iHOT'S FIRST GRAPHIC THING!

iHot · 12-26-2012

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73192858/Clipboard01.gif (Unsupported image host)
I tried my best on Graphics Gale. Yes its a heart.

Talon · 12-26-2012

ooo

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by Talon

ooo

IT IS ASUNAS HEART!

Rexx · 12-26-2012

Shape is okay, I would work on more logical shading though.

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by Rexx

Shape is okay, I would work on more logical shading though.

Shading sucks...any tips? I tried to use a tip hadi gave me "pretend a sun is in the corner"
EDIT:Tried to fix shading hows it look now?
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73192858/Clipboard02.gif (Unsupported image host)
Think I did good for a first timer.

Ignatius · 12-26-2012

I like it, but its just not very practical.

Psycher! · 12-26-2012

seems legit
also welcome back
again

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by Ignatius

I like it, but its just not very practical.

How so?

Posted by Psycher!

seems legit
also welcome back
again

Good to be back...again.

Ignatius · 12-26-2012

I don't see a heart like that being used. It isn't 3D enough(Do Not Overdo 3Dness), and it definitely just flat out isn't finished.

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by Ignatius

I don't see a heart like that being used. It isn't 3D enough(Do Not Overdo 3Dness), and it definitely just flat out isn't finished.

Well I don't really intend this heart to be used for anything. It's more of a test subject to improve my skill in pixel art and more specifically shading.

Anyway, how can I finish it?

MrSimons · 12-26-2012

The colors aren't really blending. (Make the shading lighter)

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by MrSimons

The colors aren't really blending. (Make the shading lighter)

What colors would you recommend I use?

MrSimons · 12-26-2012

Posted by iHot

What colors would you recommend I use?

Anything that isn't that dark.

iHot · 12-26-2012

Posted by MrSimons

Anything that isn't that dark.

Brb *runs graphic gale*
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73192858/Clipboard03.gif (Unsupported image host)
Dots?? Why did that happen??

Latte · 12-26-2012

I think you gotta visualize the heart as some kind of texture. Plastic, metal, etc. That way, you can work towards a more realistic shine.

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/787372/113345206/stock-photo-plastic-heart-high-quality-render-with-clipping-path-113345206.jpg (Unsupported image host)

Since you're starting off, I'd try to reference a photo for where to place highlights and shadows. As for the color, it's super red. I'd try a slightly more gray red; not like in the picture I linked, but like in the Graalians forum browser icon, the ying and yang symbol. That kind of red; not too dark, not too intense. I mean, you can still have intense colors in a piece, but in small increments so it's not overpowering.

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iHot Graalian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belle Isle Posts: 4,481	iHOT'S FIRST GRAPHIC THING! https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73192858/Clipboard01.gif (Unsupported image host) I tried my best on Graphics Gale. Yes its a heart.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	ooo

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Rexx User Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,626	Shape is okay, I would work on more logical shading though.

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Ignatius The Psychonaut Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Middle o' space Posts: 1,527	I like it, but its just not very practical.

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Psycher! The Overlord Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: I have no idea Posts: 1,240	seems legit also welcome back again

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MrSimons :) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: no. Posts: 10,309	The colors aren't really blending. (Make the shading lighter)

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Latte what the heil Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: powerrangerville Posts: 1,351	I think you gotta visualize the heart as some kind of texture. Plastic, metal, etc. That way, you can work towards a more realistic shine. http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/787372/113345206/stock-photo-plastic-heart-high-quality-render-with-clipping-path-113345206.jpg (Unsupported image host) Since you're starting off, I'd try to reference a photo for where to place highlights and shadows. As for the color, it's super red. I'd try a slightly more gray red; not like in the picture I linked, but like in the Graalians forum browser icon, the ying and yang symbol. That kind of red; not too dark, not too intense. I mean, you can still have intense colors in a piece, but in small increments so it's not overpowering.