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Offline reverb

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Starting Off

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. :)
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Re: Starting Off

Reply #1 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.

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Re: Starting Off

Reply #2 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?
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Re: Starting Off

Reply #3 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.
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Re: Starting Off

Reply #4 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!
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Re: Starting Off

Reply #5 on: October 30, 2007, 10:30:55 pm
or IDraw 3, for that matter.
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