Band, Set, Showcase [Graphics by Lash]

[Lash]

I have spent the last couple of days making my own sets out of boredom.. Though working without Photoshop is hard D:
But alas; I have five to show for now.

Band members-

Gerard Way- My Chemical Romance
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/bambo10.png
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/bam2.png
(Though I didn't do too good of a job on this one)

Storm- The Medic Droid
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/storm_icon.gif
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/storm_banner1.gif
This one turned out better than I expected.

Chester Bennington- Linkin Park
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/CB_IconSet1.gif
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/CB_BannerSet1.gif
... <3 Another one that turned out better than expected.

Adam Gontier- Three Days Grace
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/Adam_Icon.png
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/Adam_Banner.png
Just a quickie.. Didn't add any gradient.

Benjamin Kowalewicz- Billy Talent
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/Ben_Icon1.gif
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tuscontripfile123/Band%20sets/Ben_Banner1.gif
Added a gradient to this one, originally it was black and white.


Since I am rather new to this, constructive criticism is allowed. The sites I used to make these are Snipshot (http://snipshot.com/) for cropping images for icons, and Lunapic (http://lunapic.com/editor/) for the gradients.

[Sorairo]

First things first. You need to get some brushes.

Borders tend to make everything look better.

That's really all I can tell you cause all you did was put gradients on them, there's not much I can do to help you get better :/
Just try putting some brushes on a banner and then I can help you~

[It was funny when I typed it.]

Quite like the photography of the MCR banner… text would really enhance the image.
I also like the perspective of Adam Gontier.
They seem a little plain… and normal looking… but most of the best graphics are the ones that look normal… especially fashion type photography… I really do like the MCR banner oO

[Lash]

People actually like them?

But, once I am done downloading a trial version of CS2 Photoshop, I will get a few good brushes, to make the banners better. I could try with Gimp too.

But thanks for the comments/suggestions. They truly are appreciated~

[Ritsuki]

They're pretty good for a beginner. You should download so brushes, those would really help. Also, a few tutorials might be handy.

Keep it up,
Motsuko

Edit: Took links down...forgot about the "no linking to other forums" rule. X.x

[It was funny when I typed it.]

Or instead of linking to another forum try… Graphics & Photography Tutorials Thread (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=121847) ≥.≥

[Allelujah Haptism]

Closed upon thread creator's request.