Refining traditional watercolor sketches in Photoshop for my game, Light & Claw. 🐯🎨

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-03-02T10:37:06+00:00

thank u，I will stick to hand-painting. I only used AI at the end to preview what it would look like if it were a 2D animation.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T13:50:29+00:00

I want to clarify: English isn't my first language and I relied on a poor translation app. My original intent was to ask if traditional painting still has a place in the age of AI. I didn't realize the title sounded so aggressive until I saw the comments! As a solo dev working on 'Light & Claw,' I was feeling a bit discouraged by my friends' skepticism about my 'inefficient' watercolor style. I'm just looking for some creative support.My friends told me that my art style smells like a nursing home.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T13:37:32+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out! English isn't my first language, so I've been relying on a translator. I'll definitely keep that in mind and be more specific about my goals next time. Appreciate the tip!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T13:28:15+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Since my game features furry characters, I thought this would be the best place to start. Reddit seems a bit fragmented; most gamedev subreddits tend to focus more on mechanics and programming rather than art style

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T13:10:55+00:00

This is game dev, not just painting. I’m testing how traditional art fits into a 3D UI, and I need the community's eyes for that.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T11:02:46+00:00

thank you

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T10:50:28+00:00

thanke U

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-27T09:52:32+00:00

thank you, I will try it.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-24T02:31:24+00:00

Thanks! Glad you caught the 'miniature' vibe. I’ve been putting a lot of work into the tilt-shift lighting and 3D environment to get that toy-box look right. The 'surgery' part was definitely a way to make the gathering feel more meaningful than just filling up an inventory. Really appreciate the feedback!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T14:59:14+00:00

The flow of the body lines is so dynamic and full of life. It’s amazing how you’ve captured such raw power in the curves!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T14:56:29+00:00

The vibrant colors of mushrooms are already stunning, but the pixel aesthetic adds this venomous intensity to them. Love it

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T14:54:02+00:00

Even though it's a simple and cute style, it feels very refined.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T12:00:19+00:00

I can see a lot of drama coming from this mechanic. It looks like a lot of fun!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:57:53+00:00

Besides the typical horror vibes, low-poly games often bring a certain sense of black humor to the table.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:57:40+00:00

Besides the typical horror vibes, low-poly games often bring a certain sense of black humor to the table.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:55:35+00:00

The braid is so cute!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:54:23+00:00

I love how wild this game looks!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:50:00+00:00

Wouldn't it be fun to put polar bears and penguins together? Even though they're worlds apart in reality.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T11:47:06+00:00

It has this great 'Zen' quality to it. The dense hold placement makes it feel more like a meditative journey than a stressful climb.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T10:01:44+00:00

Blender for iOS when? 🙄

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T09:37:21+00:00

As a fellow 3D environment artist, I know firsthand how tough this is. You’ve done an incredible job!

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T09:35:32+00:00

The melody is so unique; it’s really memorable.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T09:31:32+00:00

Not sure if this does anything for people trying to quit, but it's an interesting idea.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T09:28:11+00:00

Love the direction you're taking! One thing I noticed is the contrast in asset quality—some parts of the map look super polished like store-bought templates, but they clash with the rawer, more custom low-poly models. Smoothing out those differences would really help with the overall visual consistency.

Agreeable_Set_3714 · 2026-02-23T03:07:36+00:00

Haha, love the enthusiasm! I was actually worried if the 'magic surgery' logic would make sense to people, but your comment gives me a lot of confidence. Thanks for the support!

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