Quarl's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Watering the Driveway]

Hey, just wanted to pop in and say that I'm currently looking for visual art for the art inspired music contest.

https://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1544701

I'm in love with this visual style and was thinking of doing some piano and string music for it but I wish you left any amount of authors comments regarding your creative process, what's going on in the drawing, and why you made certain decisions. I like knowing what's going on in the mind of the artist and this visual style is so bombastic. Saying nothing about it sucks. The six parallel line drawing tool was a choice, that reminded me of a music staff for sheet music :3

I'm still looking at art, I have until June 16th to write something... but I do love this and it reminds me of the time I got to spend working on the OST for the Us series with Bleak-Creep. I'm sorry if you didn't need to know any of this but we're living in an increasingly AI environment and saying something about your work helps alleviate the stress that many viewers and artists might have right now. Stamp of authenticity and all that, have a human voice. Cheers eldoes :]

eldoesart responds:

Yeah go right ahead! I appreciate you like this piece so much!!
I made this drawing in July of 2024, based on the lakeside houses in the town where my college campus is (and where I grew up). I loved the way the houses were lit by the setting sun, and their vintage architecture made me come up with the idea of drawing the street with two girls in 60's attire just living their lives. This drawing was a culmination of things I'm inspired by, primarily being history, and I was listening to a lot of Lesley Gore during this month as well so that was probably also an influence lol. The line drawing tool is called a "rake" brush, and I used it to lay down colour without it being too overbearing and chunky; Its a great way to give the art some texture and variety in a way thats easy on the eyes, but still stands out stylistically. If you have more questions, I'd be happy to answer!
Thank you so much for liking my work!
- El

[Grungr Knight]

Gorgeous colours, love the figure. Beautiful work MM <3

Maggot-Milk responds:

thx! :D

[Quarl - Cog Help Us All]

Lol, those bugs are still the cutest. Glad you included them, projects can go through an evolution and this was a fun 180. That snail needs to make another appearance in the future :3

Bleak-Creep responds:

The jukebox was originally intended to be somewhat cute too, but when you said she looked angry, I just decided to lean into it and turned it into a neon hell, haha.

[Stellaria Commission]

BUNNY EARS, SEXY LEGS, FINAL FANTASY? SHE'S OBVIOUSLY A VIERA YOU NOOB D:<

...but great work, awesome colors, lovely textures. Everything I love about your style, in a commission <3

Bleak-Creep responds:

Haha, thank you! I initially wasn’t sure I’d be able to adapt her to my style that well. :)

[Elu Take 2]

Despite your feelings on getting lazy with the background, it works well. The textures really give off the vibe that every nook and cranny is considered. Colors and shadows pop as always. Love your style BC <3

Bleak-Creep responds:

We always gotta have a bit of texture in there to dirty things up a little! I always work super clean, but I like it crunchy.

[Human Photocopier]

Does the copy machine accept cow meat? I'm on a really tight budget, got plenty of frozen beef though...

ConnorGrail responds:

yes, in fact if you look closely beef is actually used in this very example. it is a great meat to use

[Got A Score To Settle]

Strange, tablet isn't letting me go full screen. When I get a notification tomorrow I'll be back to look at this on the desktop. The textures I can make out look tasty! Soft and edgy friendships are wholesome. Do you want to be my softie? I'd let you be the edgy one but I've already punched a cop and I don't want him confusing you with me D:

Bleak-Creep responds:

I’d be your softie! I’ve got a bit of edgy on the inside, but I don’t think too many people get to see it.

I feel like there’s some sort of update or something because I’ve definitely been noticing some weird bugs on the site today tbh

[Quarl - Spare Change Cover]

Gorl, you went so hard on this. Thank you so much <3

Bleak-Creep responds:

No problem! Always a pleasure! :D

[David Martinez]

I keep reminding myself to watch the last episode. Loved the show but I stopped right at the end while feeling a little uncomfortable where the themes were going and never managed to pick it back up. I love feeling good, wholesome, cute. Watching the last episode will ruin me :c

ConnorGrail responds:

I wont say anything beyond its just amazing. hopefully someday youll finish it off, I gotta watch it all again myself