namuwonderling's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[GAME]

When I initially saw this a hot minute ago, I described this as being akin to a scene in an analog horror series.

Having the chance to examine this artwork further now, it possesses so much more than that. The scratchy doodles in the background, the deep blue hue of the background itself, and the off-center placement of the text - not to mention how one of the fonts is hand-drawn while the other's in Times New Roman(?) - work together to form an abstract atmosphere that the average person would not expect from an illustration focused on psychosis.

And that's not even bringing up the emotions being conveyed from the text itself. Like the previous piece tied into this one, there's a strong air of self-awareness *and* self-acceptance present within it.

I'm lost on how to describe it, but it's like the words spoken here visualize this process of coming to terms with and accepting some parts of yourself, but knowing that there's still more work to be done. Something about that really speaks to me, especially with the final sentence of "When you learn to let the mindfuck take you, then you will see."

All of this is to say, the way you approach presenting emotions through art amazes and inspires me.

[valentines doodle]

It'd be a bit unreasonable (at least in my opinion) to fully critique both pictures, since as the title says, they are both doodles. So I will primarily focus on what I like about them both.

For starters, I must say, there's something about your ability to draw in different styles that greatly fascinates me. I feel that enables each of your drawings to have their own unique identity, which makes them stand out from one another significantly.

I can sense this while looking at both doodles here. They each express one or more distinct emotions, with the strongest one being the first doodle; the monochrome character's mouthless expression and silent observation of the mirror conveys plenty of feelings that I feel would be left up to the viewer's interpretation - the fact that its a Valentines doodle really strengthens this aspect.

As for the second doodle, I like the anthro-cat angel's pose and expressions, as they go hand-in-hand with each other. I can't say a whole lot about the disembodied head beside them, aside from how beautiful it looks, and that it also appears to be a practice sketch for a more realistic artstyle.

k00lie responds:

tysm!! i appreciate it

[MEET THE ARTIST 2024]

This really has your vibes written all over it. Similarly to THE TRUTH, the words here are all readable, but are placed around the canvas' negative space in a way that adds visual emphasis to the mention of being scatter-brained; its organized chaos, essentially.

I also like the self-portrait in the center. The expression reminds me of those "Hanging In There Star" memes, in the sense that said expression conveys a sense of say.. social awkwardness/shyness, or the determination to salvage control out of an uncontrollable environment.

Another thing I enjoy about this piece is the aura of self-awareness that I can pick up from the text around the canvas - particularly from lines such as "Fuck, did I really fill the canvas already?" and "Why define yourself by the struggle?" for example.

Self-awareness is something I personally value in an artist's work, so to see it front and center here is wondrous, for lack of a better term.

[THE TRUTH]

As an emotional art piece, the presentation is far unlike any vent art I've ever seen. It really nails the feeling of being overwhelmed by your thoughts; the sentences are all cohesive, yet their positions throughout the illustration - not to mention the rainbow color scheme - does a great job at visualizing the chaotic nature of a racing mind.

I also like how the piece becomes less fragmented towards the bottom half of the canvas. The three doodles below the torso go hand-in-hand with the text placed near each one; the former providing visual context for what the latter have to say.

[Classic Nightmare PNM]

The highlight for me is the detailing on Pirate Negative Mickey's face, in particular. The shading and lighting do a great job at making his facial features pop out a lot more. The background also adds a somewhat trippy vibe to Pirate Negative Mickey's presence, which I feel is fitting, given his wacky color scheme.

However, Pirate Negative Mickey's body looks noticeably more simplistic compared to his face, which can be visually jarring to some people. And the metal bars in the background do feel a tad generic in their appearance, not to mention how their colors end up causing a portion of Pirate Negative Mickey's legs to blend in with said metal bars.

Overall, this piece is good, but it has a few things holding it back.

[NETTLEPARTY]

I enjoy this illustration. I have a soft spot of sorts for art that combines 2D images with real life pictures, and this piece here does a swell job at it. I also like the contrast of detailing between Banban and Stinger Flynn's eyes, in particular; it's a nicely subtle aspect that adds more character to the illustration.

Speaking of Banban, I really like this stylized take on his design (could've sworn I've said that in a previous GOBB art piece), and the trans-striped party hats are a cool touch.

(Also, the "He who is destined to burn" text next to the sketch version of Banban is hilarious; really glad you added that in.)

[BITTERGIGGLE V2]

This is a *splendid* redesign! I really like how this take on Bittergiggle has a plethora of unique visual traits, but still maintains some of the original design's primary aspects - like the split face and jester theming.

The use of blue and green - as well as lighter shades for certain parts of the body and clothes - are a nice blend of colors. Additionally, the smiley faces on the tail are a great touch!

And before I forget to mention, I enjoy the subtle details of the snake symbol top-scars, and the heart shape Bittergiggle's devil-esque horns(?) seem to form.

All-in-all, this is a really creative take on Bittergiggle! Honestly eager to see more V2 redesigns of the other Banban characters, if that ever happens.

DRAGONKITTYiPOD responds:

thank you!! i always enjoy reading your in depth reviews on my art, it means a lot that you spend the time analyzing my art ^_^