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Soul Theft · 02-05-2010, 09:28 AM

great

tee.dubs · 02-05-2010, 01:30 PM

This one is fantastic so far, but it's mostly empty space. it either needs to be cropped to show only the face, or better yet, needs a background. the latter would be nicer as you've gone to so much trouble to make the whole thing look so well and it'd be a shame to cut it out, but yeah.

Army-of-Pandas · 02-05-2010, 02:27 PM

Make it bigger, theres alot of black areas.

Dan van Ohllus · 02-05-2010, 02:27 PM

I agree with tee.dubs. The spirit does look nice, but it looks rather lonely and empty with that black background.

Amigurumi · 02-05-2010, 04:04 PM

very nice icon. but maybe add a background. maybe something like
a soft purple background?

Crabby_Spider · 02-05-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tee.dubs

...or better yet, needs a background. the latter would be nicer as you've gone to so much trouble to make the whole thing look so well and it'd be a shame to cut it out, but yeah.

Looks like the others agree, so I added a subtle effect. I was afraid to put one in because this is supposed to attack from the dark, but I think it does look better now. Thanks!

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Boris_Spider · 02-05-2010, 11:11 PM

Cool, it'll work perfectly for Erebus!

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kola · 02-06-2010, 12:46 AM

awesome. +rep

Amigurumi · 02-06-2010, 11:19 AM

looks wonderful now, gj!

Naim · 02-06-2010, 12:31 PM

Its really great, good job and all that.

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Make it bigger, theres alot of black areas.

I agree! [APPROVED]

havard1993 · 02-06-2010, 02:33 PM

i think the head can be placed a little more downwards

idodik · 02-06-2010, 07:17 PM

It's a nice icon but as all said it demands a better background, maybe a more impressive spirit trail after it. +rep

Mainywc3sear · 02-07-2010, 11:29 PM

90% smudge 10% freehand

Crabby_Spider · 02-08-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mainywc3sear

90% smudge 10% freehand

If people have constuctive criticism, ways to improve an image, or words of encouragement, they should by all means offer it. Otherwise, it's just another meaningless and useless opinion. If anyone is interested in how I, or anyone else creates an image, try asking. //\\òó//\\

BTW, the smudge tool has its uses; like making steam, cloud effects or other areas a blending effect is needed. When drawing in pencil I use a tortillon or blending stump, and it is in no way less freehand. Smudging is, however, terrible at creating definition, which is why I am fond of using the paintbrush, airbrush, noise, and lighten/darken tools (roughly 99% of the image, if it matters). Occasionally I'll use the shapes, mirror, flip, rotate, colorize, soften, and sharpen tools (about 1% of the image) when needed to create symmetry, shades or texture. I have Paint Shop Pro XII, and a mouse. Not expensive or elaborate tools, but adequate.
To create good definition in an icon, I'll actually tweak it pixel by pixel (especially around edges) which is why I don't do really large versions (I'm not nearly as good as many of you are, and it would take me forever). The final version is only going to be 64x64 pixels, and I believe that is what's important. If you're happy with it, I've accomplished my goal!