Pixel Joint Forum: Starting out in the magical land of pixels.

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   I recently found an interest in pixel art after I found out how all the computer and game graphics are actually made.  So I did a little research, and came up with Tsugumo's tutorials, and a couple pixel art communities.  

After lurking around and reading the tutorials, I think I'm ready to tackle my first piece.  The problem is that I really don't have any clue as to where to start.  I don't want to try to start out with something far too advanced and hard for me to do, and get discouraged, and lose interest in pixeling all together.  

So a couple questions I have are:  What was your first piece?  Where would be a good place to start?

Thank you for your time,
                               reverb

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reverb Seaman Joined: 17 October 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Topic: Starting out in the magical land of pixels. Posted: 26 October 2007 at 3:23pm
	I recently found an interest in pixel art after I found out how all the computer and game graphics are actually made. So I did a little research, and came up with Tsugumo's tutorials, and a couple pixel art communities. After lurking around and reading the tutorials, I think I'm ready to tackle my first piece. The problem is that I really don't have any clue as to where to start. I don't want to try to start out with something far too advanced and hard for me to do, and get discouraged, and lose interest in pixeling all together. So a couple questions I have are: What was your first piece? Where would be a good place to start? Thank you for your time, reverb
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Monkey 'o Doom Commander Joined: 24 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2994	Posted: 26 October 2007 at 3:27pm
	Do you have a grounding in basic art, as far as shading and drawing by hand goes? Establishing a foundation like that is extremely important.
	RPG is numberwang.
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reverb Seaman Joined: 17 October 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 26 October 2007 at 3:29pm
	*Originally posted by Monkey 'o Doom* Do you have a grounding in basic art, as far as shading and drawing by hand goes? Establishing a foundation like that is extremely important. I would not call myself an expert by any means, but I do have a basic understanding of art, more than the average person might have.
	Got that rainbow feel. But the rainbow has a beard. - Cream
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greenraven Commander Joined: 08 September 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2598	Posted: 26 October 2007 at 3:45pm
	My first piece was ages ago. It's been lost to the digital gods of time. Try an old challenge, or a collab. Doing some lineart is also a good start. Check the topic "The lines den". And best of luck with everything.
	"pwnage comes with patience, practice and planning." ~ Jalonso
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reverb Seaman Joined: 17 October 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 26 October 2007 at 3:47pm
	Thanks for the suggestions greenraven! :)
	Got that rainbow feel. But the rainbow has a beard. - Cream
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