[C+C] Log Cabin

[Dreadnaught]

Hi! I would like some C+C on this little piece. It is basically my first foray into pixel-art beyond 16-bit style game graphics, so I hoped you guys might be able to see things that I don't.

Thanks for having a look! 

[Not4mortaleyes]

Looks great! The only thing I have to say is that the colors look a little dull. Try using less desaturated colors and it's hard to distinguish the logs from each other. Keep up the good work

[Dreadnaught]

Thanks! I adjusted the saturation globally, then went in and touched up some colors. Thoughts now?

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[Curly]

Much better!

[dpixel]

Just doodling here.  More palette refining and shape defining and creating more depth.  Maybe not as log cabiney, but might give you some ideas.

[Dreadnaught]

Oh, wow, that's...amazing. I will take another shot.

[Not4mortaleyes]

looks great

[Dreadnaught]

Ok, I have worked today an an updated version.

In this one I tried to incorporate a lot of what dpixel demonstrated.

In particular less detail in specific shapes and hinting at them with color, fewer line directly breaking up the shapes, and more control over the colors.

[dpixel]

In particular less detail in specific shapes and hinting at them with color, fewer line directly breaking up the shapes, and more control over the colors.

Exactly.  It's pretty small and a lot of detail will make it look too busy. 
I like your foundation/base.  Anything to break up the basic box will be more interesting.  Like a bigger roof, bigger chimney,  maybe even a porch, etc.

Looks good.

[Dreadnaught]

Thanks! I added a chest to the side. I also made the roof larger per your suggestion. I think the roof being larger adds a lot, but I think I might remove the chest. I think I will just be more conscious in the future to avoid perfect boxes for buildings.