[C+C] Sunset - NES cutscene style

[kullenberg]

Just your average 80's protagonist staring stoically into the sunset next to his Ferrari Testarossa. And, sunsets are always fun. Tell me what you think! I've got a thick skin.

[Kellawgs]

Driver's got a boat.

[Cherno]

I like the colors and how the wind blows the palm trees. What I think could be improved is the character's silhouette, specifically the roundness on the left side,, from the neck down along his arm towas his hips; it looks almost like a circle. I probably depends on the type of jacket he is wearing, but I think a slimmer, more defined look would be cooler for this scene

[kullenberg]

Thanks, yeah it's supposed to be one of those baseball jackets. I'll look into it. Does it really look like a boat? haha I didn't think about that at all. I guess it would help if I showed how it connects to the ground, but that would mess with the composition... Grr.

[Cherno]

I don't think it looks like a boat. Boats typically don't have straight windshields, do they? Their windshields are curved to follow the shape of the bow.

[PsylentKnight]

I don't think it looks like a boat either. It just doesn't make sense given that he's standing right next to it, plus its clearly inland from the palm trees.

[ErekT]

I like it a lot, and the other portrait thread you posted too. Colors, composition, motif, all good shit. Lots of banding and staircasing going on tho. Is that deliberate?

[kullenberg]

Thanks man. Could you point out any specific areas that are bothering you in regards to banding and staircasing?

[Decroded]

I like it!
staircase banding most immediate problem its all over the scene just look at how u gradient the bonnet.
would edit if I could get to computer :-/

[kullenberg]

Okay, I see what you mean. Haven't done much pixel art the last 10 years so it must be my rust showing.
Is this better?