The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for January 2015. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.
The latest collection of PJer finds, creations and other stuff.
*Formerly Pixelpourri
Challenge winner, 8 Bit Dreams, wants you to design a NES mock-up based on a Disney Silly Symphony short.
It's strongly encouraged that your submission fits the NES requirements exactly (see below), but this is optional. You only need to use the correct colours and canvas size.
Canvas Size - Exactly 256 (width) x 224 (height).
Colours - Max 16 (must only be selected from the NES palette).
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.
Meme Run developer in hot water
Ninja Pig Studios Accused of stealing pixel art for forthcoming Wii U release Jumpy Cat.
Posted by Damien McFerran
The artist who gave computing a human face and often credited as the first pixelartist.
Kids born today won't know what a pixel is, and that's a dream come true.
An article by Matt Smith on Digital Trends
Depending on who you ask, it's either the Year of the Wood Goat or Sheep (...or Ram).
Either way, depict one of the above animals made from wood.
Canvas Size - Max 180 x 180.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.
Ever wondered how to make pixel art? Wonder no more!
Depict a long-distance relationship between two characters, both of whom are non-humanoids.
Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 14.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.
PJers Fool and Dinofly have made a game.
Play here http://www.dojo.com/game/knight-fall
Pixel artists Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon have recreated the iconic opening to The Simpsons for a tribute video that's so fantastic, it's hard to believe it's not official. Featuring music from Jeremy Dower, an interpretation of Danny Elfman's theme, the pixelated, chippy take on The Simpsons' intro is a beautiful, stylized homage.
Pixel a scene depicting daily life in an ancient American civilization. This
includes any ancient culture from North or South America.
Canvas size - Max 250 (width) x 150 (height).
Colours - Max 30.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.
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