Yeah, in my environmental science class i was doodling, and i somewhat drew a picture of a stickman pointing into the hills. I then thought it would be a good idea to use it as my piece for the challenge. The creature, is meant to represent acceptance.



so far..

Any comments and critques, on colours, shading etc would be appreciated

-Quake

With that crab, i think you've shaded with in mind that the futher from the light source, the darker is gets in a linear (or quite close) line..

This makes it feel, that it's flat.. Also the pallete is horrible, there isn't enough Contrast (search if need be), and the lightest colour is huge in Saturation (again search if needed).

Try, and think how the light would affect by shape, by looking at it more as a shape than art. this will help you decide how light would act on the shape

Pretty cool animation, not sure about the top hair or whatever it is moving..

I'd do the other one for you, but i need to go sorry

oh and i used Graphics gale, which is free... But you need a paid version to save as .GIF

if you need any help with Graphics Gale.. or whateveer just pm me or ask in General Discussion.

I'm also a newb in animation 

Anyway, With the jumping, it's quite fluent, but if it was me.. i'd add a bit of spice to the Jump..

Maybe, make his head get bigger, width way like it's being squashed.. and i'm not that fond on the Eyes changing, kind of breaks the flow.

-Quake