Pixel art
Pixel art is digital art created by the software. It's a graphic aesthetic that originated from 8 and 16-bit computers. In most graphic arts, the palette of colours used is minimal.
Purpose of pixel art
Pixel art has its origins in early video games where resolution and palette restrictions were imposed by computer hardware limitations. Now pixel art is often used as a design choice for digital artwork.
Is pixel art graphic design
Today pixel art exists as a graphics style, where graphic artistic setup limitations and rules so the images will align with the expected, retro results.
Do's and Don’ts of pixel art
Do’s | Don'ts |
Use hue shifting | Use the same hue |
Use Anti-aliasing | Overuse anti-aliasing |
Have a limited colour palette | Use lots of colours |
Ease in and out | Use linear animation |
Pixel-perfect lines and curves | Make jaggies and doubles |
Use a dark colour instead of black | Use black for outlines |
Use contrast | Use close-together shades |
Shade with form | Pillow shade on pancake shade |
Outline exterior lines when rewired | Outline everything |
Use simple flat colours | Use a soft brush, gradient or blur tool |
Use a small canvas | Use a large canvas |
Pixel art tips and tricks
1. Find a tool and stick with it
2. Be consistent with your style
3. Steal everything, don't plagiarize
4. Colours can make or break your art
5. Block in first, then add detail
6. Practice where it hurts
7. Less is more
8. Don't belittle yourself
Which Paid or Free software is used for pixel art
Paid Software
1. aseprite
2. pyxel edit
3. Adobe Photoshop
Free software
1. GIMP
2. GraphicsGale
3. Piskel
4. KRITA
5. Paint.net
6. Lospec
7. Pikopixel for Mac/Linux/BSD
How do you make pixel art?
1. Understand that pixels, tiny squares of a single colour, can make up a larger image. This is the first essential step to drawing pixel art.
2. Decide on what resolution you want to emulate
3. Determine a size for your pixels
4. Choose a colour palette
5. Create a grid and start placing pixel
How to draw a pixel heart?
Firstly, we draw horizontal and vertical lines to make small boxes of the same sizes. Then colour the boxes in heart shape manner with dark black pencil.
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