Pixel Joint Forum: [WIP] Red Big Monster (Pixel art version now)

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   Hey guys. I hope you don't mind that this image is not a pixel art.

Art is art, right? Especially when it comes to game art.

I am a beginner and I want to improve. If you could help me, I would be grateful. 

What should I change/make better?

I know there is a lot to improve, but atm I am focusing on finishing his right hand. I find his hand pretty boring, I want to add something to make it more interesting. I consider adding some plastic tubes with green fluid. I should stick to some better palette, though.

One more thing. Should I be working with smaller canvas, so I would not have to focus on every small detail?

UPDATE:

Pixel art version

Edited by DiodonHystrix - 01 November 2014 at 4:00pm

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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Topic: [WIP] Red Big Monster (Pixel art version now) Posted: 27 October 2014 at 3:48pm
	Hey guys. I hope you don't mind that this image is not a pixel art. Art is art, right? Especially when it comes to game art. I am a beginner and I want to improve. If you could help me, I would be grateful. What should I change/make better? I know there is a lot to improve, but atm I am focusing on finishing his right hand. I find his hand pretty boring, I want to add something to make it more interesting. I consider adding some plastic tubes with green fluid. I should stick to some better palette, though. One more thing. Should I be working with smaller canvas, so I would not have to focus on every small detail? UPDATE: Pixel art version Edited by DiodonHystrix - 01 November 2014 at 4:00pm
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DrTripwire Commander Joined: 29 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 28 October 2014 at 9:51pm
	I don't think anyone here is going to respond because it's not pixel art. Why not check out DeviantART?
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Limes Commander Joined: 15 September 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 683	Posted: 29 October 2014 at 9:42am
	Could easily be and look better as a pixel art imo.
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H\|F Commander Joined: 14 March 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 363	Posted: 30 October 2014 at 9:43am
	Right now this is pretty hard to read, is that an open mouth? Are the eyes open? Those are the types of things to consider, readability for the viewer
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 01 November 2014 at 3:59pm
	Well. I gave pixel art another try.(I fail everytime, when I pick it.) There is not much, but I'm not sure if I am heading in the right direction? About mouth, eyes. Well I didn't finish those, because I didn't know if I wanted him to be more evil or childish.
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DrTripwire Commander Joined: 29 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 03 November 2014 at 1:23pm
	Is the blood on the ground again? Because right now, it looks like it's falling - if it's falling, it's the wrong shape. I think your line is a bit thick for the right arm. Why not make it a shadow instead, keeping the outline thinner?
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Cozzmy13 Seaman Joined: 10 August 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 03 November 2014 at 11:14pm
	Lets help you a bit. Edited by Cozzmy13 - 03 November 2014 at 11:15pm
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 05 November 2014 at 2:03am
	Hey. Thanks for your feedback. I will rather stick to my new concept. Still working on his right hand, though. I think I'm almost there, but it surely needs more improvement.(Head of the hand isn't done yet.) Blood was supposed to be on the ground, is it better now? Cozzmy13 I tried to make the same highlights as yours.
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 05 November 2014 at 4:29pm
	Again me. Trying to detail his left hand now, so I can compare them. I want to get cracks on his arm. I would be happy if it looked like lava is moving in his skin? I am not sure about the colors I've chosen. I think I added too many pixels and it isn't clear. I will fix it tomorrow.
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 06 November 2014 at 12:41pm
	Next Update. I've dropped the "lava/cracks" idea. Trying to achieve some samurai armor look now. It doesn't look that bad, does it? Need to make gantlets now. I will probably redo his right arm after that:/
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Finlal Rear Admiral Joined: 08 November 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 404	Posted: 06 November 2014 at 12:46pm
	Sanurai armor looks pretty good. There is one problem with whole sprite - outline. There is outline on head and half of torso but there's no outline on arms. Try to make it either without any outline or with outline everywhere.
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 06 November 2014 at 12:58pm
	I'm keeping outline on his head and torso, because I haven't touched them yet. Should I change it asap? It's easier for me to focus on one thing first. But it may be a bad idea actually.
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 07 November 2014 at 11:44am
	Again I have changed my concept. Wow, I find it frustrating. Need to work on his torso now. I think I will detail him after getting general idea what I want him to look like.
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Limes Commander Joined: 15 September 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 683	Posted: 08 November 2014 at 9:33pm
	going good.
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 10 November 2014 at 6:04am
	Thanks. Now I have something like this: Not sure if it looks good. I will try to do his head+feet now. After that I'll probably try to shadow everything correctly. Made his head a little bigger, but still need to work on it. Edited by DiodonHystrix - 10 November 2014 at 11:35am
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 12 November 2014 at 3:24pm
	Next Update. Currently working on his head. But I think it's not finished yet. I wanted to give him a helmet. Well it doesn't suit him at all. Need to think about something else. Also I think it can be problematic that his skin is red and armor is also red (atm). I want to make a high collar too, but as you can see it's not finished yet. Made his head a bit smaller. Edited by DiodonHystrix - 12 November 2014 at 4:39pm
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DrTripwire Commander Joined: 29 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 12 November 2014 at 4:52pm
	I feel like his arms wouldn't be in front of his body. Know what I mean? The lines are ahead of the body. I think they'd be next to or even behind a little. Awesome improvement, though!
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DiodonHystrix Seaman Joined: 27 October 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 16 November 2014 at 8:28am
	Ye, I fixed his arms a bit. But I can't detail him at all... Blue thing under his head is an ascot tie. There is also a small collar(the brown thing). He has also a chauffeur hat. I don't know how to shadow his face properly, neither do I know if his accessories look any good. I'm getting tired of this character and want to start something new. On the other hand, dropping this I will not improve and I'd love to finish it. Any thoughts? Btw. Using db's 32 palette. I really like it so far.
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