ok i am working on this lava monster but im trying to work on the shading
without shade
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5346/lava1c.png)
with shade
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/999/lava2.png)
I made an edit, hope you like it.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KMl_r68ECzQ/T285FWA14II/AAAAAAAAB2w/yxoMtCj7Tvg/s1600/lavamonster.png)
thx that should help i really didn't know what colors i should use and the best way to shade it
If yout need more help with lava stuff I want to practice this type of sprites and will be happy to assist you.
thix i will let you know