Duck Hunt Remake sprites (And other general sprites)

[Pik]

Examining it over again, though, I can tell you initially had an outline, and then colored over it. What's your protocol or algorithm to determine where to put color on the outline? At first I thought it'd just be in the direction of the light source, but that doesn't seem to ring true when I look at his ears (which don't seem pointy enough upon second review), sword and shoes.

The intent was to go where the light was hitting, so I should probably fix that on the things you mentioned. As for the sword, it was just for readability. It's very thin (and diagonal at that), so putting an outline on it would make it less readable.

How's this?

(Pointed the ear, added outline to shoes)

I also started animating it, which I'll post soon. But first, I should finalize this main sprite. Any other tips?