Well, you certainly know what shading is and how to use it properly. I'm definitely giving you props for that, because you'd be surprised how many budding pixel-overists underuse it to such a degree that it seems criminal. Yours is spot on, and you even accounted for that one white spot in the dark blue! So you're definitely not a n00b anymore. A bit of highlight on the very top of his head wouldn't hurt, though.
The outlines need to have some highlights on them, as well. This is mandatory in most pixel-overs. The shapes are great; but all black is not desirable.
One nitpick I have is the placement of the eyes in relation to the mouth. Either that, or the placement of the mouth in relation to the eyes. I'd like to see the original image to be able to fully critique on this, so I won't do too much about it now.
As for the tail, it's also hard to judge without seeing the art, but judging from just your average Spheal it should really just be a stub coming out from almost under the body.
So show me that artwork. I need to see that in order to be able to C+C to the best of my ability. But this is still good, and I'm not just saying that for sympathy. You really do have potential, and you will get better. Don't underrate yourself.
The outlines need to have some highlights on them, as well. This is mandatory in most pixel-overs. The shapes are great; but all black is not desirable.
One nitpick I have is the placement of the eyes in relation to the mouth. Either that, or the placement of the mouth in relation to the eyes. I'd like to see the original image to be able to fully critique on this, so I won't do too much about it now.
As for the tail, it's also hard to judge without seeing the art, but judging from just your average Spheal it should really just be a stub coming out from almost under the body.
So show me that artwork. I need to see that in order to be able to C+C to the best of my ability. But this is still good, and I'm not just saying that for sympathy. You really do have potential, and you will get better. Don't underrate yourself.