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CHALLENGE: Samurai EraSamurai were Japanese warriors from the 13th to the 19th Century. This week they will be celebrated in Pixels. Pick one of these types of samurai and use the corresponding palette. No swapping palettes.
Challenge idea by Canty Canvas Size - Exactly 120 x 120. NOTE: There are three different options for each palette at the challenge checker this week--be sure to select the one you need from the dropdown! CHALLENGE RULES
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CHALLENGE VOTINGVote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!CHALLENGE AWARDSThe Samurai Era 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! Weeaaboooo by Jeremy Setting Sun by AIGuy Rōnin by SpaceSalmon Edited by jalonso - 09 August 2010 at 9:12pm |
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KingOfTheTrolls
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Hmm I gave it a shot.. My first ever attempt at a human... Fail
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jeremy
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weeabo idea lol
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Mis-BUG
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mmmh... I don't know if I'm going to submit this or change it somehow...
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Manupix
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MisBug: change!
Anatomy is wrong (arm, shoulders, neck); light could be more interesting with a strong backlit / silhouette effect. Nice composition and atmosphere. |
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Mr Blu
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Ambient
Midshipman ![]() ![]() Joined: 02 April 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 75 |
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![]() Could really use advice on anatomy, virtually no experience there. The hand pose is supposed to be commanding, and I was rather shooting for Saruman's hand while using his Palantir in the Fellowship of the Ring. Refs: Samurai Shogun Hand Edit: changed images to links Edited by Ambient - 09 August 2010 at 12:23pm |
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dpixel
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Rough palette for me...Took me out of my comfort zone. Still some touch ups to go.
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Ambient
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Originally posted by dpixel
Rough palette for me...Took me out of my comfort zone. Still some touch ups to go.
![]() I think the white makes it quite difficult to see the detail on the rest of the scene. Maybe use the blue? ![]() ![]() Done with the samurai on the left (even hidden parts), moving on to the hand... Edited by Ambient - 09 August 2010 at 4:05pm |
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dpixel
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Originally posted by Ambient
I think the white makes it quite difficult to see the detail on the rest of the scene. Maybe use the blue? Thanks for the tip. I assume you're talking about the white background, which I like for some reason. I'm trying to make the details pop a bit more without changing the white. Originally posted by Ambient Done with the samurai on the left (even hidden parts), moving on to the hand... I do like your design, but the finger in front of the face of the samurai seems a bit weird. My eye just goes to that section. Great use of the palette though. |
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InvaderOz
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Ambient
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Originally posted by dpixel
I do like your design, but the finger in front of the face of the samurai seems a bit weird. My eye just goes to that section. Great use of the palette though. I'd been making changes to the hand and fingers shape, but I'm still not satisfied with it. I'm saving it for last so I can have best idea of how to do it. Also, I'm really intimidated by shading something that large with at most 5 colors. I must say, that neon green really ticks me off... I don't think I'll use it for anything other than the background and eye-whites. ![]() Going to see what I can throw together with the background... |
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jalonso
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In case some didn't see Hatch's post on the news thread:
There are three different options for each palette at the challenge checker this week--be sure to select the one you need from the dropdown! |
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Mis-BUG
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Thanks for your suggestion; I was planning to change the arm somehow because it was too long and it was going to make the left hand look weird... by the way I can't understand what do you mean by wrong anatomy on the neck...
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Ambient
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His neck seems a bit long, and doesn't transition too well into the head.
Also, I think you should use the darker colors to anti-alias your black, or whatever color that is. Especially at the root of the left arm, and the pants. |
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Manupix
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MisBug: I'm not too sure about what exactly is wrong, I suck at anatomy, but I see it's wrong. Probably what ambient says, also maybe the shoulder is too low?
The arm is not better; mostly I can't see whether it is stretched or at an angle, nor where is the elbow. There certainly is a question of light there: I don't think the biceps could be lit from the right side like this; on the contrary, if the elbow points towards us (most probable) then the upper arm should be mostly in shadow. The rest of the body looks good. I think. ;) |
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InvaderOz
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![]() any suggestions, dithering is somehow...hmm don't know |
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Ambient
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Originally posted by InvaderOz
![]() I find that dithering usually works poorly in high contrast pallets, especially on smooth things like clothing. I suggest a series of curved, shrinking lines. Looking great! ![]() I'm trying to hide the fact that I'm on a limited pallet, but I feel it sticks out like a sore thumb on the hand. Edit: Sorry for the image blackouts on my post, they were hosted on my site and it got wiped. Restored now. Edited by Ambient - 10 August 2010 at 6:36pm |
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Jaker Pot
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Can i use 3 colors or i have to use all the 6?
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skamocore
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Originally posted by Jaker Pot Can i use 3 colors or i have to use all the 6? "Colors - Exactly 6." |
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Jaker Pot
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Ok, thanks! Here's a WIP: ![]() The brightest color doesn't match :( What can i do?? Edited by Jaker Pot - 10 August 2010 at 7:12pm |
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Dhr. Bosch
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i'm doing toshiro mifune whilst playing in Ronin ![]() ref here: http://spc.fotolog.com/photo/12/3/127/bobelsilencioso2/1221049090120_f.jpg i still have to re-install my wacom though cause pixeling with mouse is not working for me |
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skamocore
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Before you go any further, keep in mind that the canvas is exactly 120 x 120.
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Dhr. Bosch
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silly me, i read 150 x 150
lucky i wasn't that far into my piece yet |
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Aleiav
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SerenaOmega
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Does it have to be the old kind of style, can it be anime or cartoony?
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Sleepless
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vertig0zone
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Hi
I'm new here. I haven't done much pixel art lately, but I saw your wall of fame and I want to be on it. So, I thought I'de just enter the ronin contest. Here's my wip. It's just the outline. I looked through some of the comments you guys make and I like 'em. Especially the ones that point out every error. I know what I have so far isn't much, but I'de appreciate any comments. thanx. ![]() |
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jeremy
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ellie-is
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Can I do Wolverine? I'm pretty sure he was a samurai at one point. :P
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Jaker Pot
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Originally posted by Jeremy ![]() Finisht! I liked it, but it look a lot like mine =p |
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cure
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vertig0zone
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I'm just now realizing that I have no idea how to submit my entry.
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