Well, I'd say trust your instincts because you're doing well!
One suggestion -- consider playing with borders. I had a critique once where an icon-maker insisted each icon should have a "frame" to close the composition even if it's just a one pixel border all the way around. Now, I don't know that I agree with the idea that every icon needs a border, but you might want to experiment with using borders when you make your next batch, just to see if you like the effect.
My only other suggestion -- just be conscientious of your coloring. Overall, I think you do great work with color (especially with what I'm guessing is the colorization of black and white stills, something that can be surprisingly difficult). However, there are a couple icons (like #4 here) that get a little "bright," with a lot of contrast between light/dark resulting in the details disappearing and colors being a bit strong. I've seen two completely opposite reactions to such coloring -- people either like the effect of they don't. I don't have an opinion on it either way (I think techniques should be chosen based on the effect that you desire) but when I look at the entire group, I'd say your coloring of the other icons is stronger. Just something to be aware of!
I hope that helps a tiny bit. Really, your icons are quite lovely! You might also want to cross-post them to classicwho, cause there would definitely be an audience who would enjoy them there.
I'm looking forward to seeing more icons (and other posts) from you on my flist!
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One suggestion -- consider playing with borders. I had a critique once where an icon-maker insisted each icon should have a "frame" to close the composition even if it's just a one pixel border all the way around. Now, I don't know that I agree with the idea that every icon needs a border, but you might want to experiment with using borders when you make your next batch, just to see if you like the effect.
My only other suggestion -- just be conscientious of your coloring. Overall, I think you do great work with color (especially with what I'm guessing is the colorization of black and white stills, something that can be surprisingly difficult). However, there are a couple icons (like #4 here) that get a little "bright," with a lot of contrast between light/dark resulting in the details disappearing and colors being a bit strong. I've seen two completely opposite reactions to such coloring -- people either like the effect of they don't. I don't have an opinion on it either way (I think techniques should be chosen based on the effect that you desire) but when I look at the entire group, I'd say your coloring of the other icons is stronger. Just something to be aware of!
I hope that helps a tiny bit. Really, your icons are quite lovely! You might also want to cross-post them to
I'm looking forward to seeing more icons (and other posts) from you on my flist!
:-)