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Pixel Simple Protoss fan art. Need advice on a few things.

Discussion in 'Art' started by Qtw, Mar 21, 2017.

  1. Qtw

    Qtw Phantasmal Quasar

    I drew a Protoss Pylon from starcraft. it was going to be for a mod...but i couldnt think of what else to draw.
    or what to do with it.
    Protoss Pylon 2.png

    i drew it awhile ago but i still like it.

    so i would like some advice on what i've drawn.

    how is my art style and what should i do to improve?

    what should i draw next? preferably Protoss related.




    i'll take requests, if you detail them well.

    heck even simple concept art is fine with me.
    but i only do small stuff. im not so confidant on larger images yet.
    small as in small image size.

    now be aware of a few things.
    i may end up giving up on the project if i take too long and feel its too hard.
    and theres the possibility that i will not make it right...
    just remember that should you request something.
     
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  2. MeKa6600

    MeKa6600 Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    Ohhhh.., I have to google about Starcraft, It's seem interesting to me.
    What program did you used BTW?
    Mine is "PISKEL", Yep....It's look good when It upper-case.
    So......The thing that you must improve is..... "Shading".
    "Shading" Is a things that I'm not good as well, If you keep practicing......you'll keep better at it.
    But I recommend to use "PISKEL", because it's simple to use and easy to shading.
     
  3. MeKa6600

    MeKa6600 Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    I do my best.
    It's turns out like this
    Starcarft thing.png
    Yep....... It's pretty decent ( I think? )
     
  4. zombiexander

    zombiexander Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    Some advice for you, mister Qtw. (and a bit of a necrobump)
    1. I'd not recommend doing pillow shading, it's not really good.
    2. Assuming you didn't use a reference, you probably should.
    3. Save your art at both it's original resolution and a higher one for sharing, nobody likes to have to squint to see it.
    Other than that, it's good! I'd like to see more.
     
  5. MeKa6600

    MeKa6600 Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    I'd lol at "Squint" word, Yup...as you seen my art, it's really tiny because I forgot to resize it, and no..... I use a reference but I'm not good with replica the existing video game object, but I'm good with created a new one or replica a realife object, such as NERF blaster
    Nerf hyperfire.png (Non-shading version)
    And thanks for the advise for shading! :laugh:
     
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  6. Qtw

    Qtw Phantasmal Quasar

    thanks for the input. sorry for the late reply...i've been playing BOTW since i got it nonstop. over two weeks. i have a hard time doing anything else.

    anyway back on topic...
    1. what is pillow shading? never heard that term before.
    2. i did use a reference. i based it on starcraft 2 pylons.
    3. that is a GRAND idea. i'll enlarge it next time i ask for opinions on my art.
     
  7. zombiexander

    zombiexander Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    I'll give some quick examples, lemme just...
    Nrghhh.
    There.
    This is pillow shading.
    shadingpillow.png
    This is light shading. (or lightsource shading or just shading depending on who you ask)
    shadinglight.png

    2. By a 'reference' I mean keep a separate tab/window open with the image so you can look at it while you work.
    3. Yep, make sure to do that.
    Hope I've been of assistance.
     
  8. Qtw

    Qtw Phantasmal Quasar



    1. thanks for answering me.
    2. i said i did do that. not didnt. sorry for the confusion. i have an image downloaded and recreated it as best i could.
    and kept the image open as i drew.
    3. nothing to add here.
     
  9. Artanis00500

    Artanis00500 Void-Bound Voyager

    For starters id like to see you make the Ark ship from Starcraft 2:Legacy Of The Void!
     

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