Pixelation

Critique => Pixel Art => Topic started by: OriginalAdric on August 22, 2010, 07:54:20 pm

Title: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: OriginalAdric on August 22, 2010, 07:54:20 pm
Hey guys, I just joined and figured I'd introduce myself with some things I've been working on lately.

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/THF9kSUsn-I/AAAAAAAAAZs/gLQxrUxYSQY/DK_Command_Portrait_WIP_COMBO_2.gif)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/THF9kdOPGaI/AAAAAAAAAZw/MzO8aAUbTEA/DK_FlameTrooper_Portrait_WIP_COMBO.gif)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/THF9kfvd6ZI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/OF2P28JdPxk/DK_CloseAssaultTrooper_WIP.png)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/THF9kdkQ73I/AAAAAAAAAZ0/cQwh-nI9Pyg/DK_StickGrenade_WIP.gif)
(This is blown up to 300%)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/S81InojnBsI/AAAAAAAAAN0/q-fL6VUjutA/DK_FlameTroopers_V3.1.gif)

Also, here's a self portrait I did recently (clicky to go to my blog/portfolio):

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_B1krNDAlHDM/THF-xuv6ysI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/lhnvhQm993I/PixelPortrait.png)

The 40K stuff is all sketched out on paper first, then scanned in and pixel-ized. I use Photoshop for all of the image manipulation and animation.

A bit about my background: I'm not-quite 24, and I've recently graduated from Sheridan College w/ a BAA in Animation. I've only recently started doing pixel art, but I love the challenge. I'm looking forward to getting and giving good feedback on work.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: Demon11777 on August 22, 2010, 08:10:39 pm
Wow Thats awesome stuff you got there  ;D. But might i suggest some finger / hand movement for the flame thrower? Unless it's thought activated  :crazy: .. which would be awesome  :hehe:
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: OriginalAdric on August 22, 2010, 08:14:53 pm
I may do that in the future. The image was originally just going to be a still portrait shot, but I ended up adding the flames b/c I had a little extra time to kill and I wanted to try out some fx work.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: FRAWG on August 22, 2010, 08:16:00 pm
Well, your work is very nice, i see a lot of detail on form, but there's a few problems i have that i think you can work on. I can tell that you are a very talented artist, but you are newer to pixel art (which is still art, but is a lot harder to master)

I think there is just a bit too much dithering, and it would be nice if you explored color and contrast a bit more than you have.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: OriginalAdric on August 22, 2010, 08:22:46 pm
Thanks for the crit. I'm pretty confident with my technical ability, but my color theory and overall artistic sensibilities are areas where I think I need the most improvement.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: FRAWG on August 22, 2010, 08:27:33 pm
Yes, that's an area i'm trying to learn myself. On some of my early pixel art (like my avatar i don't feel like changing) i used too much dithering and not enough hue/saturation switching. This site can be great for learning those things.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40K WIP
Post by: Demon11777 on August 22, 2010, 08:29:54 pm
I agree, you will get a much smoother effect with a larger pallet. By no means am I saying that what you have done is bad, If anything it's an example of dithering gone right.