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I'm sort of expanding on a piece I recently submitted to my gallery. I got the urge to make some more characters n' junk. Here's what I've doodled in my very limited spare time. I'm using it as practice to develop my skills, and to become less stagnant. I'll keep updating this when I add more. I appreciate all feedback.

I wasn't sure about the old man's hair. Either to leave it one solid color or attempt some detail. It's one of those things I'm not really good at much like the detail on the tree.

Edited by RileyFiery - 09 December 2013 at 2:34am

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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Topic: OPP - Chars Posted: 09 December 2013 at 2:34am
	I'm sort of expanding on a piece I recently submitted to my gallery. I got the urge to make some more characters n' junk. Here's what I've doodled in my very limited spare time. I'm using it as practice to develop my skills, and to become less stagnant. I'll keep updating this when I add more. I appreciate all feedback. I wasn't sure about the old man's hair. Either to leave it one solid color or attempt some detail. It's one of those things I'm not really good at much like the detail on the tree. Edited by RileyFiery - 09 December 2013 at 2:34am
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 3:56am
	Pretty cool designs you got there. For the old mans hair I think a touch of shading would do. Just enough to suggest lighting and shape ya know? Little as possible imo Edited by H\|F - 09 December 2013 at 3:56am
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 6:19am
	They look nice. I agree some simple shading on the old man's hair similar to the way you've shaded the brown hat is all you need. Imo, the tree is over colored/pixelled as it relates to the style on the character but its a good pixelling job.
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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 7:48am
	Well I tried something simple after having a wonderful nap. I'm just not sure about it. I spent an hour and a half attempting to shade his hair. I'm still not satisfied with it. I just can't seem to do it the way I imagine it. heh Also made a few tiny edits to the face. Edited by RileyFiery - 09 December 2013 at 8:37am
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 9:11am
	Think Huey from Boondocks IMO though this shading doesn't look bad. Nice face edit btw oh and I agree about the tree like Jal said Oh and IMO eyebrows seem to get pretty light even for full gray haired folks. Maybe add in a touch of lighter color to his brows to add some depth? I'm curious to how it will change his face Edited by H\|F - 09 December 2013 at 9:14am
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 9:33am
	I don't like that hair shading. Bottom up is probably nicer.
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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 11:31am
	Tried to do another shading for the hair. I also lightened up the eyebrows which feels like it gave him a lil' more age. I'm still not feeling the hair. I'll keep at it. I just can't get a good flow going. I can't really add the shading like it should be.
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 11:36am
	You're almost there I think! It looks good to me but you have to be happy with it. Here is a tiny idea just to throw out there. Seeing that he is standing still, I believe it would be very believable if his hand or even hands were resting atop his walking cane? Most elderly will do so to brace themselves.
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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 12:05pm
	I may never be happy with it, but that's just me. Working on the old man and explorer has really helped me to be honest. Any who, I messed around again. I'm not feeling the left arm, but I've tried editing it several times now and ended up making it worse each time. Also added a chest grab to the right sprite. I think I'm going to take a break for the day, and start again tomorrow. This is helpful practice. I really appreciate your feedback H\|F and Jalanso. Edited by RileyFiery - 09 December 2013 at 12:05pm
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 12:06pm
	That is good :)
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 09 December 2013 at 1:54pm
	Haaaha I'm loving these two and like your edit
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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Posted: 18 December 2013 at 5:05am
	I haven't had much free time, but here's what I was messing with. I was thinking of doing a paper mario like game in a zelda world. I'm still fiddling with this stuff when I get some free time. <--- Totally didn't notice what I did to his left arm. <--- Quick edit Edited by RileyFiery - 18 December 2013 at 5:28am
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RileyFiery Midshipman Joined: 11 October 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 78	Posted: 19 December 2013 at 9:15am
	Got a tiny bit of free time. Slight update: --> I'm still wracking my head over him. Not sure how to go about the legs while keeping it in the chibi/cartoony-like style. I played with the arms for quite some time, but I'm still not satisfied. Might change the pose/redo the body altogether. Edit: Here's an update. Edited by RileyFiery - 21 December 2013 at 12:01am
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 21 December 2013 at 8:59pm
	He's borderline "lumberjack" and I think you should just go for it lol
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