unknown Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 So I'm not a graphic artist by any stretch of the imagination… It seems like good graphic artists are few and far between. Due to this I decided to begin learning about pixel art today, and see if I can make anything decent.Original potLatest potSadly all I could make was this lame pot.. Any critiques or help is welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 looks cool, i like the shading on it alot, but i dont pixel, but imo it looks good, maybe make the shading like a gradient? A little less obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply, I was wondering what to do about the shading/gradient issue.. I might play around with it or wait for someone more experience to reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusy Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Dithering I suggest - that should fix "gradient" problem a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks for the tip..BeforeAfterwasn't sure if it would look good when i started it but after finishing & optimizing it, I like it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I recomend making the bottom less flat, drawing inside of the pot (instead of the black spot)… you could also experiment with the borders not being black but instead using shades, but that depends on how it fits into your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice - Fire Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Dear member,good its less noticable.yours truly,-Ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADERS Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 are you perhaps using gradiant shading? because people complain alot (or is that just me?)but i would give it a 7/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks for the feedback, I feel like I'm gradually getting better @ this. I'm working on a few more random practice pieces, I'll post once I'm done. I took your advice once again Kusy, here are the results.BeforeAfter@Shaders, I'm picking a light source & shading it as if the light was hitting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Now it looks incredible, looks really good! good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Glad I could help, I'm no pixelartist myself but it seems I can at least write guildlines. Happy you could improve using them. It really looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Kusy you are a genius…Thanks shockwave, it took a long time to do.. I have a newfound respect for pixel artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Since there has been a lot of talk of stealing pixel art lately I just want to update this to say where I started with this pot..http://www.rjanes.co.uk/tutorials/introduction_to_pixel_art.phpI read through that tutorial (which is fantastic for the beginner) & made the pot from scratch with a custom palette, line art & shading based on recommendations and by looking at the pot from that tutorial.Sorry for double posting or whatever, just wanna get the word out that I'm not some stealin creep ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBit13 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Oo nice! I like the first for a more classic-type feel. Th esecond, is more standard shading, which is good for any regular game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Thanks for the post Bit, pixel art takes a long time it's nice to know someone appreciates the hours of my life I lost :PMore to come in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I think the light in side the pot is a bit too bright. Other wise.. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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