Pixel Joint Forum: 212x500 Pixel :: Makii

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   Studying further tutorials, and trying to let this pixel nonsense seep into my brain. ...I'm not sure if it's getting in, though. :D 

Started with a sketch found HERE. Just so theirs no controversy, this is my own work. >.<

Working w/ photoshop CS, and yes, you can bite my head off for not using a proper pixel program. BUT. Let me assure you, that I am using the pencil tool, @ 1px throughout the entire picture. No cutting corners, just not my style.
I prefer this program because I mainly do CG art, and am relativley new to pixel art. :D

So, without further ado (and random explaining of myself) x__x
My current WIP of Makii.

No transparency yet. I have the sketch on the bottom layer, w/ trans.underneath when I've finished the entire piece. 
I know their are jaggies everywhere. I still haven't gotten the knack for smooth lineart. Once I've mastered that, it's on to anti-aliasing. ^_^ 

C&C is very welcome. 
And I WILL take it to heart, *lolz* 
I promise no rushing into the gallery this time. :D

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:mina: Seaman Joined: 09 September 2006 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Topic: 212x500 Pixel :: Makii Posted: 14 September 2006 at 9:45am
	Studying further tutorials, and trying to let this pixel nonsense seep into my brain. ...I'm not sure if it's getting in, though. :D Started with a sketch found HERE. Just so theirs no controversy, this is my own work. >.< Working w/ photoshop CS, and yes, you can bite my head off for not using a proper pixel program. BUT. Let me assure you, that I am using the pencil tool, @ 1px throughout the entire picture. No cutting corners, just not my style. I prefer this program because I mainly do CG art, and am relativley new to pixel art. :D So, without further ado (and random explaining of myself) x__x My current WIP of Makii. No transparency yet. I have the sketch on the bottom layer, w/ trans.underneath when I've finished the entire piece. I know their are jaggies everywhere. I still haven't gotten the knack for smooth lineart. Once I've mastered that, it's on to anti-aliasing. ^_^ C&C is very welcome. And I WILL take it to heart, lolz I promise no rushing into the gallery this time. :D
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 14 September 2006 at 9:50am
	First of Photoshop IS a proper pixelart program. Its using filters and FX that's not cool. layers, pencil tools and fills are OK. The only thing that looks really off so far is the feet. On the front leg the bigest/fattest toe should be to the inside to match the back foot. On the back foot the tiny toe is wierd looking. Minimize the size I say. The hand has two pointy fingers and three squared ones. Fix that.
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:mina: Seaman Joined: 09 September 2006 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 14 September 2006 at 9:55am
	Tools used while pixeling in photoshop: 1px pencil setting, 2 layers (sketch+lineart), and fills where there are larger areas. :3 As for the proportional details on hands + feet, duly noted :D
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:mina: Seaman Joined: 09 September 2006 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 19 September 2006 at 8:45am
	Makii revised! I changed the structure of the feet, so hopefully it looks more anatomically correct :3 Thankx, Jalonso. ^_^ ++ shading, not sure if I should add more contrast & hilights? I'm still figuring out how to pixel-shade, but concepts are starting to form. >.< again C&C would be fantastical ^0^ Oooh. And I got to experimenting too. Made a 'lil animated sprite. It's not gallery worthy, I don't think. But it was fun to make! She's kind'a chubby. o___o; BTW. I won't have internet access for a month and a 1/2, so if it takes me a looooong time to respond, I'm sorry! Life's just hectic @ the moment lolz Edited by :mina: - 19 September 2006 at 8:47am
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Pieface Commander Joined: 09 February 2006 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Posted: 19 September 2006 at 9:43am
	Why is your text so small in the forum? Also anything can be submitted in the forum if it is god enouh and not stolen
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Ensellitis Commander Joined: 19 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10099	Posted: 21 September 2006 at 9:11am
	ANYTHING can be submitted in the forum, as long as it is not stolen, pieface. the forum is here to help people improve their art.
	ಠ_ಠ There's a pubic hair on my keyboard. What the f**k?? I "mow the lawn" so it's not mine. Gross.
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