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to improve this character(?) you should add a propper body. keep the style (sketchy) but draw a proper body

eg:
heres a very quick sketch.


or you could try something like this:


see how i drew a traditional stickman then 'built' a proper body shape around it?

for those of you that haven't seen my new thread, here's the latest version:

but his 'drawings' are'nt proper stick men (if they are stickmen at all) they are just lines thrown together to make a figure. stickmen yes. these drawings no. they aren't neat, they are messy. i think i know the style he may be after: as if the 'audience' can see a little kids dream or story. but even then, these are still way too messy.

so to round things up:  Stickmen are fine, These drawings are not

you're just a big stupid .

*sarcasticaly*: mmm, yea that sounds real mature  :

look im just giving my opinion- let me ask you: would you want to play a game with these types of graphics? i don't think you would. the game could be absolutly brilliant but if the graphics don't match then it would let itself down immensly.

ok heres the thing: that part was a JOKE. read the bit after the
"seriously though"  bit. i'm just trying to help this guy create something wat pple will want tosee in a game while at the same time keeping it in a similar type of style.

i dont really see any probs with these drawings. the only thing i can comment on is the laces on the front facing image. they go straight across the boots. try to leave a gap at each side of the laces. I know im being picky but never mind. maybe you could draw and behind view?

OK. hers some 'constructive' criticism:

These drawings are so crap its unbelievableÃ,  :oÃ,  this style could work out if you set some rules:

1)draw a stick man
2)add distinguashable features
3)sit back and errr...admire???

seriously though- the drawings are'nt good, theres no proper shape to the body. here's an example of what i mean



see? theres a shape to the body, but still the scribbled 5 year old type lines. you could even get rid of the black outlines

thanks for the criticism so far.

@krysis: the roof is supossed to 'dip' in the middle. but if it looks out of place i'll think of changing it. i'm not sure there would be a door where we could see it from this angle maybe from a different angle, which i may add when you walk to certain area.

as for the white pixles here and there, i'll fix that when i try adding some texture.

although this style is...er....unique. it is..............CRAP, GARBAGE ETC. No one would like to play a game using these types of graphics. they aren't appealing at all. Sorry to be so harsh but if your going to post something, next time make sure it took you more than 10 seconds! Again, sorry to be so harsh.

P.S these are great drawings if your under 5 years old

i've posted about a background like this a couple times before but couldn't get a style or composition right or anything with using a straight line tool due to my lack of skill with my tablet&pen. But after alot of practise this is what i've come up with:

Initial sketch:


Final Colored version:


there are still a few details to be added- highlights on bubble on cola machine, waves, textures etc.

a good idea is to add fog or mist low on the ground, but this may be better if it was an animated object or background, that way you could have the mist moving slowly

i think the more realistic style is better too. i'll try to do a version without so many straight lines

i apreciate the feedback BUT....i did this in 5 mins (if that), i just wanted to know if i was going in the right direction with the non-straight lines. i'll take all your C&C into account when i make the final version in this style.

a quick drawing in the style you mentioned

i use straight lines coz:
a) its a unique style
B) [and mostly this reason] i can't draw free hand very well with my tablet. do u think i would be able to hand draw (and paint?) BG's and scan them onto my pc.? would that look good do you think

im quite happy with my background, but i've found someone who is a great artist - the style is completely different but i'll see what it looks like. i'll post his version when he does it. he is currently completeing work on a different game.

here's an updated version. i fixed the hut so it doesn't look like its falling over. i also fixed other things mentioned including tiles at back of hut.



i hope this is better and i'm not wasting your time.
i think this is finished- just needs touching up a bit.

The cage(?) should be seperated from the floor lines of the house and cola machine
The tiles on the roof are overlapping in the front, but not on the back.

ye i know, i realized that just after i posted my last message. i'll fix it.

and the boards on the boxes have no depth. The top one seems to float above the other one.

not sure what you mean 

It's a good approach, but the house looks as if it's going to fall to one side. That's distracting and not very cartoony either.

cheers
nihilyst

this is my style. its supossed to look like that! everyone has a style - some people like it some don't (kinda like modern art  )

I like its cartoon feel

thanks. you know, i think thats the first good thing anyones sed about this BG. so thanks again

i hope this is better. i think its ok



im aware of the angle of the wooden deck- that is slightly off