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Offline madartiststan

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Creativity Issues

on: March 12, 2007, 02:54:44 am
Well, I am trying to get much, much better in pixel art and am willing to spend countless hours into doing so. I just don't know where to start. I'm also having issues thinking of what things to draw hence the name of the thread. Any help for me fellas?

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #1 on: March 12, 2007, 03:36:58 am
Draw a furry... in a Runescape signature... with a big lens flare over the whole thing.

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #2 on: March 12, 2007, 03:42:15 am
I would think about the things you like such as what kind of movies you're into, your favorite book, your favorite band, and even your favorite activities. Anything that's important to you. If you have a pet, draw it to get some practice. There are endless options for you...just do some brainstorming.
« Last Edit: March 12, 2007, 05:14:01 am by khorin »

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #3 on: March 12, 2007, 03:55:15 am
Draw a furry... in a Runescape signature... with a big lens flare over the whole thing.

What?


And thanks Khorin that really opened my eyes quite a bit ya know? :p To the things around me that I could pixel.

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #4 on: March 12, 2007, 06:56:49 am
Draw a furry... in a Runescape signature... with a big lens flare over the whole thing.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #5 on: March 12, 2007, 05:40:50 pm
Draw a furry... in a Runescape signature... with a big lens flare over the whole thing.

dude, he's just asking for help.  Sorry we all can't all be as good as you.   !yus!

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #6 on: March 12, 2007, 05:58:10 pm
I know. :B Just seemed like a silly question.

Well, most people starting out do stuff like rpg characters/ platform characters/ fighter sprites/ mockups and the like. Umm... maybe try some of those? :-X

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #7 on: March 12, 2007, 06:10:14 pm
Smoke stuff.


Or just walk around.

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #8 on: March 12, 2007, 06:22:39 pm
Hey, enough with the lame sarcasm and OT stuff.

Here are two threads that basically cover what you asked for (as in sources of inspiration)
http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=2713.0
http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=1967.0

Then once you are full with it I guess you'll start wanting to draw by yourself.

Also don't forget to check this:
http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=3467.0
as it has links to other artists' sites and "eye candy"
« Last Edit: March 12, 2007, 06:29:25 pm by Panda »

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #9 on: March 12, 2007, 06:24:14 pm
Smoke stuff.


Or just walk around.

awesome advice!  i bet you've never even tried marijuana....  :hehe:

Why not go to a museum, you can pick up lots of inspiration there.  If you want to get into game art, think of a wacky concept (e.g a hero character must collect various objects in some fanatasy-world)  and start creating mockups and "sprites".  I find creating mockups fun as you can be as creative as you like and not give a damn about the coding or how it would actually work.

If you want to create a more realistic piece, why not try sketching and looking online for tutorials on anatomy and drawing from real-life.

If you want to create abstract art, just make a load of shapes  and fill them in with random colors... heh

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #10 on: March 12, 2007, 07:43:58 pm
If I've no inspiration, I just sit back and listen to music. It really works

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #11 on: March 12, 2007, 08:40:14 pm
I do three things.

Stock up ideas before falling asleep. I'm one of those people that lay down and suddenly am more awake than when I was walking around. So I sit there and think of images to create. Last night I completed three watercolor paintings in my mind, but the problem is that I only remember one. Usually if I just focus on an idea and constantly repeat to myself that I should remember it, I will. Sometimes I'll sketch them out the next morning quickly, give a visual reminder of the full idea at the least, but I usually don't and lose the thought completely. I should start just sketching them all down and completing them when I have a block.

Walk around town. I don't do this much, now that it's -20 degrees out, but listening to Belle and Sebastian and walking around downtown for half an hour or so always rejuvenates some creative spirit somehow. I don't come back with any thought of what I want to make, but I do return with the need to create. Nearly doing anything physical will help me, but walking is just the more enjoyable choice. Sometimes going to work, shoveling snow, or driving around to do errands helps.

Listen to music that evokes a single specific feeling. A couple nights ago I listened to a lot of nostalgic stuff, followed by a lot of upbeat post-punk, which seemed to help me get in that creative mood. Other times I'll find that classic rock, ambient, turntablism, and on the rare occasion, even some electro industrial will help get my mind working again.
« Last Edit: March 12, 2007, 08:42:14 pm by Blick »

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #12 on: March 13, 2007, 02:22:41 pm
Most of the time I'm pixelling, I do so with no inspiration. I just start sketching and refining, and it usually ends up becoming an anatomically incorrect face, but everything you do doesn't have to be perfect, it still helps you get better and better. I skip the thinking part and just draw whatever wants to come out. If all else fails, start drawing objects around you.

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #13 on: March 14, 2007, 08:09:06 pm
it usually ends up becoming an anatomically incorrect face,


 :huh: *glances at your avatar*


 ::) ::) ::)


joking.


my inspiration usually comes from real life.  lost for ideas?  just turn around and draw what you see behind you, regardless of if it is a mural related to the movie 300 (which I'm really eager to see) or a blank wall
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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #14 on: March 14, 2007, 09:54:43 pm
or a blank wall

I would suggest you don't go drawing a blank wall when you're lost for inspiration.  ;)

I suck at getting inspired so i have no advice to give, but i shall read this topic over.  :y:

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #15 on: March 15, 2007, 01:33:17 am
Dust draw what you see in your mind, like Blick said.  Put it down, before it gets lost forever!

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Re: Creativity Issues

Reply #16 on: March 19, 2007, 05:09:16 am
Thanks guys, I forgot I even had this thread.

But going over it it's been very helpful. :)