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Someone (kennutz sig showcase)
A sig gets posted, praise pours in, then the GFX crew turns it into a public referendum on low-effort C&C
Member kennutz posted a signature graphic titled 'Someone' in the GFX Basement, and the thread quickly filled with the usual round of compliments. It escalates when Graphics Crew mod ProVocation calls out drive-by 'i like it' comments and low-effort feedback (naming ZeuS specifically), sparking a mini-debate about forum C&C standards and even a threatened warning. TheJah closes it out with genuine, detailed critique on blending and color relation. A small but telling snapshot of the GFX Basement's culture and its self-policing graphics crew.
I love the people who post no CNC just to up their count lol— Uberkist
ill set up a discussion in the staff forum about this since it bothers me too.— [FkN] ProVocation
wow i love how ignorant some peeps are, you've been warned.— [FkN] ProVocation
J. Cole - SotW entry (GFX Basement)
A Graphics Crew regular submits a J. Cole sig to Sig Of The Week — and gets talked into a v3.
Emrys, a longtime member of the [FkN] Graphics Crew, posted a signature graphic featuring rapper J. Cole as an entry for the forum's 'Sig Of The Week' contest. Fellow graphic artists gave feedback (praising the style, suggesting tweaks to lighting and a C4D render element), prompting Emrys to revise the piece through a v2 and v3. A moderator, Kimmi, didn't recognize the rapper, leading to a brief aside explaining who J. Cole was at the time (a new Roc Nation signee about to appear on a Jay-Z album).
that's pretty sexy— lam3r
Your best sig so far :D (imo), awesome stuff kiu, that style works for you :p— pheonixinwater
Who is that guy?— Kimmi
Signature I made for a friend
A member posts his sig work and the resident GFX Crew gently rips it apart, rule-of-thirds and all.
In the GFX Basement, user dgrock shared a signature graphic he'd made for a friend (hosted via ImageShack) and asked for feedback. Members of the [FkN] Graphics Crew, including ProVocation and zanderdanmark, gave detailed critique covering composition, lighting, text placement, and pointed him toward the tutorials section to improve. dgrock took the criticism well and thanked everyone, with kennutz chiming in to reinforce the same points. A small, ordinary but very typical GFX community exchange — critique culture over clout.
good job on keeping everything in the same style and color. you did follow the rule of thirds, another good thing. however there are so many random things slapped on the bg idk where to look.— [FkN] ProVocation
Text doesnt really work well tbh. I suggest you read some tuts and try using some c4ds.— [FkN] zanderdanmark
thank you for the Tips guys— dgrock
Yo' GFX people, I need your help.
A returning member with a brand-new Wacom tablet just wants to paint — the GFX crew shows up with links.
A returning member, formerly known as ChopieKat before a site reset, posts in the GFX Basement asking for beginner Photoshop tutorials after picking up a Wacom Bamboo tablet, specifically looking for painting and brush technique guides rather than signature-making tutorials. Regulars from the Graphics Crew and forum veterans respond warmly, pointing him toward the GFX Resources section, other tutorial threads, and outside sites like DeviantArt for brush tutorials. It's a small, friendly, low-drama exchange typical of the site's Art and Design corner — mostly helpful old-timers welcoming back a familiar face.
Oh hai i remember you : ]— [FkN] BONxFIRE
Bro there is a whole gfx resource section, if that doesnt fulfill your apetite id be more than happy to send you some other resources— [VIP] nullvoid
Submit your logo designs for fkn0wned!
The old skull logo's getting axed — members were invited to design its replacement.
A founder-led contest thread in the GFX Basement calling on members to submit fresh logo designs ahead of an IPB 3.0 forum upgrade, explicitly retiring the old skull logo. Submissions were open-ended on color and theme, with an emphasis on effort and quality over quantity. Early replies show the usual mix of enthusiasm and self-deprecating humor about design skills.
DO NOT USE THE CURRENT SKULL IPB 3.0 is about to come out and we think its time for a fresh new logo...— TuxifieD
Can i find random skullz on the net and make a big list? cause i cant draw for shit well not anymore— rai
Feefa's Sig of the Week Entry (May 2010)
A rushed 30-minute sig, made minutes before catching a flight, still had the GFX Basement nodding along.
Junnyerr posted a graphic design piece as their entry into the forum's 'Sig of the Week' competition, admitting it was thrown together quickly right before heading to the airport and asking for critique on everything but the background. A couple of regulars, schehf and 2QuiK, chimed in with quick praise, with 2QuiK jokingly conceding it might outshine his own entry. A short, low-key thread typical of the GFX Basement's casual crit culture.
i hate football. this one was actually good :) Q_Q— schehf
fucking sexy man. deffinity going to beat mine— 2QuiK
fkn0wned SOTW #2! (Signature of the Week - Movies theme)
Round two of the GFX Basement's signature contest — theme: 2008-2009 movies, judged by adjustment layers and PSD proof.
This is the second installment of the 'Sig of the Week' contest run in the GFX Basement, hosted by admin jChase after a successful 20-entry debut week. The theme was movies released in 2008-2009, with strict dimension and technique requirements (mandatory adjustment layer, PSD required to verify authenticity). ZoaQ was quick to post an entry based on Transformers 2, showing off a screenshot and gating the PSD/pass behind a private message restricted to GFX team and admins. The thread captures the casual, competitive creative culture of the forum's design subcommunity.
Hai guyz! Last week was awesome, we had 20 entries, and a great signature was crowned the winner!— jChase
Only given out to GFX TEAM AND ADMINS !— ZoaQ