Syrupmasterz's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Xin Reference Sheet 1]

You sick, TWISTED monster! WHAT DID YOU DO TO THAT JAR OF JAM!? >:O

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M'yes, in regards to the last time we spoke, your anatomy is better in this one overall than in the last one, 'cept this time the arms are too long as opposed to the legs being too short. :P

With the first one in the top left corner, aside from the left hand's thumb, everything seems to be in order in regards to your style, but the one below it to the right has an elbow that is a bit too long.

Hold fold your arm and hold it up perpendicular to your head, you'll find it doesn't stick out too far, it's the forearm and hand that make the arm seem so long in your eyes.

Muscles are tricky, and I certainly have my own share of issues myself when tackling cartoonish-realism. The best advice I can try to word this is that by once again folding up your arm, you'll see that the muscles contour around the bone, but bulge out further on the outside of the bone. That's why biceps and the radialis ripple while along the bone it is so much flatter.

Yet, while flat, the arm bones are curved. Unless one is unbelievably jacked, the curve is smooth and doesn't have any indents.

As always, the more you look around and practice, the more you'll see that your work is improving in regards to anatomy. At that point, all that is left is to learn how to stylize it in your own way that you think looks nice. :)

Practice makes perfect, and fear not, I shall be doing the same. haha

Xinxinix responds:

Thanks Syrup!

I've been holding off on actually studying anatomy, but a nice review gives me the motivation to go ahead and focus on practicing ^^

[Xin & Jynx Roster [Page 1]]

An open invitation to fight your OC/Avatar?
Well I guess at the very least I should let you choose the fight...
Whack-A-Mole Challenge? Or Bare-Knuckle-Brawl outside the local 7-11?

For real though, nice work!
Disregarding the potato versions of you two (which are obviously meant to be silly :P), there are a couple of anatomical mistakes that could easily be fixed in later renditions of your characters.

Xin's legs a just a little bit too short in regards to his torso, and Jinx's left lower leg is also a wee bit too short. If you try and fold your leg into your body, you'll find that the thigh and the shin are approximately the same length not including the feet. They fold like an army knife into each other, and the heel will reach the glutes while the base of the foot and the toes will extend past the body if you were to sit on your legs.

I can see based on some other jokes you've drawn and things you've written in descriptions that you are practicing anatomy, so it'll all be a matter of practice my friend. :)

As well, depending on the style you're going for, being slightly off isn't an issue depending on the action or dramatic shot you're aiming at.

The more you draw, the more it makes sense, so keep on going and having fun.
Keep it up! 3.4/10

Xinxinix responds:

Ahhhh!!!

Thank you for the review Syrupmasterz!!!!

Yeah, I really enjoy combating with other OCs in comics.

Could you look at the latest reference sheet I just uploaded of Xin and tell me if I've gotten any better since drawing this one ??

Thank you so much, again~! ^^

[Blossomon]

As someone who grew up on Digimon and still has interest in them, it's funny being able to recognize a character instantly and be hyped, then see the artist call it 'Generic Digimon'. :P

Even if you aren't a fan, you do a dang fine job drawing 'em. :)

Linkjawerc responds:

haajajaj thanks xd the truth is that I do not remember the name of this mon: yes it is a pleasure to do them however,
I have many more: v I make one every 2 days, in my profile you can see it;)

[Purple butterfly pond]

The little creature looks more bubbly and happy in the original, but the latest version is definitely a lot more crisp while being more focused on being mostly purple.

If you ever fully revisit this piece, a happy middle ground of delighted character swirling around in a nicely rendering magical background would definitely be a sight to see, and I know you'd be more than capable to pull it off.

I've been checking out your gallery and you certainly make some magical looking stuff.
Keep it up! A little magic goes a long way. :)

Twoeliz responds:

Thank you so much for your thoughtful words!

Something interesting is that the newer drawing features the child of the character who is in the original drawing. So perhaps I could do another drawing mixing aspects of both and creating a piece where both the parent and child are together. It would actually make sense to have a happy middle ground in the future.

I been focusing on having a main color for a drawing but that will change soon. This was just a little change I gave myself, to paint one picture for every color. Because of this the picture is mainly purple.

[Deltamon]

It's Deltamon! Mah boi! :D

Aw man, sick rendering! Nice work getting the shininess on the metal and the deeper shadows on the bones, gets the mood of it's past present and future vibe down.

Keep it up!

Linkjawerc responds:

ohhhh gracias amigo xd espero poder seguir haciendo contenido de digimon y pixelart en general¡

[Paper Mate]

Super Paper Mate
Coming to Youtube and Newgrounds Fall 2020

DoodlingHitman responds:

The Pencil will have been taken by an evil force and it's up to Pencilmate to save the day!

[Limie]

I can tell that the game 'Prototype' plays a big role in inspiration in regards to your character designs. :P

Monstrous yet mostly human. Interesting combo.
Keep it up!

anderhorlo responds:

That game was really fun and unique XD

[Hatherine]

"Now's not the time to be dead!"

NickConter responds:

"I MADE IT!!"

[Spongibob]

I'd say you got their personalities down pat. :P

I also like how you did the sky and background. Very authentic. haha

DoodlingHitman responds:

Syrup!! My boi, heheh!

Thank you so much! :D

[Walking Through Space]

Interesting piece, the circular space window reminds me a lot of the one you see in the boss battle against N.Gin in Crash 2. haha

Anatomically speaking, it's all looking good! Her right hand looks slightly smudged, but upon closer inspection I can see that there really wouldn't be any knuckle definition considering the available light sources.

The only thing about this piece that could be pushed is probably just the contrast. As it stands it's a fine piece, but getting the darkness of space behind Ruby with some slightly deeper shadows would create a nice range of colours that would also further emphasize the lights and glowing of the technology of the space window. Extra darkness in the background would also allow for some other heavenly bodies to be drawn or some extra stars. Something to get the vastness of space down y'know? :P

Of the same vein, extra light and darkness on her braids would go a long way to add to the pseudo-realism you're going for while still keeping that painter-ly touch.

All in all a great piece and I look forward to the next one. :)

TheDyingSun responds:

Pushing the contract would have definitely helped the piece go further! Thank you, and I'll try to push the contrast more with pieces like this!