JakBaronKing's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[I Bet We're Delicious]

I was always a computer vector / sumi-brush man

I could never master shading by means of pencil or charcoal.

It takes real delicate finger-tips to be able to dedicate control when it comes to the shading of objects and animals.

What's your skills with the brush I wonder? Ever attempted the ancient Japanese way? I did - and it really bothered me whenever I messed up.

I find the greatest thing in an artist is - Versatility.

I see allot of computer generated work. And it's work like this that proves to me that there is more to you than what can be produced through a vector program.

You should submit pictures of portraits you've painted or even sculptures.

Work by Graphite, Zero's n One's, Paint, and Clay - the versatility of an artist proves her value and talents to herself.

nalem responds:

Ok!

I got a nice bust I sculpted last year. I should put it up. Painting? I'm not so great with.

[Foolish gawk.]

You know...my favorite artist Danny A.

once told me (via: email) that allot of artist actually envision themselves or a part of themselves through all of their characters - male or female characters.

All the Ed's in his cartoon series are actually "minorities" of himself. Yes - Ed being Mentally Spacious, Edd being Inquisitive, and Eddy being a cocky know it all.

Would you say you do that for yourself and all your characters?

And so far - I'm seeing a set pattern of character personalities about you perhaps?

Isabela - you tend to become disheartened at times.
Mercedes - you tend to be haughty to those who are unpleasant towards you.
Miguel - if all is right with your world, even self humiliation does not defer your happiness.

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A nice and pleasant drawing. A lovable oaf to say the least. I get the impression that he is full of heart.

nalem responds:

Wow. Kudos to the acknowledgement. It's very flattering that you noticed!

Yes, they all do share a bit of my own self in them. Perhaps not as you think, but they do.

When creating a character, you make them relatable. Who else better to relate them to than yourself? You don't know anyone else better than yourself. A bit of my friends are also in each of them. College is a great place to meet a lot of various and interesting people which can help out a lot with character development.

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you like it!

[Violent Encounter]

I can see the scales - a real fish scan?

So - this real life encounter for this person. A confederate man meets a swamp monster alien? And then Ass-Rapes him with knife? Must taste like chicken.

It's a new twist to the slasher/monster genre - where the real victim is the monster and the antagonist is the drunken hill-billy.

It's horrifying but funny - cause the roles of calamity seem to switch.

But I can see his penis - should it really have an "E" rating? I'm sure that was just an oversight when submitting. :D

MindChamber responds:

HAhaha whatever.... fixed :3

[Fish Mech]

AWESUM - Goldfish Robots

He does kinda looks like something I've seen before...like that earth-worm jim guy but this one is still original enough.

(On a personal note: I love goldfish so this image strikes a love nerve <3)

[Joe Zombie]

The series was pretty good for a stick animation..

And should anyone have their cartoon characters re-envisioned.

They would call on you. Much props for your work as well as Robert DenBleyker for the series.

It looks good!

(On a personal note: I feel that it would look more dynamic if the shadings in his muscles were 'really' dark. Like almost black-blue? It would add this dark and ominous look to a zombie - rather than a possible Alien Homid roster character.)

MindChamber responds:

I agree about the shading, thanks for the review!

[Emo Brown]

I wonder if you can make an animated series...

without getting sued.

Is copyright loopholes as simple as changing a few names, character looks, and story?

Cuz if this was a TV show, I'd definitely watch it.

Because it'll deal with the harsh realities of life and how a loser deals with them.

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"Why-is ev-re-bo-dy___ always pik-en on me."

Do Do dee DOO.

remember that song?

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Capturing the look of Shultz isn't difficult, but adapting it to a style that seems appealing is difficult.

And you've earned high marks for that.

Out of all the Charlie Brown parodies...this makes the most sense.

A Loser that is always getting picked on.

He's basically who Charlie Brown would be if he existed in this generation.

[The Royal Fulps]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW<3

It's just....so.....AWWWWWWWW <3

Shame this didn't win the Calendar contest.

But hey...when I told Tom about this...his heart just melted! And immediately emailed it to his wife.

Whatever lack of sleep you didn't get...it was totally worth it.

beastkid7 responds:

Yeah it waz!!! Man this is what I do art for responses. People liking my art makes my heart melt ...like Butta. lol

[Madness Day 09 Collab Piece]

Ohhh - this is good too

But it's kinda....Gangster-ish.

Not so much...Dark.

It's like...he's posing like it's no big deal that he has a lobster arm.

Where's the RAGE? the Menacing look?

Nah....he's too hard-core to look angry.

I think he should be posing in an sort-a attack! you know?

Instead he's like posing "Shit...can't touch me!"

It's a different attitude that I feel isn't part of Hank's Character...but it's extremely stylish none the lesss.