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[Gors]

Recoloring is important for the starter spriters, so if you're a starter, do so. BUT, use the recoloring as a way to practice color choices and hue shifting. Also, don't post your recolored work here. The most you'll win here if you do so is a bunch of negative comments.

But if you really want to start spriting, I suggest doing edits, as Devicho said. You'll practice pixel placement AND coloring at the same time, which is really good for your learning curve.