned that raptors wear kilts.)

[B E H O L D]

Well I can understand that the see that a figure with 6 arms would be really good at jugs, and so to "beheld" seem like a fairly optimal Strat.
But yah nice straddling of cosmic horror of the old estimate vein, and just amazingly fresh amd overwhelming colors of the deep cosmos.
Thank you for making this.

frankensteinsm2 responds:

Aaah thank you! I've always loved the idea of eldritch angels and wanted to try to combine the idea of infinity with being somewhat related to humanity

[When you]

This is what Missing No.'s trainer looks like.
Thank you making this.

[Starchild Ref]

Oh, this is cool.
It's a cute design, and the color pallet is on point.
Honestly it looks like a really fun version of a Star Bright/Troll doll mash up toy line that I actually think would do really well in the current nostalgia market.
Final note is that the star speckled accessories are nice touch.
Thank you for making this.

IketheGhost responds:

Hey thanks,glad you like her c:

[Winona]

Are they, the figure mystifying or reforming in this?
Is that a look of hello or good bye?
Overall I love how loose and liquid this piece is, and it almost give me a sense of a looming volcano with a fiery red cauldron and spewing ash.
Thank you for making this.

[Too many Crewmates]

A fun and lovely tribute to a great game and some good fellows.
You put a lot of intention into designing each character, but kept it clean and simple.
Thank you for making this.