EG WIP: Human Male Base

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Jul 15 2010, 5:03 pm


Some Info
So here I am being EnigmaticGallivanter trying to do some pixel art. Like some people I'm starting off working on a base icon. So I had some minor line art done, and filled it in with a basic color and a palette i plan on using.

Things I could use help with
I tried doing a minor muscle outline (I have to make a base edit for a few body builds, but i am trying to start off with a minor muscle build then edit around that). Now I'm sure most of you know your anatomy (i just skimmed through a book), so my proportions and placing may not be the best, however that will come into fixing a bit later, for now i'm content with the shaping.

I need a bit of C&C regarding how it is looking so far, and also when it comes to it, shading.

My thoughts on shading would be to have the lighting at a North-West or just North angle(?).

- EnigmaticGallivanter
Jul 15 2010, 5:30 pm (Edited on Jul 15 2010, 5:38 pm)
Not bad, eniggy even though you were mean to me on chatters heres somthing xD

Jul 15 2010, 6:10 pm
In response to Aeon Games Inc
looks pretty odd and alienish to me (then again i'm sure mine does aswell). However, I thank you for helping.
Jul 15 2010, 6:19 pm
In response to EnigmaticGallivanter
EnigmaticGallivanter wrote:
looks pretty odd and alienish to me (then again i'm sure mine does aswell). However, I thank you for helping.

Agreed with EG, anyways what you have to do is actually use refreshing colors that can pop it out. I forgot which pallete i used so credits to whomever i forgot ._. but i thought it was sick colors

Use it as an example please, and no i didn't finish...


Jul 15 2010, 6:43 pm
In response to Mesmerise
thats scarier then mine mes lol
Jul 15 2010, 7:57 pm
In response to Aeon Games Inc
Second time at this lol

Jul 16 2010, 8:06 am
In response to Mesmerise
Mesmerise wrote:
EnigmaticGallivanter wrote:
looks pretty odd and alienish to me (then again i'm sure mine does aswell). However, I thank you for helping.

Agreed with EG, anyways what you have to do is actually use refreshing colors that can pop it out. I forgot which pallete i used so credits to whomever i forgot ._. but i thought it was sick colors

Use it as an example please, and no i didn't finish...



DDUDE THAT SCARED ME >_>
Jul 16 2010, 8:08 am
In response to Etsukurenay
That's the correct way to do it.
Jul 16 2010, 8:19 am
In response to Etsukurenay
Etsukurenay wrote:
Mesmerise wrote:
EnigmaticGallivanter wrote:
looks pretty odd and alienish to me (then again i'm sure mine does aswell). However, I thank you for helping.

Agreed with EG, anyways what you have to do is actually use refreshing colors that can pop it out. I forgot which pallete i used so credits to whomever i forgot ._. but i thought it was sick colors

Use it as an example please, and no i didn't finish...



DDUDE THAT SCARED ME >_>

What you post is irrelevant, quit it.
Jul 16 2010, 8:49 am
In response to Aeon Games Inc
Aeon Games Inc wrote:
Second time at this lol


Off topic: Aeon you really need to look up Amonr's 3/4th perspective ramble. It might help you improve your art currently. As i can tell your work seem as if it's in a 2d sidescrolling format. I can see the neck(Which shouldn't be possible if you're viewing from a 3/4th perspective) and i would look up anatomy work because most of your anatomy is off. http://www.byond.com/members/PixelArt/forum?id=5264&view=0 < Amonr's perspective ramble.

Also, i would learn to shade and add highlights to give it a nice none pillowed feeling Aeon. Should go read derekyu's tips on shading.

@Etsukurenay: Don't even try

On topic: Was too lazy to give an actual critque in detail. So i'll start now.

Your line art was pretty well including the anatomy. The crotch area was too close together. If your character had legs like that in the game it'll make him seem like he's mostly in a stance more than relaxed. You probably haven't shade it yet, so i decided that i'll show you an example of north lighting.

The perspective you have currently shows neck, making it feel like it's looking at you. Also the eyes are separated.

Edit: Update
Jul 16 2010, 12:13 pm
In response to Mesmerise
Meh, i dont mind the C&C ill look into it but, i don't shade like normal people i just give it its own shading until it looks decent, as far as anatomy, his base was a bit meh so i tried to keep it bulky like he wanted without having huge legs lol

Also ill look into the 3/4th thing but we all have our preferences ;3 imo your edit looks extremly odd but thats just me
Jul 16 2010, 8:38 pm
Now, I appreciate all the "edits" and ideas, and thoughts.



however, for now I am pretty content this little bit I have done so far. I like the pose, this will be the idle state for this male build for now :/ the shading is fucked up but I just like how it looks for now.
Jul 16 2010, 9:05 pm
In response to EnigmaticGallivanter
XD your so mean to me and smiles eniggy, but not bad on the shading for a temp lol