Gbpackers31 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 EDIT EDIT EDIT: Okay. After Yaff and Ouchy now motivated me to do a bigger pixel, I decided on a theme: Wizard of Oz! lol..... i know... but anyway..... Here's my progress so far after a couple of days: V3: What do you think of the yellow brick road? More shading? I tried to shade a little to make the bricks look less flat, but it didnt seem to work too well... V2: Is this a little better for the road and depth perception? Or should i work on it more? :?: V1: I know, its terrible, especially the road. I am going to fix the road though. it was just a rough sketch really fast. But yeah. i was planning on making the sky sort of dark and spooky over the forest and light and cheerful near emerald city (or my take on it actually lol). I would like suggestions and criticisms though! For one, in my opinion, there is just something wrong with emerald city, and I cant put my finger on it..... _______________________________________________________________ [hide=Old Topic]ok, so i was browsing this forum, looking at all the amazing pictures and art everyone makes and decided to try to make a pixel myself. I was reading on multiple threads for beginners that you should first make something small and then work your way up. so here it is: .. I also made another version with a different sky... So, yeah. I need some help and some major feedback and help. How can i improve. Pixels seem like they are extremely rewarding in the end even though i know they take a long time. EDIT: :wall: :wall: Omg... i think made it too small :wall: Wow, im dumb... :( Heres a blown up image of the pixel. *sigh* And the other... Now, maybe you can see what I did? And perhaps make suggestions and criticisms.... EDIT: EDIT: Working on a new small pixel, excpet this one is a little bigger : 100x100 to be exact. Here's my progress.... Need suggestions and criticisms!! (no seriously, I do :? I have no idea what Im making out of this, so I just made a quick castle...)[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 They didn't meant that small #-o My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 They didn't meant that small #-o yeah, im stupid... Just wasted like 2 hours :wall: Oh well, i guesss the experience doesn't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Alright, because my first pixel is kind of small ( :wall: ) I've decided to start work on a different one \ Here is my first part of it, my castle: :? Right now, i have no idea what this will be lol... so any suggestions are greatly helpful and appreciated!!!! Im also editing my first post to include this progress at the bottom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaff2 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 They are way to small TBH. Just because its your first pixel doesnt mean it needs to be small. My first and only pixel was a sig . One thing you need to work on, is Anatomy. Your images are very small so it will be hard to work with though. also your shading, rather that a simple gradient, maybe add some dithering and what not to give it a better look. And your perspective is off, i would re-do that 1980 Berlinetta with a 350, bored, mild cam, intake carb, headers, exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I agree with Yaff on his statement. Go for something like his size, it will be much better to work with. May I have a link to the guide you used please? My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I agree with Yaff on his statement. Go for something like his size, it will be much better to work with. May I have a link to the guide you used please? Alright. Thanks for the advice. Im trying something bigger. Its not quite so big as Yaff's because right now, I dont think I have the patience to make something that big being still really bad at this. Until I get more experience will I try a piece with a big canvas like that. I've just kind of browsed around on these forums reading advice on beginner pixels. I did, however, read up on this guide on the internet. Its not long, but it taught me a few things. http://www.natomic.com/hosted/marks/mpat/ Also, I am working on anatomy. I've never been good with drawing humans, even on paper. I'm trying to improve. I've looked at countless guides on anatomy and what-not. Hopefully, I'll improve. Perhaps until I get it down, I should stick to non-human pixels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I don't blame you, to be honest. Maybe try something like 350 x 110 Pixels? Keep trying signatures with humans in them, you'll get better faster that way. Thanks for that link, I'll try one myself soon ;) My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I don't blame you, to be honest. Maybe try something like 350 x 110 Pixels? Keep trying signatures with humans in them, you'll get better faster that way. Thanks for that link, I'll try one myself soon ;) Alright, Ill try a canvas that big : Though... it might take me like forever with something that big with me and school right now, so dont except anything soon (probably) And I'll keep working on my humans. They probably wont be pretty though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 If it takes you a week, then it takes you a week. Don't burn yourself out in the process, and never pixel again. You look quite promising! My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 If it takes you a week, then it takes you a week. Don't burn yourself out in the process, and never pixel again. You look quite promising! I agree with ouchy. I am quite horrible at pixelling and my first thing took 7 hours. I didn't pixel for a omnth, and now i'm on my third. I haven't shown anyone at the gallery my stuff though :-# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 If it takes you a week, then it takes you a week. Don't burn yourself out in the process, and never pixel again. You look quite promising! I agree with ouchy. I am quite horrible at pixelling and my first thing took 7 hours. I didn't pixel for a omnth, and now i'm on my third. I haven't shown anyone at the gallery my stuff though :-# *cough cough* :twss: My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 ^lolwut? 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ^lolwut? Trying to get Shiny to show me his pixels ;) My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Okay, so here;s my progress on the new bigger pixel. i need criticism! What do you think of the idea? Do you think it's stupid? :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I think it actually looks good. Keep working at it. :) [bleep] the law, they can eat my dick that's word to Pimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 There's nothing wrong with the actual pixeling, as a matter of fact it looks really good. But the perspective is really off. It doesn't make any sense for the road to make a giant U when the city is right there, or at least appears to be. It needs a sense of depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 I think it actually looks good. Keep working at it. :) There's nothing wrong with the actual pixeling, as a matter of fact it looks really good. But the perspective is really off. It doesn't make any sense for the road to make a giant U when the city is right there, or at least appears to be. It needs a sense of depth. Alright. thanks for the compliments : and the criticism :D I am working on the road. I've redrawn and redrawn, but i can't come to something that i want. i had a vision in my head of something like that, but it never comes out right. Maybe if i get rid of the turn and make it go straight to the door of the city, kind of like how you said....... hmmmm....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Version 2 is looking much better, the only problem is that the path on the left seems to be a little bit off at the part where it turns. It's very good for a first full size pixel, mine wasn't even close to as good as that. The way it's starting out you might be better than me already actually :lol: [bleep] the law, they can eat my dick that's word to Pimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 New WIP looks great, nice job on the trees. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbpackers31 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 Version 2 is looking much better, the only problem is that the path on the left seems to be a little bit off at the part where it turns. It's very good for a first full size pixel, mine wasn't even close to as good as that. The way it's starting out you might be better than me already actually :lol: New WIP looks great, nice job on the trees. Thanks! \ I also thought the path looked a little off. It seemed like it was banked or something :shock: V3 is up now... Is it better now? I tried to fix it... hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Wow, that's great! I look forward to seeing the final product, and more of your work to come :) My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Great work! I see alot of potential in you. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Impressive, it's looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigajie Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 i recently made my second pixel. look in "the chandelier" in the forum. thats my second one. havent started my third yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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