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[Anastasiya Kinevsky]

OIC :). A chesty character. Any insight into how you went from the concept to pixel art?

MrPajamaPants responds:

Wow, interesting question!

In terms of "designing" the character, I had her look pretty thought out in my head already. She's inspired by characters like Excella Gionne from Resident Evil 5, and Lien Neville from King of Fighters, so I knew from the get-go that she would be some sort of busty CEO, but I had no idea what her hair/skin/outfit color would be.

I played around with her being dark-skinned but didn't really find a color combination with an outfit that I truly liked. I eventually settled on her being fair-skinned, blonde, with a green dress. I wanted to convey the fact that her world is a near-future cyberpunk world, and the world consists of a lot of hard angled shapes. This is mostly because the company she owns is very influential and I want to connect her very personality to the world's appearance.

So, even though I love to draw sexy characters I try to sincerely tell a story with their design and do my best to put some thought into why they look the way they look, and how it can elevate a greater idea like a story for a movie or game.

When it comes to my literal "drawing" process, I actually begin by doing a line art sketch that eventually becomes the finalized illustration with outlines and color, and once the final illustration is done I move on to pixel art.

I sort of approach all my character art--whether it's pixel art or illustration--by blocking out the body parts/clothes. However, I don't do this with blocks of color like painters do, I actually do line art and then fill with color later. I'm really inspired by manga and the art for Capcom IP's like Street Fighter and Resident Evil, so I think that's where I get my love for line art.

When it comes to maintaining color consistency between the illustration and pixel art, I'll use the color pick tool on my illustration and then use those colors for the pixel art. Easier this way, though I suppose someone could do it the other way around just as easily.

Thanks for the question!

[Mini Santa Sled Sprite]

Yes, I'm perusing your older stuff too :). S'pose I'll need to check out your games to see animation?

Cyberdevil responds:

Or the movies, yes. ;) I don't think I have any animated art yet. Thanks for checking!

[ink22 #28 doodle (red redemption)]

Wish I had this level of "just do it" creative energy. Good stuff bud. You might have to teach me your thinking approach for this kind of thing sometime. There's lots I'd like to say, but over complicate it often. I didn't even need the description to understand. Keep it up!

Cyberdevil responds:

Hmm it does seem like you do though, what with all the work you've been putting out thus far. :) Be happy to. Though I suppose the approach with these is almost shamefully simple - I usually just start drawing and see where it leads - oftentimes the lack of planning does show a bit in the motives. XD Sometimes it turns out well, sometimes a bit too predictable or simple I think! Complexity's a virtue; a desirable trait too in our sometimes overly simplified world; social outlet IMO.

Thank you!

[ink22 #19 doodle (politically correct artwork 2)]

Excuse me sir, but my local art gallery has **two** shades of black... =D. Have a +5 you cheeky person!

Cyberdevil responds:

It does for real - similar concepts? XD I see there's a paperback with that name too hmm...

Cheers; appreciate it!

[Feathered Dino-Dragon-Thingy]

I have no idea who cruises by painterly profiles to down-vote, but it's personally annoying watching cartoons pull 5/5 while anyone who goes line-less gets kicked around.

Have a +5 for this fascinating creature :). Wouldn't change a thing. Very inspiring!

MeltyCat responds:

Aww, thank you. <3

I admit, I was a little deflated seeing the rating drop so low. So it's much appreciated.

[Triumph of the Wymer]

Very interesting! Sorry I didn't check this out earlier!

[BEAMED [Demoncember]]

Dear NG: why no more votes? This is great!

[Giant Skull Creature]

Utterly fearless use of colour :). That's freakin' great and very inspiring! I like that you aren't worried about details, yet still communicate form very clearly.

Letaug responds:

Thank you!

[i wanna play with your pet!]

Impressive; arresting; striking; wunderberts; best long time! Yep, I'd say you nailed this and retained your style. Much action; real wow! Thanks!

[Wicked Valkyrie]

I love fearless colour users ;)! Really cool combination of abstract colour ideas and hard lines.

Only thing I'll suggest, to help more people relate: I see a lot of purples and reds on the on the background. They're less noticeable on the Valkyrie. I suspect that using more of those purples/reds only on the BG (avoiding the same greens/yellows that dominate the Valkyrie) would help you achieve more contrast -- while retaining your super-fancy style :).

Just my 2 cents!