Pixel Art
by Andy Schatz · 10/15/2007 (11:36 am) · 12 comments
I've been a bit lacking in motivation for the last few weeks. To perk myself up, I've been working on a few side projects in my spare time.
The first is that I wanted to learn to make pixel art. I suppose I already knew how, since I did this sort of thing when I was a kid and resolutions were much lower, but it's probably been 15 or 20 years since I last picked up the pixel-brush.
My first attempts were miserable. So I did a little research. Turns out Derek Yu of TIGSource and Aquaria fame has done a nice little tutorial on making pixel art.
Here's my first pass at some goofy little animals:
A couple that I wasn't as happy with (they didn't fit the boxy style I was going for):
I used Graphics Gale to make these, as suggested by this other Pixel Art tutorial.
The first is that I wanted to learn to make pixel art. I suppose I already knew how, since I did this sort of thing when I was a kid and resolutions were much lower, but it's probably been 15 or 20 years since I last picked up the pixel-brush.
My first attempts were miserable. So I did a little research. Turns out Derek Yu of TIGSource and Aquaria fame has done a nice little tutorial on making pixel art.
Here's my first pass at some goofy little animals:
A couple that I wasn't as happy with (they didn't fit the boxy style I was going for):
I used Graphics Gale to make these, as suggested by this other Pixel Art tutorial.
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#2
Make me a set of Advanced wars sprites?? :)
10/15/2007 (11:55 am)
Goddam you andy! those are actually pretty bloody nice!Make me a set of Advanced wars sprites?? :)
#3
@Phil - Thanks! :) I've got a couple other side projects up my sleeve, but I suppose I should space out my blog posts. You'll likely see some more pixel art from me, though. :)
10/15/2007 (12:22 pm)
@Barry - Thanks, fixed the links.@Phil - Thanks! :) I've got a couple other side projects up my sleeve, but I suppose I should space out my blog posts. You'll likely see some more pixel art from me, though. :)
#5
I like how the 4 four ones are looking to fit into a square, somewhat like Maya/Inca were designing.
10/15/2007 (3:11 pm)
Nicely done Andy.I like how the 4 four ones are looking to fit into a square, somewhat like Maya/Inca were designing.
#6
10/16/2007 (6:25 am)
The elephant kicks arse :) 
#7
10/16/2007 (10:30 am)
Hey Andy, I like them all funny enough, but yeah, the bottom are slightly different in style, nice stuff anyhow! :)
#8
10/16/2007 (2:43 pm)
Perhaps make the parrot a toucan to make it more square?
#9
10/16/2007 (3:51 pm)
Can I have the bunny?
#10
@Michelle- Ha, yes, I'll send him over right away. Look for a box that says pixellated bunny.
10/16/2007 (6:41 pm)
Joshua- Toucan sounds like fun...maybe I'll do that next :)@Michelle- Ha, yes, I'll send him over right away. Look for a box that says pixellated bunny.
#11
10/16/2007 (10:57 pm)
Venture Africa Tactics for mobiles, hah? ;) 
#12
10/17/2007 (9:02 am)
I'm hoping to have some pixel art articles up on GDnet courtesy of Rich Grillotti from PixelJam Games. I'll keep you posted Andy 
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