protagonist sprite, desperate for critique

[prowler]

i've been working on this 640res character for some days now, here's what i've got so far

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i find per-pixel-editing much harder than drawing backgrounds, i'd appreciate any advice and criticisms you may have to offer

btw, he's supposed to be an ugly dwarf with a scar on his face.. not sure if i made him ugly and dwarfish enough 

[Medical Waste]

The scar is much too red, it looks more like a cut.

[Sparky]

Is it because he's incomplete that parts of him are lit, while other parts like the shirt have two color levels and only the slightest hint of lighting?

Regarding his proportions, I think he could stand to be a little chunkier.

[Chicky]

Here's my attempt at an edit.



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[Steel Drummer]

His head is way off-center. I like the face better though.

[Chicky]

Hah, yeah i forgot to move it back.

Too lazy now 

[prowler]

nice edit, chicky.. it gives me a good idea on where to take the pic

@medical waste - you're right, i'll change it
@sparky - well, i used the broken sword character sprite as a reference - that one has 3 colors for the face, but just 2 for the jacket... i figured i can play around with another shade on the jacket once i finish animating it.

thanks for the input everyone