ILikeYourBoots's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dragon of Artist's Block Cave]

Hi!
In the description you said that you’ve never used this site before and I noticed that there were 4 images uploaded. You’re supposed to only upload 1 (the finished one) or 2 in case your including the mid development picture in your post. I think that if you upload this you might be disqualified for having to many drawings. You should probably check out other people’s drawings to see how you’re supposed to post it (specifically the winners of previous contests).
I’m sorry if this comment seemed mean, I just thought that it would be a shame if you lost just because you didn’t post your drawing right. And if anything in this comment turns out to be wrong please take into account that I didn’t create this contest nor it’s rules, so I don’t know them perfectly.

Here are some references for you to see how you should post it

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mariasolvang/isolation-by-maria

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mariasolvang/isolation-by-maria

FalloutSeekerJr responds:

Not mean at all, thank you for the advice and I'm so glad you took the time to help! Thank you so much!

[Left Out (Jazza's Isolation Competition)]

I love this! It looks amazing, and the lack of line art gives it a very soft look. But I think this piece should be entering the open category. The beginner category is designed so that young artists (up to 12 1/5 years old) can submit their creations without being discouraged by much superior drawings made by much more experienced people. This piece is amazing, but I feel that considering yourself a beginner (even though you recognized that you have improved greatly) is unfair to the other contestants. I understand that the open category can be quite intimidating (since there are a lot of experienced people in there) but just because your painting level matches the level of other contestants in that category and you may not have a chance of winning as high as in this category, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enter. I hope that you don’t take this as a personal attack, I’m just trying to make you realize that you might be unconsciously making this competition unfair for he young kids entering it. I hope you come to the right conclusion and reconsider your category.

Edit: I understand your category choice and really appreciate your respect when responding to comments, I hope you continue drawing and improving, but I also hope you stop considering yourself a “beginner” (at least in the terms of this competition) after it comes to a close.

TheRightTree responds:

So, I was kind of divided into the category I should enter. So, in my opinion, the beginner category is for, well, beginners. Young people or people who are new. So this is my first art competition, and I understand that doesn't mean that I'm a beginner. But, I think I or anyone, should be eligible for entering however good their art is if there are new. Of course, the beginner category is (partially/mostly) made for kids to enter without being discouraged. And I had these concerns when deciding. But, though it may sound selfish (which I don't want to be), I was able to draw this with the "skills" I gained with the same time/conditions as others (~1 year - also some luck). If the host, Jazza, thinks this art is the best, I should deserve the prize for the improvement I was able to achieve (I am not, I repeat, not, saying that mine is the best - It's just people giving it positive ratings).
Also, I spent ~10 hours, which, I believe, led to better results than my usual pieces (usually spend 2~3 hours in recent pieces). Adding to that, I do not draw in the style this piece is in, nor this "good" (I am satisfied with the piece). I watched the video, this scene popped up, and I said, "why not?". It was like an experiment, and since I liked how it was going, finished it. These do not support my decision (or at least it's not solid); however, it will be great if you can understand. I understand your concern, and that your comment was not a personal attack. And I hope I wasn't too defensive.

Edit: My opinion aside, thanks for the positive review and saying it's amazing, I'm happy about that. Never knew I could draw something like this.

Edit 2: Thanks for the 2nd response. As I said, this will be my first and only Jazza's competition where I enter in the beginner category.

[Far From Home]

This is super cool! But I think this should be in the open category, I understand you might be a beginner when it comes to drawing digitally, but I think that the beginner category is for younger people with a skill level lower than yours. If you feel like you wouldn’t have any chances of winning the open category, you could always make a new drawing, and remember that the point of this contest is to have fun. I hope you don’t take this comment as hateful, I’m not trying to be mean in any way.

[isolated from his true self (sorry its sideways)]

I love It!