Introduction

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Jun 20 2009, 8:26 am (Edited on Jun 20 2009, 8:47 am)
Hello People of BYOND Pixel Art,

I am new to making this pixel art thing,and I want to know if I'm starting off good. I started working on Darth Vader's helmet because... Well, I don't know. Anyways I want to know what you think of it before it's colored and stuff.

Darth Vader by Phantom

All comments are appreciated. Is it just me or are pictures on Firefox blurry? Oh yeah, here's my reference:

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/images/products/Star%20Wars/ MasterReplica/Accessories/MasterReplica_DarthVaderHelmet.jpg

EDIT: Oh yeah, if you want to talk to me through MSN here's it is: [email protected]
Jun 20 2009, 11:17 am
I think I've finished it, just need some feedback now.

My first Pixel Art piece:

Darth Vader By Phantom Thief 1415
Jun 20 2009, 11:47 am
In response to Phantom Thief 1415
Wow o.o that's Good o.o
Jun 20 2009, 4:53 pm
In response to Phantom260
Thanks for the comment, got any tips to make it better?
Jun 21 2009, 8:28 am
In response to Phantom Thief 1415
Make the white strip in the middle of his forehead black..
Jun 21 2009, 12:17 pm
In response to Phantom Thief 1415
I like it.

It looks like you used the "big-dot" tool for colouring. instead may i advise you use the pen tool. this will create a more sophisticated look.
Try to add some AA on the line-art and perhaps some dithering in the "shading".
Also you're gonna have to go for a plastic look if you're gonna mimc the reference, try to make it look smoth on the top of the helmet.
Add some highlights on the sides and use rounded forms for these highlights.
Again i like your style. it looks good whether or not you use the techniques.

For information on AA and dither go to the BAS main page and click on the "click here" above the Complaint department collab picture.
Jun 21 2009, 12:28 pm
In response to Pandora'sSecret
What's the big dot tool? I only used the pencil, eraser, and the fill tool.
Jun 21 2009, 3:35 pm
In response to Superfetch
Is this better?

Jun 21 2009, 3:49 pm
In response to Phantom Thief 1415
Jun 22 2009, 3:36 am
In response to Superfetch
Superfetch wrote:
Try some dithering..
http://www.derekyu.com/?page_id=226

No don't dither it, keep it smooth. Its actually looking good, just AA the lines, and maaaaybe show some light source for effect from i direction, then giving you the ability to maybe add a little shift in there :)