Posted January 31, 2015 I think there is a brighter-colored highlight near the top? I would make it whiter so you can see it, and maybe make a darker line in the shaded area for some contrast. The white lumps, which I'm presuming is snow, look well... like white lumps. The few eggs Ive seen that have snow on them have a light dusting on top and maybe some at the bottom, like it's sitting in it, so maybe so some of the lumps at the bottom would help? Share this post Link to post
Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I think there is a brighter-colored highlight near the top? I would make it whiter so you can see it, and maybe make a darker line in the shaded area for some contrast. The white lumps, which I'm presuming is snow, look well... like white lumps. The few eggs Ive seen that have snow on them have a light dusting on top and maybe some at the bottom, like it's sitting in it, so maybe so some of the lumps at the bottom would help? I was actually meaning to make it look like the egg was a little piece of sky with clouds, but I guess it doesn't really look like that. I'll make the highlight more noticeable and add a darker line for more contrast. Thanks for the tips! Edit: Here's a different version with slightly more contrast in the shading. Does anybody have any ideas on making it seem more like a sky with clouds rather than a blue egg with tufts of snow? Edited February 1, 2015 by Lily14130 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Sorry, I vanished. D: It looks much better! Though I don't have many ideas on how to make it look like clouds... Hm, the Daydream Egg sits on a cloud, so you could try something like that. You could also try putting some faint shadows around the clouds to make them seem like they're floating off the egg, though that makes it seem more 3D and less like a design. Edited February 5, 2015 by skwerl56767 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 5, 2015 Sorry, I vanished. D: It looks much better! Though I don't have many ideas on how to make it look like clouds... Hm, the Daydream Egg sits on a cloud, so you could try something like that. You could also try putting some faint shadows around the clouds to make them seem like they're floating off the egg, though that makes it seem more 3D and less like a design. Thanks for the advice! I'll see what I can do to make it look better. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Alright, here is my first attempt ever at spriting something. I submitted it for the Hatched Egg Contest #8, but I wanted some crit/advice to see what I can make better next time around, like shading, colors, the egg in general, etc. (It's supposed to represent the head of Gypsy Danger from Pacific Rim) Oh also, I agree with skwerl that adding shadows would help make it look less like snow and more like clouds. Edited February 17, 2015 by gusearth1 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 18, 2015 Alright, here is my first attempt ever at spriting something. I submitted it for the Hatched Egg Contest #8, but I wanted some crit/advice to see what I can make better next time around, like shading, colors, the egg in general, etc. (It's supposed to represent the head of Gypsy Danger from Pacific Rim) Oh also, I agree with skwerl that adding shadows would help make it look less like snow and more like clouds. I'm not so experienced myself, but I think that your lineart and detailing is very nice! I'd just say that there just needs to be more dynamic shading and texturing. Like skwerl said about my egg, there just needs to be more contrast. And also, it looks like the visor could offer some great opportunity to add some liveliness to the design! And for my egg, yeah, I think I'll try that. Right now I'm also working on another sprite, so it could take some time for me to get around to it. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 18, 2015 Alright. Thanks for the advice! I really want to try getting into spriting, so I thought "Why not start with the easiest thing to sprite: An egg?" Maybe once I perfect the shading/texturing, (And learn how to actually use GIMP the right way ) I can sprite a hatchling. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 18, 2015 Yeah! I'm getting into spriting and digital art, too. It's a really unique medium, that's for sure! Share this post Link to post
Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) I tried, guys, I tried. My first attempt at spriting didn't go as well as I wanted it to. Egg wasn't too bad. <- But then this happened. Edit: I also realised something I missed with the hatchling which I -should- add if I end up working on it and not starting again. WIIIIINGS. Edited February 20, 2015 by Bubbleme Share this post Link to post
Posted February 20, 2015 I tried, guys, I tried. My first attempt at spriting didn't go as well as I wanted it to. Egg wasn't too bad. <- But then this happened. Edit: I also realised something I missed with the hatchling which I -should- add if I end up working on it and not starting again. WIIIIINGS. The egg looks pretty good, but the hatchling. To be honest, I don't like the hatchling, although I shouldn't be talking because I can't do any better. Since it doesn't have wings, it could be a S1 hatchie, and adding wings would make it S2. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 20, 2015 The hatchling was by no means good, indeed I just went 'nope' Share this post Link to post
Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) My second attempt at egging. All I did was use the standard shading technique and recolor it. "The side of this pale egg is stained with blood." Third attempt, I used the textured shading technique and recolored it. "This lime green egg is very bumpy, and seems to disappear from time to time." Edited February 20, 2015 by gusearth1 Share this post Link to post
Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) My second attempt at egging. All I did was use the standard shading technique and recolor it. "The side of this pale egg is stained with blood." Third attempt, I used the textured shading technique and recolored it. "This lime green egg is very bumpy, and seems to disappear from time to time." My suggestions: For egg 1: The red you have used contrasts with the yellow far too much. This creates a really sharp transition which should be avoided. You need the shade colours to blend together, so find an orange that fits in the middle. The yellows are so similar they can't be separated. For egg 2: This egg has the opposite problem in that it almost looks unshaded. You want to be able to see the different colours you use in the egg without zooming in. Start with a much darker bottom shade and work up to your lighter ones. I've given you some help on the colour use here. The top colour palette is yours, and the bottom is my suggestion. The green egg can just be filled in with my suggestions, but the second egg will need some more work. Edited March 12, 2015 by Ashywolf Share this post Link to post
Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) It's been a little bit since ive sprited... this was also somewhat of a vent since ive lost a close friend today... may or may not make into a thread later... its supposed to be based on potatoes. Edited March 26, 2015 by Whitefire Share this post Link to post
Posted March 27, 2015 It's been a little bit since ive sprited... this was also somewhat of a vent since ive lost a close friend today... may or may not make into a thread later... its supposed to be based on potatoes. They look like dough and I wanna squish them and mush them and they're cute as heck~ Good job~ *mush mush mush* So cute. I'm sorry for your loss. Mushy dragons are always nice for low time cuddles. I hope things look up hun <3 Share this post Link to post
Posted March 27, 2015 It's been a little bit since ive sprited... this was also somewhat of a vent since ive lost a close friend today... may or may not make into a thread later... its supposed to be based on potatoes. Potato Pygmies? I dunno, it popped into my head. But they ARE pretty cute, I must say. 10/10 would hug all day long. Share this post Link to post
Posted March 27, 2015 They look like dough and I wanna squish them and mush them and they're cute as heck~ Good job~ *mush mush mush* So cute. I'm sorry for your loss. Mushy dragons are always nice for low time cuddles. I hope things look up hun <3 Potato Pygmies? I dunno, it popped into my head. But they ARE pretty cute, I must say. 10/10 would hug all day long. Thanks <3 and yeah, theyre potato pygmies |D I do have a bit of concept info for them [would need to type it tho pff], so should i whip up an egg and make a thread or Share this post Link to post
Posted March 27, 2015 ...should i whip up an egg and make a thread I'd like to see a Dragon Request with these guys. They would so make it into the cave. Share this post Link to post
Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) All sorts of lighting problems and bad anatomy probably. I can't do lighting for the life of me It's inspired by the acraga coa caterpillar. Tips on lighting would be greatly appreciated! Edited April 1, 2015 by Lindy Share this post Link to post
Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) *Tosses egg into the thread and runs away* Tips? Crit? Shading/Texturing/Lighting? It's still one of my early attempts at spriting, and the first one that actually didn't fail. It's for the Sail-Back Rammers in Dragon Requests. UPDATE~~~ Edited April 8, 2015 by gusearth1 Share this post Link to post
Posted April 27, 2015 hi, I was wondering if I could post one of my dragon drawings here ? I haven't been able to find anywhere else to post it. leopold2111 Share this post Link to post
Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) This is the Sprite Practice thread. If it is a simple sketch, traditional or digital, then you're better off creating an art topic for yourself. EDIT: I see you tried to make one. Art topics here are more for showing your own works rather than asking for others to post their dragons. Edited April 27, 2015 by TehUltimateMage Share this post Link to post
Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) okay thanks. leopold2111 edit that makes sense thanks again you have been very helpful. Edited April 27, 2015 by leo Share this post Link to post
Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Here thing Decided to sprite what started as a digital painting but I don't really digitally paint, so no. It's not done or anything, I want to smooth out the shading since right now it's just ditherditherditherditherditherdither. But I'm posting it here in case people have tips. Edited for round two: Edited April 28, 2015 by ab613 Share this post Link to post
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