CHALLENGE 12/31/2007: Pixel Textiles
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Topic: CHALLENGE 12/31/2007: Pixel Textiles
Posted By: administrator
Subject: CHALLENGE 12/31/2007: Pixel Textiles
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 3:11am
Turban by /p/1416.htm' target='_blank'>leel
Ring Wraith [Major robe update] by /p/2761.htm' target='_blank'>Opacus
Tapestry by /p/3240.htm' target='_blank'>jalonso
Teddy goes to bed by /p/12064.htm' target='_blank'>volcomReplies:
Posted By: greenraven
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 10:33am
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Interesting idea, but just out curiosity, wouldn't allowing animations on cloth be even more challenging? Animating cloth is no easy task. Like a hero's cape in the wind, or a dress or whatever.
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Posted By: Acherhar
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 10:35am
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I was thinking the same thing green, it would have been amazing to see an animation of detailed cloth. ------------- |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 10:49am
Sorry for the animation restriction... there's no real reason for it, it's just a personal preference on my part, as I find it difficult to fairly compare animation to static pictures 
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Posted By: volcom
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 11:10am
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I really don't get this....like just make detailed cloth be the main focus of your pixel. I was thinking a sort of like sewing machine on a desk and a really nice cloth next to it...is this what your talking about?
Maybe a teddy bear wrapped in a blanket with its head poking out lol. ------------- <WHERE AN OBAMANATION> |
Posted By: Metaru
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 2:22pm
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i have enought challenges for a while... but is Ms Mash's one... I MUSTtttt ------------- I ate leel's babies |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 10:16pm
In touch with my inner doller :p Obey the copyrights >:( No refs...obviously. ------------- |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 12:37pm
That looks fabulous so far, Jal--are you sure you're not a doller who's been posing as an isoist?  Volcom: both of those ideas sound good  Just put a lot of focus and detail on the cloth, and you're set!Metaru: good luck! ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 12:38pm
too much??? just color blocking, very WIPish ------------- |
Posted By: Acherhar
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 12:46pm
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Whoamg, we have our winner.
EDIT: Holy crap, if you made that look like a tapestry/rug by having wrinkles or folds or something, I would explode.
EDIT2: Even cooler because you have a detail of cloth on another detail of cloth Z0mg.
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Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 12:50pm
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Too much? Not at all When I think of classic Indian artwork, there's always so much intricate detailing, colours, and patterns... I don't think you can go wrong with too much. Small thing: I would make the cloth train a bit wider where it joins the dress, as the cloth is sweeping around her legs. ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: Acherhar
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 1:15pm
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Mash, I have to say this is quite the interesting challenge, and I love you for making it up. I hope there'll be a lot of entries. ------------- |
Posted By: volcom
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 4:59pm
huge WIP, blanket is sorta odd...gotta shade head. If any of you could help me please find yourself in the WIP section ------------- <WHERE AN OBAMANATION> |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 6:45pm
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@volcom, I know this sounds terrible but see my challenge pixel. Notice that its about getting the illusion of ups and downs. You have a good base to work from, just sculpt it more and more, and more and more. About mine, too much? 3 more colors can be added so I may just add 3 blending shades for the floor and screw the pixelling and sub-pixelling down there : /  ------------- |
Posted By: Acherhar
Date Posted: 01 January 2008 at 6:47pm
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*Boom* EDIT: Too much, are you nuts? It's incredible, I don't really think you need the extra shades, the floor looks fine to me. I love the elephants, and a very nice touch sneaking the Taj Mahal in the back. The trail of cloth looks so silky smooth, I see nothing wrong with this. ------------- |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 3:29am
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Volcom: Like Jal was saying, some more folds and overlapping would add a lot, but it's a good start! Jal: Looking great! However, the rails in the back look exactly head-on while they're below the vanishing point--I think this can be quickly fixed by adding a line or two of red pixels between the rails, and perhaps making some minor adjustments to the rails themselves. I also may be imagining things--it's 6:25 in the morning, and I'm only on here because I've just called in sick for work. Now back to sleep  ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 7:11am
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I figured this might come up and is one of the reasons I posted my WIP this week. The images below show on the first row shows Indian minuature paintings ,what my entry is based on. These are always 2D scenery with mock 3D figures. I was trying to keep those elements I suppose. I see what you mean and the second row shows the balustrade in perpective. I suppose I can do a mock 3D to tie in the 2D tapestry/fabric frame. But then should I do the filigree arch like row #3?  ------------- |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 9:10am
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Heehee, I actually thought that might have been the case, and wasn't sure if I should say anything I think the difference between your piece and the pseudo-3D is that the pseudo-3D has a stylized perspective with kind of flattened characters, while yours is correct perspective with a solid-looking character. I personally find the transition from correct perspective to flat background a little too sudden, but I also think it looks good, so you can decide for yourself if you want to make changes or not . As for the arch, I thought that was more of a thin wooden screen (since there are holes), so it wouldn't have much thickness to it anyway. ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: Delfos
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 10:55am
 Hello everyone! I'm new at this forum. Iīm from Argentina, so please excuse my english. Here's my WIP, what you think? |
Posted By: Gratheo
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 12:51pm
| It's a pretty good start. Is that a candle in his hands? Lighting it would make for some interesting shading. I like the idea. However, the hood looks a little squashed - try making it a few pixels taller? |
Posted By: Elk
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 2:27pm
I'm gonna be in this one Guess what it's gonna be |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 4:33pm
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a hammerhead willy?
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Posted By: C0DE0NE
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 4:45pm
Early W.I.P. |
Posted By: leel
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 5:40pm
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I'm thinking of entering this. My inner doller (the one I've been keeping locked in the basement for like 3 years now) is getting sort of pissed.
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Posted By: The B.O.B.
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 5:50pm
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Originally posted by leel I'm thinking of entering this. My inner doller (the one I've been keeping locked in the basement for like 3 years now) is getting sort of pissed. Next to redneck psychopath killers, the threat of mid Ukrainian dollers are about as scary. So it might be to all our best interests to let the inner doller come out of the closet on this one, before we all get hacked to pieces by bald Adriana Lima doll bases...the sexiness is deadly.  |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 6:53pm
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Leel, unleash that inner doller... you too, B.O.B The new WIPs all look promising, although I must admit I'm confused as to where Elk's going with his  ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: leel
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 6:55pm
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loincloth?
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Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 7:02pm
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Heehee, most likely... or perhaps he's going keep the figure nude and hang a flag from that spear
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Posted By: Elk
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 8:06pm
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nope, all wrong it will be a greek guy that i will first make nude and then with tunic ;) will add a leaf to hide his * tomorrow, too tired haha  |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 02 January 2008 at 9:20pm
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Originally posted by Delfos Hello everyone! I'm new at this forum. Iīm from Argentina, so please excuse my english. Here's my WIP, what you think? Welcome to our forum. I think you have a great layout just built for dramatic lighting on all the fabric sources. I am most looking forward to this being developed. Just in case you are new to pixelart. This seems very big (HUGE by pixelart standards) and may be too much too handle unless you are very skilled. If you are newer to pixelart I would suggest you reduce this down to a more manageable size before you begin pixelling. ------------- |
Posted By: Dra_chan
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 1:38am
 I still have no idea how I will make the folds lol |
Posted By: Frost
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 7:08am
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I might join in on this challange if i bother to keep the color count but that should not pose a problem. ;) Here's my WIP's   and I here is my reference :P http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5873/heman14nx1.jpg Note that i just made the outlines from the reference and nothing more... Hope it fits in the challange restrictions. |
Posted By: leel
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 10:11am
my wip:
 >  > CC pl0x, before i start cleaning it and attempt the head wrap
That'll be the last edit for tonight. looks like I probably won't be able to finish. oh well. ------------- |
Posted By: Delfos
Date Posted: 03 January 2008 at 10:22am
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Wow leel! really really nice! It's like the friend of Johnny Quest xD. Yeah, i think i've made it too big. There's been a looong long time since my last pixel-art... maybe i should do only the monk... |
Posted By: Equilibrix
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 5:15am
Looking at your WIPs I realize my simple picture can't stand a chance.. Any advices how to improve it? |
Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 9:27am
 I dunno, I have bad feelings about the grass in the background. This one was really hard for me. Any ideas anyone? Also will someone please do me a big favor and find out the color count on this picture? I use MSpaint so I don't have any counter tools like PSP. Thanks a ton! |
Posted By: Elk
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 10:03am
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wow leel awesome |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 11:42am
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All are awesome, cept mine of course. *smells green ribbon, but will finish it. ------------- |
Posted By: leel
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 7:12pm
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used 8 colors so far (excluding red, white, and purple bg)
think I'm done for tonight, i'm sick of her ------------- |
Posted By: greenraven
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 7:37pm
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Frost, OMG I haven't seen that hideous thing in ages. Kudos. leel, that is looking mighty fine.  Equilibrix, I would add things just under the horizon (catapults, elephants, etc...). Good luck with it. FlyGuy, (I think it's just me), but there's something wrong with the angle of the cabin. I think.  ------------- "pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso
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Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 04 January 2008 at 8:24pm
| yeah my dad was saying that..i dunno im at my whit's end on this piece...i think im just gonna submit it due to laziness! |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:30am
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FlyGuy, the scene is great looking and may just be your best pixel yet. The cabin is a little odd looking but the rest and that its just one week's work is a win, kudos. leel, her left pupil is too little, imo. ------------- |
Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 8:09am
| Thanks Jalonso. I really hope to someday see these problems before everyone else so I can fix them in the early stages. This is the funnest, most relaxing, enjoyable hobby I have ever had. Thanks to PJ for allowing me to experience pixel art. Yet it can be a frustrating, hair pulling experience when you have issues like this ugly ass cabin! |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 11:26am
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http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/28349.htm?sec=date - finished mine \o/
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Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 11:54am
 Ring Wraith. Any issues so far? (Reference: http://fr.games-workshop.com/lotr/arnor_angmar/jeu/vassauxRoiSorcier/img/ringwraith.jpg And some other random pics, but mostly that one.) ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones"> 
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Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 12:16pm
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colors are great opacus. Not what you'd expect with a reaper.
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Posted By: Reo
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 1:30pm
| I LOVE what you've got so far Opacus! |
Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 1:58pm
Thanks, do you still think the same about it now though? I don't like the underside of the robe personaly now. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones">
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Posted By: Equilibrix
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 3:58pm
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Wow, another great pixel which will push my own deeper to oblivion :-) Great job so far, Opacus! greenraven: Thanks for your comment, I managed to fill the blank space between the horizon and the balcony.. And it's done and in gallery, but it sucks in my opinion :-) |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 4:05pm
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@ Equilibrix, Mathematically unless your handle is fool or Buloght, and possiblt MashPotato the chances of winning a challenge are very slim. You not only have done so too, you are the reigning winner.
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Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 4:18pm
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yeah no kidding.. Hey I'm thinking about editing my weekly challenge submission. Any ideas on how to fix the house?
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Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 4:27pm
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I'm in a helping mode today 8) You may not have a lot of time to edit much but you could just place the cabin/house in the midground where nothing is there now (a composition weakness). The clothing can just be on a clothes line. I would add more depth to the mountain range as I poorly show, just using the sky colors to add depth. *not orders just c+c, k.  ------------- |
Posted By: Kren
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 8:21pm
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Well Jal in my opinion the robes colour need more contrast comparing it with the grass. the mountain seems to catch more my attention than the rest of the piece. |
Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 9:00pm
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Thanks Jal! my pic looks a million times better now, I don't have time to edit the clothing line...I gotta pack up to head back to base! Last day of my leave for Christmas is tonight :-( I have really come to love the people on this site, I never used these forums prior to this week really, but this really helps make your pictures a lot better. THANKS MAN! ------------- |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 9:02pm
We shall wait like helpless maiden for the soldiers's return  
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Posted By: Metaru
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 9:15pm
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that reminds me a Luis Miguel's song... back on topic, Arj! i do really wanted to make an entry for this one... but my head doctor said no more challenges for a while D: ------------- I ate leel's babies |
Posted By: leel
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 9:42pm
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I think we should like.. take a screenshot or something, and then rub it in any whiny noob's nose when he/she whines about the forum. <3 P.S. cc me, assholes! cause i'll only have about two hours tomorrow to finish :( ------------- |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 9:45pm
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Whats to CC baby? The colors are ace, the turban idea is genious, you pixel better than the rest of us. Get some implants and you're PURRRRRRFECT!!! ------------- |
Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 05 January 2008 at 11:23pm
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Haha. Hey Leel, your picture is great. Submit it already!
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Posted By: Dra_chan
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 12:40am
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omg wtf lolol I had no time to work on this, still have to do the back of the skirt, refine skirt, refine skin, look for a good hair color, AA and BG wooo edit: if someone can c+c before the time ends i would be happy oh and she will be holding a long cloth on her hand.  |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 7:23am
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I don't think you must have a BG dra. I would consider a scarve or ribbon or long fabric that she's twirwling around her or something like that. ------------- |
Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 7:48am
Update: Getting there. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones">
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Posted By: JerryPie
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 8:43am
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brilliant man.. I love the ancient buildings in the background.
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Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 9:22am
Thanks Flyguy :) Any final comments before I upload it? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones">
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Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 10:12am
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Ah, that looks really cool Opacus! I think just add a tiny bit of shading to the trunk of the tree on the left The small plants in the lower left corner don't seem to fit the scene to me, but that's just my personal taste. I was just planning on just sitting back and admiring the entries for this challenge, but I went to a bridal show yesterday and I have dresses on the brain... so if I can knock this out in a few hours, I will enter my own challenge Very early, of course:  ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: Metaru
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 11:05am
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i can sense the Mashpotatoness in every pixel of that piece. Ps: i wonder if being a fan of your works makes us a bit girly...  (insert jal's predictable joke below) ------------- I ate leel's babies |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 11:22am
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Mash has 'girliefied' PJ, this is truth, deal with it.
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Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 11:46am
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http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/28382.htm Submitified. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones">
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Posted By: Opacus
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 1:24pm
WIP but hope it makes more sense? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Shadowwwolf/?chartstyle=Bones">
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Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 4:07pm
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Originally posted by jalonso Mash has 'girliefied' PJ, this is truth, deal with it. Soon the sheer mass of unicorns and rainbows at PJ will crush the number of dragons and Marios COMBINED  On a brighter note, Pixidust will be most welcome!A bit more done. I don't know if I'll be able to finish this in time, and she seems out of proportion right now, but crit is welcome:  ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 4:19pm
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Pixiedust is all sheer wonder and magical essense on the outside. On the inside a warrior lives :p Mash you must complete that for a major step in your PJ girlie-fication. There is no wedding gown in the gallery.  ------------- |
Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 4:33pm
On the contrary, Jal: the http://pixeljoint.com/pixels/new_icons.asp?dosearch=1&ob=search&search=wedding - revolution has already begun  (although I don't think my bright-eye or Adam's Zombie Conga really belong there )------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: jalonso
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 4:41pm
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omg all this time I thought we were 'super mario riding a dragon' territory.
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Posted By: MashPotato
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 8:09pm
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Yay, finished and http://pixeljoint.com/pixelart/28399.htm - submitted This will probably be my last pixel for a while. ------------- http://theindiestone.com - the INDIE STONE |
Posted By: Dra_chan
Date Posted: 06 January 2008 at 8:42pm
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I came home very late today, Ill see how far I can go with the challenge. Good think is today I can go to sleep late! That bridal dress is beautiful! Edit: finished and submited http://pixeljoint.com/pixelart/28404.htm |