Thanks for the advice. Here's a small update:


I get what you're saying with the outline color. I could probably turn it down even more. I'll experiment some more with that.
 
I hope this is better than before. I intend to add more polish to the animation before adding in more colors.

Also, I changed the color inside the cloak because she was starting to look like Batman.

Thanks!

OK I gave concept art a try and did these so far (I don't own a scanner so it's mouse drewn ^^):


First two (top) are very similar to the pixel version. I try to explain the "top down" perspective. What I really mean is that it's viewed from a superior angle or 45 degree top/frontal. I added a man too for reference.

Next two (middle) I tried to rearrange some of the body parts. I made the legs too small in the first one and the minotaur very tall in the second. Again a man for size reference. I actually like the second one although it's much taller than I intended.

Last four (bottom) are the original pose as seen from different angles. I guess I can begin to see how this is helping me grasp the anatomy of the pose.

Hmm.

I'll keep the other stuff in mind as well when I get back to pixeling.


EDIT

This is better right?

Trying to pixel a minotaur for a project of mine.

Outline:


Color:


I'm having a bit of problems with this one. In particular it's super messy and inconsistent. I tried making some veins and chest hair  plus I'm experimenting with specular lighting. Light is supposed to be top down. As is perspective. LoL please help me out.

I did a very small edit on down angle:


Up angle is fine except maybe I think the lighting on the legs as they go back are too high. To my taste.

I think side way angles are too exaggerated maybe. Makes him stand out much like a marching soldier. Steps doesn't need to be so big.

Looking forward to see his run.