Zetasis Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 So I suck at pixel art but I enjoy doing it. I've really only done retro sprites with a human like form and now I want to start working on tiles. I've attempted once before on tiles and they turned out to be horrid. This time I've tried a tree and I know it looks terrible but that is why I'm posting it here. So any constructive criticism would be great.Original:[](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#af33d24827308d7b716068de542d32c3.png)Second attempt:[](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#76580ff7459ea389a049bd983ebae405.png) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANtheBOSS Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 WOAH! I wish I could do that, what program did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetasis Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Heh, thanks but really its not that good. I use paint.net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Right now your style is fine, the palette is a bit red and the shading style is unique, but possibly in a good way. Your main problem here is the perspective of the stump, which is more head on then orthographic(the view that RMXP tiles and most RPG tiles use).Also consider contemplating your light source a bit. Right now it appears as if it's coming from directly above which is fine, but most games have it coming from a 45 degree angle at either side. Also, your outline on the top of the tree is comparatively darker than the outline on the tree's trunk.Great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looks very good,nice ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris6310 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The top layer looks like it extrudes to much towards the view angle compared to the other layers. I suggest making the top layer less tall and just wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetasis Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 @Eckhart:> Right now your style is fine, the palette is a bit red and **the shading style is unique**, but possibly in a good way. **Your main problem here is the perspective of the stump**, which is more head on then orthographic(the view that RMXP tiles and most RPG tiles use).Like I've said I'm not very good at pixel art and I think the main thing I'm having trouble on is shading. As for the stump I've edited it and I think the perspective is better but it's not quite what I was hoping for. I just can't seem to get the angle.@Harris:> The top layer looks like it extrudes to much towards the view angle compared to the other layers. I suggest making the top layer less tall and just wide.I've lowered the top layer of the tree. After you pointed this out I noticed it as well. I've also fixed it so that the tip of the tree is more round.Anyways here it is. Let me know what you think/suggest.[](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#76580ff7459ea389a049bd983ebae405.png) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 That's great. Now if you want to make it more realistic, dither more and use a couple more shades to make the shades blend into each other. If you want to make it more cartoony, try dithering less.It's really great with the style it's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vus Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I really like the second one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likestodraw Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The stump is interesting…That's the only bad thing, though! That's EXACTLY the style I've been going for and failing to achieve. Continue with Pixel art, and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogger Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 It looks too much like green slime oozing down to me. I would suggest sharper edges for the tree line art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaron Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 To me it looks alright. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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