Custom Sprites (Looking for feedback and criticism)

[pwnPecan]

I am still practicing making custom sprites and am still wet around the ears. I made a handful of creatures (Wolves, Bears, Boars, and even a Domestic Pig) and now I feel like I should revisit them to see if I can do them better within the same constraints of a 32x32 sprite area. I redid the Boar first. I have a before and after, but am not sure how I like the front face of the new boar...any feedback, suggestions, or otherwise would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. (Will be posting my creations here for now on.)

[Maxpphire]

The Shade Color and Base Color are way too similar, I would advise adding a little more contrast.

If the Tusks have shading then they have the same issue, I can't tell if they are more then one color tbh.

[pwnPecan]

I see what you mean. I have been looking at a lot of Pokemon Overworld sprites and I see the contrast difference. I will work on it, thanks.