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sagacious · Dec 31st, 2009, 12:34:56 AM

Hey, I'm new here so no making fun of me. I wasn't sure where to start posting, and since I dabble in these kinds of things:

http://sagaciouschen.com

That's the portfolio I made for college applications. I used to be quite the signature photoshopper a few years back, but I got frustrated with that and stopped. Now I do mostly illustrator work, design, and some stuff for my AP class.

And, uh, the 1 post count doesn't mean I'm trolling.

BTW the smilies on this forum suck.

Edit: examples of some of my stuff

But, visit my site to see it all. I designed it myself and I'm darned proud of it.

Zach · Dec 31st, 2009, 12:45:43 AM

Nice pictures although if I were you I'd put direct links in the OP like this

sagacious · Jan 9th, 2010, 2:35:56 PM

Fixed. Although, I'd rather people go look at my pieces in my site because it's a piece in itself.

NightRunner · Jan 11th, 2010, 10:38:59 PM

that second one is awesome

sagacious · Jan 19th, 2010, 8:55:02 PM

Thanks. I feel like I have some strong pieces but the weak ones are really weak. Thoughts?

icepick · Jan 19th, 2010, 9:22:15 PM

Your vectors are your best pieces, but they need more detail. Try making a lot of small shapes instead of one large shape (like with the highlights on the lips, the eyelashes, irises, etc) and some could just use more shading

***Zracknel**** · Jan 20th, 2010, 12:39:13 AM

I'm not digging some of your vector work-- from your website, 02 and 03 look like they were pen tool'd right over a photograph. That's not to say that they don't look good, but to me it doesn't speak very highly of your design skills.

I really enjoy the splash at the bottom of 01-- but what's up with that droplet above? It seems sloppy; I'm sure you could tighten up those curves and remove some points on the perimeter and make it look tons better.

The letter "G" in your banner on the top left of your website is missing its descender, which is interfering with the word's readability. This sort of thing can work in some places, but I don't think it works in this case.

Xaqwais · Jan 22nd, 2010, 7:58:42 AM

I really love this type of graphic design. So much honestly, I can't critique it at all haha, good job.

sagacious · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:49:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Zracknel

I'm not digging some of your vector work-- from your website, 02 and 03 look like they were pen tool'd right over a photograph. That's not to say that they don't look good, but to me it doesn't speak very highly of your design skills.

I really enjoy the splash at the bottom of 01-- but what's up with that droplet above? It seems sloppy; I'm sure you could tighten up those curves and remove some points on the perimeter and make it look tons better.

The letter "G" in your banner on the top left of your website is missing its descender, which is interfering with the word's readability. This sort of thing can work in some places, but I don't think it works in this case.

That's because they were. ^_^

It feels a little empty without the droplet- and it's got character

I'll change the g

Dec 31st, 2009, 12:34:56 AM	#1
sagacious Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6	S on my chest! Hey, I'm new here so no making fun of me. I wasn't sure where to start posting, and since I dabble in these kinds of things: http://sagaciouschen.com That's the portfolio I made for college applications. I used to be quite the signature photoshopper a few years back, but I got frustrated with that and stopped. Now I do mostly illustrator work, design, and some stuff for my AP class. And, uh, the 1 post count doesn't mean I'm trolling. BTW the smilies on this forum suck. Edit: examples of some of my stuff But, visit my site to see it all. I designed it myself and I'm darned proud of it. Last edited by sagacious; Jan 9th, 2010 at 2:33:34 PM. Reason: examples

Dec 31st, 2009, 12:45:43 AM	#2
Zach Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 782 "zach-" on irc	Nice pictures although if I were you I'd put direct links in the OP like this __________________ slowbros before ho-ohs

Jan 19th, 2010, 9:22:15 PM	#6
icepick she brings the rain Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 447	Your vectors are your best pieces, but they need more detail. Try making a lot of small shapes instead of one large shape (like with the highlights on the lips, the eyelashes, irises, etc) and some could just use more shading __________________ deviantArt /me pets macle

Jan 20th, 2010, 12:39:13 AM	#7
*Zracknel Super Moderator** Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 355 Queens, New York	I'm not digging some of your vector work-- from your website, 02 and 03 look like they were pen tool'd right over a photograph. That's not to say that they don't look good, but to me it doesn't speak very highly of your design skills. I really enjoy the splash at the bottom of 01-- but what's up with that droplet above? It seems sloppy; I'm sure you could tighten up those curves and remove some points on the perimeter and make it look tons better. The letter "G" in your banner on the top left of your website is missing its descender, which is interfering with the word's readability. This sort of thing can work in some places, but I don't think it works in this case. __________________ Logos

Jan 22nd, 2010, 7:58:42 AM	#8
Xaqwais Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,654	I really love this type of graphic design. So much honestly, I can't critique it at all haha, good job. __________________ A gentleman celebrates quietly.

Jan 9th, 2010, 2:35:56 PM	#3
sagacious Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6	Fixed. Although, I'd rather people go look at my pieces in my site because it's a piece in itself.

Jan 11th, 2010, 10:38:59 PM	#4
NightRunner Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 East Coast	that second one is awesome

Jan 19th, 2010, 8:55:02 PM	#5
sagacious Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6	Thanks. I feel like I have some strong pieces but the weak ones are really weak. Thoughts?