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Pixel Art / Re: Self-portrait.
« on: March 29, 2007, 12:22:03 am »
Hey Rob,

I really like the angle you chose (more interesting than the usual forward facing mirrored look), the shading and the proportions are pretty good. Althought I would agree with Malor on all of his points about saturation and contrast. The bright green hair isn't all bad if you were going for it.

One more thing you should watch for is how AA is done. The purpose of AA is usually to blend the outline into an adjacent color, so picking colors between the two are crucial. For instance in this work you need to go between the purple outline and the tan background.

Hope you didn't mind a minor edit on the left (our left) side of the face outline:


I've added two new colors but having a slightly larger palette at this point won't hurt too much. Also if you wanted you could work the colors into the background or shading perhaps.

Excellent start!

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Pixel Art / Re: Butterflies on the beach
« on: March 28, 2007, 09:39:36 pm »


Thanks guys; I tried to add alittle more lines in the water but I don't think I've accomplished very much. Also AA'd some stuff and tweaked the colors alittle more.



Heres an ad hoc animation too.. Feel free to edit as you wish.

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Pixel Art / Butterflies on the beach
« on: March 23, 2007, 09:19:08 pm »


Getting my feet wet, AGAIN (yes, it happends alot)! Yes, I know its very well into the surrealism department. Er, Just lemme know what you think of it. I tried some Monsoon2d type dithering. Sorta inspired by Cowboy Beebop: The Movie and some junk I've been readin'.

Edited: Put IMG tags so u guys can zoom..

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Pixel Art / Re: Splashscreen for portfolio(Streetgirl)
« on: December 28, 2006, 05:35:15 am »
Quote from: Skull on December 27, 2006, 07:51:47 pm
Might just be me, but that left leg looks a lot shorter than the right, even in that stance.. 

not just you



-Accepted new change
-Tried to put less volume on the hair; detached it from background
-More boobage
-Shortened left leg
-Tweaked some colors and etc.

----------Edit line-----------



-Foot still felt alittle wonky; moved it
-Added some dithering into the bg
-Cleaned up and tweaked colors

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Pixel Art / Re: Splashscreen for portfolio(Streetgirl)
« on: December 27, 2006, 09:14:11 am »
(Yes, I am a troll)

Anyway, yeah, sharprm; I've gotten that from some off-forum critique as well "is she shooting rats?". Well, shes not really trying to shoot anything; it might just be the outstretched arm but if I change it to a more passive position it'll change the composition dramatically.

Heres a thingy to illustrate my point:


So this is another of those function vs aesthetics problem. Anymore insight on this would be great too.


-------------------The edit line---------------------------------
OK OK I HAD A MOMENT I think I could almost light a light bulb over my head...

==FIX #1==
Anyway heres a quick edit:


Yes, its the cheap shoot into the camera pose again! This could still fit the composition and fix some of the problems; adds a better focal point too. I'll think of more later...

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Pixel Art / Re: [WIP] Sprite
« on: December 27, 2006, 08:53:05 am »
Heya,

Junkboy offered a great way to start off the shading. Although there are many ways you could approach this.

On the colors: You should follow your artistic instincts! What you're missing is contrast; try to reach deeper into the spectrum of color; attempt to use the whole range (EVERYTHING BLACK TO WHITE, DULL TO SHARP[forgot the term for this]). More darks please, the black background doesn't make up for it as you already noticed :p.
Here's a 30 second edit:

This will take more work to polish with more shades but its worth it!

The anatomy is looking fine. You've hid all the difficult areas but I'll forgive you on that. Focus on shading and color on this piece.

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Pixel Art / Re: Splashscreen for portfolio(Streetgirl)
« on: December 27, 2006, 08:36:21 am »
Thanks Ryona. I adjusted both the hips and the shoulders! This kinda fixed the quirks with the arms abit more.

Still not sure what to do with the hair... need more input on that.

Hmm, hitting the 60 color mark. Not sure if I should add more elements into the background or not.


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Pixel Art / Re: Splashscreen for portfolio(Streetgirl)
« on: December 26, 2006, 02:52:26 am »
Thanks for the quick replies.

Mirre, you're spot on with the leg, hopefully theres more stability now. Although I couldn't stabilize her completely I'll leave it since shes supposed to be in the middle of some type of movement (perhaps a roll :p); kinda sorta explains the flying hair. I removed a highlight on the hair to alleviate some of the weight; might need an edit on that. Foot tweaked and background alittle more sharper.

There wasn't much planning involved in making this particular screen. I just started with a blank canvas and threw colors on there for practice. Now I have to make it work.



Lemme know if I'm going in the wrong direction.

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Pixel Art / Splashscreen for portfolio(Streetgirl)
« on: December 25, 2006, 11:02:23 pm »
Hey guys,

Long time no post, I know :p.

Just making a splashscreen for my portfolio; random idea. Any critique on the anatomy(THE HAIR), lightning, background, text AA(celout), composition would be great.

I want to get used to the pixelation firing range again. FIRE AWAY!


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Portfolios / [RESUME/PORTFOLIO] Durwin Au, Pixel Artist
« on: February 28, 2006, 04:40:16 am »
Hey,

I just want to throw this portfolio out there. I am interested in professional freelance artist positions in any kind of 2d Pixel Art. I've worked professionally before and I would like to put my skills back to work.

The portfolio contains all of the work I've done for casual purposes. Mock ups and other art that I've done for various projects avaliable upon request.

http://www.durwinau.com/

Thanks. For more information contact me at mail@durwinau.com.

Update (02/24/08): Fixed links!

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