Codefreq's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[behind the scenes]

There’s some really clever character designs here. I especially like the guy with a hand for a head and the skeleton guy next to him who looks like a blue-collar Papyrus from Undertale.

I also like the “lived-in” feeling of the environment, like I’m a character who happens to drop in during the middle of a story I have nothing to do with. I’m not sure what it is yet but it’s compelling in a good anime-esque way.

[Medic Emesis Blue]

I love your use of color here, the blue and red really pop at you but it’s got a realistic touch to the design.

[Ringing Bell]

I don’t know why but I get some Bioshock vibes when I see this. There’s something both fantasy-like and off-putting and I can’t quite figure out what it is, but it’s very pretty to look at and well done at the same time.

[KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY!!!]

One of my favorites from childhood. You did a great job emphasizing the cuteness and tone of the show.

Poyo! 😄

[Psychedelic Mindspace]

How is the average rating for this so low?? I’m not under the influence and even the still thumbnail alone (not the animated GIF) gives a cool illusion of movement.

Not easy to do. Great work! :)

OrangeWedge responds:

Thank you!
I don't mind the rating being so low, as this is not the most popullar type of content for newgrounds.
As you can see, while still being a happy and active supporter, I haven't posted here sine 2018.
If you want to keep up with my video production, you are welcome to do so at my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/orange_wedge/

[Juri - Moment of Rest]

Getting some serious “Spirited Away” vibes here. Good job. :)

SketchMeNot responds:

Ah! Funny you mention that! I actually listened to the Spirited Away OST a bit while working on this, along with Nujabes/Samurai Champloo tracks! (^w^)

Thank you so much! Glad you like the piece!

[Mizore Ito (Misery-chan) - Summer Breeze]

Beautifully drawn! :) Really neat to see Mizore-chan come out of her shell and wear brighter clothes, kinda like her flowery kimono outfits. Are brighter outfits like this canon for Mizore-chan or is this simply an answer to a question like, “what of she wore this”?

SketchMeNot responds:

Ahhh! Thank you so much!! (>w<) Hehe, right? It's super fun to draw her in these different outfits, and this one in particular! She's not entirely opposed to wearing brighter clothing, she just ends up wearing darker clothing more often than not hehe. She does still often wear white or pale colored clothing, so this swimsuit ensemble would totally be canon! (^w^)

[Headache]

No idea what your intent was here but I imagine it’s like a hellish representation of the effect of day after day of sameness and being stuck at a boring and nondescript 9-5pm job that really sucks your soul out of you.

Makes me think, and I have respect for that.

Edit: I hadn’t seen that video until you just sent me the link. I see what you mean. Interesting.

nashotobi responds:

something like that. Have you seen Meg Myers - Numb music video? also great visualization of being overwhelmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORaln6aPqUk

[Naruto Uzumaki !]

Really well done sketch. Loving the detail on the clothing and the hair. :)