EoFF's Top Artist

[tan]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rye will no longer be judging due to personal reasons that she does not want to talk about. I'll just say that it was just the competition itself and many poor decisions I made that made her quit, so I will just thank her for judging the first two challenges. And, also, though I know none of you will do this, please do not PM her telling her to come back because she's decided and that's it. Please just thank her for judging thus far, and how well she judged all of you (she gave you all very high marks, which is a good thing :D).

Anyways, we will again be asking for one more person to judge, though no one asked to be a judge last time, mostly because I extended my invitation to that person. If you want to be a judge, PM me.

If we do not get an extra judge (which is likely), contestants, please be aware that judging will become much harder from now on, because you do not have that extra third score to help you (for example, if you got a 4 and a 5, the third score may be 7 or something, which would boost your average). This means you may need to work harder, so just take your time on your art! Also, I have decided to make everychallenge's deadline a week, except for the last few challenges, in which I may give up to three weeks to do. The only way I would end a deadline early is if everyone turned their pictures in before time run out, in which case extra time would not be needed. However, this extra time should be used for drawing. Please do not procrastinate just because you have extra time; it may make the wait more unbareable for the other contestants.

I'm sorry I've made things so hard for all of you these first few challenges; I was inconsiderate of how hard artist's must work to get that perfect picture. Also, this is my first challenge I've ran, so this is really just the rough draft. If we have a second "season" of this competition, it should be much more refined. From now on, I will take your criticism and use it to further better the competition :D

P.S. I've neglected some people's hard work for this competition, so I'm going to repost the mascot and the sigs again, mostly because I think everyone forgot about them. Please, if you're competing in this competition, at least use one of these (and give credit to who made them), but if you don't have space in your sig, it's understandable :)

Credit goes to the great ValkyrieWing :D :

Top Artist Mascot (large):



Top Artist Mascot (small, with name):



Credit goes to Genji:

Agent Proto Accepted Sig-



Avarice-ness Accepted Sig-



Christmas Accepted Sig-



lovehurts Accepted Sig-



Mum Accepted Sig-



Nominus Experse Accepted Sig-



Rengori Accepted Sig-



ValkyrieWing Accepted Sig-



Zeldy Accepted Sig-



And last but not least:

aisle_s Erased Sig



(You don't have to use this erased sig, because it might be embarrassing or whatever, so I don't really care if you use these or not)

[Dr Unne]

Sorry guys, I can't judge this contest any longer either. Below are my comments for this round. Honestly everyone would've gotten between 6 and 9 if I were to rank these. It would be very hard to pick a favorite. Thanks for the opportunity to share your drawings and sorry I can't keep judging.

1. Very powerful and sensual. The lighting effects on the hair (and everything) are very good. The coloring is beyond good. I have nothing bad to say about this and I'm not sure the artist really needs criticism at this point.


2. There's a really nice variation of line to show depth and detail; thick/dark in front, thin in back, broken in the details. The coloring of the clothes is just the right amount to complement the line drawing. The whiteness of the skin makes it stand out a lot.

I'm not sure the background is necessary or relevant to the drawing, though I do like the color choices. The right hand looks a bit skewed. I'm not sure this really resembles Proto; but I don't think it really matters.


3. This looks a whole lot like the photo. The head is centered in the drawing and there's a lot of white space above; it makes Zeldy appear closer to the viewer, which is interesting.

There's a lot going on in the background. It looks like there are arms raised in the air, one holding a camera(?). There's a house with broken almost flaming edges. It gives everything an ethereal feel. The calmly smiling Zeldy is a stark contrast. The detail in the background is very subtle, like the faint indication of a sun, but it adds a lot to the drawing. The drawing has a lot of personality.

The right hand is a bit confused. Something further (along the wrist for example) to set it apart from the background would've helped flesh it out and make it more 3D. Less sharp outline of the lips would've made the face seem softer.


4. The drawings looks very much like the photo. I'm drawn immediately to the striking green eyes. Orange is the perfect color for the background to make the eyes stand out, and it balances the grass well.

ValkyrieWing in the drawing has a very strong presence which is enhanced by the sword. Even without the sword you'd almost feel like there should be one (or something similar) in the drawing.

There's a bit of a while "halo" around some of the edges of the hair and left hand; I'm not sure if it was intentional but it probably should've been done everywhere or nowhere. The grass probably should've been extended all the way to the bottom left corner. Those are minor points.


5. The drawing resembles the photo a lot, in spite of the flesh wound and such. There's a lot of hidden detail in the drawing which you don't notice at first, like the woman on the right, and the small rose-like object on the shoulder.

There's a lot going on here. The shape on the eye would seem to indicate tears. The large drop of dark liquid (blood I presume) into the cup-like object adds to the sort of gloomish atmosphere.

The mouth is ripped open but the teeth that are revealed appear (perhaps ironically) to be smiling. The rope-like object pulling up on the face would further this impression. Perhaps there's some kind of happiness among the dark in this drawing.


6. There are a lot of figures in the drawing; presumably Christmas is the one in the center. The maniacally smiling ghosts and the... thing with its tongue out give this a silly feel (in a good way). I like the little pink creature in the front in particularly.

I think the background could've been left out, or hand-drawn. I think the shadows on the hair should've be perfectly horizontal; it makes it feel flat, in comparison with the somewhat rounded forms in the rest of the drawing. The white "jaggies" along the black lines are likely an artifact of the program used to make this drawing. A more sophisticated program would've likely helped this drawing appear more consistent.

The drawing doesn't appear to be meant to be taken seriously. It's a fun drawing.


7. This features Zeromus_X sitting on what at first glance I thought was popcorn, but then decided was gold due to its resemblance to the gold in the chest. The figure is holding up a glass almost as a toast, and the position of the crossed pencil and brush above him seem to make that the object of the toast.

The crossed pencil and brush are reminicent of crossed swords, making the artistic tools seem like Zeromus_X's "weapon of choice", if I may make a corny analogy. Other things like the indication of an easle and painting tools further that impression.

I'm unsure what the forked item in the back-right is. It coupled with the large face on the left seem to be paintings, making this a painting of paintings, which I found interesting.

The eyes of the figure are somewhat hidden by noise. I'm unsure of the meaning of all the money other than "I like money".


8. The quality of the scan makes it hard to judge. It was an interesting choice to have the drawing be in a suit and tie. lovehurts isn't smiling, which probably says something, though I'm not sure what. The facial proportions look very good.

Orange-on-orange maybe wasn't such a good choice. Some more contrast to make the figure stand out in the drawing may have been better. I think the eyes are a bit too wide-open. Other than that this is quite good.


9. The perspective here is striking, as is the entire setting. It gives a strong sense of freedom. I love the way the wind is blowing back and it's clear even though the only thing to indicate it is the hair and dress. Drawing something without actually drawing it is a sign of a good artist. There isn't much detail due to the size of the drawing but it isn't needed.

I can think of very little to criticize here. I might've liked to have seen the background being a bit "hazier" or more blurred or less saturated to indicate distance. That's a minor point; this is easily among my favorite drawings here.

[tan]

I know Dr Unne just dropped out, which is why more than ever I'll need 2 judges. Please someone step up to be at least a guest judge! And also, I know it may seem bad, but please do not quit because of our lack of judges. We can pull through this competition and make it a good one :)

Anyways, I'll just post Rye's reviews, since Dr Unne did:

Mum:

Pros:

* Very realistic and beautiful
* The skin is so soft and has the appropriate lighting and shading on it.
* The composition is done excellently, the subject takes up most of the portrait and is posed in an interesting and eye-catching way
* The subject is skillfully proportioned
* The details, such as the curls in the hair and the duvet (I believe?) against her fingers really stand out and are beautiful

Cons:

* The background is a bit lack-lustre compared to how beautiful the subject is. It may just be my own personal taste, but I would have added a light, but not distracting, background.

Score: 9.5


Agent Proto:

Pros:

* The sbuject being partially in colour and partially black and white catches the eye and makes the piece stylish.
* The shading on the clothing is very well done and the colours are rich.
* While I would usually find the thin lines somewhat scribbly and distracting, they really add well to this piece.


Cons:

* The face looks somewhat flat compared to the cloth.
* The fingers on the left hand would extend more, as the arm. Or at least, the arm would be crooked more to achieve that angle of the hand, I would think.
* The bottom of the right hand seems to not finish.
* The background is quite boring and takes away from the piece.

Score: 7.0


Zeldy:

Pros:

* What really catches my eye about this one is how it's somewhat abstract.
* This has a water coloured feel in some places, which I like. I'm not sure if you did some of this in watercolour, but I like the mixed mediums.
* The use of colours in certain places, and black and white in others, really makes this piece nice.
* I like how you added a background to this, it really completes the piece, all the detail.
* The way the shirt and the arm were done is nice.
* The subject (Zeldy) is proportioned pretty well.

Cons:

* Some parts are slightly too scribbly, and take away from the piece.
* While Zeldy is proportioned well, the hand on the right in the hair is stubby and small.
* I think you may have had your hand smudge some parts because certain parts that were meant to be coloured (the lips) are somewhat greyed. Though I have that exact problem, so I can defininely symphasize with that.
* The eye are a bit small.

Score: 8.0


Valkrie Wing:

Pros:

* The colours in this piece are fantastic, especially in the hair and pants.
* The details, such as the grass and the fingers grasping the sword, are impressive.
* The composition is very great. You cropped out the unnecessary, and left in the best parts.
* I like how the subject is not just "there" with a background added, the subject is actually interacting with the environment, which really completes the piece and brings it together.
* The shading on the skin and clothing and pretty much everything else is excellent. Nothing is neglected.

Cons:


* I think the eyes would be a slightly lower on the face.
* The arms also seem like they should be longer

Score: 9.5


Nom:

Pros:

* This piece is very macabre and different from the rest, which I like.
* The details of the background are just as much of the piece as the subject is, which I really like. They're all connected together.
* Nothing is neglected in this piece, everything got some sort of shading.
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Cons:

* I think the face would have had a bit more shading and detail, especially around the hairline.
* The neck came out a bit thick.

Score: 9.5


Christmas:

* Pros:

* The idea is really good, it's cute, which I really like.
* The background you use matches the drawing
* This subject (Christmas) is interacting with all the others which makes the piece come alive

* Cons:

* Some things weren't made 3-D very well (just RIP Little Manus really. Poor Little Manus. ;__
* A few things weren't given shading when a little bit would have really looked nice.

Score: 7.5


Zeromus:

Pros:

* Again, the water colour was a challenge that I admire
* The piece looks dreamlike, due to the medium you used, and it suits what you have created
* There is a lot of detail (the objects in the room) in this piece

Cons:

* The proportions of the figures need improvement.
* The left hand does not seem to have a wrist or a thumb
* The larger head on the top left is a bit oblong
* Some parts of the piece do not show very full value in hues.

Score: 7.0


lovehurts:

Pros:

* The face has accurate colour and shades and lights on it.
* The shirt also has good shading and lighting on it.
* The background is quite nice, it's suits the piece well.
* Paint really seems to suit you as a medium

Cons:

* Proportion needs some work. The head is so small and the right shoulder is too wide.
* The features on the face need to be a bit more level. One eye is a bit higher than the other.
* Nitpicking here, but the shirt should have more folds.

Score: 8.0


Avarice-Ness:


Pros:

* The composition is nice, it's like a frame in a scene, there is a lot happening.
* I really like the idea you were going for.
* The woman is done well and appropriately, considering the angle.
* The colouring on the dress and hair are nice.

Cons:

* The piece is rather small and makes it hard to see the details.
* There is not much shading on many places
* The piece is somewhat flattened.

Score: 7.0

I still need to average in black orb's scores, so I'll be back in a minute with the winner :D

[lovehurts]

Will there be show and tell with the art later?

[tan]

Will there be show and tell with the art later?:)

Sure, if you want.

[lovehurts]

Will there be show and tell with the art later?

Sure, if you want.

However you want to roll with it is fine. I could go either way, it may add more interest back into this thread.

[Avarice-ness]

Yes, I'm so going to loose. I mean.. not that I'm... excited or anything about loosing, it just won't surprise me.

[lovehurts]

Yes, I'm so going to loose. I mean.. not that I'm... excited or anything about loosing, it just won't surprise me.

You're in round 3.

[Avarice-ness]

Yes, I'm so going to loose. I mean.. not that I'm... excited or anything about loosing, it just won't surprise me.

You're in round 3.

Oh... well..
That was slightly anti-climatic now wasn't it? Guess I'll go to wal-mart later and buy a scanner as long as my dad doesn't freak. n n;
Then my pictures won't be so small and they will be line-arted and colored in photoshop... I need to dig out my microns, but I dunno where they are.

[lovehurts]

Yes, I'm so going to loose. I mean.. not that I'm... excited or anything about loosing, it just won't surprise me.

You're in round 3.

Oh... well..
That was slightly anti-climatic now wasn't it? Guess I'll go to wal-mart later and buy a scanner as long as my dad doesn't freak. n n;
Then my pictures won't be so small and they will be line-arted and colored in photoshop... I need to dig out my microns, but I dunno where they are.

*watches avarice-Ness ponder* * walks away and wonders what the hell a micron is *

[black orb]

>>> How many judges you need for this???
Unne went all his way to make comments for each picture and he didnt scored??
Whatever...

Tan since you posted Rye`s, you can post my comments and my score here too, if you want..

[Avarice-ness]

*slightly glad meat puppet bailed, 'cause her picture was fail due to the fact she had to work*

LoveHurt's go stare at RenRen for a while. He likes when people stare at him! =D? =D?

[lovehurts]

*slightly glad meat puppet bailed, 'cause her picture was fail due to the fact she had to work*

LoveHurt's go stare at RenRen for a while. He likes when people stare at him! =D? =D?

I like stimpy stimpy more.

[Agent Proto]

While I'm glad to see the judge's comments, I'm sadden to see that the original judges are all gone. However, hopefully, that would mean new judges. I don't know.

[lovehurts]

While I'm glad to see the judge's comments, I'm sadden to see that the original judges are all gone. However, hopefully, that would mean new judges. I don't know.

I wonder why though...why did they...go?