[Gallery] Graphics Made To Perfection

[Perfectionist]

Welcome to my Graphics Gallery!
I only started making banners recently and this Gallery is for rating and criticism to help me improve! =)
These banners are in chronological order (time they were made) and are probably my best so far.
Here we go!
1. Made using a tutorial on PC, my first decent looking banner.

2. Made as a test to see if I could render myself.

3. Don't really like this one...

4. Made for practice. I like this one probably cause I had fun making it.

5. Made for SOTW. Enough said. =P

6. Just messing around with different renders and stuff.

7. My first attempt at a vector banner.

8. Made using one of Shranui's brilliant tutorials! =P

As you can probably see, I am still trying to find me "style".
Hopefully with your help and criticism I can find my "style" and open a graphics shop of my own.

Thanks in advance,
Perfectionist.

 

[Aizuke]

Ooh~

My favourites are 1, 2, 5 & 7.

But your banners a bit plain, you should try and work with some CD4's and more brushing effects.

Also, using gradient maps will help to blend your renders in with the background.

But overall, they're pretty good for a beginner. :3

With more practice, you'll be a pro in no time. ^^

 

[Perfectionist]

Thanks for the rate!
Uhm only one problem is that I don't know how to use Gradient Maps to blend...

 

[Aizuke]

Well, to find it, you go to the image tab > new image or layer adjustment (can't remember which one. o.o;;) > gradient maps.

But before you actually choose the gradient map, choose 2 colours that fit well together in the colour choosing tool, dark purple and a really light orange go well.

But you should play around with the gradient map tool to get a better feel.

I hope I got it right, since I'm kinda new to all this.. ^^;;

 

[Perfectionist]

Thanks I'll try this on my next banner!