The *Official* Pixel Art Request Thread

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The *Official* Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166588)
I don't know if this is allowed or not here, but I thought of a good idea for a thread. The rules are simple. Someone submits an request for pixel art, then others can contribute by drawing it. It allows people to practice their art skills as well as help others. Here's my first request:

I would like someone to turn this Tryclyde from SMB2 into a three headed seal. Image Same number of colors. Around the same size too so I can import it into the game. Thanks in advance! :D
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166590)
What do you mean by "seal"?

Definition of seal
1
: a sea mammal that swims with flippers, lives mostly in cold regions, bears young on land, feeds on fish and other sea animals (as squid), and is sometimes hunted for its fur, hide, or oil
2
: the soft fur of a seal



noun
Definition of seal
1
: something that closes tightly <The seal on the package is broken.>
2
: the condition of having a tight seal <Caulk gives the window a seal.>
3
: an official mark stamped or pressed on something <She … stamped her own official seal beside his signature. — Lois Lowry, The Giver>
4
: a device with a cut or raised design or figure that can be stamped or pressed into wax or paper
5
: a stamp that may be used to close a letter or package <Christmas seals>
6
: something (as a pledge) that makes safe or secure <The deal was made under seal of secrecy.>

Other Military Terms
- SEAL


Because, frankly, I can't imagine the animal seal with 3 heads, but a 3 headed Navy SEAL, maybe.
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166591)
Would it be like this, with flippers??
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166600)
As far as I can tell, that's on the right track. Both dogs and seals are carnivorans.

This raises one question: phocid (like a harbor seal) or otariid (like a California sea lion)? The otariids have ear flaps and can turn their hind flippers down to act as hind feet.
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166610)
dougeff wrote:
What do you mean by "seal"?

Definition of seal
1
: a sea mammal that swims with flippers, lives mostly in cold regions, bears young on land, feeds on fish and other sea animals (as squid), and is sometimes hunted for its fur, hide, or oil
2
: the soft fur of a seal



noun
Definition of seal
1
: something that closes tightly <The seal on the package is broken.>
2
: the condition of having a tight seal <Caulk gives the window a seal.>
3
: an official mark stamped or pressed on something <She … stamped her own official seal beside his signature. — Lois Lowry, The Giver>
4
: a device with a cut or raised design or figure that can be stamped or pressed into wax or paper
5
: a stamp that may be used to close a letter or package <Christmas seals>
6
: something (as a pledge) that makes safe or secure <The deal was made under seal of secrecy.>

Other Military Terms
- SEAL


Because, frankly, I can't imagine the animal seal with 3 heads, but a 3 headed Navy SEAL, maybe.

That's true. I guess I should have been more specific. Maybe like a harp seal? Image
tepples wrote:
As far as I can tell, that's on the right track. Both dogs and seals are carnivorans.

This raises one question: phocid (like a harbor seal) or otariid (like a California sea lion)? The otariids have ear flaps and can turn their hind flippers down to act as hind feet.

Yeah, more like the Phocid, but using the flipper idea from the Otariid.
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166626)
Here you go, 3 headed seal, or something.
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166644)
dougeff wrote:
Here you go, 3 headed seal, or something.

That is awesome! Thank you so much!!! It looks great!
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166647)
Don't forget to hastily change it to a 3-headed dwarf yeti for the North American release.
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166650)
tepples wrote:
Don't forget to hastily change it to a 3-headed dwarf yeti for the North American release.

True. Don't want PETA all over me. ;)
Re: The Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166652)
dougeff wrote:
Here you go, 3 headed seal, or something.

You don't have to if you don't want to, but since you already worked on a seal, want to turn this Cobrat into a seal? Image (One headed). I don't want you to do it if you don't want to though. Thanks :)
Re: The *Official* Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166666)
This one was a lot easier...
Re: The *Official* Pixel Art Request Thread
by on (#166667)
dougeff wrote:
This one was a lot easier...

Thanks :) This is really great!

Just wondering... Do you think this should post should be stickied? So we don't have a whole bunch of posts with the same goal?