Create an image featuring a gemstone. It can be a standalone image of a gem or it can be incorporated into a scene or mock-up.

Canvas Size - Max 160 x 160.
Colours - Max 16.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for April 2016. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.

 

Machine City by Finlal

NES Faces by ptoing

Duelyst Sprite by FlyGuy

Duelyst Sprite - Allomancer by FlyGuy

I see dead pixels by Mr_Hk_

telekinesis WIP by jok

Duelyst Sprite - Wild Inceptor by FlyGuy

Chaos Eater by FrankieSmileShow

Team Fortress 2 by albertov

Bears bears bears by binderbear

Create an image showing the inside of a spaceship. It can be an existing design or your own original creation.

Canvas size - Max 200 x 200.
Colours - Max 20.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.

Phyersoft is trying to raise the funds to reach MomoCon in Atlanta this May 26th to 29th to show off Barricade.  We've been working hard at this game but lack the expenses to make it.   Any little that you can offer would greatly help.  Otherwise we'd appreciate it if you could get the word out.

https://www.gofundme.com/23dumqe8

Challenge winner |||| presents: The Sequel to Splitting 10s:

Create an image that is split equally into two parts - either horizontally or vertically. Each half of your canvas must use one of the two palettes shown below (separated by the dotted line). You must use all 11 colours from both palettes - 11 colours on one half of the canvas, 11 on the other; with a grand total of 16 unique colours.

Canvas size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Exactly 16. Use all the colours from the top part of the palette for one half of your image and the lower part of the palette for the other half of your image.

Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.

Announcing the winners of the 11 color palette contest.
First Place - mordfikosz
Second Place - SpeedyCube
Third Place - Nevercreature
Honorable Mention - Night & Finlal

Last week was the 76th anniversary of the creation of Batman villain the Joker. So, this week, create a sprite depicting the Joker. It can be any version of the character, even your own unique interpretation.

Canvas size - Max 32 x 32.
Colours - Max 16.
Transparency - Required.
Animation - Optional.