A Beautiful Argument :: Pixel Art Detail

Lack of readability in the faces wasn't really intentional, though I try not to over exaggerate things if possible.  An exception however is indeed the noses, I just like to make them large.

All of the faces lack readability in my opinion, and they all have very large noses, was this intentional?

Thanks for the c&c.

Stickman: Yeah, my anatomy and general drawing skills isn't really up to par.  Usually my pixeling is for tiles or spritesets at most 32x32, so I need more practice with larger pieces.

Blackbeltdude: Yes, I think my stuff in general needs more character.  I need to spend more time thinking and drawing better starting outlines with things that vary more.  I forgot about using atmospheric perspective for the background, and you're right, it probably would have looked better.

That's a really interesting subject to come up with. Some of the anatomy is a little strange (such as the hand of the guy that's clasping his chin), but I really do enjoy the subject matter.

Hmm, I see gray hairs, but no wrinkles. :P Really, I think some characteristics of aging would really make them look better.

The rocky mountains back there are also pretty inconsistent in their formations. Sometimes they're round and smooth, sometimes they're flat and pointy.

The robes aren't too bad, but the green guy's could use some work. It doesn't match the feel the other ones have... there's tiny little folds like he's moving his body forward and something... even then, it shouldn't look so different from the others'.

The sky is also pretty simple, compared to most of the rest of the picture. Dithering could help out a bit... you'd have to experiment really.

And lastly, when things go into the background, they should get lighter. So, the building in the back and rocks should have less detail, meaning, I shouldn't see such dark outlines.

But, I really like ground. It's nice. :) It's go movement, and some good AA. some texture on it could make it even better.