[HK Sprite] Shadowball's sprite...

[kyonides]

I'm not proud of it as it looks like right now, but I'm open to constructive criticism since I'm a noob. I'm not used to pixel something...
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3193/hksprite1stattemptvt4.png[/img]
By the way, this is supposed to be a common girl. I tried to let you think she's wearing some blue jeans but I think I failed...

 

[Grathea]

I like the concept, but you could definitely use some more colors. My HK hair usually uses at least four or five colors, and I see only two, three if you count the non-matching hair.
Remember, hair casts a shadow!
As for the shirt, outline the hole in the center with a darker shade. The jeans seem horribly pillow shaded, and they could use redoing. Try looking at the shading on the template, and going from there. That way, since you're new to spriting, you've got a good guide as to where you should shade. Also, I'd only use your darkest color on the very edges - that'd mean replacing the bit outlining her buttocks with a slightly lighter color. Also, don't forget to outline the jeans - you've just left the regular body outline.
In short, it's a good concept, and good work for a first try, but there are a few things you could fix.

Hope this helps.

 

[Loofah]

OMG my eyes!!!!

your pallete is way too saturated, and needs a few more colours put in some more.

and the hair like Gratheo said needs some major work on the shading, try looking for a tutorial on the net.
You should try to make a little less of a diffenerence while choosing a pallete. Because right now your pallete ranges from an ultra marine blue to a very bright cyan.

Aside from the colours it seems to have some okay linework. Make those improvements and this sprite won't turn out so bad.

 

[kyonides]

how could it be a good concept if you are telling me that I may need to change almost every single aspect? I think you shouldn't have said such a thing if it completely ignores the rest of the message...
no matter how hard the criticism may be, it's telling me that I should actually start from scratch, again he he he...

 

[Grathea]

I meant that the character is good, and that I like the design. However, some of the artwork could be improved. It was meant as constructive criticism, nothing more. Sorry if I've offended.