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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP][C+C] Trying to learn "proper" pixel art. Stuck already at the outline.
« on: April 13, 2015, 03:18:24 pm »
Thanks lachrymose, unfortunately I can't really work on the piece too much during the week days.
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Going to make a really quick reply, since I'm still learning this stuff myself. More skilled artists will be along eventually.
References: Use references for everything you do, unless you're already a very good artist. The pants, the hair, the face, the shirt. Google images is your friend. Imitate reality.
Hue: Brighter objects that catch light are often warmer (more towards yellow), and darker objects in the shadow are often colder (more towards blue)
Contrast: Almost no one uses enough contrast when they're starting out with pixel art. Exaggerate, push the limit to what you feel is appropriate.
Light source: Decide where the light is coming from and be diligent in applying shadows that match the light source. This also affects the reference images you're using.
Shapes: Try to divide complex objects (like legs) into simpler objects (like cylinders) when applying light and shadow. It makes it easier to visualize how to apply light and shadow.
References: Did I mention you need to be looking at references?
Also, check this out:
http://www.pixeljoint.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11299