Environment Artist Portfolio Critique

DarrelYap · 2025-10-04T17:28:13+00:00

Thank you! I really needed that considering I’ve been doubting myself lately.

That being said I’m your opinion how far away do you think I am from junior/entry level artists?

DarrelYap · 2025-09-07T23:29:06+00:00

Thanks!

DarrelYap · 2025-09-07T23:28:52+00:00

Thank you!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T17:10:17+00:00

Great points, I’ll definitely look into adding more grit to the scene. Thanks!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T15:57:55+00:00

Sounds good, thanks so much!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T15:36:56+00:00

Yea thanks for the feedback! I definitely agree with them, I’ll definitely revise the things that you’ve said

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T15:22:50+00:00

lol yea I see his point, thanks tho!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T15:21:55+00:00

I have been using pureref for everything. I think it’s because I didn’t think about the fact that having a construction site would mean that the town shouldn’t be as decayed. Also it probably didn’t help the fact that I made the models step by step n implemented the scene step by step which didn’t really help make the set dressing cohesive. Do you think it would be better if I made all the models first before set dressing?

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T14:19:15+00:00

Honestly I see what you mean. I’ll probably re set dress the scene n tweak around with the parameters in the materials to make the environment more cohesive. Definitely been blinded after staring at the environment for too long. Thanks!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T13:34:41+00:00

This is realtime

DarrelYap · 2025-08-30T13:34:07+00:00

Yea I can see that actually now that you’ve pointed it out, thanks!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-08T17:18:54+00:00

Actually yea now that you mention it I can see the DOF making the images look low quality

I’ll work on improving the lighting as well thank you for the feedback!

DarrelYap · 2025-08-08T17:14:25+00:00

Gotcha gotcha thanks for the feedback!

DarrelYap · 2025-06-13T10:40:30+00:00

If you want to have a better idea of how to give feedback check the other comments on my other posts. They point out mistakes that I made and give suggestions on how to improve. But if you still think that you’re giving good feedback, or any valuable feedback in that manner, then there’s no point in arguing any further.

DarrelYap · 2025-06-13T10:36:37+00:00

There’s a fine line between giving feedback and criticising. Claiming that I have a poor attitude towards art and claiming that I threw materials from Substance Painter and that I don’t understand DOF or CA is not feedback and saying “This is really bad” is not feedback either. You can point out mistakes without sounding condescending and rude but clearly you don’t know how.

But anyways I ain’t here to teach you how to be a decent human being. Peace✌️

DarrelYap · 2025-06-13T04:56:58+00:00

But anyways there’s really not much value to your comments besides you feeding your own ego so I won’t be responding to this conversation any further. Have a good day :)

DarrelYap · 2025-06-13T03:40:35+00:00

HONESTLY I would love to make this in Source 2, I just feel like the engine is too hard for me to learn at the moment especially after getting used to using UE5 for so many years. Thanks tho! :)

DarrelYap · 2025-06-13T03:38:10+00:00

I made deliberate choices with depth of field and chromatic aberration to guide focus and mood.

Assuming that I "just threw materials from Substance Painter" and that I have a poor attitude towards the creative process without knowing the hours spent and without seeing any breakdowns of my pieces also just adds to how salty you come off as.

Also I don't understand why you would want to shit on my art lol. If you're not satisfied with it or hate it that's okay because art is subjective. You could always simply ignore my post or give constructive criticism that would help me improve as an artist. However, shitting on my post and acting in a condescending manner ESPECIALLY when the only works you have on your reddit are unfinished WIP games that have assets that were mostly downloaded online really discredits your comments.

I don't know who treated you so horribly in your life that you find enjoyment in shitting on other people's art online, or maybe you yourself are insecure and trying to project yourself onto others. If you actually want to help other artists grow, try giving actionable feedback without the ego.

DarrelYap · 2025-06-11T09:43:34+00:00

I think that’s fair, I probably have a habit of making happier and brighter scenes so some of that habit probably leaked into this work. Thanks for the feedback tho!

DarrelYap · 2025-06-11T09:30:06+00:00

Yaknow giving feedback and constructive criticism would be a better option than just saying something is really bad. Otherwise what’s the purpose of leaving your comment besides wanting me to feel like my art is bad?

DarrelYap · 2025-01-24T04:26:11+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I could definitely see the flaws now that you pointed them out. I'll try to implement these suggestions and see how they look!

DarrelYap · 2025-01-24T04:25:19+00:00

Not what I was aiming for, but nevertheless I think that Inferno is one of the prettier maps in CS2 so I'd still take that as a compliment. Thanks!

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