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The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for March 2021.
Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists, and all the members who took time to rate!
Following the Ace of Base challenge from 7 years ago, this time we want you to draw the base sprite of a building this time and then draw at least 3 variations (dressed up versions) of it. The building can be drawn in topdown, isometric, side view or any parallel projection. In between the variations must be transparent.
Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 21 including transparency.
Transparency - Required.
Animation - No.
Are you a lvl 1 
or a level 3 
? You no longer need to stick to these ancient default ranking themes, the Pixel Joint community just added 16(!) brand new rank themes.
I am sure there is one that fits your interests, there are now themes like
Botany 
, Chess
, Pastries 
, Cthulhu 
, and many many more.
Check them all out on the ranking faq page, and then select your favorite on the edit profile page.
This week we want you to homage your favourite meme with a pixelart. Maybe you want to honor Harambe with a beautifully crafted portrait. Maybe you just want to Rick your Roll in the best pixel fashion. Be our guest and have fun!
Bonus Challenge: Avoid even thinking of Ugandan Knuckles. Thanks.
Canvas Size - Max 100 x 100.
Colours - Max 30
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.
Don't forget to comment on the pieces you like!
Not only does a comment have the potential to make the artist's day, if you post a lot you'll win one of the fancy new trophies 
And March's most favourited award goes to:
vierbit
Hey everyone, the game I helped work on, REM Cycles, releases today!
This turn-based tactics rogue-like adventure features 10 playable characters, a fun pixel aesthetic, and a very funky soundtrack. Explore the world of dreams, confront a mysterious antagonist, and witness over 50 support conversations between characters as you search for meaning in sleep.
I worked on this project with the talented developer Danny, a quick quipped writer, Emily and an upbeat composer, Felix!
Find it on Steam here!
It's time again for this PJ yearly tradition, the April fools challenge!
You're challenged to make a piece in the style of another pixel artist. Who inspires you, and can you fool your audience into thinking the work belongs to them? Please link to the artist you're imitating in the description of your piece.
Also, click here to see last years edition as an example.
Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - As many as you need.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.
The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
