Pixel a scene that is exactly 3 times wider than it is high - So, for example; 64 x 192 or 50 x 150.

Even though the canvas size is unrestricted, it is advised that you stick to relatively small sizes in order to avoid biting off more than you can chew...

Canvas Size - Unrestricted - but width must be 3 x the height.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

Create a sprite of a new and original character performing a victory animation. This could be anything from a thumbs up to a fist pump to a backflip.

For this challenge, just show the character by itself with a transparent background.

Canvas Size - Max 100 x 100.
Colours - Max 16.
Transparency - Required.
Animation - Required.

With Wikipedia, Reddit and the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) protesting via website-blackouts, this seems like a good time to explain those 4-letter acronyms. Don't worry, I'll keep it short! (under 500 words).

The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for December 2011. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.

Sanguo Mockup by llshadow

Three Heads Are Better Than Two by Delicious

Mausoleum Melody by TheInquisitor

silence by Dex

Creep this ! by Riva

Sneaky Cat by Super17

Borstl's Battle - Mockup by Cyangmou

Numb3r5 by Jinn

Ye Olde Tree [EDIT 3] by ThePixelKnight

Vampires vs Werewolves Mock-ups by Badassbill

In the same theme as the Hands and Feet challenges, this week you are challenged to pixel something with the human ear as the focus.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 21.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

This week you are tasked with reinterpreting one of these classic Hall of Fame pieces:

http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/1726.htm

http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/2210.htm

http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/1868.htm

Your piece must stand out differently from the one it is based on. Remember, you are just using the content of the original, not the style or colours.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 25.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

The people at Fox Retro Italy have made a great pixel promotional video for some classic shows, don't miss it!

Check it out here!

The Pixel Art Guild interview Luc Bernard, an indie game developer whose games often feature pixel art about his views on the medium and its place in game development. Pixeljoint members Badassbill (Shane Gill), Tyvon Thomas, Jonathan McGuire and Larwick are all noted to have worked with Luc.

Check out the feature HERE.

Pixel something demonstrating an unexpected weight. So, for example, someone being crushed to death by a feather.

Canvas size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 20.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.