Time Machne

[McClaneGames]

I started this about an hour ago.  It's based off of this image.  I'd like some pointers - I have no idea where to go with the shading, and my line art could use a little work.  Thanks!

[snakesqzns]

I did this a while ago.  Not pixel art, but maybe it'll help you.

[McClaneGames]

Thanks, it doesn't help too much with shading or AA, but it is somewhat inspiring.

[Manupix]

I have no idea where to go with the shading

Not surprising, since this ref is flash photography: the worst possible kind of light, the photographic equivalent of pillowshading.
Look for other images with better light, don't need to look like this machine at all.
Check a real CRT if you get a chance, experiment with various kinds of light.

[Bkeegan]

Thanks, it doesn't help too much with shading or AA, but it is somewhat inspiring.

What I always do with shading, is just image the light source. Visualize it as if it were a 3d object and shade accordingly. Keep in mind where shadows will fall. Also keep in mind that it will be very bright (like almost white).

Here's a very rough edit I did on the top side of the monitor. I'm making no claim that this is good shading  

In this case I visualized the light coming from the top right corner.




As far as AA goes. I usually do that all on a separate layer, that way it keeps the original image intact.

[politopo]

I did this a while ago.  Not pixel art, but maybe it'll help you.

is it "l'opinionista"?
http://opinionismo.blogspot.com/

and moreover, are you him?
If so we meet in the same forum after meeting in the real world many years ago...

[snakesqzns]

and moreover, are you him?

No sorry.

[Starscream]

I think you should straighten out the original lines before you shade anything.

[McClaneGames]

Just a quick update.  I'll clean up the lines as i get to different parts of the image.