Voting: Ivy Lamhead Vs. Avalon

[ExoticRain]

Criss GMV.

I'm not going to type up the + and - format for this one. I simply have to say that Ivy's graphic itself is better, but since this tournament is based very largely on the theme, I would have to vote for Criss.

Ivy, your graphic is very beautiful. I like the soft feeling of it, but I cannot feel a wind comming from it. Nor can I feel love looking at it. The quote is beautiful as well, but it doesn't suit the graphic. Also, I think that you should have used the burn tool on the left and right edges of the middle picture in order for it too look less out of place. Also, border is beautifully done. However, I believe that you should have colored the designs to fit the colors of the sig (in a gradient). Blue on the right, then work your way into a dull orange, dull yellow, and a blue-green as you reach the left side. I like the fact that there is a hint of dropshadow on the main sig.

Criss, your graphic was also nicely done. I feel a kick of energy looking at it, and looking at your drawing. I believe that you put the girl at a very effective rotation, and the quote is very inspirational. The text is well-placed, and the animation is very adorable indeed. I love how the edges of the lines of the girl varies in width, because it certainly adds some depth into this.

Good job, both of you. The decision was hard to make.

[CarpeTitties]

IVY LAMHEAD:
No doubt, your skills in graphics is amazing. I do actually enjoy the pictures you have chose, they're all pretty, but composition-wise, they don't depict the quote when put together. I can see what you tried to do to make it have a windy feeling, with the book and the plant, but they just don't work when put together, for me. I do like the quote you chose, but where is... love? The border is very nice, I love the shade of blue you used and how the text sticks out at the bottom. The font types are very well chosen. I must agree I like the shade at the border, beautifully hidden but yet noticable.

avalon/Criss:
Even though it may appear as boring or simple, it's very unique, it totally shines as Criss' style. It is adorable! I think I would rather the quote on a line, the "inviduality" is squashing the rest, haha. The wink is very surprising and amusing, I think it would give whoever needs to bring up their inviduality encouragement. Overall, I think I like the unique style you brought out of yours the most.

Criss GMV

[Miss Criss]

Oh crap. I won. =/

[NISHA LAMHEAD]

closed, good job both of you & criss you'll be advancing.