Ericho's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Death Candy]

Woah!

This is an extremely disturbing Halloween submission, not that I have any problem with that or anything. The best thing was probably how Death had such a fantastic design! I am surprised this got an "E" rating considered that there was quite a bit of blood in it. Well, at least it didn't show any open wounds. It's really sweet to see how well Death and the boy contrast with each other! That's a good artist when you can draw two vastly different characters like that in the same image.

Death kind of looks like one of the band members from Gorillaz. I love how his hair just seems to consume his head and practically his entire body. There are just swirls everywhere, something that I like seeing in art. It seems like the boy has a bag of money or perhaps a bag of candy he's letting go of. I doubt he's an actual vampire, just dressed as one.

[Ironman: Rated M for MANLY]

Not one of your best

While it's not terrible, this seems to not be as good as most of the stuff you work on. It is pretty interesting to see an entirely different style and a brand new character. A drawing from you with no sharp claws or anything is just weird. Still, the colors and shadings you did use were fairly well done. I could not really understand the joke, but then again, I never even knew that there was a 90s Iron Man cartoon. This also seems to be considerably more cartoonish than your other work.

The nicest part is probably how his eyebrow just floats off in such a funny way. The image did come across as humorous which you were intending. I would prefer you do darker and more serious stuff. It's funny how the old rating is now a valid rating for an art piece on this website, but not used for this very piece. I bet it was a manly cartoon.

[Swirls]

This was you?!

I probably only did not give this a 9 rating because I found it ridiculous how this was made by you! Granted, you're certainly not above making perverted stuff. All the lines and colors just seem so different! Well, at least you appear to be experimenting with a whole new style and most people seem to like it. I guess these people were supposed to be anthropomorphic personifications of swirls judging by the title. The shading with the red background is also good.

They really look similar but I can tell the one on the left is female as the lips seem more pronounced. For something "M", it actually doesn't have any depictions of private parts. They almost look bored. I guess it just goes to show that a person's sexual identity will drive them to make the weirdest things. Certainly not bad.

[Holy Woman]

...... indeed

I liked this because it appears to be something original. I just keep thinking this is a character from "Hellsing" or some scary anime. I love how the cross the nun wears appears to be torn up to show the darkness that has consumed her heart. This one did not seem to have a theme as much as some of your other works, but still good. I like how the teeth are really well pronounced in this. While it doesn't show anything graphic, it's certainly scary enough to earn it's "T" rating.

It looks like you ommitted the black lines for fingers on the right side. Of course, that could be the fact that the clothes she's wearing are black. It's ironic because you think of a nun as the last thing to cause trouble. Maybe a priest, but not a nun. It is a decent way of showing the dark irony you use in your art.

[Primal Fire]

Very impressive!

While I am not one of your biggest fans, this was still great to see because really shows how talented you are. It has been a long time since I have seen an entry, but I do recognize the character. The most awesome thing is that he's shown with all this fire around him. It's a great way of justifying and showing off the lighting effects. I don't know what creature's blood is on his sword. It almost looks like white blood!

I don't quite recognize the sword, but I have of course seen so many swords it's hard to tell. It's this sort of thing that makes you eager for the next chapter. It has been going on for a very long time! It looks like he might be on a volcano because he appears to be on some mountain and the background is red. A white gorilla could handle that!

[Star Wars Funnies: Vader]

Great to see more comics from you

I just love your art style, particularly with how you make everything so adorable. It's hard to make something adorable when you're talking about cutting off legs and stuff. Webcomics here in the art portal always tell a bigger story than single images. It's cool how there was detail put into every panel, especially the background. I love how Obi Wan Kenobi just randomly appears there to mock Vader. His helmet has a nice tint to it.

The thing that really makes this funny is how it contrasts with the more serious tone of the series. It shows that you did your research to prove you're a fan of the movies. Luke looks particularly adorable with his blue eyes. I just noticed how Obi Wan's speech bubbles are blue, probably to show that he's a ghost. Keep up this good work.

[The Geisha]

Nice character

I guess I just immediately think of that movie "Memoirs Of A Geisha" when I hear that term. It is interesting to see you draw an original character even if it is not one you made yourself. I think there are a few bits that aren't that good. Her fingers seem to be a bit too clumped up in the picture. It still has your great signature style. I was thinking it was going to be more sexual than it really was. Then again, it is rated "M".

Your friend seems to have a soft spot for faceless characters. You could maybe learn to color in the lines a bit more. Dang, these drawings are making me nostalgic for when I used to use crayons all the time as a kid. While not much of a theme, this was certainly decent because it keeps your dark tone but also shows something different. You did well with the lighter spots of shade.

[red baron]

When I first heard this title...

...I was hoping it was going to be a reference to Snoopy in the "Peanuts" comic strip. Of course, I don't think I ever even heard of the real Red Baron before that comic. This is certainly a great piece of art to celebrate that other Red Baron more known here. That reminds me of how that happens to be one of my favorite games. The main color is red here but there are a lot of good shading effects. It seems like it was drawn on brown paper, but that could be the color.

He is surrounded on all sides by the light coming off him. That gives the image a really good CGI effect to give it depth. There's a lot of detail on him and it makes you realize how there are so many things on this guy. The spikes are really good and it looks like he has leather straps or something on his forearms. The battle stance is great too.

dommi-fresh responds:

glad you like it buddy

[The Joker]

That's a great Joker

I am quite surprised this does not have a higher rating because it is some truly great work. The best part of it is how you really went on to tackle a new villian for your art. It's hard to tell if this Joker is based off a particular one. There have been so many interpretations of the character with different designs. It seems more like you went for your own original design! While it depicts a villian, it actually doesn't seem as dark as most of your other stuff.

The fingers seem to be really dispoportionate, but I have learned that is part of your style. The hair seems to be a little bit inspired by Heath Ledger's Joker. I like how he has a really goofy suit on to make his name appropriate. The best part is probably his eyes as the slits really manage to show malice. The pointiness of the costume is also great.

[Infected Scizor -I.Series-]

That. Is. Good.

This is easily the most incredible piece of pokemon fanart I have ever seen here. It is amazing how every single object and every single bit of empty space has its own style to it. The Raichu is really realistic with the electricity surrounding it and the water drops on its body. The Scizor looks a bit more cartoonish but still works great. The rain in the background is wonderfully done and there is so much detail put into every drop. It looks like it has been infected by a Deoxys.

I am not familiar with the pokemon moves, so maybe Deoxys can possess a pokemon. This is a fantastic tribute and it just goes to show that you should never be ashamed to be a pokemon fan. The colors are absolutely gorgeous and there is such a fantastic use of shading as well. This has gotten nothing but 10s and I am certainly not going to break the record. You know what, I think this is my new favorite art piece!