GnomeZome's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[US President Studies II]

Hah, I find something quite amusing about this series of studies.
It's interesting to see figure drawing style work of the president, especially with old man pecs.
For the chuckle this brings me, I offer this ridiculous explosion of the baberham Lincoln;
https://youtu.be/IslF_EyhMzg
Thank you for making this, happy 4th.

DonaldLPatten responds:

Thank you for seeing the humor in these studies. Thanks for another nice comment.

[Julie Fawthe]

.....fair.
I would say the only thing that is missing from her ensemble might like 2 crucifix in in semi inappropriate places like on the pistol handle, riffle butt or as a face tattoo.
I do see the JC faded out on the T, so you have done your due diligence.
I would say this almost feels like punching down if not for two things, being;
1 My redneck friends would love this shit.
2 it it good to stay humble.
Thank you for making this.

BombsAhoy responds:

Julie's a good girl. I would never use her to punch down U.U

[God’s Punishment on Sodom]

A blessing on Lot's wife, for her inability to not look back.
Very evocative work, it has elements of medieval peasant suffering and the modern horrors of radiation.
I think you might enjoy this song;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rKC7ElkTUQ
Thank you for making this.

DonaldLPatten responds:

The song in the link you provided is very evocative of themes akin to the artwork I've posted above. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Thank you for another wonderful comment!

[Suoiresnu´s OC Jude]

Oh well done.
I really like your fabric work on the sleeves, and I really love how one sidedly blue the color palette also that is a cute use of the moon, it almost has a illumated motif to it, with how it frames her face.
Oh, on another note, welcome to Newgrounds, I hope to see more of your work as time goes on.
Thank you for making this.

EnmaHentai responds:

Thanks, i appreciate

[Coven of Skeletons]

Such lovely hatching
I would argue for an group of skeletons to be called an "assembly" of skeletons, but as these might be skeletal witches, I do relent.
But again I love the unrelenting energy the piece has just from the thousands of hatches crossing each other to build of the figures boney countenance.
It is, conversely to the subjects of the piece, an extremely lively method.
Thank you for making this.

DonaldLPatten responds:

Thank you for the thoughtful and eloquent response.

[Octomiku]

Heh.
I have been enjoying all the awesome word play and character designs in this series.
You definitely have some passion for doing fun stuff with hair and clothes.
No pressure, but could I suggest the word play of Miku and meet cute?
Maybe frame it in the pov style of a dating sim, or maybe a more natural meeting for coffee pov, but again just a suggestion.
In any case keep up the good work and,
Thank you for making this.

Lunydoobles responds:

that's pretty novel actually! I'll try it

[Foods and Drinks]

This seems like a scheme........
Nice animation, I appreciate the shadow work.
But yeah do you eat a pyramid point down, or base up?
Thank you for making this.

SysNicat responds:

Not sure if that is a me thing but if you value your gums it's point down

[Hat Lady Summer]

hah
Yeah I have a similar love for characters that have one or two lines, or only appears once in a games series.
If you are a fan of broad rim hat in general I can not reccomend this animator enough;
https://youtu.be/jTWb-RIdN-I
Anyways, on this piece, I wanted to comment and praise the very interesting way you work with skin here and in your work in general.
You always giving a loving about of attention to the give and take of musculature and the tension of the skin, and I do not often see artist, especially in the anime style, be so overt with that part of anatomy.
As it is hard to talk about that sort of thing without sounding a bit strange, I will simply conclude with: keep up the good work, and;
Thank you for making this.

cashumeru responds:

hehe i understand dont worry, thanks a ton Putney.. ; )

[Talk on the train]

Yeah you did a great job on the colors.
I really enjoy the pallet you used here, it has a nice smattering of evening sunset purples, and blues and I am a fan of the simple straight lines of the background details, as the world well in a public transit setting.
It is a little hard to tell if the character are sitting or standing, and I have seen a few standing only cars, but I figured out they are sitting from some of the slight cues.
The characters are fun, and I like how you caught there expression, as it makes it clear they are relaxed and engaged with each other, and I like your use of non verbal expression like the pictorial speech bubble and reaction lines.
The lighting is a little "mood lighting" but hitting the club on the train is a funny thought.
Thank you for making this.

JuanHelsing responds:

Thank you! I was trying to do something different this time, I have been using a lot of orange and a change it's always nice (besides, I just noticed that it combines with my NG profile).
I see your point, it IS kind of hard to see if they are sitting. I will try to fix this in the future.
About the characters, it's always the easy part, the hard one is choosing clothes for them to fit they personalities and the speech bubble with doodles are inspired by the ones Dan Hipp does in his artworks.
Thanks again for the comment, I had not received one so friendly and helpful before and this is going to help me a lot.

[Those Beautiful Locks]

Yeah, I hear small keys tend to help with locks.
In any case, you know this is gorgeous, I know this gorgeous, and I think link breaks the fourth wall with a bomb, and knows he is gorgeous.
I love the way you play with light and shadow, and especially with that huge bloom in the distance, so nice.
The blue is a also super minimal, but does kinda steal the show.
Thank you for making this.

MellonSnow responds:

Looool, for some reason i had to think about that first sentence pffhaha.

Ah man, you have no idea how much it means to hear that! Thank you so much for your comment, it made my day!