My Super Mario Sunshine customs

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Here is some old sprites I made a while back, so I decided to post them. Crit would be appreciated!

[Chris2Balls [:B]]

Everything seems very flat for now, because the impression of volume is badly conveyed.
I think your palette could be better, too.
Here's a little tutorial, which also gives a good impression of a sphere:

And remember: using a reference and showing us a reference can help you improve, and help us tell you how to improve!

[Shade]

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1326/supe...erando.png

I gave the melon and the kick-fruit some more shading. And I gave the pepper shape. That better?

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http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1326/supe...erando.png

I gave the melon and the kick-fruit some more shading. And I gave the pepper shape. That better?

Now that I look at it, the kick-fruit looks very dark.