Pixel Art

With Colour Theory proving to be an excellent excuse, it's time to breathe new life into this blog. Surprisingly, the topic of choice will be all things colour related!

I'd like to start this series of posts off with a bit on pixel art. Pixel art is born from the depths of game development, but has since taken on a life of its own. It's interesting, because even though we've far surpassed it technologically, it's still very popular amongst many artists, with some even focusing on it exclusively.

Many think all digital art is pixel art, seeing as it's all done in pixels, but that's missing the point. Pixel art refers to picking each colour carefully, working with each pixel individually. The process is what matters, and the effect it has on the final product. Treating every pixel with such care is essential, as when you're working on such a small scale, a single pixel can make a world of difference.

Holy crap.

The above image is made with only 15 colours and a massive dose of Effort.