My Player Sprite (needing advice)

[PunchingStuff]

I am really new to pixel art and am looking for some tips or help on my player sprite he is wearing a metal suit but is only 16x16 and very dull any help would be appreciated.



-Thanks

[YellowLime]

You shouldn't use pure black outlines, since they waste the little space you have.

In fact, why use 16x16? It's too hard to convey texture in such a small size, you know?

I'll leave you with this image (by the always skillful Arne), and the advice that you should use a bigger canvas size for the little guy