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What is dithering? Dithering is a pixel art process used to blend blocks of colour together or help apply a texture to a pixelled surface. Within emoticons it is most commonly used when making pixelled backgrounds, however it can be used in a number of other areas, e.g. massive emote bases, pixel objects etc. In this tutorial, we will focus on how 2 colours can be blended with dithering.To break dithering down into simple terms, it is achieved by simply taking the colours from the two blocks of colour and placing individual pixels of each on the opposite side. This creates a region where the two colours merge together to create a more blen...

Back by popular demand, I bring you The Artist's 2012 Holiday Wish List!  Inspired by the recommendations from several artists. So whether you're looking for that perfect gift for the creative individual or looking for ideas yourself, this list is a perfect starting point brainstorming this holiday season.:bulletblue: Wacom Intuos5! It goes without saying that a Wacom tablet is a must have for any digital artist or even the hobby art enthusiast. Released early this year the Intuos 5 is available in multiple sizes and proportions, and it includes 60 degrees of tilt sensitivity (50 degrees in small model) and 2048 levels of pressure due to ...