Sorry if it looks crap, but it is my first attempt. AND... Nobody told me how to use it so I had to figure it out by myself.. *cough Bareri cough* anyways I know it looks like I've slapped a pic on and put *fireworks* on there, but I did put sparkles on before the fireworks. I will try to get better xD CnC would be awesome since I'm a noob oh and some great brush links too xD
First try? Nice job! ^^ I can't even do that in my first try! DX Try changing the color on her skin to make the fireworks more realistic.
To be honest, for a first attempt, it's crap. But don't take offense to that. 99% of the time the first attempts are always crap. You're getting used to the program and all it has to offer. For future attempts, try to make the background blend in with the natural colors of the render you're using. Like in this instance, you have pink and red and brown as main colors of the render. So, just do a paint drip to extract the color and maybe gradient map it or do a paint bucket and then do a white brush overlay to add texture. I'll give you a 2/10 for your first attempt. And don't worry, my first attempts looked way worse than that. Just keep playing around and you'll find a style all your own that is comfortable to you and you like. As far as brushes go, I'd just search www.deviantart.com for some. They've got some pretty awesome brushes there that are free to download. Try experimenting with some C4D renders to use as a background with some alterations and you can make some pretty astounding things. Just keep at it and you'll do great. As you progress though, you'll just naturally start to follow the photo rule of sticking to the sides instead of the middle. When a render's in the middle, it may be easier to work around, but may end up looking tacky. I generally put mine to the left and warp design the right side to set a mood of the sig. Keep at this man! You've got serious potential!
But that doesn't provide anything constructive toward the creator. You're just saying you like it, which is okay. CnC stands for "Comments AND Criticism." You have to do both. Tell them what stands out or what's lacking so they can improve on it for later works. If you don't, they might not get better because everyone is just saying, "o hai, tat is kewl." Don't be afraid to be a little harsh, because they wouldn't ask for CnC if they weren't ready for it. But don't flame.
Rainbow~Monkey if you can't think of anything that's wrong or contributes, then don't even post. Catfish, I think it need more color, and for the pic not to stand out so much. Don't worry though, my first one was just as bad xD Deviantart is usually where you can find gimp brushes, so be sure to check that out.
Hey I have the right to post....>.> Fine...I think it's abit too flashy...and U could change the backround abit @echidna: There...Happy?...I just don't like to be mean..I like to bring positve stuff
It's not bad, seriously. My first attempts were pure crap. Crappier than what you've made anyways. It could be a bit more flashy, after all, the only colors in the background are black and white. It's plain and simple, but that's what's sucks about it. xD Then again, I'm not a very good critic, 'cause I can't even make my own siggys. I can, but they always turn out crappish. Good job on your first attempt!
har har, I ish going to critique you >:] In my opinion, the overall sig isn't that good but don't worry since this is your first try. The background is a bit bland since you only used two colours for it and and doesnt really contribute to the overall result. Try adding in some effects to add to the flow and add in more variety of colour so it doesnt look so boring. Maybe add some lighting and some brushes to help develop a flow. But like a couple of people have been saying here, go to deviant art. It has some really great helpful tutorials and amazing brushes. I'll try and help you next time you come over to my house Catfish, you know I'm not good at explaining things over the phone.
