The Dreamer (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/05/13 | Reply
Hi, Bou. Sorry that I am getting to this so late. I didn't want to rush my commentary.
This is a really cool idea, using brushes, typography, and textures to bring out depth/mood in the wallpaper/image. The near-monochrome effect from the flickr one is a very neat, too. I really like how the brush wraps around Claude's shadow so that doesn't stand out too much from the soft background. I definitely get a quiet, dark wintery feeling here, which suits the darkness of that character. In fact, it reminds me of Sting's winter CD. I might try to do something like this myself, if I get the time.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you on the typography. The text does blend in a bit too much to be read properly, and I am not sure HOW to fix that without ruining the effects going on. Maybe this is a wallpaper that doesn't need text. At the same time, I really like the quote. Maybe if you but a light, misty shadow beneath them for starters...
Thank you again for entering, Bou. I really enjoyed your entry.
Karmira
The Dreamer (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/05/13 | Reply
Hi, Bou. Sorry that I am getting to this so late. I didn't want to rush my commentary.
This is a really cool idea, using brushes, typography, and textures to bring out depth/mood in the wallpaper/image. The near-monochrome effect from the flickr one is a very neat, too. I really like how the brush wraps around Claude's shadow so that doesn't stand out too much from the soft background. I definitely get a quiet, dark wintery feeling here, which suits the darkness of that character. In fact, it reminds me of Sting's winter CD. I might try to do something like this myself, if I get the time.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you on the typography. The text does blend in a bit too much to be read properly, and I am not sure HOW to fix that without ruining the effects going on. Maybe this is a wallpaper that doesn't need text. At the same time, I really like the quote. Maybe if you but a light, misty shadow beneath them for starters...
Thank you again for entering, Bou. I really enjoyed your entry.
Hifsa
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/21/13 | Reply
This is so cool! I love how the quote fits perfectly with the rest of the wallpaper :) And the background is awesome! Good luck for the challenge