Hello everyone !
I'll quickly introduce myself, I'm Mangor, 25yo, studied graphic design.
I recently started working on pixel art (this is my second piece) and I'm a newb when it comes to drawing as well.
This is a character I made for a sidescroller action game I'm doing in partnership with a pal, it was inspired by japanese Tengu.
This is at 100%, but it probably will be bigger in game, at 200%.
So I'd love to have some comment/advice on this. Things I struggled the most with while doing it were the posture (which still doesn't look quite right to me) and the shading.
I'd say the shading on the upper body is alright, but I can't get the legs and pants to look better. I might have to redo the vest and the hair as well, they feel a bit off to me but I'm not sure why.
What are your thoughts on this and what should I focus on to improve ?
Thanks in advance for your help and have a good day !