"Babalisa", my first pixel art character

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1184815

After bingwatching all of Brandon James Greer's videos, I draw my first character: Babalisa.
Criticism and advice are more than welcome.

Animated progress sequence

Palette: Nanner Jam Palette by Nannerman
Reference: "Two Peasant Girls" by Vladimir Makovsky

The name is a reference to Baba Yaga and Vasilisa.

Posted originally on r/pixelArt 2 years ago

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2 Comments

eddanja@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It looks really good. Also awesome to see snippets of how you got to the final result.

My only critique is the (test tube)? At first, I thought they were holding a can of air freshener but then I thought it could be a test tube or a a vegetable like a leek. The aroma/mist makes me think it's a test tube.

I was trying to think of a way to improve it (assuming it is a test tube). I think for sprite work, it needs to be over exaggerated. Maybe trying using a flask instead? The shape is a bit more iconic for the limited detail you can have in sprites.

Good job though!

Crul@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y

(Different account, same user)

Indeed, it's intended to be a test tube. I think you're right, an erlenmeyer or florence flask would work much better.

Thanks for the feedback!