What is Pixel Art? [Index]

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This as initially going to be one very large article, but I decided it might be easier for everyone if I split it up, it means I can get onto releasing bits that are done without people having to wait for the slower sections, and hopefully means you'll end up with a neat little index of resources that you can go to for almost anything Pixel Art related. It also makes it much easier for new sections to be added later, if new ideas come up. This will be updated with links to each part as I get them up (please be patient if the section you want isn't up yet, I'll do my best!).

The Definition of Pixel Art


What is Pixel Art? What tools "count" and what don't, and what sorts of differences are there between normal Digital Art and other areas?

Tools and Programs


What programs are useful, and what features do they have? What tools can I use and which do I need to stay away from?

Anti-Aliasing - Manual VS Automatic


What is AA and how do you go about using it the Pixel Art way?

Dithering


What is it and how can I go beyond the usual checkerboard pattern?

Hue Shifting and Picking Colour Palettes


How to make the most of the colours you use and how to make them vibrant and contrasting.

Things to Avoid: Banding & Pillow Shading



Isometric VS Non-Isometric


How do I know if my piece is Isometric and if it's not?

Pixel Art Mis-catergorisations


What goes in Pixel Art and what does not?

Tutorials and Resources


Learn new techniques and ideas for shading, outlines, dithering, AA, animation and so on.

What does Pixel Art look like?


Does it all have to look the same? Examples of different styles which express the variety and creativity that can be achieved despite the limitations and restrictions sometimes imposed on Pixel Art as a medium.

Pixel Art Groups


The Pixel Art community and how you can get involved.

Pixel Art Beyond DeviantART


Other places where you can become a part of Pixel Art communities and see great Pixel Art.

Pixel Art DDs


How to suggest and what is looked for in a potential DD piece.

Pixel Art Myths


Getting to the bottom of myths of rumours about Pixel Art.

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