Pixel Joint Forum: Advice for a beginner

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SadisicPixel
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Topic: Advice for a beginner
Posted: 10 May 2008 at 5:55pm

So I've been trying to get into pixel art, i like the idea that you start with nothing and can create anything and have complete control over everything, down to the very last dot.

My problem is, as I'm sure many of you know it isn't the easiest of things to just pick up and do, it takes time, practice and patience and if it didn't for you, well damn i wish i had whatever you've got. :P

Anyway to the point, i was looking for some help, I've looked over your board, i saw the tutorials for newbies thread and most of them I've already seen and tried out what I'm really after though is tips, advice and things from pixel artists themselves - i.e you guys.

Where should a beginner be starting? What should i be practicing and remembering, hell what was the first pixel you did?

Just information really, is all I'm looking for. I guess this topic isn't to specific and I've rabbled on a bit. Sorry about that I'll end this now. XD

Thanks for any help guys!

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greenraven
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Posted: 10 May 2008 at 6:37pm

<--------------------------First pixel I did.

Try a weekly challenge, or the latest fad. Those are good to do. You could also try just doing random shapes and things, stuff could turn into something from nothing.

"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso

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Metaru
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Posted: 11 May 2008 at 12:25am

pixel yourself or something from your enviroment, a tribute to your favoruite character/serie/anything, use a reference and draw a scene, mimic someone else's style, do a mockup, participate in the meta challenge...

posibilities are endless. once you got an idea, go ahead to try the first steps by yourself, do some trial and error, and if you find yourself stuck at any point post in the WIP section of the forums and we'll try to help/guide you as much as we can.

I ate leel's babies

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Larwick
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Posted: 11 May 2008 at 4:39am

Yeah, basically just start on something and show it to us on the WIP board, we can help you from there. :)

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sapphira83
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Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:13pm

i'm with sadisticpixel...how did ur interest in pixel art began? i asked cause mines has been renewed. also, if you don't mind me asking...what was the longest time had anyone worked on his/her pixel art?

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greenraven
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Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:42pm

My interest began with the good old days of point and click adventures.

And the longest I've ever worked on a piece was about a year. And believe it or not, but it was my avatar <------------(The one you're looking at right now)

"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso

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skamocore
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 2:15am

wow did sadisticpixel make this thread then disappear D:

To be honest...I think his reasoning for wanting to get into pixels is really one of the best, not that you can really put value statements on things like that, but I've having absolute control over every pixel and just by making a slight change in one of the pixels can change everything.

It's always nice to hear people getting into pixel art for pragmatic reasons like that

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SadisicPixel
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 5:21am

Originally posted by skamocore

wow did sadisticpixel make this thread then disappear D:

To be honest...I think his reasoning for wanting to get into pixels is really one of the best, not that you can really put value statements on things like that, but I've having absolute control over every pixel and just by making a slight change in one of the pixels can change everything.

It's always nice to hear people getting into pixel art for pragmatic reasons like that

Nope I'm here.

More of a lurker than a poster though, i read but don't often post.

Thanks for the advice anyway guys, when i get something together that i think I'll finish (i have a nasty habit of making something, deciding it looks unsaveable and deleting it.) I might post it in the WIP section.

Anymore advice, info, whatever is welcome.

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SadisicPixel
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 5:24am

edited: arg double post

Edited by SadisicPixel - 16 May 2008 at 5:24am

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sapphira83
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 9:06am

i'm the same way dude (often too embarrassed to show anything on here

)

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greenraven
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 10:11am

Originally posted by sapphira83

i'm the same way dude (often too embarrassed to show anything on here

)

Don't be. We all here to learn.

"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso

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Metaru
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 11:05am

indeed. no masters or teachers here, just a bunch of dedicated students.

I ate leel's babies

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SadisicPixel Seaman Joined: 10 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Topic: Advice for a beginner Posted: 10 May 2008 at 5:55pm
	So I've been trying to get into pixel art, i like the idea that you start with nothing and can create anything and have complete control over everything, down to the very last dot. My problem is, as I'm sure many of you know it isn't the easiest of things to just pick up and do, it takes time, practice and patience and if it didn't for you, well damn i wish i had whatever you've got. :P Anyway to the point, i was looking for some help, I've looked over your board, i saw the tutorials for newbies thread and most of them I've already seen and tried out what I'm really after though is tips, advice and things from pixel artists themselves - i.e you guys. Where should a beginner be starting? What should i be practicing and remembering, hell what was the first pixel you did? Just information really, is all I'm looking for. I guess this topic isn't to specific and I've rabbled on a bit. Sorry about that I'll end this now. XD Thanks for any help guys!
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greenraven Commander Joined: 08 September 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2598	Posted: 10 May 2008 at 6:37pm
	<--------------------------First pixel I did. Try a weekly challenge, or the latest fad. Those are good to do. You could also try just doing random shapes and things, stuff could turn into something from nothing.
	"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso
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Metaru Commander Joined: 03 February 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 11 May 2008 at 12:25am
	pixel yourself or something from your enviroment, a tribute to your favoruite character/serie/anything, use a reference and draw a scene, mimic someone else's style, do a mockup, participate in the meta challenge... posibilities are endless. once you got an idea, go ahead to try the first steps by yourself, do some trial and error, and if you find yourself stuck at any point post in the WIP section of the forums and we'll try to help/guide you as much as we can.
	I ate leel's babies
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 11 May 2008 at 4:39am
	Yeah, basically just start on something and show it to us on the WIP board, we can help you from there. :)

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sapphira83 Midshipman Joined: 24 April 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:13pm
	i'm with sadisticpixel...how did ur interest in pixel art began? i asked cause mines has been renewed. also, if you don't mind me asking...what was the longest time had anyone worked on his/her pixel art?
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greenraven Commander Joined: 08 September 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2598	Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:42pm
	My interest began with the good old days of point and click adventures. And the longest I've ever worked on a piece was about a year. And believe it or not, but it was my avatar <------------(The one you're looking at right now)
	"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso
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skamocore Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3866	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 2:15am
	wow did sadisticpixel make this thread then disappear D: To be honest...I think his reasoning for wanting to get into pixels is really one of the best, not that you can really put value statements on things like that, but I've having absolute control over every pixel and just by making a slight change in one of the pixels can change everything. It's always nice to hear people getting into pixel art for pragmatic reasons like that
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SadisicPixel Seaman Joined: 10 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 5:21am
	*Originally posted by skamocore* wow did sadisticpixel make this thread then disappear D: To be honest...I think his reasoning for wanting to get into pixels is really one of the best, not that you can really put value statements on things like that, but I've having absolute control over every pixel and just by making a slight change in one of the pixels can change everything. It's always nice to hear people getting into pixel art for pragmatic reasons like that Nope I'm here. More of a lurker than a poster though, i read but don't often post. Thanks for the advice anyway guys, when i get something together that i think I'll finish (i have a nasty habit of making something, deciding it looks unsaveable and deleting it.) I might post it in the WIP section. Anymore advice, info, whatever is welcome.
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SadisicPixel Seaman Joined: 10 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 5:24am
	edited: arg double post Edited by SadisicPixel - 16 May 2008 at 5:24am
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sapphira83 Midshipman Joined: 24 April 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 9:06am
	i'm the same way dude (often too embarrassed to show anything on here)
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greenraven Commander Joined: 08 September 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2598	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 10:11am
	*Originally posted by sapphira83* i'm the same way dude (often too embarrassed to show anything on here) Don't be. We all here to learn.
	"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso
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Metaru Commander Joined: 03 February 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 16 May 2008 at 11:05am
	indeed. no masters or teachers here, just a bunch of dedicated students.
	I ate leel's babies
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