Top 5 Pixel Art Tips for Beginners

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KiwiBee

KiwiBee

Күн бұрын

Do you struggle to make pixel art that looks professional and cohesive? We've all been there. In this video, I'll give you my top 5 tips to improve your pixel art fast.
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Photo of Sigmund Freud retouched by badneko on DeviantArt
Painting titled "Stick With Me" by Pat Saunders White
Gameplay of Super Cat Tales 2 by Neutronized
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@kaishido6698
@kaishido6698 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most overlooked tips: practice as often as possible. Your vision of your own art and even pixel art in general will shift into something totally different as you practice. You'll have way more patience when it comes to dealing with designing new sprites and you'll be able to correct your mistakes way faster than usual.
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip! Thanks!
@kirsteinwandah
@kirsteinwandah 3 жыл бұрын
I started game dev a few months ago but focusing on learning code but after that il start making actual games, so this is really helpful
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Best of luck to you!
@domin8.
@domin8. 3 ай бұрын
Please what software ​@@KiwiBee
@light_switch708
@light_switch708 2 ай бұрын
3 years later, how’s it going?
@maxrdev703
@maxrdev703 3 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful thank you! For tip 4 I like adding bulkier corners on items you can interact with so players know that’s the focus of the schene
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@mizpah_dev
@mizpah_dev 3 жыл бұрын
Im lovin how warm and cozy your art style is! Great video, looking forward for more :))
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@DarkDream5
@DarkDream5 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I always loved pixel art, I lose interest and motivation because of a bad experience with an ex friend of mine, but maybe I should try it out again.
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Don't let a bad experience rob you of a passion.
@Frost-cg7sh
@Frost-cg7sh 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how KZfaq algo recommended this channel / video on my feed.. but I really need this kind of stuff on my other account (separate accounts for school / work / self-study (programming // design) / personal). Thank you for the tips. It is really helpful for a beginner like me.
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm so glad I could help!
@Goodgis
@Goodgis 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! :D
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jaerker
@jaerker 3 жыл бұрын
My biggest struggle right now is making characters and animation to said characters. Been trying to understand through videos here but you might be better at explaining, who knows😉 good work on the video, allot of tips that I will start to use👍🙂
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad I could help! Characters and animation can be a struggle for sure. It helps to study the behavior/movement of people and animals to get a feel for the timing and order of what moves first and how the rest of the body follows.
@ReeceGeofroy
@ReeceGeofroy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Kiwii! Keep up the work and progress your art as far as you can take it! :D
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Reece! I plan to :D
@kartarva3556
@kartarva3556 3 жыл бұрын
Best pixel artist
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Idk about that lol, but thank you! :)
@ScilexGuitar
@ScilexGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
My tip is to actually not use a premade palette, I think its important to improve your color picking
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's true! It is important to improve your color picking. I think starting out with pre-made palettes is a great option for beginners because it helps develop an eye for good color pairings. Once you have that, it will be easier to start selecting your own colors. Great tip!
@dreamies.not_here
@dreamies.not_here 7 ай бұрын
this is actually really helpful, i am a beginner and making a game using pixel art so ive been looking for a good tutorial ^^ (btw you really remind me of goodgis and your art style is really cute :D)
@davidvarga2916
@davidvarga2916 23 күн бұрын
Before you start drawing. Look at pictures of either photos or other drawings of the thing you want to draw. Just to get some inspiration and get the proportions or anatomy of the thing. Then start to visualize and start with a simple single color silhouette. Then add base colors where needed. Then start shading. And don't forget to once in a while take a look at your drawing from a distance to see how it would look in the intended resolution. Add a background and even better.
@WatchingYoutubeVid
@WatchingYoutubeVid 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I found another underrated Game Dev with amazing content, subscribed :)
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@WatchingYoutubeVid
@WatchingYoutubeVid 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee I played your game jam and really enjoyed it. I was wondering how you got the crouch thingy to work? Would love a video on how you made your game as well
@devalt1
@devalt1 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished my uni work, can't wait to get back into pixel art and game dev!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Best of luck on your future games!
@Neutronized
@Neutronized 3 жыл бұрын
lovely pixel art and pro-tips - Keep up the good work
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words!
@mynaturediaries4402
@mynaturediaries4402 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this... great tips!!!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wpshadow
@wpshadow 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome... That's exactly what I need! Go Go Go
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@microdavid7098
@microdavid7098 3 жыл бұрын
epic vid. My only extra tip is to try a bit of regular drawing and learn a bit of painting (you don't have to do it yourself) but it'll help a lot in knowing more how colors and shading work
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's good advice! I've been doing that my whole life, so I didn't even think to include that for pixel art. Thanks!
@microdavid7098
@microdavid7098 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee no problem
@NeatGames
@NeatGames 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! I'm making my 2nd pixel art game now :D Maybe make a video on shading/dithering someday~ keep it up!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! Best of luck on your game!
@benjattkk
@benjattkk 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I need rn!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
I hope it helps! :D
@oFlik
@oFlik 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice video! keep it up with the nice content! ^^
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Povai
@Povai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Tips!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@avetitus8665
@avetitus8665 2 жыл бұрын
Really good video! subbed
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@__Rizzler__
@__Rizzler__ 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou maam .this was so helpful🤩🤩
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm glad I could help!
@anthonytran3312
@anthonytran3312 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the main thing that I'm really struggling to grasp right now is shadows. I kind of get like lighting on an object and how to color that, but shadows are a huge struggle.
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
I still struggle with shadows too. I would recommend looking at shading tutorials for art in general. Not just pixel art. :)
@ZuloYT
@ZuloYT 3 жыл бұрын
poggers thanks team!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
No, thank YOU :D
@detailsman5182
@detailsman5182 2 ай бұрын
I am trying my best before I get completely blind thank you for your assist
@Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeasy
@Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeasy Жыл бұрын
You earned a sub!
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@funlabsdesignstudio
@funlabsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
😂 definitely had the copy issue happen to me hahaha. Another tip is for assets use real world image references like for trees, swords etc. Seems to better help make the look and feel of them much better at least for me if did. I have only shared one pixel art on my Instagram hahaha as of yet but will eventually share a game I am working on with my kids! Love your videos great Work 👍🏼
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate the tip. I love that you're making a game with your kids. That's so fun!
@kartarva3556
@kartarva3556 3 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: Make a tutorial about top down tilesets
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea. Thanks!
@hodefader4117
@hodefader4117 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks:] subbed👍
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and welcome!
@starly3846
@starly3846 3 жыл бұрын
Woah
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
:D
@buddygamesdev
@buddygamesdev 3 жыл бұрын
Dang I never even though of keeping my stuff in scale. For my spring jam game the tiles are way way smaller than the sprites :/
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's okay. Now you know for next time :)
@buddygamesdev
@buddygamesdev 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee :)
@novaether9095
@novaether9095 3 ай бұрын
what's the art at 0:49?
@c4s449
@c4s449 10 ай бұрын
Hey! I have a question, because... i have Aseprite for pixelart, and i'm a beginner, yeah! So, it's okay if i use that noww?? Or another app or web it's better?
@domin8.
@domin8. 3 ай бұрын
Whtq software is this?
@rafaelalexandredeoliveira9365
@rafaelalexandredeoliveira9365 3 жыл бұрын
Could you write the name of that site with colors pls?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! www.lospec.com
@griffinbrooks6748
@griffinbrooks6748 3 жыл бұрын
im always like 12 minutes late for the premiere
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
That's okay. Thanks for watching! :)
@griffinbrooks6748
@griffinbrooks6748 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee :D
@LegendFor1k
@LegendFor1k 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe make a vid about how to make a good looking 2d pixel game
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@lilrockstar77
@lilrockstar77 2 жыл бұрын
Do you make tile sets by chance?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
Only for the few small games that I've worked on.
@WatcherKin
@WatcherKin Жыл бұрын
how to make something swing with pixel art
@fishonstix
@fishonstix 3 жыл бұрын
Quick question, what program do ya use?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
I use Pyxel Edit
@Unavailable8923
@Unavailable8923 2 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee Any thoughts on pros and cons of Pyxel Edit vs. others like Aseprite? Also, any plans to make more vids?
@unknowndude7092
@unknowndude7092 3 жыл бұрын
Woah this video is good good, definitely subscribing! Oh and I have a problem where I feel like my sprite is not good enough, or not detailed enough, how do you avoid that feeling of "This is not good"?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I think all creatives struggle with that. The important thing is not to judge your work based on other people’s work. You’re going to have your own unique style and that’s good! If everyone made the same art that would be boring. You should look at other people’s work for inspiration, but don’t be hard on yourself because you’re not at that level yet. Have grace for where you’re at, and just keep learning and getting better! :)
@nwing89
@nwing89 3 жыл бұрын
Which software I can use to start learning pixel art
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
I use Pyxel Edit. Aesprite is also good. If you're looking for a free version then Piskel and Microsoft Paint are good options for getting started. Best of luck! :)
@nwing89
@nwing89 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee Thanx Alot really. For now I'm using Photo studio in my phone 😃
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
@@nwing89 That's great! In my opinion, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you're learning and creating! Keep it up :D
@itsChickin
@itsChickin Жыл бұрын
excuse me i want to ask, what software did you use in this video?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Pyxel Edit :)
@Ediblespaceship273
@Ediblespaceship273 Жыл бұрын
2:13 a wild big look in its natural habitat
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@danikong1693
@danikong1693 2 жыл бұрын
a question what app do you use for pixel art
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
I use Pyxel Edit.
@danikong1693
@danikong1693 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Clavales
@Clavales 2 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee does it available on Android?
@o_enamuel
@o_enamuel 3 жыл бұрын
*Endesga 36 is the best palette.*
@eboatwright_
@eboatwright_ 3 жыл бұрын
TRUE
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
I just looked it up. That one is really nice!
@pinkdolphin8017
@pinkdolphin8017 3 жыл бұрын
Dont wanna be that guy but what program do you work with, it seems so user friendly
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
I use Pyxel Edit. It is very user friendly IMO. My favorite feature is that right click is the eyedropper tool so it's very easy to switch colors!
@blackmafiafamily10
@blackmafiafamily10 Жыл бұрын
Which App Is that?
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee Жыл бұрын
Pyxel Edit
@electricspeedruns6121
@electricspeedruns6121 Жыл бұрын
I am actually tired with my art skill. I wanna make my game but I cant seem to draw my main character.
@Cizgi-27
@Cizgi-27 7 ай бұрын
Dummy bunny was cute.
@Fiv5XD
@Fiv5XD 27 күн бұрын
Why did you stop uploading videos? Did something happened?
@amori_ch6355
@amori_ch6355 Жыл бұрын
iloveyou
@JADEN_THE_ONE
@JADEN_THE_ONE 2 жыл бұрын
Strugling with isometric art
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
Isometric art is tricky. I have a video on isometric art. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out. Maybe it will help :)
@JADEN_THE_ONE
@JADEN_THE_ONE 2 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee yea i did long ago tbh XD i was hopping u could go more on. The topic of it some shapes on it is bothering me i dont rlly strugle with it anymore now charcters giving me hell
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
@@JADEN_THE_ONE I'm glad you're not struggling as much with it anymore! Keep practicing and studying other characters you like in the same style and I'm sure it will get easier. :) Best of luck!
@JADEN_THE_ONE
@JADEN_THE_ONE 2 жыл бұрын
@@KiwiBee yea thx XD
@Kouka2005
@Kouka2005 3 жыл бұрын
Hello👋🏻
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@GeorgeKarala
@GeorgeKarala 3 жыл бұрын
i don't know what is that why is a mixed pixel perfect and not in the same art and after 2:13 i need therapy
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 3 жыл бұрын
Why, are you scared of mazes? and I'm not sure I understand your question.
@GeorgeKarala
@GeorgeKarala 3 жыл бұрын
i am just talking about what you said ad 2:13
@murraymon
@murraymon Ай бұрын
Something to note is these are conditional. Like the outline tip. I tend to outline important things such as characters, important items, and things the payer will collide with. Background details like those acorns, clouds, flowers etc, that aren’t going to be interacted with if you are playing a game or arn’t important to be in focus on in a overall scene don’t get an outline. This helps the important stuff obvious while keeping the less important things in the background. You can also use a color other than black for the outline that matches the colors used, (such as a dark yellow for the key, a grey for the bunny, or a dark green for the tree,) this will make it a softer edge. Speaking of which if you want something to look manufactured or mechanical having those sharp corners help. This is also good for spikes. It’s all situational and you will learn when to apply these things and when not to the more you practice.
@cashew6969
@cashew6969 2 жыл бұрын
Hi kiwii i am your new follower I can only catch a little explanation because my listening skill for English language is poor So can you add caption please ? english auto generated is okay
@KiwiBee
@KiwiBee 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! :)
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