Please tell me what you think of my background :) *updated*Did some more stuff to it made it smaller etc...
(http://66.46.219.82/obileo/background%20copy.jpg)
I think it's a good start but I think the technique needs a little work. Also the resolution could be smaller, something like 640x400.
It would make the process faster if you just quickly laid down the main colors and started brushwork after that. The thing that bothers me is the white background showing through. It gives it a cool paperlike feeling but it also makes the scene less credible. This is however, completely a matter of taste, and if it's the style you're going for, then it's all OK. But for learning purposes at least, it would be better to use simpler methods, in my opinion.
With the simple way of coloring that I'm talking about, it would probably take less than a minute to get the overall feel of the scene. Then you would just add shading there and the details. It's good to be as efficient as possible when it comes to adventure game graphics since you'll be making lots of them. :)
If you're interested, I can elaborate. But anyway, you seem to have a good grasp over the brushes and stuff so it might not be necessary. Anyway, keep us posted!
I agree with Pessi.
Your style would work very well on resolution 640x400(/480). Also, it looks a bit empty. You may want to try adding some clouds and detail to sand (like rocks, clams etc.) And of course, those white bits doesn't look really good.
Keep going, looks pretty good :)
I agree with pessi too.
Plus, i think you should trace those outlines, would look better then :)
keep up the good work!
Though I agree with Pessi also, I still love the current style. It's surreal in a nice way. Dreamlike :)