My first custom icons

[Dirge]

Hi everyone! I decided that having learned how to create sprites, the next logical step was to learn to make icons. So I kinda just opened up GIMP and ... did it. What do you folks think? I'm considering taking commissions once I get a bit more experience with this... I made these with my own game in mind, which uses the Symphony battle system.

Be gentle! 

I decided to start off doing weapons. I made an energy-sword sword of thing for use with certain skills in my game. Then a somewhat bloody sword. Then, once I was a little more comfortable, I moved on to what I was really aiming to do, which was create a set of weapons that evolve as they grow in power - one for each of the classes the main character can choose - sword for knight, staff for mage, mace for cleric, and daggers for rogue. I plan on adding a shield for the knight class as well - these will serve as unique gear for each class that can be obtained through a side quest.

Anyway, I'm just looking for some commentary/critique on my icons so far. You guys think I might be able to get some commissions eventually?

 

[Seriel]

Niiiiice.

Those are brilliant! I would pay to have those in my game!

Seriously, brilliant quality icons!

 

[EternalShadow]

Those are really good. I'd consider actually not outlining anything first, then adding an outline onto the entire lot (so you include fire and all) to make them clearer, no matter the background. But these would be commission-quality I think. Even so, it is usually a good idea to build up a rep/fame/portfolio to encourage people to buy this sort of thing.

 

[Dirge]

Wow, thanks guys! I didn't outline the fire/effects because of how they appear in Symphony, I wanted the effects to look a little more organic, but that's just my preference. I'll try outlining the effects and see what it looks like - thanks for the tip!

I think I'll open a thread and do a few for free, first, then see where that takes me. Whether I can work to someone's specifications rather than my own ideas, y'know.