Character Re-Vamp, New Style [Sullen Teen]

[deadsuperhero]

Hi folks,

I've been experimenting with a new sprite style, and would like to take a moment to see what all can be improved on. It's been quite a while since I've done sprite work, so I know I'm a little rusty.

Anyway, I've been wanting to update a character of mine to a new style. I'm mainly doing this to see if I can give my characters a much wider range of expression. Here's a comparison of the character update. The new version is on the right.

I know that the new one is still really rough. I may go back and re-draw the character by hand and then paint over it, but at the moment I'd love some input.



About the character: Peter Ballard is a sullen teenager (in a tongue-in-cheek emo style) who hates his life, hates the world, and is too lazy to do anything about his situation. All he does is get high and slack off in school and at work.

[Rakuen]

I like him!

The style reminds me of something, can't remember right now though.

I'd suggest looking at the arms, they seem a bit disjointed? to me. Maybe more details to the jeans/shoes too.

Also I'm sure someone else can suggest shading advice.

I can tell you spent a lot of time on the head and neck. Tis cool.

Awesome!!