(EDIT #1) My contest entry for the brony documentary

[Pix3M 607]

Took the critiques I received so far and tweaked the colors for a ominous feel. Also redid the moon (wasn't even using a reference when I first did it).

Older version here:

 

 

dA page: http://fav.me/d53b371

Contest here: http://prizes.org/Cr...ry-1?tab=detail

Definitely the largest pixel art I've ever attempted. I have been very, very indecisive about the choice of colors (THANKFULLY because this is pixel art, I can change the colors on a whim), so this may or may not be changed by the time the deadline comes long.

For this contest, I wanted to make the most out of my forté, which is making hair look good, so this ended up being an excuse for making two alicorn OC's as I wanted REALLY voluminous hair like Celestia, but I can't draw her because the contest forbids copyrighted characters being used. Since there was no room for the wings though, they can probably pass off as privileged unicorns like Fleur de Lis.

I was gonna make the moon look something like the moon, but then I went crazy and made it look like a completely different celestial object. I like it though

WIP versions here: [link]

I could use some pointers if humanly possible. There's still time left for this contest for me to make changes.

Ashbad, save meh ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Edited June 12, 2012 by PixMeister

[~Chaos~ 3,967]

It's really amazing, to be honest i just don't know what you could do better, all i see is a great piece of art

[The Awesome One 1,315]

Wow...just wow.

[Tenshinohana 264]

I REALLY LOVE THEIR MANE. Oh god...

 

* cuts the mane from the picture and photoshops it on hers with a Rarity "MINE" face. *

 

MY MANE.

[Jokuc 8,174]

That's some amazing art right there.

[~Lawful Jordo~ 2,066]

It's really good I got two pieces of art in the competition, but they probably don't have much of a chance at winning >.>

 

Gave you my vote good luck

[Guest]

That's some quality stuffing right there -- you're a shoe-in for first prize!

 

I thought the celestial object was cobblestone ground before you told me it was the moon, though. XD

[Silverwisp the Bard 2,353]

Looks great, love the flowing ook of the manes.

Only 2 little things :

-It seems a bit unclear where the clouds end and the non-moon begins, maybe reduce the shaded area/seperate it from the cloudshadow

-the highlight in the lower alicorn's iris seems a bit dull, maybe make it a shade lighter

Edited June 12, 2012 by Silverwisp the Bard

[Ashbad 969]

Ashbad, save meh ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Haha, you're calling upon me for critique? I think it looks great so far. Perhaps you could jazz it up some with some intermediate buffer/AA colors. If nothing else, the AA colors, since you have a lot of jaggies here and there (which is unavoidable with such a low color count). Plus, with more colors, you'll be able to add a lot more detail to it. I guess I can try a partial edit when I get home from school in about an hour

 

As for the scene/characters themselves, very nice! Like always the hair looks very beautiful.

[Speedy Transition 788]

WOW thats amazing!

How did you make it looks so pixel like?

[Pix3M 607]

Haha, you're calling upon me for critique? I think it looks great so far. Perhaps you could jazz it up some with some intermediate buffer/AA colors. If nothing else, the AA colors, since you have a lot of jaggies here and there (which is unavoidable with such a low color count). Plus, with more colors, you'll be able to add a lot more detail to it. I guess I can try a partial edit when I get home from school in about an hour

 

As for the scene/characters themselves, very nice! Like always the hair looks very beautiful.

 

I prefer to stick with my super-low-color count though

 

Plus I do not want to add more detail as yes, there HAS been instances where I actually toned down the level of detail as too much detail in the wrong places would be too distracting.

 

WOW thats amazing!

How did you make it looks so pixel like?

 

The original size was only a quarter of what you see. I doubled the width and height of the original pixel art so the pixels are four times larger.

[Speedy Transition 788]

I prefer to stick with my super-low-color count though

 

Plus I do not want to add more detail as yes, there HAS been instances where I actually toned down the level of detail as too much detail in the wrong places would be too distracting.

 

 

 

The original size was only a quarter of what you see. I doubled the width and height of the original pixel art so the pixels are four times larger.

 

I think it looks awesome like this

[SkyBound 829]

This is just awesome, especially done as pixel art. The WIP page was also very interesting; I always enjoy seeing the process used by someone to complete a piece. The colors, for me, give a bit of an ominous setting with the swirling lavander clouds and the slightly muted colors of the characters, If that is not what you were aiming for, my apologizes for the misinterpretation.

 

You certainly completed your critera for making the hair look good. I may have to take a few pointers from you in that area. Great job.

[Pix3M 607]

This is just awesome, especially done as pixel art. The WIP page was also very interesting; I always enjoy seeing the process used by someone to complete a piece. The colors, for me, give a bit of an ominous setting with the swirling lavander clouds and the slightly muted colors of the characters, If that is not what you were aiming for, my apologizes for the misinterpretation.

 

You certainly completed your critera for making the hair look good. I may have to take a few pointers from you in that area. Great job.

 

I believe I can live with ominous considering the way I arranged the clouds.

 

So you're saying, make the clouds more lavender and mute out the characters a bit? Sorry if I'm confused... I'm not running on enough sleep.

Edited June 12, 2012 by PixMeister

[SkyBound 829]

I believe I can live with ominous considering the way I arranged the clouds.

 

So you're saying, make the clouds more lavender and mute out the characters a bit? Sorry if I'm confused... I'm not running on enough sleep.

 

^{I am sorry, I was merely pointing out the colors that you used in the piece. Though now that Ihave reread my post, I can see why you may have misunderstood. I am not running on a lot of sleep either with finals looming, so please accept my apology for any confusion.}

[Pix3M 607]

Also updated the pic using critiques that I received so far.

 

EDIT: And one critique I used wasn't even intentional considering a post that just ninja'd above me. xD

Edited June 12, 2012 by PixMeister

[Dragonshy 2,305]

I'm pretty sure you'll get at least top 5 if you don't win.

[Lynk 2]

Simply amazing. Excellent work!