Phronemophobia's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Fiery Ambition]

Braixen's depiction seems like it was taken from an old children's television cartoon, like one of those shows where it has its own commercial bumpers and ends with a moral lesson. Braixen could show up right before the credits and tell kids not to play with fire no matter how fun and exciting she makes it look.

Ferrohound responds:

"Hey kids, my fire might burn your skin but cigarettes burn your lungs!"

[What does a star look like?]

In the gaming reality of Mario, I guess a star can look like a gold sticker given in grade school, a sun that brightens an island full of large-nosed fellows who belong in a Snowboard Kids game, or even as a crescent moon that floats around alone or in groups of three. Disregarding that, this just makes me think of DiC Mario and those cartoons were not always faithful to the source material, so it can be anything your heart desires... even a Wario! He's a star in his own right and Mario would do well to strive for that same level of stardom.

ICam2k responds:

All of these are pretty solid theories, but I think the last one makes the most sense. Besides, Wario wears yellow and likes anything in that colour.

[[ fanart ] Katt Primed for Combat]

Much more expressive than the previous piece. Great mix of her assertive but also cute personality, too. She'd definitely be sporting a proud little smile on her face while thinking about how cool she must look while posing for this image.

Ferrohound responds:

Thank you very much, glad you appreciate it! Katt supremacy all day every day haha

[Now show them off]

Blursed. This is blursed, Cami.

I've already spent way too much time trying to spot all the little differences between the two, as well. I suppose I could have alternated between them to spot the changes more easily, but that would have been cheating... which, now that I think about it, would have more appropriate considering this is Wario art.

ICam2k responds:

Thank you! That is one of the greatest achievements!
I'll give you a hint. Look for the eyes.

[Lunar Boy]

Definitely an underappreciated game.

You oughta include a link to the piece of his brother in the description to make it easier for viewers (me. only me) to better appreciate the both of them.

Ferrohound responds:

Ask and Ye Shall Receive!
https://www.deviantart.com/xenmetalwolf/art/TAIYO-483619919

[LightningDog]

I love this sleek, less defined look. Similar to a Pokemon in style, I guess. Tell 2018 Ferroh to keep at it. I expect great things within, like, probably six or so years.

If Pedro is only half lightning dog, then what is the other half? Lightning cat? Thunder dog?

Ferrohound responds:

Other half is actually Umbreon LOL. Times long past indeed!

[Friendly Sparring Match]

Just an all-around cool piece of art. Did, in fact, "check him out" as requested. Looks like there is now a game in early access. Went ahead and wishlist'd it. I'm sure that was not your intent back in 2018, but still... you know... *shrugs* yeah.

Ferrohound responds:

Awesome! Yeah, he's pretty cool tbh, I did see he was devving a game a while back but it's nice to know it's progressed to that point; very nice!

[Long Winter Nights]

Not out in the snow, of course, because I hate the cold (and pickles. I hate cold pickles), but I've done this multiple times in the past whenever I would run the dogs outside at 2 or 3 in the morning. Staring up at the stars is not only serene, it usually left me wondering about the future and of whether or not there will be a time in the near future when I won't be able to look up and see them again. That and I spent half my life living next to a busy road. Those nights were the only quiet moments at home and I made sure to appreciate them... while one of the dogs continued to sniff the same patch of grass for fifteen minutes. What is wrong with you, dog? I got work in a few hours! Hurry up so I can get back to bed!

Oh, right. Beautiful piece, Ferroh. Six stars but I dropped one in the snow, so it only looks like five for the rating. Sorry about that.

Ferrohound responds:

Dog need to be EXTREMELY SURE that that patch of grass is okay, you just don't understand what's at stake haha
Thank you very much! It was really fun to put together, one of the first times I used blender for 2D rigging

[[COM] Beach Day]

One's clearly aware of the camera while the other is trying to figure out why they're called "fingers" when they don't fing. Also, these two brought towels but not a basket to keep them in? Nothing to store snacks, their belongings, or anything else?

What is the best holiday in Autumn? Is it International Artist Day? The day when the world comes together to show respect and gratitude to talented wolves made of wrought iron and strong coffee?

Ferrohound responds:

Who do you think took the picture haha! The snacks and other stuff are with them of course ;3
For me, idk if I'd call it a holiday but Halloween For Sure!

[Keela the Rogue]

Clearly, Ava is an avid enjoyer of the western Kobold whereas I prefer the dog variation of Kobolds from the east. Actually, I just love dogs, so I am being incredibly biased here. Aside from that, my only question is why do the lizard feet look similar to paws? Shouldn't they have a similar appearance to the hands with their claws (toes... digits... etc) being more separated?

Ferrohound responds:

Honestly I don't really know that much about kobolds, I mainly see the reptilian ones; didn't even know there were doglike ones until fairly recently haha
Yeah, this is a bit of an older piece, I'd probably do the feet a bit differently now