Pixelation

General => General Discussion => Topic started by: reverb on October 17, 2007, 09:33:28 pm

Title: Starting Off
Post by: reverb on October 17, 2007, 09:33:28 pm

Having never pixeled before, I'm not really sure where to start off.  I don't want to start off too big, fail miserably, and get disheartened.  So I ask you more experienced pixel-artists, where should I start out?  What sort of thing should I start pixeling to get a hang of it?  Thanks for your time and help. :)

Title: Re: Starting Off
Post by: pkmays on October 17, 2007, 09:48:36 pm

http://www.geocities.com/skulkraken2002/

Tsugumo's tutorials are what deflowered many of us. He lays down a solid foundation and gives some good advice, and the sprites are simple enough to follow along with.

Title: Re: Starting Off
Post by: reverb on October 24, 2007, 12:31:29 am

Sweet, thanks pkmays!  I havn't had much time to look at it, but I'll be sure to check it out as soon as I can.  :) Thanks again!

EDIT: I've read all of Tsugumo's tutorials, but I still don't know what I should start pixeling!  I have a pretty bad case of pixel-block... Any suggestions of what a first-timer should attempt?

Title: Re: Starting Off
Post by: eck on October 29, 2007, 10:30:18 pm

use the search button, theres about a million threads with the same topic.

do what tsugumo does.  draw some pixel grass and practice eliminating the grid.  work on some sprites.  animate them.  use your brain.

Title: Re: Starting Off
Post by: Jad on October 30, 2007, 08:33:00 am

Download Grahphics Gale and learn the wonderfulness in working with a limited palette where you have complete control over every single color!

Title: Re: Starting Off
Post by: ndchristie on October 30, 2007, 10:30:55 pm

or IDraw 3, for that matter.