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Pixel Art / [C+C][WIP] Old school video game cover
« on: January 19, 2012, 04:19:52 pm »
Hey guys! I'm working on a cover for a pocket-sized book of indie tabletop RPGs that are inspired by the authors' favorite video games. They requested a retro video game collage. I've settled on a rough composition that features a swordswoman and a giant titan, which is a take on Shadow of the Colossus.
I'm currently playing around with two different lighting styles, and I thought I'd stop and get some feedback:


The first style is closer to the authors original sketch, which is here:

A couple more details about the cover:
I've got a lot of freedom with this project, so I'm open to comments like "change the pose entirely!" or "more/less pixels per inch!" or "new palette!".
I'm currently playing around with two different lighting styles, and I thought I'd stop and get some feedback:


The first style is closer to the authors original sketch, which is here:

A couple more details about the cover:
- The cover print dimensions are 3.5" x 5", so those little sprites would be blown way up to big chunky pixels.
- I'm limited to 3 ink colors plus the tan chipboard the cover will be printed on. I'm currently using colors picked from the printer's default color choices because that would be cheaper than custom ink colors.
I've got a lot of freedom with this project, so I'm open to comments like "change the pose entirely!" or "more/less pixels per inch!" or "new palette!".