Samurai Saber School@use-the-force.com

Samurai Saber School@use-the-force.com

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Samurai Saber School@use-the-force.com



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Title: Samurai Saber School@use-the-force.com
Pixel Artist: Stickman  (Level 6 SWAT :: 11899 points)
Posted: 8/12/2010 5:20:55 PM
Palette: 6 colors
Statistics: 13 comments :: 6 favorites :: 0 avatars

Samurai learning the light saber.

Very challenging palette. Tried to avoid using spreads but changed my mind as I didn't feel like wrestling with the colours.

I had know idea how the samurai armour was layered, so I did a browse through google (samurai armour) and scanned through. I didn't stick to any one particular reference.

Edit: Updated and maybe going back and forth with this umming and arring.


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James McCarter (Level 5 Captain) at 9/26/2010 10:19:59 AM

Some nice energy in this pic, and I love the details on the clothing.  wonderful.


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Stickman (Level 6 SWAT) at 8/14/2010 8:24:35 AM

@Fingerfoods. That was a very valid point about the head. Updated to make it more readable. Cheers!

 


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Fingerfoods (Level 1 Rookie) at 8/14/2010 5:46:12 AM

 Fantastic concept. :D My only gripe is that his teeth blend in with the rest of his face and make the dark part of his mouth look like the ONLY part of his mouth; as a result his face looks sort of 'stretched' and he looks vaguely like he has an animal's head.


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mambazo (Level 5 Rokkyu) at 8/14/2010 4:53:05 AM

Good point! Carry on sir! :D


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Stickman (Level 6 SWAT) at 8/14/2010 4:34:11 AM

Heh! I wouldn't take it too literally as the dude has a light saber in his hand and a learning sign on his head. The generals also did wear full armour, but maybe I should of fancied his armour a bit more to include robes etc:


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mambazo (Level 5 Rokkyu) at 8/13/2010 7:57:51 PM

Nice work! (but I thought this palette was specifically for a Shogun (a General) rather than regular Samurai (any member of the military)?)


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Reo (Level 11 Admiral) at 8/13/2010 1:30:28 PM

 somehow I feel that his feet are a bit too bulky, but this is brilliant as usual Stickman, I love the armor!


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Stickman (Level 6 SWAT) at 8/13/2010 5:47:04 AM

Thanks everyone.

@Manupix: Updated

 


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Manupix (Level 11 CEO) at 8/13/2010 5:06:30 AM

This is too good and funny!

Only little thing, I think the back leg might be darker to emphasize the strong diagonal. Alternatively, remove or lower contrast on those mushrooms / flowers at the base of the tree.


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Stickman (Level 6 SWAT) at 8/13/2010 4:39:53 AM

Whoops! Thanks, it's all done and passed.


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skamocore (Level 11 CEO) at 8/13/2010 4:29:08 AM

I really love the design of this, nice use of the colours.

Just make sure you're using the correct colours though.


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Suzukiai (Level 1 Jukyu) at 8/13/2010 3:41:30 AM

Looks a little like Konami's Goemon.  


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lucas_irineu (Level 8 Cannibal) at 8/12/2010 7:36:41 PM

 Awesome one.


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