01-31-2012, 05:52 PM
I wouldn't listen to Hoeloe's criticism of MS Paint, Djinn-Boo. There are certain things that it can't do, such as transparency, but it still works perfectly well, and there are other avenues for implementing things like transparency anyway. I personally do all of my sprite work using it.
As for your pixel art, I would recommend trying something completely from scratch. References are absolutely okay, but not for the sake of copying to the last detail. Working from scratch, even if it doesn't turn out well at first, will help you develop your skills and maybe even your own style more than tracing will. Plus, then we can give better critiques that can help you improve.
As for your pixel art, I would recommend trying something completely from scratch. References are absolutely okay, but not for the sake of copying to the last detail. Working from scratch, even if it doesn't turn out well at first, will help you develop your skills and maybe even your own style more than tracing will. Plus, then we can give better critiques that can help you improve.