Kitten Medli
I think this is a great effort, I was very impressed.
The cutout is great, you must have been patient. I think the image is well placed, personally, I think the way it looks as if Mario were creeping into the scene works well. The brushing is good, it blends well into the background. The main text is nice, too. The border is simple, yet effective.
However, I do carry an issue with the subtext, though I am a big fan of pixel fonts, the stroked outline does not please me as much. If it were just one colour, as opposed to the effect you used, it would please me, however, as it is, it looks choppy and distracting. Otherwise, a great effort.
8.5/10
hakojo
I really like this effort, I think the way you've transformed the image to something that was rather dull, to something with a great contrast in brilliant, it's very well enhanced. The scanlines add to the simple elegance of the image, and the border is, again, simple yet effective.
The text is well done, however, I agree with WIS that moving the image would have been a good idea (even against complications, hehe). It also looks slightly pixelated, however, the choice of colour was good, it stands out. I also like how the font is consistent. A very good effort.
9/10
loser1921
This is a good effort, if slightly a mixed bag. Firstly, I like how you've cutout the image, and one thing I noticed that I really liked how you enhanced the eye colour, it really sets it apart from the image, proving a great contrast.
However, I have a few issues with the text. A simpler font could have worked better with the effects, because the one you chose was rather thin, I always find a chiseled look on a thin font does not give the most aesthetic results. Also, in the subtext, I noticed the pixel font was slightly blurry, to give it that truly pixel look, make sure to turn off any anti-aliasing you are using. It looks slightly off-colour compared to the rest of the set. I also think that if you reduced the height of the signature to 80px, it would look more full. It looks slightly baron at the moment. A good try nonetheless.
6.5/10
Kugetsu
I think they way you've lightened the rather dull image here is well done, there is certainly a contrast there, and I think it works very well on this occasion. I am quite the fan of scanlines, to be honest, I didn't notice they were green (maybe I have poor eyesight?), but consistancy pleases me, so I think if you're going to do one, do the other.
On parts I think could be improved, the font colour could work better if it were a constant colour, and, as a matter of being picky, I think it better on Photoshop to just create another text instead of using enter, because the line gaps are usually too large for my tastes. The font face, Lucida Handwriting from what I can tell, could be more elegant, prehaps spend some time browsing some of the freeware font sites on the internet for inspiration, currently, it looks rather flat. I'm personally a big fan for more ... twirly fonts, like LAQ's, for example. They please me (and usually look nicer than those of deafult Microsoft nature). The border could be improved slightly, currently, I do not really like the white faded look. Good job on taking a jab at something different though, I know you are quite new to graphics.
7/10
DM was on fire!
Yarr! Tis' be a DM set! It is a very polished set on the whole, the grid effect in the background looks good, and the brushes work well in the background. I like the coloured border, and the image is well adjusted to fit with the rest of it, I know it is very much in your style. The subtext looks good here, too.
As a complaint... uh... heh... the lip gloss stick thingy look slightly out of place once the image as been adjusted... like some kind of white thing poking her chin? Obviously I have few complaints, however, I find quite the norm for your sets, something a little more out of the hat would be nice.
8.5/10
Ansile
I like this set, it has a very retro feel to it, and I think the way you've enhanced it, the style in general, is very fitting. The text it very well done, it is a creative set, I would say.
I agree with the other judges about the word justice on the avatar, at first, I didn't really notice it. However, it looks slightly out of place, a textless avatar would have been nice. The border could have been slightly spruced up too. However, a nice effort, otherwise.
8.5/10
LAQ
This is a very soft set, toilet paper would be jealous, if you ask me.
With such a softness, I also think it is very eye-pleasing, the text is quite contrasting though, and does detract from the image. The subtext, too, is slightly grainy, and with the love heart under the effects, focus from that is taken away from. with the starkness.
The background is soft though, and I too like how you used the image to create it. The image is well enhanced, and the border pleases me too. A nice set, overall, kudos to you LAQ, kudos to you.
8/10
YesItIsh
To be honest, this is just too abstract for me. I cannot understand it... it's too dark, if I were to see this set, I really wouldn't know where to look... It's a brave effort, there is a lot of contrast, but too much, in my opinion. I think the colours work together well, but could be better. I cannot really read the text on the signature, and the avatar text is too small. I see the direction you were taking with this, but I cannot follow.
6/10
Ken
This is a very pretty set.
The colours blend really well together, being, you know, black. The border is quite nice, and the text is very appropriate. The font you've chosen is quite merry, yet also mystical, and really adds to this signature. The subtext works well, overall, very impressive, however, one thing really nags me.
The jar of sand is quite poorly cut out, and I really think it detracts from the signature. With a bit more effort, it could have been better, quite a lot better.
7.5/10
Zilary
I really like this signature, it really has a charm to it, in my opinion, it looks simple yet very pleasing to the eye. It is soft, I like the text on both occasions, and overall, am very impressed. The background is great, it has a simple elegance really, and I think it works perfectly. It is a very nice, soft and gentle style. I love the word soft. Eating my brain in the middle of the night with the evil...
On the downside, though I think the border is great, the problems come when viewing it on different coloured backgrounds, where it really loses the appeal. Still, I'm very happy with this set.
8.5/10
jade_em
I quite like this set, poor compression aside, I think it's a really good effort and think your ability to seamlessly blend the two images together certainly deserves merit! The leaf image didn't have a good quality to begin with, but I think you've coped with it and made a great final product. For me, the blue works really well and brings attention to it. The font could be considered slightly dull, though, so look for alternatives, there are many free options.
7.5/10
Neko
I'm going to have to agree with the judges, it looks quite good, but left me in a feeling of confusion, to be honest, there are just too many effects for this to have maximum impact, which leaves the viewer slightly... disorientated, I shall say. You are obviously very talented, however, sometimes, as they say, less is more.
7.5/10
Rachel
This gave me a smile, it really illuminated a happy Summer image to me, carefree with the flowers in full bloom... happy sets get bonus points (well, kind of, not really), because they make you smile, and that's the point of graphics (well, not strictly, but let us assume it is), to make the viewer smile! Or emote. Emote seems more apt.
Rambling aside, I think this is a very nice set. I really like the green glow effect around the girl, I think it was a well played card. With such troubles as you did have with brushes, I commend you for their dreamy usage, though must consider them in their pixelation. I like the fonts, but the text on a line function bothers me here as the stroke and letters collide, leaving some of them slightly cut off. Take care, young (or older) one, it is a long and difficult path you must follow.
8/10
jellyoflight
This one has been giving me some trouble.
It is indeed a brave effort, however, agree with WIS, I think it is slightly messy and blurred, and the blurriness really bothers me. The white text doesn't provide the contrast needed for it to work effectively, if to contrast blur and sharpness, there needs to be a real divide, and I don't think that this is present.
Other than that, the text is slightly out of the way, it just looks a little... samely. It's a good try, however, I think there could have been a better execution.
6/10
Bangel
Yay! Final one! Then I can do my English coursework... and History coursework... whoop, whoop, whoop. Okay, so let us resume.
I think this set is okay, if slightly lacking in boldness. I like the warm blending between the colours and the likes, and the fonts collaborate well, congratulations on that, however, a few things bother me.
The text placement, the n appears to be touching the mouth of the person in question, and for some reason, this really bothers me. On a wider scales - I really think this set could be a little bigger, I like how you've incorperated the background into the image by blurring it for the background, but the size really bothers me.
7/10
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Yarr, it is a DM set, Tom. XD
