Pixel Art Details

Title:	Valley Two
Pixel Artist:	verfum (Level 3 Private Eye :: 1462 points)
Posted:	5/9/2007 13:17
Palette:	33 colors
Statistics:	30 comments 81 faves 0 avatars
It's been a while since my last pixels were drawn, so something original here. Based on a sketch I did with a ball-point pen on a scrap of paper. I'd liked to have put something in the forground, but the subject is the fortress - not sure . I drew the picture zoomed in about 8x so when zoomed out to full size it appears very cluttered. Best viewed 2x I think - would you agree? Originally I was restricting myself to 12-bit pallette and 32 colours. It ended up being 32-colours (33 with gif transparency), but drifted away from the strict 12-bit pallette as I wanted a couple of more subtle colors. Hope you like it! Oh, nearly forgot, full work in progress can be found here... http://ski-tour.co.uk/pixelart/valley_two.gif

Discussion

If you would like to comment you will need to be logged in. Register now. It only takes a moment and it's free.

Zephyrrite (Level 8 Guerrilla) @ 4/12/2018 16:42

I love everything about this, except for for the foreground. I actually like the outlines especially on the cliffs.

[hidden] (Level 1 Rookie) @ 10/24/2014 12:36

cool palette

verfum (Level 3 Private Eye) @ 8/24/2011 16:10

WIP link fixed :P

Gabylouro (Level 2 Petty Officer) @ 6/5/2011 16:45

Really cool!

susuwataris (Level 6 Yonkyu) @ 9/21/2009 17:47

it's beautiful.

leeteet (Level 1 Rookie) @ 5/1/2009 05:44

Pretty nice, I like the castle alot

sharprm (Level 4 Deputy) @ 2/23/2009 22:18

Great! Can't sun blends so well with the sky. Foreground needs a black outline maybe.

4ok (Level 1 Thug) @ 2/22/2009 11:23

amazing

JerryPie (Level 11 Godfather) @ 4/24/2008 07:36

Great cartoony style, I think the bushes in the front lack something though. Maybe some red berries.

HoofFoot (Level 8 Regional Boss) @ 6/24/2007 10:18

Aaww, that's a very cute style and a wonderful piece.

Necky (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/4/2007 07:52

Wicked!

I had no idea you were working on a new piece of work! :) One for the favourites me thinks :)

mikl3 (Level 7 Sheriff) @ 5/14/2007 09:25

the composition seems a bit... chaotic. I dont like low detalization of the nearest bush
5/7

Hapiel (Level 11 Admiral) @ 5/14/2007 07:30

Wooooooow!!!

5/5

elend (Level 3 Corporate Drone) @ 5/13/2007 15:15

Wow that's an amazing step animation. Very impressive and a equally impressive result.

natano (Level 1 Rookie) @ 5/13/2007 07:39

cool work man goof woork

verfum (Level 3 Private Eye) @ 5/12/2007 17:15

I'll think about the outline. I wanted to have a clean feel to the piece, which is something I've not been particularly bothered about in the past.

I'm not sure what you mean about the crooked mountain - there is no mountain- unless you mean the big blancmange in the background

iLKke (Level 9 Nidan) @ 5/12/2007 03:36

You could theoretically make the piece even better by dropping the outline, like you already did in places.
Plus, I never ever saw a mountain with a crooked peak. Before :D

skeddles (Level 11 Psychopath) @ 5/11/2007 17:26

Amazing.

verfum (Level 3 Private Eye) @ 5/10/2007 18:34

I'd like to thank you all for the lovely comments you have left me. I'm now hoping for some gritty crit from Helm

Stickman (Level 7 Sheriff) @ 5/10/2007 05:55

Beautiful. I like how you dithered out the sun againt the sky. Those 2 colours work especially well for that

jalonso (Level 11 Godfather) @ 5/10/2007 04:45

A most beautiful scene.

verfum (Level 3 Private Eye) @ 5/10/2007 02:22

Adam - Interesting you liked the tree - I didn't seem to think it fitted too well. I also thought it wasn't drawn that well either. Thanks for your comment :P

AdamPlays (Level 6 SWAT) @ 5/10/2007 01:26

This is very pretty! 6/6

One thing I found interesting in the full WIP is the tree you had fully developed in center-left that you ended up cutting out! It was a nice topiary if you ask me and I was surprised it got left out.

klav (Level 7 Mass Murderer) @ 5/9/2007 18:09

Ultra clean and a great pallet, everything jumps out. I like it at 2x but I like everything at 2x size. Great Job.

iLKke (Level 9 Nidan) @ 5/9/2007 18:00

Fantastic! 6/6+FAV
Your best so far, you got really good.

Also one of the most interesting WIPs I've seen.

macula (Level 6 Hitman) @ 5/9/2007 17:36

Wow nice work good job on the colors and style.

Kaiseto (Level 6 Made) @ 5/9/2007 17:13

Definitely like this. Especially the soft colors on the mountains the the background. Expertly done.

FrankieSmileShow (Level 6 Manager) @ 5/9/2007 16:11

Holy carp! You should have tried out the weekly challenge with that! haha, it would have been a perfect RETORT to my evil castle. :D

Adarias (Level 11 Special Agent) @ 5/9/2007 14:36

lovely, only thing im not sure about is the very foreground - its shapes are confusing

jamon (Level 10 Operative) @ 5/9/2007 14:24

nice and clean! =)

Related & Tags

Valley Fortress 12-bit pallette 32 colours colors, Valley Two avatars, Valley Two icons, Valley Two pixel art, Valley Two forum avatars, Valley Two AOL Buddy Icons

Donate

Want to give some dough back to all those amazing pixel artists? Donations provide prize money for contests, help cover hosting costs and support new initiatives.

Support the arts!

Valley Two

Pixel Art Details

Discussion

Related & Tags

Sponsored Products

Donate

Report Problem

Register

Already Registered?