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Published: 2006-04-04 18:45:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 63576; Favourites: 1636; Downloads: 3254
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Description A few people asked me for a tutorial, but there's really very little point in providing one when there are already tonnes of good pixel art tutorials out there, for example at:

SpriteArt
Gas13

However, I can give you a few pointers. Hopefully the above thing (yes, sorry, the dimensions are fairly big) can be of some benefit to you.
Of course, it may not be interesting at all!

I may produce more of these at some point, but I'm still a learner too, so don't take my methods and madness as the only way to go about things.
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Comments: 80

ShakeZulaTheRula [2017-01-06 21:07:09 +0000 UTC]

very useful

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iso1979 [2015-04-05 14:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. It is very helpful.

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IridescentStardust [2013-08-22 05:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Where have you been all my life

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crestles [2013-08-04 21:48:52 +0000 UTC]

Very wonderful tutorial, I love the unique tips!

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Hypochondriacism [2013-06-29 08:34:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This tutorial is perfect.

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HeroVictimVillain [2012-01-12 04:31:24 +0000 UTC]

There are no tutorials on spriteart.com when I load the page I only see enterance p does not allow me to enter.

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ToySkunk In reply to HeroVictimVillain [2012-01-12 07:31:32 +0000 UTC]

I have nothing to do with that site?

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amsa95 In reply to ToySkunk [2017-01-23 14:20:18 +0000 UTC]

no it's just that you put it's link as an example for other tutorials

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ToySkunk In reply to amsa95 [2017-03-09 07:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh gosh. I forgot that! I made this deviation over ten years ago!

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amsa95 In reply to ToySkunk [2017-03-09 15:29:58 +0000 UTC]

wooah lol
thats a long time xD

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Kalorian [2011-07-13 21:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Very helpful! I quite like how you showed the irregular shading. I've been trying to work on my shading lately and I think that could help me a lot more than my usual random dithering Thanks!

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lizziecat1279 [2011-07-13 20:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much for making this, now I have a good example for what not to do with pillow shading xD
It's also really helpful

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ShiraWolfHaven [2011-04-01 05:30:06 +0000 UTC]

Extremely userful. <3

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Go0b [2011-01-19 08:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for making a lovely tutorial.

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MaximUstinin [2010-08-04 18:30:23 +0000 UTC]

I think I'm slightly short sighted too

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laimonas171 [2010-06-13 20:43:51 +0000 UTC]

cool +fav

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Korin-Fang [2010-05-02 04:02:20 +0000 UTC]

God, you know how helpful this is? XD TY the the dev.

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lifelesSymbiotic [2009-12-31 19:52:39 +0000 UTC]

Great tips , thanks

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lemon-hush [2009-08-30 09:41:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for making this tutorial .

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PracticallyPink [2009-01-22 15:11:22 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome. I'm glad you added info about pillow shading, I'm new myself but the more people who put it out there that it is awful, hopefully the less people will do it.

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annan94 [2008-12-22 21:29:13 +0000 UTC]

Great advise! Thanks

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noname4you [2008-12-01 16:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Featured: [link]

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mandiocaStudio [2008-11-10 23:13:07 +0000 UTC]

I'm starting at pixelart and this is one of the best tutorials I found around here! great taste you have!

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joshuagarrett [2008-10-21 05:46:27 +0000 UTC]

awesome tips, nice job mentioning the pillow shading... i hate pillow shading. D:

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Pyrokatt [2008-10-11 03:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This was a huge help!

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JeaMih [2008-10-06 20:30:35 +0000 UTC]

great tutorial
i might try pixel art one of these days

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the-fickle-wind [2008-10-02 01:03:46 +0000 UTC]

You rock!

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Yoshi17 [2008-09-09 15:42:09 +0000 UTC]

I know this is old and I've seen it a long time ago, but this is a very nice tutorial. It really explains a lot about Pixel Art. Good job!

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Tails-155 [2008-09-09 00:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Very useful and agreeable information

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MicahBlacklock [2008-08-26 14:32:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the tips. It's very helpful!

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Kunoi-chan [2008-08-18 01:37:20 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so, so much. You are a life savior. Those are incredible tips.

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dbestarchitect [2008-03-14 04:53:46 +0000 UTC]

Useful! ^^

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penguinofthetalon [2008-03-01 07:59:03 +0000 UTC]

thanks love it

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TibodinJay [2008-02-23 16:42:58 +0000 UTC]

You say your info is useless? I disagree. Very informative :d Thanks for sharing

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terrasmus [2007-12-10 12:30:23 +0000 UTC]

nice tutorial!

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SinjaAussiaAngels [2007-11-29 19:29:53 +0000 UTC]

Intereesting texture, thank you for sharing you knowledge.

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TokyoDragmire [2007-08-27 07:51:11 +0000 UTC]

Really useful, thanks

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ToySkunk In reply to TokyoDragmire [2007-09-02 08:43:22 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so; I hope it's of help to you

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hadad [2007-08-18 08:53:17 +0000 UTC]

very cool

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ToySkunk In reply to hadad [2007-08-22 22:00:26 +0000 UTC]

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dawnofminstrel [2007-04-01 16:05:23 +0000 UTC]

Great! I was looking for some stuff on improving my shading. Bit thanks!

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subdomain [2007-04-01 05:03:12 +0000 UTC]

Hey Nice!! This will be featured on my new pixel Mag!

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Dhenim [2007-01-18 04:59:22 +0000 UTC]

i love how you explained about pillow shading.

i've always pillow shaded and my pictures were ick. xD

awesomeawesomeawesome tutorial.

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nologico [2007-01-18 01:55:42 +0000 UTC]

this is awsome

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ingole [2006-10-28 18:30:13 +0000 UTC]

These are awsome tips! Thanks so much!

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ToySkunk In reply to ingole [2006-12-27 09:48:57 +0000 UTC]

No prob - pleased you thought so!

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phantompanther [2006-09-26 09:10:09 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! Thanks for making and sharing this with us!

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ToySkunk In reply to phantompanther [2007-01-02 20:22:16 +0000 UTC]

No problem. Pleased it's of use.

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phantompanther In reply to ToySkunk [2007-01-20 03:25:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it definitely is!

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SailorVFan10 [2006-08-11 19:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Now I understand why my shading looks bad. I think I'll use some of this advice.

I love the tutorial, though. Faving it.

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