How I became a Pixel Game Artist PART 2 & Art tutorial 2

Continuing from my previous post, in this part, I want to talk about the steps I took. It all began with a firm decision and enthusiasm. I started my research on Google in search of references, introductory information for beginners, and tips on how to get started.

I remember staying up all night watching YouTube tutorials by Adamcyounis, reading articles, and checking designs on DeviantArt and Pinterest.

I spent almost 2 months researching every information I could find on Pixel Art software programs, Ebooks, online courses (both paid and free), medium articles, YouTube videos, Social Media groups, and Pages about Pixel Art.

Literally any information I could find about pixel art I tried to study it, learn it, and try to understand.

I took lots of notes in my notebook and screenshots on my phone and laptop to review and have a deeper understanding of the art medium.

Once I was satisfied with my research, I launched out with the first step:

Get a PIXEL ART SOFTWARE PROGRAM.

I spent around $23 purchasing** Aseprite **(which is arguably the best pixel art program out there and the most recommended by professionals. I was able to bring my not only practice effectively but I followed along with the tutorials I was using.

But there was one problem…
My ART SUCKED…
(To be continued )

TUTORIAL

I created this art dog on a 150X150 pixels canvas size. I drew the art using a silhouette on the brown base color and started fleshing it out. I have already planned the entire design in my mind and how I would want it to be.

The artwork was from a comic/cartoonish inspiration.

I then cleaned out the art by adjusting the colors and adding the details on the eyes, nose, mouth, ears.

Afterwards, I added shadows, highlights and clean-ups to make it look more detailed.

The FINAL Output....

Softwares used in the creation of this post:
Aseprite

PS: DO NOT ❌ USE THIS ART WORK FOR ANY FORM OF AI MODEL TRAINING, I DO NOT❌ SUPPORT GENERATIVE AI-ART.

I SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS ✔AND HUMAN CREATIVITY✔ REGARDLESS OF HOW IT IS.

AI can never replace the skills of an Artist.

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