I've been getting kind of lazy with the COW stuff, not participating and all. I feel like the curiosity is wearing off, and many participants are dropping out as well. I really like the new Doubles Showdown thing, and hope that it turns out a TON of great entries! I am really excited to do more collabs with people, either photoshop or flash, so anyone let me know if you are interested.

If you are looking for some good artists, and good people, CHECK THESE KIDS OUT.



..Among many others.

Taken from who took it from someone, and someone else, and so on!

I will take the first 10 people to reply that wish to have me pick my 3 favorite of their works, and critique and comment on them!

But you have to put it in your journal too *(like it took me over a month to finally get this posted haha)*

1) Insanical

1. Smile

-- Very nice effects with the blood, not what you would originally think of. The fact that the face is smiling is ironic, so it gives a pretty eerie feeling! The text on the face goes well with the composition, almost like a mass murderer. I think you definitely have a unique style here, the sketchiness is awesome, and I would like to see more of it in your future pieces, so get some more work on here!

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2) WhoIsLikeGod

1. Tired

- Definitely my favorite! This one looks like an actual painting, the long thick strokes and uneven-ness of the blending work incredibly well together. The pose is perfect, really gives the viewer a lethargic feeling of how it is to be tired. Its something everyone can relate to once in a while. The desaturated colors further emphasize the overall feeling of having no energy.

2. Michael - Shaded

- I Feel like you really have a good grasp of human anatomy in this one. Not that the musculature is defined, but rather that everything is in proportion, the stance is right, clearly showing a shift of weight. I like the cartoonyness of it, but it is still a definitive portrait. The sketchy lines are also a thing I really like about this one, it almost gives a feeling of motion. This version is much better than your non-shaded one by a longshot!

3. Naruto - Colored

- I Know you only colored this piece, but I like it very much! It was a tough choice to not throw in any of your awesome speed paintings (PS readers here check them out in WILG's gallery) It shows not only an extremely dynamic pose, but exemplifies your great coloring skills! The shading is done wonderfully, I especially like the coloring on the weapon he is holding! Light source is clearly defined, and very accurate. The choice of colors blend together perfectly, with orange and blue being complimentary! Great work here!

3) The-Ninja-Monkey

1. Sweet Dreams

- This is a very nice work, I really like how the character stands out, since the entire background is made of greens. The thought bubble is cool, i like how the arrow purges it and into the heart. Like I always say, you have a very unique style, i could recognize your work in an instant!

2. Japanese Vender

-Great vending machine! Much better than the idea i came up with! The colors are complimentary, and it works well as an overall composition. Perspective is spot on as well. Could've used some more variation in the actual limbs, but I still like it very much!

3. A Happy Day

-Very happy indeed! I'm not usually a pink fan, but this ones wonderful! The rainbow blends right into the background, very smooth! I really like how the arrows bring the viewers eye all around the piece, making sure you see everything in the picture! Great work TNM!


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Sorry for not updating everyone, I will be doing one person a day until all the spots are taken now, i pinky promise!

4) TurkeyOnAStick

First off, I never knew you worked on such a large sized canvas! I found reviewing and picking 3 of yours to be quite difficult, even though I had my number one favorite right away!

1. Kinderen

- I could be biased because I was in that competition, but I think a better explanation that this is my favorite is just because it reeks of pure awesome. Seriously, this makes me remember that art isnt just about amazing painting and drawing (which this has PLENTY of) , but its also about the ideas and creativity behind the piece! The personalization of each Kinderen gives a very unique feel of understanding the character. I love the small details here, including the fighting beetles, the fogginess of the smoke, and the incredible texture on the armor of these tiny beasts! God I envy you. But moving on..

2. Zekeadon

- Yes yes, another COW entry! I was always a big fan of this one, also adding to your bizzare and uniquely amazing creativity. What makes this one so cool is definitely the transparent bubbly Zekeadon intestines that hug the creatures body. The changing of colors and opacities must have been pretty taxing, and it pays off in this piece! The orbiting rocks around the tail and mid-section are also a big plus, along with the priceless expression on its face!

3. NG Valentine's Day Submission

- Hard to choose a last one, since I liked so many of your others, but this one won a contest so c'mon its gotta be awesome right? Abso-fucking-lutely. This genius work is appealing to the eyes, with a cool combination of pink, blue, and purple colors, which worked perfectly in context with it being Valentine's Day and all. The adult themed sorta "bad gynecologist" monster is hysterical, and with the "wear condoms" on the banner in plain sight, it is sure to give the viewer quite a laugh! The expressions on all the girls faces is classic, and the shading on everything is perfect, wonderful work!

5) frolikyn

1.Blaze

- This is just rolled up in a blanket of all things wonderful. This is not only pleasing on t he eyes, but fiery with passion as well! Theres a reason that people like looking at the stars, and this captures that perfectly. The tiny details of each star, the comets and cracks on the planet are just astounding, its like every tiny bit of space was planned out to have something specific in it, incredible work.

2.Tankformer

- An awesome combination! Optimus prime kicks ass, and so do Tankmen! It may not be created totally in your style as much as it is in JohnnyUtah's, but you did a damn good job with it! The body is so well done, not TOO much details, but enough to get a feeling of texture and depth. I've always been a big fan of the color scheme too, something about black and white just goes great with that orange-ish hue!

3. Pig Pig Piggy

- Crazyness! This one is just plain mad! I love the facial expression and the color of the spilling guts, but what I like most about this is how well it is drawn! The lines are so smooth, and I know you didn't have a tablet at the time, so its pretty damn amazing! The green of the shirt was a wise choice to compliment the purple ooze and pink head, I feel that it is a very well put together piece! Great job Frolikyn!

Well I am finally getting into the DeviantArt World, and I am truly enjoying it! I have gotten a bunch of creative and constructive criticism, and everyone has been helping me loads since I first started at digital paint! Thank you to everyone!