kidicarus29 sprites + requests

[kidicarus29]

Hmm the pose you picked is a bit odd, mostly the lower body section. It seems like if you were to do a side view you'd see him like kinda sitting down a little on air. Like this  Makes him look a bit unbalanced. Might be due to shading, however I think its also due to leg placement. Try playing around with more horizontal placement

I understand what you're saying, but he is supposed to be a little crouched in a way. This is a fighting stance, so it really is as if he is hovering over an invisible chair, almost sitting on it. A more relaxed state could work, but I'll think more when we get around to this character. Started a base just to get an idea of the style we wanted it in, but Mario is going to be animated (and revised) first.

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It is an interesting use of outlines but also not using outlines...not something I do so I can't really help with that.
The transition between light blue and dark blue on the right (his left) arm is a bit straight. I'd personally try and round out a few of your long straight lines like the top of the right arm (and maybe the right side of the head/helmet but I guess that is a personal preference).

That type of technique is called selout. I attempt to use outlines when it's needed, but the light comes from the right side, so it isn't always the best to use an outline. I generally use this to avoid banding, as well.

I'll look into straightening out those lines, too, because those aren't great. The helmet will most likely stay, but I'll try it out too.