help me

[Yazzy8]

so im trying to get in to pixel art and im doing a good job but i want to draw 16 bit art any tips cuz im really bad at it

[Yazzy8]

and is it ok to watch video step by step

[verybigcat]

I think the best way to get started is simply mimicking a style that you like. If you want to try 16x16 sprites, look up the sprites for a game that you like and try creating new ones in the same style, as if they could be added to the game.

It may feel like cheating, but you would be surprised how many professional artists use references. Don't feel like you have to do everything the hard way! The only reason you should be careful about copying other artists' work is if you are making money off of it, and, even then, there is nothing wrong with being similar if you are doing it in your own way.

[Vespertine]

Първоначално публикувано от verybigcat:

I think the best way to get started is simply mimicking a style that you like. If you want to try 16x16 sprites, look up the sprites for a game that you like and try creating new ones in the same style, as if they could be added to the game.

It may feel like cheating, but you would be surprised how many professional artists use references. Don't feel like you have to do everything the hard way! The only reason you should be careful about copying other artists' work is if you are making money off of it, and, even then, there is nothing wrong with being similar if you are doing it in your own way.

Never forget references, they help so much. If you need help with a general shape a reference can be a life saver, I've used them many times.

Another thing that will help is just doing it, thats dumb and generic advice I know but I started out not knowing ANYTHING back on MS Paint and over the years I've gotten a lot better to the point where I can make animated art. So don't worry about lack of experience, you will get better. But that comes with time, so what you can do now is watch this series of videos, they help immensely with understanding pixel art and art in general.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKhytYUGTg&list=PLR3Ra9cf8aV06i2jKmgKvcYVHI86-4K_b

Best of luck!