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Aiden's Graphical Store of being Awesome! WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO A GRAPHICAL STORE BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATIONS. Here we offer magical tags and creative icons and other things besides! Within the following Spoiler tags you shall find a collection of my more recent works, and a couple of older works too. In the event that you really like something and wish for me to extend the awesome to you as well, scroll down a tad further and fill out a little form. That will go a long way towards getting you your very own wondrous creation! Without further ado, let me present to you my work thus far: Wallpapers: Spoiler:
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Requests! Shop Status: CLOSED If you would like to request something from me, please feel free. If you do, just follow this guideline, and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible! To prevent myself from becoming overloaded in the future, I will only accept up to five requests at a time, but at least one should get done per day. You may request whatever you like, as long as it is within PC's rules, and you will in due course receive your very own personalised piece of magic :D Also, it is not compulsory, but if you do request something, it would be very much appreciated if you could pick an existing piece you particularly like and explain why you like that piece. This will also help me give your request that extra sprinkle of awesome to make your request totally amazeballs! Remember please to give me credit for your art somewhere in your signature as well please, if you use my art. Helps me a lot ;) Request Form: Username: What you want: (Tag, Icon, Profile Pic, Wallpaper etc.) Render/Stock: (This is the image you'd like to be the focus of your signature) Colour Palette: (If you know what you'd like to go with your focus. I may or may not follow this, depending on if the colours work) Theme: E.g. Calm, violent, vibrant Size: (For Wallpapers and Icons mostly, but if you know the size of Tag you want, always helps) Text: Avatar counterpart (For Tags)? Y/N Current Requests: Spoiler:
If there is anything unclear about any of this, drop me a VM/PM and I'll get back to you when I see it. Otherwise please enjoy your stay, enjoy your requests and enjoy my art! |
Your stuff looks good, especially the sig. I'd personally move the text a bit to the left tho.
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It's nice to see someone asking some critique for once here. I'm not the best at it, but I'll try give you some:
Took a bit of piecing out how your tag worked xD Well first of all, nice job on the signature. Out of the 3 it is definitely your best work. Really like the colouring to what you've done on the original render.
Another thing you could work with is also trying to get some depth into your tag. With the stock/render you have currently, there is a lot of potential and opportunities for some depth to be in there somewhere. That's all I'm going to write for now, but I do really hope you make some more graphics pieces :) It's definitely a good start and you've got lots to improve upon. If you haven't already, definitely take a look at this thread - It's incredibly helpful. |
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You know, I actually like how static and far to the right your signature is. I don't know why, but the colors and the positioning.. it just sits well with me. Really, it just doesn't seem like you added enough.. depth. The whole sig is very shallow, and lacking any distinct foreground and background. The best thing you can do for this piece and for yourself in the long run is just keep experimenting. Keep having fun and pushing yourself. You've got the basics down, and it's clear you know what you're doing. Just keep at working those skills and practicing, because I can see good stuff coming from you with enough time and patience.
Please keep it up man. Super excited to see what else you can come up with! :) |
I think depth is going to be my main focus, and you'll see me working on it quite a lot in the days and weeks to come, and hopefully I can show you how much I want to improve.
So, I finished a piece today focusing mainly on depth, trying out a few new techniques and such. I'm working with tags, as there are a lot more stocks and renders available for me to work with, and they are just generally good for practising on. So today's piece: http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/019/c/2/ryukotag_by_firestar84-d8elice.png Again, any C&C you can give is greatly welcomed! For this piece I am more worried about depth, but anything that is good, but can be made better for future use, anything like that etc. Thanks! |
Just a small bump ^^
So my update for Monday is here. I have a new Tag which also has some text in (general shock and gasps from the - rather empty - audience). Yes! And I wonder if it looks any good at all XD Anyway, another play around with depth, and I've (tried) to make the flow a little different. Whether it worked or not is up to you guys. What do you think? http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/020/4/c/kirito_tag_by_firestar84-d8epgvl.png Remember, I'm looking for all the C&C I can get. So I'd love to hear about what you think seeing my pieces guys! |
Hey darling!
I really admire the depth on this piece here: Spoiler:
It makes for some really interesting visuals. I don't think I can be as helpful as Zappy is but I can tell you that it's my personal opinion that the Eren wallpaper could be made a bit more exciting. I understand you added text and wanted to keep it flowing with the work and well blended but I truly think if you brought it down to interact with the render, made it big and exciting, changed the font, and really worked with it then it could come out incredible. I am sure this is vague but my thing with text has always been "go big or go home" (it doesn't mean it need to be big but more so that you spent some time on it and its got some level of complexity or contrast. If you want it to blend in as much as it is then maybe just remove it? If you want to get some focus on the image and some neat flow going on then pick a different font and get creative. Regardless I truly like the said wallpaper and would consider using it for my own desktop. I look forward to seeing more from you. :) |
Great job on the work Aiden :) And getting them up so fast too! Won't give too many comments today since I'm not on for very long, but I'll give you a few comments:
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/019/c/2/ryukotag_by_firestar84-d8elice.png Definitely a big improvement in terms of the depth. I think this is my favourite tag from yours at the moment and it had a lot of potential to improve and become a really powerful piece.
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/020/4/c/kirito_tag_by_firestar84-d8epgvl.png Good to hear that you are starting to look into flow.
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Thanks for all the critique Zappy! I will be sure to come back to these pieces and update them in time, but for now I want to focus on getting as much practise with different renders and styles as possible. But rest assured all your comments are being noted, and I'm really trying to make sure I'm more aware with every piece I make!
Saki, I'm glad you like the wallpaper, and yes, those are some improvements I now would love to try and implement on the wallpaper, but sadly, that was one of the pieces I lost when my hard drive was wiped, and now it only exists on Deviantart. So unfortunately, I can't update it in future. But next time I will make sure I keep your advice in mind, thanks! And for today's piece: http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/021/a/b/toothless_tag_by_firestar84-d8etihd.png I've focused a bit more on trying to get some flow into the piece, but of course I'm also practising depth and working on improving my lighting. No text this time, I decided I can't focus on everything at once, so I've left it out for now, but I'll be back another time with more. So, how can I improve it? What is good but can be better? What do you dislike? I want to hear it all! :) |
Another small bump!
I am sorry for not posting yesterday, I didn't have much motivation for anything XD Anyways, I would love it if you guys would comment on my work. I really need C&C to help me improve, but positive comments are always nice to hear as well! I want to hear from you guys, so please say whatever you think! Today's piece is a piece I am VERY happy with. I feel that it looks really nice compared to some of my previous pieces. There is always room for improvement, and I want to know what I've done wrong, right and what I could make better here. http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/023/0/b/lelouch_tag_by_firestar84-d8f3y6n.png So please, comment away! EDIT: Aiden's shop is now OPEN! You guys come now come to me with requests for anything you'd like. See the first post for what I can make for you, and the small easy form you should fill out for me to make it as good as I can for you! |
Yet another bump (come on guys, I'm almost pleading for comments, criticism and so on).
I have a piece of Rin this time, practising more flow and depth. I'm very sorry for my lack of updates, I've hit a low I'm struggling to get over, but I've done this to put here now anyway. So what do you guys think? I'm still trying to establish a good style to incorporate flow, lighting, depth and more. I think slowly I'm getting closer to a style, but I can't get there without a bit of motivation from the c&c you guys could leave, or requests you could make. http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/028/7/7/rin_tag_by_firestar84-d8fshrn.png So whatcha think guys? |
Nice works! I look forward to seeing your shop flourish! That being said, I'd like to request.
Username: Infernape Render/Stock: http://i49.*.com/15hfig6.jpg Colour Palette: White and Deep blues Theme: Calm Text: Ice Vengeance Avatar counterpart?: Yes, 130 x130, please |
I have to say I love your KLK and Code Geass sigs. They're very nice. The slight tints are very well placed in those, in my opinion.
Username: Succubus Render/Stock: http://www.renders-graphics.com/image/upload/normal/Lightning-3.png Colour Palette: Pinks and whatever else you'd want to use Theme: vibrant Size: 130 x 130 |
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Here's the Tag: http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/032/9/6/infernape_tag_by_firestar84-d8g9g7h.png And here is your Icon: http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/032/4/e/infernape_icon_by_firestar84-d8g9gku.png I hope you like it! I had a bit of trouble with this one too, but I hope it has come out to your liking ^^ Quote:
#1: http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/032/9/e/succubus_icon_by_firestar84-d8g9miq.png #2: http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/032/5/6/succubus_icon2_by_firestar84-d8g9mru.png If you dislike both, let me know what's wrong and I'll improve it for you, no worries :) But hopefully, you'll like at least 1 ^^ |
Your request that you finished along with the Code Geass signature are my favorites.
The Grey around the subject in ice vengeance is very nice as well as the text! I like the angle you put it. Username: Noire Render/Stock: http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/317/0/c/fire_emblem_chiki_green_hair_anime_girl_render_by_schorch2812-d869c4y.png Colour Palette: greens and white Theme: Calm Text: Dragonic Voice Avatar counterpart?: Yes please! 150x150 in size |
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You're top of the list, I'll get to it right away! Man, all this practise will get me far (hopefully). And next week I should have a graphics tablet, so I'm going to start practising with drawing my own characters and renders, instead of simply copying and editing them, so I'm looking forward to that step forward. Of course it'll take a while before I even attempt to do requests, but I'm excited :3 |
Your tags all look different, which is good! I like comparing them to one another. Your KLK is a very strong one that stands out to me, as well as your New icon of Lightning you made. I cannot wait to see your progress in times to come!
Username: Shadow Sneak Sableye Render/Stock: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140614041544/megamitensei/images/4/4b/P4A_Mitsuru_Render.png Colour Palette: Reds Theme: Vibrant Text: Hail the Queen Avatar counterpart? Y/N: Yes please. |
They both look amazing! I think I'll use one as my profile picture as well, thank you!
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I'll get on to your piece soon, so won't be long, hopefully :) Quote:
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Please, take your time. Things happen out of our control all the time. Happy Birthday, and thanks for the heads up!
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Two tags of yours had some potential to be really good, actually. So if you don't mind, I'm going to comment on those! It's been a long while since I've given any critique so bear with me.
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Okay so there's a few things here that throw me off. The text being the main issue. First of all, I would avoid drop-shadows like the plague if I were you. Secondly, I would also avoid using such basic sans-serif fonts in tags with so many effects, it goes against the theme of the tag itself. The background does little for the text either, so I would suggest taking it out. Now with the text out of the way there's room to look at a number of positives. The first being the use of flow here. the C4D's used go nicely with it, especially with the positioning of Kirito, you get a neat counter flow. However one thing that does bother me is the lack of sharpness on your render (Kirito) and the over-sharpening on the C4D in the foreground. I would suggest ensuring that your render is high enough quality, and/or isn't too blurred. Remember that the focal here is Kirito and not the C4D. The background lacks something, it seems to be quite bare and the sort of splattered light effects also look somewhat blurred beyond decent quality. I would suggest building up your backgrounds a bit more with C4D's or other effects. Also this tag would have benefited from either being slightly shorter, or slightly wider. Right now it looks like too much of a boxed triangle, and you want to go for a more dramatic dimension selection. Spoiler:
What I like most about this is the use of colour and quality: it's not overdone. However the center focal kills it so much. What I would have suggested here would be to make it off center, and the tag as a whole a bit shorter. For example, I've just done a simple crop/flip horizontal here, and it already gives the tag a bit more drama. As I say, the choice of colours and effects were pretty good. They're a bit messy in some places, and a bit too empty in others however. Just make sure that all effects stick with, and aid the flow of the tag. Keep it up. |
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Tag: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/043/7/b/noire_tag_by_firestar84-d8hqofi.png Icon: http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/043/8/9/noire_icon_by_firestar84-d8hqouo.png Enjoy! Shadow Sneak Saybleye tomorrow I will finish yours, I promise!! And thanks for your c&c Abengation, it's greatly appreciated and all goes towards helping me improve. I shall try and bear all of that in mind for my future pieces, but likely will improve one bit at a time. Regardless, I will make sure I improve on all the points you raised, thanks :) |
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