Thor Odinson Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Not bad :3. Might want some shading on the far cheek, though. @ Sansa Edited January 2, 2012 by Luminescent Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Now I realize why her face looked so clean! I feel so stupid XD thanks for pointing out ^o^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feaw Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Niharu, why are you becoming so good? It's insane. And awesome. Previously I barely looked at your sprites becuase they werent anything special, but now, you're among the topics I check with each update, and among the ones I WANT to see updated. Can't wait to see you improve more. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I agree with Fawful. I seriously like your sprites, I can't say anything else beside keep it up. You're like the next Astel or eCut, Haru. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feaw Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 ^Exactly who I had in mind to which to compare to. Obviously you're not as good. YET. And that's the thing, you improve so fast, just like they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eCut Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Awh you guys.. :) I do agree with luminescent about the cheek but other from that I think she is quite good. :) Gosh those eyes are creepy. Edited January 3, 2012 by eCut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aran613 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I honestly never see anything wrong with the old neck lengths whenever told to change them. Love your work though, after reading through the entire thread, I saw tons of improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidRAIN Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 These are not niharo sprites of doom but more like sprites of coolness. I really like your brother and sister, but the sister has some wierd eyes. I likethe originalones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Thanks, everyone. XD I must say that if I improved is also thanks to your advices ^o^ I will try to improve even more, tehee XD Edit: Now Sansa has shadows on her cheek XD Edited January 8, 2012 by Niharu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peachar Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have to say-- you are not terrible at what you do. You have shown much improvement and have some interesting concepts. As for critique on your latest sprite (the shaman, Sansa, if you will): -Unless she is wearing a bump it, the top of her head looks like a tumor is growing up there. -It seems to me like her bangs are at a middle part. If so, her near bangs are like WHOAH VOLUME and her far bangs are like THINNING IS THE FIRST SIGN OF BALDING. Try to find a happy medium? Or make them both the same size, whether you choose the thin or voluptuous. -What is she thinking about? Her eyes are rolling back into her head to see what is on her mind. Either that or they are looking up at her hair and trying to figure out which of the bangs is bigger and why. Try making her look...down more? -Her face is at an angle to where her near eye could probably go down a pixel. This will force you to change the head shape as well. -Does the fur go all the way around her kinda like a fur hood? If not, right now it's like shoulder hair instead of a fur lining. -Trim is a little jagged. I'm afraid to run my finger across it cause I feel I'd cut myself. Anti-alias a bit more on them. -4head? No. It's a 3head. She needs a little more...and the hair line needs a bit more shading. Speaking of shading, I'd probably darken the darkest shade of hair she has and lighten the lightest. Just a tad. It'd help with the MY HAIR IS KINDA FLAT look. Again, you aren't terrible. That sprite is decent. Just needs some polishing. 8] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) -Does the fur go all the way around her kinda like a fur hood? If not, right now it's like shoulder hair instead of a fur lining. That's actually the top of a cape, in such a fashion. http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp62/FireToan/AAAAC7eRitcAAAAAAP2eyw.jpg (It's not the best photo, but I think it gets the idea across.) Edited January 14, 2012 by Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teapot Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Which is exactly what he was addressing. Does it play ring-around-the-rosies or not? From here, it just looks like a pair of puffballs landed on her shoulders and decided to hitch a ride. Personally, I'd use hair for "fur" trimming as opposed to that nasty jagged stuff Geitz totes around. It's much more elegant, and it isn't shaded like pure crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 So... SUP XD *revives topic* It's been a long time since I updated this topic O_o Well, I guess I'm "back" with some new mugs! I might have improved a little and also, I'm starting to get the hang of customing... >_< this is Lady Pixie! She's pretty much my favorite sprite ever, I love her to bits XD (FRECKLES *O*) Oh, it was for a splice competition on TEB! The set used was: Female FE7 Villager with braids, Anna, Limstella, Farina! DAT BODYBUILDER STEFFY °w° He has custom hair/jacket (referenced Geese's though XD) It's not well done, though I like his face lol Astra helped me fix his forehead/collar ^O^ THANK YOU ASTRY ;_; Aura Wolf's mug! Iike to call him "Mexican Aury" xD This one has custom hair too! <3 A dumb blonde lol... This is a fullcustom!!!! ^O^ And Astra helped me with this one too... SHADING ISSUESHSLHJDHFJHJLE >_< This one is one of my least favorites because it's... DERP XD also, body angle is meh. I might have to fix that XD It's another fullcustom, but I referenced limstella for her clothes! This one was a request! ^w^ got a LOT of help from Astra lol XD Also, FC! ^w^ Also, it seems I have huge issues with BIG FOREHEADS, LONG NECKS and SHADING. ISN'T IT GREAT??? So much fail for Nih XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The... hell? Your sprites. They are so clean. Then again, Astra helped so yeah. It's a great improvement. Keep it up~ But yeah, huge foreheads. I have the same problem but less Shorten them down like a pixel, they should look hokai by then. I think. o3o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Your customs and your splices look pretty similar, a consistency in style that's pretty impressive. Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 you owe us 85 bajillion sprites for the zhack so get on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) you owe us 85 bajillion sprites for the zhack so get on it Hnnnng I'll keep procrastinating until I have the strength to do so!!! ;O; Your customs and your splices look pretty similar, a consistency in style that's pretty impressive. Welcome back Uh, thanks! I guess that's because I enjoy editing my splices a little? XD Edited July 20, 2012 by Niharu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzz94 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Your sprites are awesome! I saw them on TEB but they're still awesome Welcome back to the Forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted35362 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You're good, but don't copy Astra. You'll copy his bad habits. Every artist has bad habits; I'm not picking on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nih, you're so pro~! <3 I'm so glad you volunteered to help with the Zhack~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) You're good, but don't copy Astra. You'll copy his bad habits. Every artist has bad habits; I'm not picking on him. Hnnnnnng But I'm not copying him! I don't even think our sprites are similar in any way HE'S TOO FAR AHEAD I CAN'T EVEN CATCH UP ;_;. He's just helping me a lot, And I think I improved a little thanks to all his tips: he sure is gifted with a lot of patience XD Also, Honestly, I'd LOVE to have his bad habits. They seem good enough to make his sprites look amazing xD I'll keep that in mind, and let's see how this goes ^w^ Nih, you're so pro~! <3I'm so glad you volunteered to help with the Zhack~ Cedaaaar <3I didn't volunteer... Here's a new one! Shiny :3 Needs a bit of cleaning/fixing, but it's a FC Edited July 20, 2012 by Niharu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Kitty Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 :o looks nice there's this little section that seems unshaded, and here looks like it could use a bit more shading as well, more on the left of the screenshot btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanami Touko Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Her body is kinda tiny. Width wise, I mean. Yeah she's like 55~ pixels wide, from the shoulders, and that's really tiny. I suggest bringing her shoulders out a bit. Edited July 20, 2012 by seph1212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Glenn Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) I'm assuming that you're at the limit for colors, so this may require some juggling, but the headband could really use a bit more shading to show lighting, definition, and shape. I mean, I see the murky-ish color around it in places, but it really feels like it could use a lighter shade of blue in the central forehead area to make it seem a bit less flat. If you do spare up colors to get the lighter blue, it could possibly find some use on the clothes at the bottom too, to provide some extra shading detail there. (Though, after checking, Paint Shop Pro tells me that the image is using 24 colors (counting the background). The grey in the eyes is only used there and could be replaced by the light blue (208, 224, 232) instead to save a color. Same goes for the white on the clothes; it could either go (248, 248, 248) to match the white in the eyes, or the eyes could change to match the clothes. The grey-ish color between the shoulders and sleeves could also be tweaked; make it a bit more bluish and you could probably throw it in the headband too to add the aforementioned lighting/shading.) Of course, this may be all stuff that you were planning to do as you cleaned it up... Edited July 20, 2012 by Lord Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabaster Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'm assuming that you're at the limit for colors, so this may require some juggling, but the headband could really use a bit more shading to show lighting, definition, and shape. I mean, I see the murky-ish color around it in places, but it really feels like it could use a lighter shade of blue in the central forehead area to make it seem a bit less flat. If you do spare up colors to get the lighter blue, it could possibly find some use on the clothes at the bottom too, to provide some extra shading detail there. (Though, after checking, Paint Shop Pro tells me that the image is using 24 colors (counting the background). The grey in the eyes is only used there and could be replaced by the light blue (208, 224, 232) instead to save a color. Same goes for the white on the clothes; it could either go (248, 248, 248) to match the white in the eyes, or the eyes could change to match the clothes. The grey-ish color between the shoulders and sleeves could also be tweaked; make it a bit more bluish and you could probably throw it in the headband too to add the aforementioned lighting/shading.) Of course, this may be all stuff that you were planning to do as you cleaned it up... Oh, that's helpful Actually I wasn't paying attention to the colors because I finished it at lol 5/6 AM and I was like DERP XD I'll fix those though :3 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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