Hello!
I pick my colors manually (based on experience) or looking at references (pixel art video games are the best references to me). For example, these days I'm looking at Master System game screenshots, but I usually look at 90's Capcom games color palettes and Henk Nieborg's portfolio.
It's just that. I look at the references and try to get similar colors manually. Then, I try to apply hue shifting when possible. So, well, it's all about experience, practice and good references. We're artists!
Best,
Alberto
I've been thinking the same after every pixel_dailies you do. :D
Your colors are always very bright and eye catching. Do you have some specific color picking method?
I don’t remember voting for him.