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[WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

on: November 15, 2016, 12:14:43 pm
Hello everyone ! ;D

I'll quickly introduce myself, I'm Mangor, 25yo, studied graphic design. :y: I recently started working on pixel art (this is my second piece) and I'm a newb when it comes to drawing as well.

This is a character I made for a sidescroller action game I'm doing in partnership with a pal, it was inspired by japanese Tengu.


This is at 100%, but it probably will be bigger in game, at 200%.

So I'd love to have some comment/advice on this. Things I struggled the most with while doing it were the posture (which still doesn't look quite right to me) and the shading.
I'd say the shading on the upper body is alright, but I can't get the legs and pants to look better. I might have to redo the vest and the hair as well, they feel a bit off to me but I'm not sure why.

What are your thoughts on this and what should I focus on to improve ?

Thanks in advance for your help and have a good day !

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Re: [WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

Reply #1 on: November 18, 2016, 02:57:53 am
Hey! Interesting character! Some thoughts...

I feel the hands and feet need a little more work, especially his right foot and hand (our left). Maybe thicker and more detailed if possible
I think the posture looks ok, seems to look believable to me
I also like the shading but maybe there could be some more highlights
Face needs some work too

Judy my two cents. Keep it up!

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Re: [WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

Reply #2 on: November 18, 2016, 06:39:48 am
Welcome to pixelation.
For a beginner, you made a very good job. You've choosen interesting colours and the pose is good too. Fine work nd the muscles on his right arm. The left needs a clean up, the lines are a little thick. And I think you can lower the contrast on the skin, it is a little shiny.
And you need a idea for the left sandal. It looks weird with this single block sticking out.

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Re: [WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

Reply #3 on: November 18, 2016, 04:16:54 pm
Hi guys ! Thanks for the feedback.

I worked on the sprite before seeing your answers



I made his legs longer, tried to do better at the shading of the pants, and changed the colors for the skin and vest.
Looks better overall but I can't get the shading on the bottom part right.

@Runensucher alright I'll try to figure something out for the shading on the left arm and the sandal !

@heyguy I agree the face needs more work, not sure how to improve it yet. You might be right, the hands and foot are a little simple, I'll see what I can do.

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Re: [WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

Reply #4 on: November 18, 2016, 04:21:34 pm

Sometimes all you need is one more line.
Bone up on skull structure hoss, it'll help!
PSA: use imgur
http://pixelation.org/index.php?topic=19838.0 also go suggest on my quest, cmon
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Re: [WIP][C+C] Tengu character design

Reply #5 on: November 19, 2016, 03:14:07 am
Neato starto