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Pixel Art / Re: pixeljoint weekly challenge
« on: November 07, 2007, 02:51:37 pm »In my limited opinion, I think there are both flaws and strengths in both Adarias and Sharp's pieces (am only talking about Sharps 10 colour edit here). When Adarias first posted, it took a little bit to "see" what was going on, and while the palette does justice to the greater concept of pixel art (as I interpret it from Helm's post), the "burn" Helm pointed out does make it hard to look at.
Sharp, on the other hand, has come at it from a more obvious, literal interpretation. Yes, the greens are very green. But there's also no mistaking what's going on. The nail is a nice touch and again more instantly "readable", although Adarias' sneakers, lock (it is a lock, yes?) and indeed overall look is far more authentic for the movie. Of course, the palette pops more on Sharp's piece, making it stand out with its saturation, though I don't like the highlights on the pants, or the spread hand and bare feet.
It's interesting, every day in my work we have to contend with what is innovative and clever and artistic, versus what the general public will understand and relate to (which therefore can also be clever and artful if that connection is the end purpose).
Regardless of edits, it's a very cool final piece Adarias.
