New GFX that I made for a cafe game

aquaxvy · July 1, 2020, 11:23am

I made a new game icon for a cafe game, any feedback please?

FlashFlame_Roblox · July 1, 2020, 12:24pm

Very cute icon, I love it. But I don’t think a beach background fits a cafe type game.

KillerGirl722 · July 1, 2020, 12:26pm

I love it! It’s adorable and it looks great.

Dev_Tesla · July 1, 2020, 1:51pm

Doesn’t look bad! I suggest putting 2 eyes on the donut though, will add to the cuteness

Viewported · July 1, 2020, 1:52pm

Looks great! The text is easily legible and it has nice artwork.

ScytheSlayin · July 1, 2020, 4:08pm

I love it! What was this made in?

aquaxvy · July 1, 2020, 4:11pm

To make this I used Pixlr E and Pixlr X. They are both really good apps to make game icons.

deluc_t · July 1, 2020, 4:14pm

Wow, really good! I like the simplicity and the background of the game behind the icon!

DavidNet22 · July 1, 2020, 4:35pm

Hello! I’m a very experienced 2D designer and I’ve seen an extremely common error in many other GFX designs: the consistency

I don’t know if you made the drawings of your icon; but here’s what I mean:

You always should try to use the same size of pencil and outline on all the pictures that you draw; or at least trying to do so. The only exception could be the text that needs to be eye-catching and it can be a bit different from the rest. Also; the background have the same problem; it doesn’t really match with the rest of your image.
I would also give you the advice: If someone ever commission you; you SHOULD NOT use any google images (maybe just for reference is ok); because if your customer finds out that you used free images, he could be really angry and rude at you.
I currently use Photoshop to work; but I also started using Pixlr (even before there were two versions [Pixlr E and Pixlr X]) and really think you could do better if you keep practicing.

Overall; it’s a really good job; you just need to practice and keep gaining experience. Hope it helps!

Dvd

aquaxvy · July 1, 2020, 4:41pm

Thank you for your suggestions and feedback. I never even noticed the different outlines and how un-balanced it could make the picture. And yes, I did find these from google because I don’t have a drawing tablet yet. Again, thank you for your feedback.

DavidNet22 · July 1, 2020, 4:56pm

No problem. Also; you would like to know that you don’t really need a grapic tablet to create amazing drawings! If you check out my portfolio you will see (in my opinion) really high quality drawings that I made with only my mouse! But if you still want to get a graphic tablet I would suggest you to buy a Huion tablet! They’re pretty good and cheap!

aquaxvy · July 1, 2020, 4:59pm

Sounds good, I’ve already tried making some sticker PNGs on Krita, is it a good website to make transparent stickers on?

DavidNet22 · July 1, 2020, 5:01pm

Actually I’ve never tried out Krita; but I heard it is really useful for many artist. I think that any website/software you use will be ok if you put your best effort in your works!

aquaxvy · July 1, 2020, 5:03pm

Do you have any recommendations on any websites to draw on?

DavidNet22 · July 1, 2020, 5:04pm

Maybe we should continue this conversation on PM’s

ZayShepherd · July 2, 2020, 12:47am

I think it looks good! It really caught my eye.

ExoticShepherd · July 2, 2020, 12:48am

I love it! It definitely catches ones eye! Keep it up

cyberalicious · July 2, 2020, 7:32pm

Looks super cute, but I would change the background to fit the LOGO.

edvin712 · July 2, 2020, 10:46pm

I mean paint . net is the best and free for artists. Also if you download some plugins its really cool.

g_captain · July 3, 2020, 3:26pm

Was about to comment about the consistency, just as @DavidNet22 pointed it out already.

Take the strokes of the images for example: The text has a thick white stroke, yet the cup (?) and the cat-cupcake have their own different outlines. From my first impression, the images looked like they were taken from the internet and simply placed together.
I think that by making the styles consistent, the clip arts will “connect” and compliment each other as a whole graphic rather than a collage of individual elements. Specifically, if it’s included in your editing program, try adding a Layer Stroke.

Tying back to the consistency, I recommend utilizing a limited color palette. Here’s a site I use a lot for color palettes. Color palettes are powerful in communicating a group/brand’s concept and personality–using them well can easily raise quality in any graphic. So while the clip arts and text are predominantly pink/purple/beige, I’d change the background to use the same colors too. But this one is a rather subjective opinion from me, and in the end what you choose to make it look like is entirely up to you.

Otherwise, I find the graphic really cute and easy on my eyes. Hope you can find this useful!