wow, i guess I didn't make it clear the fact that it was a
"work in progress"
....the advice is cool but man, you guys can be harsh, LOL

We dont mean to be harsh.. would you prefer were honest and help make your creations better or lie and give you a false sense of supremacy?

I don't need to feel supremacy over you guys. I know you are all far more experienced in creating art and graphics. Heck, you even are making your own game.

But comon, gimme a break. I've made maybe 10 sigs and a few pics. I don't even know what half the tools do in photoshop. I'm not asking you to lie but it doesn't hurt to try and build some confidence

start learning how to use photoshop properly through tutorials (basics first) and get some better fonts as well (try Dafont for a starting point) and hopefully that should help :)

@Caged: Being an artist is hard, especially with digital tools, even as just a hobby. Sometimes, people who have been doing it for a while forget how difficult it can be to someone just starting out, and present their critiques insensitively.

Ignore the negativity, and focus on doing the best job you can. That's what's really important. Keep up the good work :ok:

Art is different for every person - i havent looked at your work because i cannot be bothered, but if you are happy with what you are doing, whether you think you need to improve or not, then that is all that matters. If you believe you need to get better, then keep working at it. Most of the people who have commented negatively here are clearly suffering from some form of brain damage - id suggest ignoring them.

okay, found a font that impresses me and would like to use it. However, i have no idea what to do with it. Help?

you could create a title screen of a fictitious computer game, for example,
or an alternative title screen for an existing game maybe...

and don't be discouraged by ppl who don't find an appropriate way to express
their criticism! Maerlyn has stated a good point: your own opinion should always
be more important to yourself, than feedback of others.

if however somebody gives you some advice in a nice and helpful way, you
should give it a try. but keep in mind that there's no "ultimate opinion", the
least in art, for art is very subjective, you know...

if you're keen on learning some techniques for photoshop and stuff, i suggest
you check out the pinned thread about graphic tutorials and resources which
have been collected by reup. you will find many useful links there.

furthermore, there are some very kind and skilled persons around - like taikara
void, maikel, tom henrik - who would be glad to help you in case you might come
up with questions...

keep it up, m8! :ok:

oh, i forgot

@Kon Tiki: No, I found the background off of cognitive distortion. It was a free image that I liked so I used it as the background as in UT2004, there are numerous beach maps and I thought it fit.

sorry man i can be very blunt with my constructive criticism.

dont take it personally, you have a unique style that if developed nicely will be awesome.

drop by sovereigncraft.com and have a read through some of the stuff inthe hints and tips forum and drop us a bell if you want any help with PS mate, were here to help.