2008-04-21, 12:11 | Link #42 |
阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180
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Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium, Brussels
Age: 37
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Since I don't want to miss the deadline much like last SOTM, here are my votes (preferences order):
23. Vibeke I really likes the nice contrast between brown/pink/peach with that smooth blue, along with a nice render and vectors. My hat off for the extraction of the render, as this cheer amount of flowing hair is quite nightmarish. I would however point out something a bit "off" at the top left, just under her ribbon. Pretty much pushing many good buttons in my books, though I think it would be win even more points if the render was slightly larger and lowered a bit. 21. Ice Climbers The colors here are really great and the dress is distinguishable enough. Elegance is more towards to the "rich" and "noble" side, which is good as well. The only "downside" is that I feel a text line is lacking at the bottom left but heh ^^" Lastly... isn't it Kanako from Touhou 10 ? The artist is sure very skillfull here (though ZUN is hardly "good" though ) 1. Ayame Pretty much like Skyfall, I think it is kinda difficult to separate "cute" and elegance here. that is to say, the color palet is quite soothing. I would actually rant a bit on the render size, which is taking a VERY small piece of the whole surface of the signature... fortunately, it doesn't feel empty, nevetherless. The true nitpicking points would be slightly the left edge of Kei, who isn't "cleanly" cut, but with some blur/glow, which messing a bit with Chihiro's clean edges. other point would be the text itself, which is more towards romance/tenderness than the theme but well ^^" Some honorary mentions: (number order) Spoiler for size:
In general, the contest results are quite nice, but I will also agree with Skyfall: the scope of such theme is way too large and up to one's opinion, which can turn chaotic in whichever is eligible or not. As for me, a lot of the entries are rather "cute" than elegant, but that's me anyway. In general, the level is on par with the 2 previous months, though the amount of participants is much lower, that's a bit too bad but well My apologizes if I sounded rude or so in my comments. I prefer to be quite frank than leaving things in suspension or so. Anyway, hope everyone will have fun with this contest.
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2008-04-21, 13:44 | Link #43 |
~ You're dead ^__^* ~
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30. Ichigo-Sora ~ Simple but effective. Also a very cute choice of stock ^^
34. Zaris ~ Apart for the size issue, this one is just oozing with elegance. Good job ^^ 36. Ledgem ~ Another size issue but otherwise an attractive piece. + points for the effort as well because I know you aren't normally a siggy maker (but someone who is doing better than when I first started)
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2008-04-21, 14:28 | Link #44 |
Ever Bright, Ever Blue
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Age: 34
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21.) Ice Climbers
I love the background, it blends the render in nicely, makes it look very well put together. Just one of those ones that are great to look at. 37.) Klashikari Nice dreamy qualities, very ethereal. 42.) Rhyel Has a nice autumn feel. Good animation. Sorry for the short comments, not too great at giving opinions yet Great work from everyone, lots of really sharp entries. |
2008-04-21, 16:34 | Link #45 |
it's animal, unbelievable
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: U.S.A
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4. KasumiGirl
45. nammerboi 47. HitomiYoshizawa --- Ledgem: Thanks for liking my sig. ^^ Since I use an old version of photoshop it's hard to find brushes and stuff, so that sig was entirely made using default stuff, a few textures, and a font for those swirly pink patterns. I spent hours on messing with filters and stuff. x.x
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2008-04-21, 23:47 | Link #49 |
~Nanchatte Renai
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Australia
Age: 30
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Yay time to vote! My entry go missed for the start though Thanks for fixing it up Sol!!
My votes go to: 20. konstargirl 38. Miyoko Everyone did really great on this month comp!! Good luck to everyone
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2008-04-22, 03:55 | Link #55 |
♪~ Daydreaming ~♪
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Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Italy
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1. Ayame
I like the sharpness, and the feeling. Nothing is out of place, from the different gradients of sea's colour, to the clouds, to the shy, hideous sun. The line of text is spot on if applied to the subject. 15. Runa A very bright and cheerful feeling. It oozes energy and happiness. And the shining sun on the background, the seagulls, that infectious smile. Wonderful. 37. Klashikari For some reasons Klash always manages to get my vote. Not like he bribes me XD, more like he has a kind of unique style which he always followed since when he started (more or less with Rena) and which I always liked. Classy and ethereal, to say the least.
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