My First Ever Pixel Art

[Onmishift]

it's a me mario
it's my first. tell me what u think

[Quirby64]

Almost every part of Mario's head (especially the nose and hat) is out of proportion. Make sure to use a reference.
Other things :
-There's very little contrast between the shades you used.
-The "M" on his cap looks drawn and is a lot bigger than it should be.
-People's mouths aren't at the very bottom of the head.

The eyes look nice also, but out of style from what we see in the games (but that's ok).

[Onmishift]

Almost every part of Mario's head (especially the nose and hat) is out of proportion. Make sure to use a reference.
Other things :
-There's very little contrast between the shades you used.
-The "M" on his cap looks drawn and is a lot bigger than it should be.
-People's mouths aren't at the very bottom of the head.

The eyes look nice also, but out of style from what we see in the games (but that's ok).

yea i know but as time goes on i'll learn to do it better next time.
thanks

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        hows this?

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[recme]

yeah um, as you said, time goes on and youll learn. explain me this: how will you get learn if you pass on that excuse whenever someone tries to help you learn?

[Onmishift]

yeah um, as you said, time goes on and youll learn. explain me this: how will you get learn if you pass on that excuse whenever someone tries to help you learn?

no no no im letting him help me learn. im trying to right now! i know it seems that im making a excuse. but im not

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    oops forgot eyebrow

[Pik]

I'd suggest making a bigger sprite. It's easier to fill in details that way.

[Quirby64]

You forgot Mario's mustache in that last sprite. Also, checking it in Gimp, you have both jagged lines and pillowshading going on. 
The proportions, besides the hat, are looking better.

[StarSock64]

Bigger sprite...? It's already really big. I think you didn't realize that you need to click the thumbnail to enlarge it!