Cartoon's sprite stands out the most (mainly because I like it, that's why). Nice one.
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I updated a few more details of my "leaping" sprite, including some skin splotches and a couple of other details.
I also played around with shiny colors. The base shiny colors below were lifted directly from the Mightyena sprite. Mightyena has a cool shiny IMO, and it's a Dark pokemon like our narwhal here. I think these colors are very "ground-ish" while still having a neat shiny look to it.
I'll certainly keep playing with shiny colors, but this brown and gold is my current fave.
I also played around with shiny colors. The base shiny colors below were lifted directly from the Mightyena sprite. Mightyena has a cool shiny IMO, and it's a Dark pokemon like our narwhal here. I think these colors are very "ground-ish" while still having a neat shiny look to it.
I'll certainly keep playing with shiny colors, but this brown and gold is my current fave.
I updated a few more details of my "leaping" sprite, including some skin splotches and a couple of other details.
I also played around with shiny colors. The base shiny colors below were lifted directly from the Mightyena sprite. Mightyena has a cool shiny IMO, and it's a Dark pokemon like our narwhal here. I think these colors are very "ground-ish" while still having a neat shiny look to it.
I'll certainly keep playing with shiny colors, but this brown and gold is my current fave.
Wayyyyy too much dithering. I have to say I liked your earlier pose. This one kinda looks like he's flying or something, not very earthy. And the expression on the other pose was way better. My advice, if you want to stick with this pose is to move the head forward and the tail back.
I decided to experiment with a sprite pose that looks bulky, but could justify that 95 speed we gave it. Here's my first shot at it:
I imagine this pokemon tunneling through the ground at great speed, like whales swim through the water -- giving it the ability to "leap" out of the ground. So I referred to some pictures of killer whales jumping out of the water, and noticed that they often roll over to the side in mid air. Here's a few pics I found:
I think this kind of leap is characteristic of big bulky water animals -- as opposed to say, dolphins which leap straight out and dive in head first. So my sprite is intended to invoke the feeling of the pokemon leaping out of the ground while rolling a bit on its side. The arms are spread out wide to connote action. I used foreshortening and smooth curves to imply speed, hopefully without sacrificing bulk.
I'm debating trying to open the mouth, but that introduces a lot of complexity and detail, that I'm a little hesitant to tackle. I'm also not sure I want this to look ferocious. I already did that on my other sprite. With this one, I want it to bring out the serious side of Dark typing, not the angry side.
I like this sprite better than my other -- mainly because I can imagine seeing this next to other pokemon sprites, more readily than my other one. But, I'm curious to hear your feedback on my change in direction here.
I'm liking this sprite, but I think it needs a splash effect (with sand) like the orca pics you have.
EDIT: You might even want to have his tail in the sand-ocean
Spaceneil makes a good point. Adding some earth would actually convey the ground typing, because at first glance the sprite seems to imply a water typing. The fact that he is a whale, an animal that is hard to imagine in any way connected to the ground, makes it even more important to put some dirt or something into the sprite. I haven't been following this CAP either, so this is a 100% outside opinion.
Ok finished my backsprites. I'll make any fixes tomorrow and hopefully then I can wrap these guys up completely.
I myself like it, the sand seems to be an integral part of these sprites so I incorporated it as if it were part of Mr. Blubbers' body itself.
As for now, bedtime for KoA
I myself like it, the sand seems to be an integral part of these sprites so I incorporated it as if it were part of Mr. Blubbers' body itself.
As for now, bedtime for KoA
I'm not really a fan of your front sprites KoA but the back is epic.
EDIT: I think it's that big "splash" of sand; the front sprite would certainly look better with something similar imo.
EDIT: I think it's that big "splash" of sand; the front sprite would certainly look better with something similar imo.
@KOA:
If you look at the positions of the spikes on his back on the backsprite, they don't match up to those on the front spike. For example, on the front spike, just below the "shoulder" is the second spike, whilst on the backsprite it's the fourth spike that lines up with that point.
@DJD:
I'm with Taicho on the splash effect, I know other's have already done it, but it would just make the sprite more Ground typed, and fit Cyzir's artwork better.
If you look at the positions of the spikes on his back on the backsprite, they don't match up to those on the front spike. For example, on the front spike, just below the "shoulder" is the second spike, whilst on the backsprite it's the fourth spike that lines up with that point.
@DJD:
I'm with Taicho on the splash effect, I know other's have already done it, but it would just make the sprite more Ground typed, and fit Cyzir's artwork better.
Odd, I don't see much difference in the spike locations, except possibly a little bit that can be blamed on angles.
I actually like both of KOA's sprites. The backsprite especially. Personally, I'd change the angle of the frontsprite a little. The way it looks right now, I'd see it belly-flopping on the sand. Maybe if it was angled a little further up, then maybe would look like it'll land drill-first. I'm no artist, however, so take this with a pinch of salt.
I actually like both of KOA's sprites. The backsprite especially. Personally, I'd change the angle of the frontsprite a little. The way it looks right now, I'd see it belly-flopping on the sand. Maybe if it was angled a little further up, then maybe would look like it'll land drill-first. I'm no artist, however, so take this with a pinch of salt.
Definitely purple. The green looks rather out of place and the brown doesn't seem to stand out. Purple is also more of a dark colour than green or brown and since the regular sprite already conveys the ground typing perfectly, I think it would be better for the shiny to bring out more of the dark typing.
It's shiny choosing time! I wanted to emphasize the "darkness" of the Pokemon, so black is a constant. But what should the top color be?
Seconding objection. Go with the purple version - the green isn't hugely different, and the brown...well, there's already enough brown in the sprite (earth/texture). The purple really brings out the 'darkness' more.
Originally I was going to a more dynamic backsprite but it ended up clashing with what I wanted which was a feeling of quiet power and a bit of cheekiness to help amplify the dark typing a bit. I don't like the idea of dark=roaring monster, but that's just opinion. I just went back to the classic back and cleaned it up. I also changed the female eye to purple which is less glaring than the yellow. If there's no objections i'll edit this to be my final submission, I don't want to overwork this.
Rough outline/colouring. Hands, teeth, tail need a lot of work, just want some comments on the pose, etc. before carrying on.
How much longer do we have to post final submissions, Plus?
edit: needs to be a lot bigger too
Definitely purple. I really like that combination.It's shiny choosing time! I wanted to emphasize the "darkness" of the Pokemon, so black is a constant. But what should the top color be?
Thanks for the comments on the backsprites guys. Yeah, looking back at the front sprites the sand does clash somewhat considerably in contrast, so I'll go back and edit that later.
I'm off on a lunch date now so I'll post progress in a few hours.
Also Wyv, those look perfect imo. I can't suggest anything to change.
I'm off on a lunch date now so I'll post progress in a few hours.
Also Wyv, those look perfect imo. I can't suggest anything to change.
I like the black one and the purple one. I think all of them minus the first one would work perfectly.It's shiny choosing time! I wanted to emphasize the "darkness" of the Pokemon, so black is a constant. But what should the top color be?
It's shiny choosing time! I wanted to emphasize the "darkness" of the Pokemon, so black is a constant. But what should the top color be?
Hello. I`m a Sand Narwhal. And im gonna eat you.
Very good and stylish sprites. But, just like skater trainer, i dont like the first one...My problem is his eyes
I don't know why everyone hates the green, I think it fits really well (it might also be because of the the fact that green is my favourite colour, but that's beside the point). However, I also like the purple one as it really gives your sprite more of a Dark look, but the brown just doesn't fit IMO. I'd say either the green one or the purple one for sure.
I'm not quite sure how it would look, but as mentioned earlier, It does look like it's flying, so perhaps you can try adding a bit of cirt and an open hole on the bottom, perhaps slightly covering the tip of the tail, so it looks like it just burst out of the ground, rather than flying (or was standing on it's tail and is like... toppling over).I updated a few more details of my "leaping" sprite, including some skin splotches and a couple of other details.
I also played around with shiny colors. The base shiny colors below were lifted directly from the Mightyena sprite. Mightyena has a cool shiny IMO, and it's a Dark pokemon like our narwhal here. I think these colors are very "ground-ish" while still having a neat shiny look to it.
I'll certainly keep playing with shiny colors, but this brown and gold is my current fave.
But otherwise, great sprite. One of my favs, and the Shiny Color is amazing.
I said I was no good at back sprites.
he looks really skinny, and the drills are disproportionate to your front sprite.
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