Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) It's a fairly skilled banner on the whole, Lumi. [spoiler=my thoughts if you care]The subtle, gentle atmosphere that the background presents is serene, smooth, almost relaxing in effect. However, the problem is with Seth: his bright, glowing frame seems to provide to harsh of a contrast to the rest of the banner. As an addition, the brightness of Seth is straining my eyes, slightly. As for the font, it's sort of the same problem with Seth. Compared to the wavy, flowing atmosphere that even Seth presents (his issue is somewhat different) the font just seems too blocky and slammed on the banner. Another thing about the font is that I'm vaguely ambivalent about the mixing of orange and blue, though I suppose that could be more of a personal preference thing. The last contrast is the faded Seth in the top right--that orange-esque color there seems too dull and... brown, for lack of a better word. As for the solution to each... I would personally soften the glow on Seth just slightly, and then it would mix with the banner. Make the font less blocky and more stringy/wavy. Lastly, change the colors on the faded Seth. Again, that's just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. I like it mostly, I'm just pointing out what I think could use changing. Sorry if I seem annoying here. :< Edited February 21, 2011 by Lux Aeterna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakusa Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 But I'm booked until Wednesday, blargh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Orange and blue are complimentary colors. They're supposed to bring out each other. The rest, I'll note. But I'm too damn lazy to do a thing now. I have other priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Orange and blue are complimentary colors. They're supposed to bring out each other. The rest, I'll note. But I'm too damn lazy to do a thing now. I have other priorities. Like I said, that's just personal preference. I'm not disagreeing with you on choice, just saying. I'm allowed to give a personal opinion right? ... well... sorry for wasting your time, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Now I feel like going on a tangent on the principles of art, but nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 /shrug/ If my critique was truly that much of an umbrage, don't worry, I won't give anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Eh. It's just that Blue-Orange, Red-Green, and Purple-Yellow, being opposites of the color wheel, are supposed to bring out each other. When you shade, lets say brown. like wood, because brown, on the PS color selector, is a darker shade of orange, you use blue to shade the darkest areas. That way, the shadows go in more while it brings out the actual brown. Take the clock I drew yesterday. While I used a reddish brown, you'll note that my shadows are done in blue. It gives that sense of depth that a dark brown would not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 You're not understanding me. But looking at the font closer, I do have to admit they help each other out. Aaaaaaagain, I said you don't need to take my critique into account if it holds no water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) ...couldn't resist the temptation. I'm an artist. I NEED to go into length explanations whenever complementary colors are challenged. Edited February 21, 2011 by Luminescent Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Makes me wonder if you could help me with an art project due next week. I have no clue for what color to choose for my background... Edited February 21, 2011 by LittleAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ...couldn't resist the temptation. I'm an artist. I NEED to go into length explanations whenever complementary colors are challenged. That's up for debate but I can understand where your extreme temptation would stem from. I don't debate that you know what you're talking about, and since we've reached a consensus, things are okay at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Eh. 'm not a debater. Can't debate for life. Merely an artist, a math nerd, and a theorist. Nearly failed senior English while passing Multivariable Calc with A. I am damn polarized. Edited February 21, 2011 by Luminescent Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 "I can theoretically draw pi to its end." the point being that pi never ends of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Of course pi has an end. ...in my stomach. Edited February 21, 2011 by Luminescent Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakusa Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well, waifu, you nearly failed English because it's not your native language. Is 'kay. 8D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 But it's like, worse than aznfail. It's like, legitfail until I nearly killed myself with the work. Shoulda taken 1st period gym and switched to English 3rd period. Smith is Asdf. Farve is <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Makes me wonder if you could help me with an art project due next week. I have no clue for what color to choose for my background... Oh, what project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakusa Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Smith is an asshole. And academic classes 1st period are always derp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I slept during his class so I don't sleep in Calc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Oh, what project? My painting teacher's making my class do a bit of a "broken up" picture of whatever inanimate object we want. I chose to draw a ham sandwich (I couldn't think of anything better. Sue me.) and now, I have the initial sketch drawn. Even the lines where the "cracks" are supposed to be are mapped out. But, I've decided to do the background first, subject matter second. Any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Blue is always a good background color, but I'm biased because I like blue. But it does provide good contrast with the color of the bread. A more musky red theoretically works too. I'd say varying shades of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 My stomache hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I..... uhmm.... *Thinks of next action to avoid awkward moments* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Stop calling me Earl. I want to be a Duke. How about Duke of Earl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) How about Duke of Earl? I LOL'D.... Edited February 21, 2011 by Frostbite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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