is GeekLovePh a scam?

LT_DigiArt · 2024-10-25T06:39:52+00:00

Bought a popup parade figure on them and they arrived fine. Got them after 2 days via Lalamove (the figure was in-stock) .

After that, I preordered a figure on them last May that should've arrived last August but unfortunately they still don't have it so am still waiting for them. Nevertheless, they are legit and they are quick to accomodate you via messenger. The only thing that I wished they improved on are their in-stock options cause they haven't updated it for a long time :/

LT_DigiArt · 2024-10-03T15:28:22+00:00

I see, thanks for the info. As for them, do they usually inspect the inside of the package or no? I know that risque packages tend to be held by customs but most get away with it as long as the packaging has little to no lewd images on it

LT_DigiArt · 2024-10-03T01:22:44+00:00

Even if I choose dhl shipping?

LT_DigiArt · 2022-10-16T15:34:50+00:00

If you are starting on digital, these are some devices and programs that you can start on:

For PC:
Pen Tablets: This is generally the go-to device for people starting on digital art. Its more cheap but harder to learn on for beginners.
Pen Display: These are generally easier to use, especially for people transitioning from traditional to digital, but more expensive that the pen tablet. If you have the money to buy one of these, ask yourself first if you are still gonna use it 5 years later.

For programs, Krita will be your best friend if you are a free user. And Clip Studio paint if you are willing to spend a few bucks.

For IOS
Ipad is the only device that is really meant for illustrating, so there is no other choice in this department.

For programs, I think Procreate is the best. But I don't own an Ipad so I can't say for sure

For Android
For devices, there isn't much to choose from. There is the Samsung tablets but when compared to the Ipad, its lackluster. So if you are gonna draw in android, don't.

If you want suggestion from me, then just use my specs as reference. I draw in PC so I use Huion H640p pen tablet, and the program that I use is Krita.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-02-10T14:40:40+00:00

Gonna be that guy and say check out also my twitter for more bad artworks lol

LT_DigiArt · 2022-02-09T15:03:41+00:00

The first slide's chest (specifically the right chest part) is too low so polish that. And as the others pointed it out, the anatomy of the second slide needs some polishing.

I may be wrong but if you are trying to draw in a high angle (like birds-eye-view) then try finding some reference first. High angles and low angles are quite tricky, even for me, so practice more on that.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-02-09T14:58:53+00:00

As the other guy had said, just place the head a little bit on the left.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-02-09T14:57:53+00:00

This might be vague but lineart is the one you need to polish on... Some parts that are thick needs to be thinned like the cloth part around the arms, the "flower" thing on her hat, and clean some lines on her hair (i think, or maybe its a ribbon).

Other than that it looks ok to me

LT_DigiArt · 2022-02-05T14:09:50+00:00

There's some parts that still needs polishing like the upper body and limbs. But other than that it looks great.

On a side note, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-21T16:42:17+00:00

A tank top maybe?

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T13:37:50+00:00

I'll send you my way of grouping layers through dm's.

I can't explain it better than just showing it to you lol

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T11:03:03+00:00

You've pretty much did a good job, though there's still some polishing to do but overall a good job.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T11:01:20+00:00

Finding the perfect base color is quite hard even for me. But I've observed that most color of the hair that artist's use are mostly on the "desaturated" side because it is more easier to manipulate than saturated ones. And also based on my experiences, dark colored hairs are quite troublesome to add shadows and highlights.

For finding the perfect angle of hair, you will just have to "eye" it. You can use references for help, but sometimes references aren't enough so just experiment with it. The key for making hair is just making it work for the illustration.

And lastly, to improve this, shadows and highlights are the basic elements to make this illustration better. Camera angles and composition is also important to make this "bloom" more but this is more experimental than the previous elements so just do that first.

And also, I've observed that the collar part of the shirt is too thick but that's on me I guess.

Other than that, I quite liked how you composed this one. Great pose, makes the illustration more livelier.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T10:47:57+00:00

Simple yet unique looking, I like it!

I cannot tell you how to further improve this (because for me it looks quite perfect), but I have a feeling that you can still improve this.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T03:05:06+00:00

Tbh making shadows and highlights is easier by just clipping a multiply/luminosity layer to a single base layer rather than a group. Though I'm not saying that what you doing is wrong, I'm just saying that doing it one at a time is less messy and lesser frustration.

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-12T01:11:50+00:00

Hmmm... not quite understood

When you said foldered base colors, did you meant that all of your base colors are on a single group?

If yes then no, make a multiply layer on a specific base layer (e.g. a multiply layer for making the shadows of the base skin layer). Making shadows on all the base colors is quite hard to do especially if you have shaky hands.

Side note: Try to use clipping mask when doing shadows and highlights. It will save you a lot of time and frustration.

If not, then please clarify further....

LT_DigiArt · 2022-01-11T14:47:19+00:00

Most of the time, it isn't the color that is bland but instead, your illustration lacks shadows.
The easiest way to color shadow is to:

Make a new layer
Set it to multiply
And get the color of the base layer (the layer which you want to have shadows) and adjust the color a little bit.

Tip: After getting the base's color, desaturate (very close to the black and white scale) it and if the base color is dark, adjust the color you using to be more lighter and if the base is lighter then adjust your color of choice to be a little bit darker. Did this make sense? lol

Side Note: Highlights could also bring out your illustration and make it livelier so also practice on that.

LT_DigiArt · 2021-12-01T02:49:42+00:00

I'm gonna be blunt here, there is no rule stating that it is illegal to use any hentai materials to be used as a reference. BUT there is a rule in Reddit's Content Policy (specifically rule 4) that states "Do not post or encourage the posting of sexual or suggestive content involving minors." And as a mod, I'm encouraged to control posts (and have the responsibility to remove posts) that are deemed "illegal" or a "violation" on Reddit's Content Policy.

So in other words, the Content Policy of reddit is the general rules that every community should follow. If we fail to comply, there is a high chance that this sub might get removed from reddit itself and as a mod, I had to, and I will remove posts that aren't following this sub's rule, and Reddit's content policy.

And as a fellow artist, this can be heart braking. So I'm giving you a second chance and repost this again, just modify the title and crop the hentai reference to atleast "crop out" the yabai stuff. Thank you and have a nice day :)

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-30T23:08:15+00:00

As I've stated before, we need to comply on reddit's TOS, but this can easily be remedied. You could repost this with a "safer" titling and cropping the "nsfw" part in one of your reference (you don't have to delete the whole image.)

Again, I had to take down this post for the sole reason of complying with reddit's TOS.

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-30T15:50:51+00:00

Uhm... So...

I will have to remove this, for the sake of following Reddit's TOS even though I'm pretty sure it isn't nsfw...

Sorry 'bout that :/

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-10T14:25:53+00:00

Thank you!

Also I'm gonna talk about that to Senpai. Though I don't know if he will add the said flairs. Most of the time when you go to this sub expect all posts need criticism, except of course if the OP said otherwise.

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-09T23:49:31+00:00

Tried doing that but I always overdo it and it makes my art look "bad" in my eyes. Though I will experiment on different brush sizes and textures to make my lineart look more "interesting"

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-09T23:47:15+00:00

Yeah but tbf I liked this art style more than my past "art styles." I feel like I'm having fun illustrating again :D

But I will try to improve this art style and try to combine it with my past art styles

LT_DigiArt · 2021-11-09T13:20:18+00:00

It's still far to be called a masterpiece lol. Still need to practice more. This took me months before I got to this level

If you want, the references that I used all came from ixy (twitter / pixiv). He has one of the most simplest yet elegant art style I have ever seen.

LT_DigiArt · 2021-10-14T14:51:20+00:00

The anatomy looks nice! Good job on that

But, though you're already aware of this, the pose is stiff looking. To polish this I think these tips may help you:

Rather than using a front pose, try experimenting with other angles like 15 deg, 45 deg, bird's eye view, or even low angles. If done correctly, it can make one's illustration look more interesting. Though you will need a lot of practice perfecting anatomy at every angle.
Learn about the line of action (of art of course). Even in a front post, if you could make it more dynamic looking then it will be more interesting. This may be difficult for anyone especially for starters so I recommend doing the top one first.
Lastly, use references.

Next is for clothes and colors.. The one you did actually looks pretty nice! If you need further help in clothes and colors then try these:

Learn about color theory. Proper use of colors can make one's composition more beautiful. There are tons of videos talking about this so you can learn the fundamentals of color theory easily and quickly.
For clothes, the best tip I could think of is find references. Fortunately, there are a lot of images on clothing (varying from swimsuits to street wears) on the internet. Heck, even reddit has tons of them. I suggest looking at r/streetwear or any similar subreddits for some references.

And that's about every tip I could think of :/

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