The Stories I Tell Myself by BenjaminTibbetts on Newgrounds

Pertokeyo

Rated 3.5 / 5 stars Nov 24, 2010

Abstract Jigsaw.

This is very unusual. It seems to have been created from a randomised conceptual thought. It's execution is fairly good. There are some fantastic three dimensional textures on the middle set. They have a superb solid look and play fun ambiguous tricks on my mind. The individual differences in them are really noticeable.

The Earth also looks reasonable. Rarely does space art do justice to countries and grasslands and here they are visible and clear. The swirls are creative, but slightly odd.

But you've made the same mistake a lot of people do with the circumference, it's too edgy and sharp and makes the planet look two dimensional and bowl shaped. Also the glow needs to fade out more before ceasing as it has a jagged edge too. The space around it is also slightly lifeless and lacking in real memorable details to accompany some simple and undignified crusty stars. I also don't understand that blue glare in the centre of the globe.

Finally the fire is not strong enough - it needs more boldness and filling. Make the bottom of the picture feel alive with more cubes.

It's a good piece of creative 3d art, and shows some moments of exceptional skill, but it is far from an exceptionally complete picture.