Pixel Art Fundamentals: Introduction to 2D Game Pixel Art

Make 2D Art for Video Games Using Libresprite / Aseprite. Create icons, images, HUD, simple animations and game scenes.

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Created by: Reece Geofroy
Pixel Artist / Indie Game Developer

What Will I Learn?

• Create unique, high quality, game-ready pixel art assets quickly!
• Master the pixel art fundamentals of shading, color, lines, dithering, shadows and more.
• Create a game scene with game assets that can easily be exported for use in a game engine.
• Learn how to quickly and easily create animations using multiple frames and the onion skin tool.
• Easily create user interface and HUD assets that can be used immediately in video games.
• Learn how to use outlines to create different types of assets - UI elements, in-game pickups, in-game objects.
• Quickly become competent using the very popular LibreSprite / Asesprite software.
• Be part of an amazing and supportive community of people similar to you.

Requirements

• No previous experience needed, just an interest in learning pixel art.
• No drawing tablet needed - mouse and keyboard is all you need.

Target audience

• Anyone interested in pixel art or becoming a video game artist.