The shading is actually quite nice.
For this one, vary the outline so it's not all the same color. For the purple body, extend the darker shade to avoid flatness. On the top of the head the outline needs to be rounded just a little bit more. For the eyes, shade around them and use shading for the actual eyes, too, not just black.
It IS a good sprite, you should be proud of yourself.
Here, the head is quite nice. I don't necessarily like the red glow, but it's your choice. Maybe some small polishing otherwise, I don't know.
The tentacle to the left going diagonally upwards has a somewhat bizarre pose.
For the other tentacles, spread them around so they're not lined up, and avoid the pillow-shaded look by taking advantage of your light-source.
Remember, one light-source for almost every sprite. Two makes it much harder, so one is better.
I like this one too by the way. Keep it up!
This one is awesome. I don't think I've got anything to add except that the fin above the head is a little oddly placed, since Magikarp only has them on the sides.
Looks good, but a little flat. The outline on the bottom is too black and a little jagged.
Your old works:
The first and second have somewhat bizarre poses. I do like the second one very much. The shading is quite decent on all three.
Very nice work, man! Don't take offense from my nit-picking!
Keep it up!
