Starting Off

[reverb]

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.

[pkmays]

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.

[reverb]

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?

[eck]

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.

[Jad]

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

[ndchristie]

or IDraw 3, for that matter.