Thanks guys!
The first few Sonic games had a huge impact on my childhood. But since I switched to team Nintendo after getting a Nintendo 64 I never really looked back..
Then it hit me a few weeks back that I could draw using the same style. Now I'm even thinking of making a fangame, since there are a few Sonic 2d game engines that are free to use.
The spikes are a huge pain, looks like a mess no matter what I do..
As for the checkpoint balloon, The goal sign and the spring board both have highlighted outlines and I want to resist adding darker outlines.
Here are some more items. First attempt at an enemy, but I feel like he looks more Megaman than Sonic.
Update:So far I have drawn everything while looking at the references, now for the sonic/robotnik signs and the extra life tv, I edited the originals. Just FYI.
I also messed around with the sonic sprite..
Everything else obviously look very close to the original because I'm using the same sizes and ratios and trying to get it to look close to the references.