AfterFlash, on 26 Jun 2007, 17:48, said:
Thanks Medve! You're cool, unlike Warbz.
Comments like the above start flame wars, and I will NOT have those happening on my watch. Afterflash, you need to learn to take what people say to you about your work with a grain of salt. Yes, I know that is not always easy to do, and I understand that, but if you want to improve on your sig making, listen to the constructive criticism other members pass your way.
By the same token, most of the members on this board should know better than to flame someone's work, no matter how unpolished or "ugly" it is. Look at someone's artwork (especially first timers), and think "what would they say if this was my first time?" If it isn't all that great, be tactful with what you tell them. Don't beat around the bush, but be honest.
Now that I'm finished with my peace-keeping rant, on to the sigs:
Everyone has to start somewhere with their creations, am I right? AfterFlash, you are just starting to make sigs, so I would hope no one expects you to be turning out sigs and have them look like you've been doing this for years. The time will come when you can do that, but it won't be now. You have to work at it. Warbz did exactly that and now look at his artwork. Take a gander at Nexolate's thread (if you're willing to brush off the cobwebs), and Bob's artwork thread. You'll find that a lot of people that make sigs now, their first sig was the very definition of WIP. Once you start trying out some tutorials, I am positive you'll start turning out better sigs.
Take what I've said above into consideration. Be slow to anger and don't jump to conclusions. Doing those two things is something you shouldn't do, especially when receiving constructive criticism. Use a shopping cart method for what people say about your artwork (don't take everything to heart, just what you know you need to work on).
Regards,
Major Nuker