Sprite help

[The Original Jitterbug]

OMG! Epic! Thanks!  

[AlphaApollo]

I found the perfect picture for my Apollo, not really expecting to see sprites around. So, I tried my hand at creating a sprite to look like the picture. I'm kind of happy with the results, but there's something missing, and I'd really, really appreciate help touching it up and making it look...like...presentable.

The Sprite:

The link to the picture:
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/AlphaApollo/Cyndaquil.png  

[Redilicious]

Hmm...maybe make the shadows darker? I almost didn't see them, and in the picture they really stand out. I made an example but I thing I just made it look bad sweatdrop I'll only post it with your permission.

But that sprite looks great! I wouldn't worry about it too much, its good.

 

[AlphaApollo]

Go ahead and post, I don't mind.

Yeah, I had a hard time making the shades and shadows...I'll try again. But thank you! It was not easy to make.  

[Redilicious]

I like your sprite better, I think the shadows I put look weird.

 

[AlphaApollo]

It looks like he has a 5 o'clock shadow. He looks all cowboy and whatnot. 3nodding  

[Redilicious]

Thats it XD Oh well. If anything, your original was good. I cant find a problem~

 

[AlphaApollo]

Well thank you whee It was my first attempt at a sprite so...I'm glad you like it!  

[Chocobolt]

Ooh, very nice sprite, I can't believe that was your first attempt! I can only edit sprites myself. whee  

[Cassady 14]

I LURVE spriting! If anyone wants some, just ask. Its so fun! Yeah, I like editing already exsisting sprites because all my scratches look kinda... wierd. For example:
a scratch sprite, compared to: An edited sprite  

[Redilicious]

I want to re-do Jays tail so badly, I've been wanting to for the longest time now...I cant decide on the tip, however, so if someone could tell me which one looks better...

And yes, I know they're both more or less the same. Its the tip I just cant decide on though.

 

[Cysic X]

The left one (the one with the less defined tip) is better in my opinion. When it gets out too far it looks kind of chunky as opposed to fluid.  

[Redilicious]

I was leaning towards the left one, thank you!

 

[Foryx of Beauty]

I also suck at spriting crying I need 2 sprites. A Zorua with a blue necklace and a purple and white Surskit. whee  

[kwchups]

Erm, the Zorua is probably best handled by someone with a little more expertise in addons, but I could give a shot at the Surskit if you'd like~. Where exactly on the sprite would you like each color? Also, what will the gender of the Pokemon be just in case the base has different options?