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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 10, 2009, 04:46:41 pm »
I like what the backlight and specular does for the crown.  Thanks for the edit!  (and the idea for it from Jad)  Also, I'm noticing your other edits, too.

I'm learning more and more with each step.  Thank you all so much.  I'm working more on it..

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Pixel Art / Re: WIP tree - C&C?
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:39:38 am »
Maybe a good way to fake the perspective is to add more plants with the perspective of the tree?

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Pixel Art / Re: Some sort of sword
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:35:47 am »
The handle looks as flat as the blade.

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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:28:56 am »
Ok, I've added his staff, went with a gold crown, did a little more work on the breastplate and upped the contrast a bit.

Critiques?



EDIT: Finally cleaned up the palette after finding out about GrafX2.  I've got it down to 24.  Should I reduce it further?  Any tips on doing that?  Thanks!


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Pixel Art / AA Question
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:22:31 am »
I always had trouble with AA-ing a gentle curve--especially the part near 45 degrees.



Do any of the pros have time to edit this and show me how you do it?   Every time I try the line seems either flat or fatter than it should be, or I end up using way too many colors...

Thanks!

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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 08, 2009, 08:22:29 pm »
Ok, here's an update.  Sink your teeth in.. :D

@Jad How's the crown?  Less wonky?  I'm still not sure what to do with the breastplate..  Is it any better?
@skamoco How does the palette look?

I'm still looking for more suggestions.

Thanks a bunch!


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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 08, 2009, 05:53:20 pm »
Ah, I understand.  I'll give that a try too.

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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 08, 2009, 05:39:47 pm »
Jad, thanks a bunch for your comments.  Very constructive for me.

I hope I didn't come across as being unappreciative.  I've learned a bunch already.  I'm working on it more now and will post an update in a little bit.

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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] an Old King
« on: August 08, 2009, 03:03:11 pm »
First off, that you much for the edit.  Not sure why you removed his eyebrows.

Don't take this the wrong way, but you're a programmer right?

Not when I post here. :)  Here, I'm a budding artist that enjoys saturated colors.  (Seems like whenever I post here I get spanked for my use of color :) )

But actually, I consider it a complement that you didn't have anything to say about lighting and form.  I'm working on structure right now, but I'll keep your palette choice in mind.

I do like how it looks like an old photo, though it's not particularly regal.

Thanks!

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Pixel Art Feature Chest / Re: [WIP] The Yeti project
« on: August 08, 2009, 07:05:26 am »
Just wanted to say that, being a novice, the idea of mirroring your work had never occurred to me.  That is a fantastic idea, and you're right, the mistakes just seem to pop out when you do that.  Thanks for the tip!

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