/vr/ - Retro Games

I've been trying to get into making sprites but I cannot for the life of me make anything that looks too appealing. Can anyone point me to some resources? The few guides I have found assume a certain level of competency in art that I don't have. Does anyone know of a course or series that starts with art fundamentals that would pertain to sprite work and then move from there? I've tried looking for books but everything I can find now just pertains to 3D gaming art.

Sorry this is off topic. Here's a walk sprite sheet I made.