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Epidemic
#2
Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:56 PM
Now I shall give in to critiquing your work.
First off, let me start by saying that the general viewpoint of the message was delivered in a prompt manner, through blunt, solid facts that leave no room for viewer confusion. However, I find that the presentation lacks in refinement. Though the work is short and to the point, you could have taken a few extra seconds to smooth the edges of certain aspects. So, while I DO agree with the standpoint and the message you as an artist are trying to convey, I know I can expect a much more sophisticated work from you in particular.
Secondly, the usage of copy and pasted figures in a frame-by-frame basis both adds and subtracts from your credit. Given as how each panel does differ in one way or another, the art itself does not become stale. You keep it simple so a viewer does not get bored, but keep the figures and imagery constant and similar throughout the piece. I do believe you could have put a bit more effort into perspective, but it -is- there. Your figures are not completely 2 dimensional, as in the 3rd 4th and 5th panel, the representation of yourself/Axe murderer is able to face other directions. Freeing him from the 2D standpoint of a simple forward and back, he is aware of left and right. Good show.
Third, the violence is staggering. I feel as though the presence of blood adds a necessary violence to this. While not required, the appearance of blood would allow younger, more fragile minds to become aware that evil is a fact of life, and humans can, on many instances, mutilate each other in cold blood. You're giving us a life changing mental image.
And last but not least. The last panel. The guy needs some braces or something. And his nose looks like a hole. And he has a pointed head. He's frightening.
First off, let me start by saying that the general viewpoint of the message was delivered in a prompt manner, through blunt, solid facts that leave no room for viewer confusion. However, I find that the presentation lacks in refinement. Though the work is short and to the point, you could have taken a few extra seconds to smooth the edges of certain aspects. So, while I DO agree with the standpoint and the message you as an artist are trying to convey, I know I can expect a much more sophisticated work from you in particular.
Secondly, the usage of copy and pasted figures in a frame-by-frame basis both adds and subtracts from your credit. Given as how each panel does differ in one way or another, the art itself does not become stale. You keep it simple so a viewer does not get bored, but keep the figures and imagery constant and similar throughout the piece. I do believe you could have put a bit more effort into perspective, but it -is- there. Your figures are not completely 2 dimensional, as in the 3rd 4th and 5th panel, the representation of yourself/Axe murderer is able to face other directions. Freeing him from the 2D standpoint of a simple forward and back, he is aware of left and right. Good show.
Third, the violence is staggering. I feel as though the presence of blood adds a necessary violence to this. While not required, the appearance of blood would allow younger, more fragile minds to become aware that evil is a fact of life, and humans can, on many instances, mutilate each other in cold blood. You're giving us a life changing mental image.
And last but not least. The last panel. The guy needs some braces or something. And his nose looks like a hole. And he has a pointed head. He's frightening.
Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
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