Thanks for the replies, guys, but I think I am going to scrap this design and go with a newer, more dynamic one. It just doesn't have the character I need, you know?

Just noticed that the sprite disappeared... strange... does that happen with imageshack frequently?

Thanks for all the replies! I was thinking that this could actually be a good multi-person colab, like have 5 sections on the arm, and have on person do each section at a time... well, if someone wants to start something like that, they have my consent, as long as I can be in on it So yeah, Fry, I will be messing with the shape as I go along, thanks for pointing that out. philipptr, We've all been there, don't sweat it. Hedgehog, I was thinking about doing a portion like that, but you only have so much arm, you know? And I have so many ideas, I don't even know if I can fit it all  I hope so, however. I will probably post the next update today.

You are animating this thing?!? That is going to be intense! Can't wait to see it! Is it for a game or something?

Welcome to the boards! Now, your character design is ok, but there are a couple of issues with the sprite itself. First of all, too many black lines inside the piece itself, making it seem cluttered and hard to define. Also, I didn't realize that was hair until I read the post, so do something about that. The way you shaded the cloths is also very stiff and unnatural looking. Finally, you could most definitely make the arm seem more organic and animate it that way as well, it would just take more effort. So you have to decide if the effort is worth it for your game. Your avatar is good, though there are some things that could be done to the grass, and the little guy in it could use some aaing. Other then that, good start!

So yeah, just messing around, playing with anatomy and style, and threw this together. I think I will probably give him some legs and maybe snaz-up his look. Any thoughts?