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   Topic: CHALLENGE 9/30/2013: Space CetaceansPosted: 30 September 2013 at 12:01am |
CHALLENGE: Space CetaceansDepict any kind of cetacean (dolphins, whales, narwhals, etc...) in space. Canvas Size - Max 220 x 220. Colours - Max 32. Transparency - No Animation - Optional. CHALLENGE RULES
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CHALLENGE VOTINGVote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!CHALLENGE AWARDSThe Space Cetaceans pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Star Whale by Eggy Space Taxi by ToSta
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randomboy2007
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 6:44am |
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WIP:
 Edited by randomboy2007 - 30 September 2013 at 6:48am |
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Eggy
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 9:26am |
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Its fin on the other side seems too dark... it almost can't be seen because of blending with the black. Maybe try making it a lighter color?
WIP of mine: 
It's just the basic outline I'll work on. But I dunno if we can depict more then one cetacean... |
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Chroso
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 11:44am |
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Rough Sketch:
I have a feeling this is going to be fun. |
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AirStyle
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 2:01pm |
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First thing I thought of: Giant Realistic Flying Dolphin.
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pimple
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 2:35pm |
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WIP
comments please! 
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jalonso
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Posted: 30 September 2013 at 3:48pm |
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Originally posted by pimple
WIP comments please! Nice but it does not read as vast open space the way the BG is colored. Even if its a nebula or something big the canvas helping add to the sense of space seems to me a key this week :/ |
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Alex Pang
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 3:25am |
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Wait is this some Hitchikers guide through the galaxy reference?
PS :(I'm in!) PPS: (I'm going to edit the post later) |
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randomboy2007
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 5:37am |
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Newest WIP :D
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Altourus
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 6:45am |
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Originally posted by jalonso
Originally posted by pimple
WIP comments please! Nice but it does not read as vast open space the way the BG is colored. Even if its a nebula or something big the canvas helping add to the sense of space seems to me a key this week :/ I think he has a point, typically if you use a warm colour like red for an object in the foreground you want to use cold colours like blue for the background. Gives a larger impression of distance, at least that's what I've observed from more successful artists. |
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Eggy
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 8:15am |
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@randomboy2007 That looks a lot better now. :)
My WIP has reached stage 2: 
Nebulae & other stuff coming soon. I know about the black outline being almost as dark as the background, I plan on removing it anyway. |
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Gamamoto
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 10:59am |
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Looks good !
Here is what I have so far :  Edited by Gamamoto - 01 October 2013 at 10:59am |
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jalonso
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 12:59pm |
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@Eggy, your lineart and comp are nice but seeing (gallery submission) your coloring choices you have hurt your piece, imo. Especially the yellow planet.
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Jackaaaay
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Posted: 01 October 2013 at 1:07pm |
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(Btw I'm randomboy just my newer accout) Wip:
Can't Decide which colour dolphin is better?? 
Edited by Jackaaaay - 01 October 2013 at 1:07pm |
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Eggy
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Posted: 02 October 2013 at 1:33am |
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I tried to go for natural colors as much as possible, and also tried to use as less colors as possible; it eventually resulted in the narwhal and the planet sharing colors. When I looked at a complete image of a narwhal, it was ochre with splotches of darker ochre on its body, and due to wanting to use as less colors as possible, I had to make the planet and the narwhal share colors since I figured they‘re the only colors that fit for the planet.
So, what can I do about colors? :) |
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jalonso
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Posted: 02 October 2013 at 5:55am |
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@Eggy, its not the colors its the pixel placement and coloring choices you've made. The dithering and fades stand out on their own in a way that it stands out from the design and take away focus from the creatures.
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Eggy
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Posted: 02 October 2013 at 8:29am |
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Oh, that. To be honest, I don't think I had an other choice than to dither without having to use more colors; I'd rather stay at the 15 color count. Is there anything else I could've done instead of dithering to get the desired result without adding more colors? :)
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jalonso
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Posted: 02 October 2013 at 9:14am |
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Eggy, you are only limited by yourself. Here there is texture dithering, cell shading, clustering, etc.
I'm not sayng to change anything I'm just pointing out that when the pixelling and pixel patterns stand out more that the design and art itself then that needs attention. |
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Eggy
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Posted: 03 October 2013 at 8:09am |
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I had no idea what to do with the nebula (I tried but it didn't help much), but I did do a little change to the planet and I'm also providing the previous one for comparison:
 
I need comments on this; does the planet from the image on the left look better than the planet from the image on the right? I wanted to make it look like a gas giant... EDIT: I figured out what do with the nebula, but I dunno if it was a good idea... replacing the left image with a new one. Edited by Eggy - 03 October 2013 at 8:17am |
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ParkerBabyDiaperCompany
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Posted: 03 October 2013 at 1:13pm |
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@Eggy
I'd lose all the dithering, personally. The transition in the background color occurs right near the animals. I think that hurts it. I'd keep the background a solid color. When working with outer space, the sun should really be evident as a lightsource and you could get some cool shadow effects going on. Your original lineart with solid colors imo is much better visually than the current piece. Edited by ParkerBabyDiaperCompany - 03 October 2013 at 1:14pm |
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RetroGamer
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Posted: 03 October 2013 at 3:25pm |
 I'm new to this site and thought I would throw my hat in the ring (so to speak). Here is my work in progress. Still needs blending, dithering or AA, and some clean up. It's coming along though. Edited by RetroGamer - 03 October 2013 at 3:26pm |
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Mrmo Tarius
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Posted: 03 October 2013 at 5:29pm |
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sgtcrispy
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Posted: 03 October 2013 at 10:03pm |
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Fleet of commerson's wip.
Will be animated. Comments? 
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Chroso
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 4:35am |
wryyy update although I have a slight feeling of overkill |
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Zeuh
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 4:55am |
 Here's my take on it, WIP of course; still starring Night's palette, which I love!! Any advice? :3 Edited by Zeuh - 04 October 2013 at 4:55am |
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Catghost
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 8:54am |
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Originally posted by Zeuh
Here's my take on it, WIP of course; still starring Night's palette, which I love!! Any advice? :3
pff that's pretty awesome :) I suggest adding some transitional colors though, especially those blues. They seem a little jagged on the planet. |
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Zeuh
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 2:39pm |
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Thanks for the feedback, Catghost! :D I played a bit with AA, I should submit it in the evening \o\
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RetroGamer
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 3:19pm |
 Here is likely what I will end up submitting. Ran out of time, but still pretty pleased. |
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cure
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 7:58pm |
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crozier
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Posted: 04 October 2013 at 8:51pm |
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@RetroGamer- I like the background. But the pillow shading on the foreground might be a little too strong. It's rather distracting. Perhaps change the light source, slightly? So it no super backlit, giving that poor pillow shading effect.
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failureboy
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Posted: 05 October 2013 at 3:35pm |
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@cure, well played sir
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RetroGamer
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Posted: 06 October 2013 at 7:42am |
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@crozier - Thanks for the feedback. I noticed that after I had submitted. I should have spread it out more giving it more of a horizon appearance. Didn't notice this challenge until Wednesday so maybe I can get a better start on the next challenge. C'est la vie.
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Alex Pang
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Posted: 07 October 2013 at 12:32am |
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f**k it I didn't make it :/
EDit: 
Version2:  Edited by Alex Pang - 07 October 2013 at 1:00am |
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