Rec 1: Good cards. Best Deck. [http://hso2012-r1.dreamwidth.org/10776.html] Team: Jade<3karkat Creator: lattelatte (?) Why I’m recommending it: I loved how it fit the theme of gambling with a set of cards, and the quality of each card was fantastic and amazingly consistent! Each style and card brought something different and interesting to their relationship. Some of the cards were heart-warming, some were hilarious and some were serene. The baby, Hass/summoner and trickster cards all took me by surprise, yet that made me love them even more. It made me think about lots of scenarios between the two I simply hadn't even though of before, and just plain-and-simple made me smile. A beautiful entry that really stood out from the crowd!
Rec 2: Dullahan Dave and Leanan Sidhe Aradia [http://hso2012-r2s4.dreamwidth.org/6786.html] Team: Dave<3Aradia Creator: misanthropic-panda (?) Why I’m recommending it: A beautiful submission I'm surprised wasn't given more attention! The subdued tones of the art really bring out their deep red eyes and gives them and beautiful yet slightly eerie sculptural look. This is also partly because of the stunning, stunning shading job. Their skin is flawless, the hair detailed but not overbearing and Dave's armour is impressive. I love the feeling that they are both monsters, something that was done very little in round 2. The call to canon with Dave's knight armour and headless was another really excellent addition. I am completely and totally in love with this picture.
Rec 3: To Catch a Thief [http://hso2012-r3s1.dreamwidth.org/3468.html] Team: Terezi<3Vriska Creator: liberatrix Why I’m recommending it: Ahh where to even begin? First of all, it fit the prompt to a tee, and lovely balance between events with colour and contrast (such as the amazing city silhouettes at the start). Each panel brought another interesting development and it was done with great pacing and minimal dialogue -- an impressive feat! I can't stop gushing at the gorgeous cityscape and the body language and variety of subject matter. I can never not see those two chasing after each other in a mix of thief and justice which was brought to light in this submission yet another reason why I feel head over heels. Super great fantastic job!
FILL: Team John<3Rose
Rec 1: Good cards. Best Deck. [http://hso2012-r1.dreamwidth.org/10776.html]
Team: Jade<3karkat
Creator: lattelatte (?)
Why I’m recommending it: I loved how it fit the theme of gambling with a set of cards, and the quality of each card was fantastic and amazingly consistent! Each style and card brought something different and interesting to their relationship. Some of the cards were heart-warming, some were hilarious and some were serene. The baby, Hass/summoner and trickster cards all took me by surprise, yet that made me love them even more. It made me think about lots of scenarios between the two I simply hadn't even though of before, and just plain-and-simple made me smile. A beautiful entry that really stood out from the crowd!
Rec 2: Dullahan Dave and Leanan Sidhe Aradia [http://hso2012-r2s4.dreamwidth.org/6786.html]
Team: Dave<3Aradia
Creator: misanthropic-panda (?)
Why I’m recommending it: A beautiful submission I'm surprised wasn't given more attention! The subdued tones of the art really bring out their deep red eyes and gives them and beautiful yet slightly eerie sculptural look. This is also partly because of the stunning, stunning shading job. Their skin is flawless, the hair detailed but not overbearing and Dave's armour is impressive. I love the feeling that they are both monsters, something that was done very little in round 2. The call to canon with Dave's knight armour and headless was another really excellent addition. I am completely and totally in love with this picture.
Rec 3: To Catch a Thief [http://hso2012-r3s1.dreamwidth.org/3468.html]
Team: Terezi<3Vriska
Creator: liberatrix
Why I’m recommending it: Ahh where to even begin?
First of all, it fit the prompt to a tee, and lovely balance between events with colour and contrast (such as the amazing city silhouettes at the start). Each panel brought another interesting development and it was done with great pacing and minimal dialogue -- an impressive feat! I can't stop gushing at the gorgeous cityscape and the body language and variety of subject matter. I can never not see those two chasing after each other in a mix of thief and justice which was brought to light in this submission yet another reason why I feel head over heels. Super great fantastic job!