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Nina January 26th, 2016 7:37 PM

Weekly Pixel Challenge (#13) | Inspriation: Make a Scene
 
Welcome to the Weekly Pixel Challenge!


Pixel Challenge #13

Make a Scene

:pokeball: Another inspiration round! Make a mock-up, scene, or mood with pixel art! Our example for these two weeks will be from the upcoming game Eastward.


:pokeball: When's the deadline?:
When the next week's challenge is posted, you have 24 hours left on last week's prompt.

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CHALLENGE LISTS:
Spoiler:



#1 Silhouettes
Spoiler:

For this challenge, I want you to take one of the black silhouettes below, and fill them in!
  • The black area must be filled in, and no additions can be made to the outside lines.
  • Only use 4 colors. It can be shades of one hue or anything you want! There's no style preference.
  • Post them here! (example below)


Silhouettes To Choose:
http://i.imgur.com/hQdFR7q.png http://i.imgur.com/qRbjYcO.png http://i.imgur.com/6zdBnQW.png
Example:
http://i.imgur.com/7FBsBvr.png


#2 Byte Sized Food
Spoiler:
Pixel Challenge #2

:pokeball: This week, we're going to do small pixel foods! Anything you want!
  • Make sure it fits into a 32 x 32 square.
  • Use 8 colors total!



#3 Tiny
Spoiler:
Pixel Challenge #3

Tiny

:pokeball: It can be anything under 20x20 pixels! Whatever colors you want, whatever item you want, but just be around or under 20 x 20 pixels.
(example is a previous work, i'm not getting any points for this one.)


:pokeball: For this week.... (#3)
You'll get 5 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 2 points for every sprite after, up to 10 extra sprites.



#4 Resize
Spoiler:
Resize

:pokeball: Make a sprite or use one you've made before and resize it! Bigger or smaller, increase or decrease it's size in halves. *make it 200% bigger or 50% smaller.
(example is a previous work, i'm not getting any points for this one.)


:pokeball: For this week.... (#4)
You'll get 10 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 3 points for every sprite after, up to 5 extra sprites.



#5 Cards
Spoiler:


:pokeball: Make a pixel card! It can be a tarrot card, a playing card, a clow card or anything else! No size limit or color restrictions, but I'd recommend going monochromatic if you want to do a more detailed card.


:pokeball: For this week.... (#5)
You'll get 15 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 5 points for every sprite after, up to 5 extra sprites.


#6 Tamagotchi
Spoiler:
Pixel Challenge #6

Tamagotchi

:pokeball: Make a tamagotchi! You can make a pokemon version of one, or anything you like! I'm sure there are different kinds of tamagotchi sprites, but the kind I'm looking for here are black and white only!

Examples:
http://spritedatabase.net/files/gameboy/1755/Sprite/Tamagotchi-Eggs.pnghttp://www.erikagoering.com/tamagotchi-collection/images/p2.gif

:pokeball: For this week.... (#6)
You'll get 30 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 10 points for every sprite after, up to 10 extra sprites.
We're doing some bonus points this round since I couldn't get to it last week.



#7 Atmospheric
Spoiler:
Pixel Challenge #7

Atmospheric
a study of merrigo

:pokeball: You are to make a pixel art with works of the pixel artist merrigo (amanda) in mind! Many of you might know that she did some of the artwork for Undertale!

There are many amazing things I can say about this artist, but we are to focus on the atmosphere of her pixel and landscape works.
She often has a very limited but amazing pallet that tackles large swaths of clouds and skies with minimal, if not any dithering! The lighting in this artist's work is something that should be studied closely.
I don't want you to copy her work, but to let it inspire you, or try and use the color pallets that she has.

I don't have any set restrictions, but it's recommended to go large!

Examples of Lighting:
http://49.media.tumblr.com/34b3a6b2b47f2c5da7e1f85f4746186e/tumblr_o32yfhsavk1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/df6e0ae22d74fae6ffdc820144f4547a/tumblr_nttdijDlvn1qc2xm1o4_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/fcd2f0396cf124607bc232eae49f4a00/tumblr_neaby1N1uL1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/17f1f6c1cc9ec33edcaff6f8060f054d/tumblr_nh86exUUg61qc2xm1o1_500.gif
Examples of Landscapes:
http://49.media.tumblr.com/5010d089c0dd1fe22834f3628521580e/tumblr_o1c95rnBzr1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://45.media.tumblr.com/a8e8623fc8b4f3d89a916ca640217bfc/tumblr_nk1p2qpKZC1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/4d30032c533701d444d0218ed4d42728/tumblr_nj2daz7uxh1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/1e56bf2e4891cba2c06dd8cd4aa9e23a/tumblr_nubqp9ZLey1qc2xm1o1_500.gif


:pokeball: For this week.... (#7)
You'll get 35 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 25 points for every sprite after, up to 2 extra sprites.
Last week was a big pointer because it was catch up, but this one is a big pointer cause it's hard!
I'm willing to give partial points for WIPs so please post them too!





Current Standings (Week 11)

Foxrally January 27th, 2016 3:52 AM

My humble addition.

http://i.imgur.com/AYx9DMQ.png

Fairy January 27th, 2016 7:29 AM

I've got way too many ideas to whittle this down to one design, haha.

http://i.imgur.com/zMBQ5g6.png
http://i.imgur.com/dTRCK0V.png

edit: and more!

http://i.imgur.com/nHSqrOr.png
http://i.imgur.com/pcQsg23.png

That first blob man, that one is challenging.

Strange January 27th, 2016 6:33 PM

http://i.imgur.com/KN1JXqZ.png
I know it needs a bit more shading but I've got to get back to studying :P So I might come back to it later this week.

Cyberglass January 27th, 2016 8:45 PM

Looks like a fun challenge idea.

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/MTOrigami/Miscellaneous%20pixels/snake.png

This does seem to be the popular silhouette, doesn't it? I'll just have to try to come up with something for the other two this week to even things out.

Strange January 28th, 2016 8:27 AM

http://i.imgur.com/IwCMpD4.png
Here's my updated snake. Oh! looks like more people made snakes too! They look amazing!

Logiedan January 28th, 2016 9:31 PM

It looks like other people saw a snake too! I was going to go for some funky big-lipped cobra, but I thought of another idea and something close to the community or 'home.'

http://i.imgur.com/Nt6uqOP.png
http://i.imgur.com/Azc2urZ.png

The anatomy of Sawk looks sort of awkward but I was content with the current look of it. The blob is definitely tough to work around with this idea.

Edit:

First blob:
http://i.imgur.com/Tp3iR1h.png
http://i.imgur.com/ah8VAgx.png

Substitute Doll January 29th, 2016 12:36 PM

a blob
http://i.imgur.com/OI2Juh2.png

ZKE January 29th, 2016 9:16 PM

So I don't think I can look at pixels much more tonight.
EDIT: Tuned up a few areas for Zygarde.
http://i.imgur.com/Jignr36.png
Another Edit: Man, some of the work you guys are posting is phenomenal. So jealous. Relicanth is giving me no end of hassle on third blob and Octillery refuses to shape up. Might need to try some other 'mons.

Loki January 30th, 2016 2:00 AM

http://puu.sh/mPb7A/2e5405ae2f.png

Too lazy to refine it, but had to get my idea out there haha-- I might revisit it, but in the meantime I'll just submit the WIP!

Tobiasu January 30th, 2016 3:49 AM

I tried to fit Renji Abarai's Bankai(Hihiou Zabimaru),but it went terribly awful:
http://i.imgur.com/LLi0BtR.png

YUCKY
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K
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M.L January 30th, 2016 6:52 AM

Old lady. (I am allowed to fill it in with anything right?)

http://orig09.deviantart.net/20d5/f/2016/030/2/f/qrbjyco_by_mllm-d9pumr6.png

Nina January 31st, 2016 8:26 PM

Hey guys! You all did great, and I'll tally up points soon and update the first post, but I'm feeling a little under the weather right now.
I will however give you the second challenge! Like I said before, you have 24 hours after this post to just go ahead and finish up the first challenge.

Pixel Challenge #2

:pokeball: This week, we're going to do small pixel foods! Anything you want!
  • Make sure it fits into a 32 x 32 square.
  • Use 8 colors total!

:pokeball: For this week.... (#2)
You'll get 10 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 3 points for every sprite after, up to 5 extra sprites.



Fairy January 31st, 2016 9:03 PM

Cute tiny food yes please!
http://i.imgur.com/lTPb7V3.png

Chocolate covered strawberry. :3

ZKE January 31st, 2016 10:22 PM

Oh snap, glad I got on this a few hours ago.
#2, Rhyperior.
http://i.imgur.com/KSuEWKp.png

M.L February 1st, 2016 3:01 AM

I think these are fun so why not..

I got impatient and took a bite..

Skip Class February 1st, 2016 1:36 PM

How do you guys pixel so well on a regular basis ;-;

http://i.imgur.com/W63AgxD.png
http://i.imgur.com/oBsapkJ.png

First time trying pixel art from scratch - 4 colours is hard :s
I'll be back to fix this later for personal sanity.

Cyberglass February 1st, 2016 3:26 PM

Almost forgot to post this! Thank goodness for those 24 hours.
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/MTOrigami/Miscellaneous%20pixels/pelican.png
Just a regular pelican, but inspired by Pelipper's colors.

ZKE February 1st, 2016 4:45 PM

I think that looks pretty good zappyspiker.

And now for my last and sloppiest entry, but first some (dis)honorable mentions for the failures!

One ugly Roserade 2x and a shoddy Mismagius were the next-most completed of my six attempts at this silhouette. The earliest three don't even bare mentioning at this point.

Blech. So, enough wasted words. Have a terribad Lugia for my last submission. The anatomy is, uh, awry, with the foot facing us raised and the tail swinging around the back of the body.
http://i.imgur.com/iX1ENN3.png

Logiedan February 1st, 2016 8:16 PM

7 colours + 1 for transparency
green apple

http://i.imgur.com/qnMxj0T.png

http://i.imgur.com/UnBbcfS.png

This challenge gave me pretty good practice with colour choice and hue shifting. I think it could use more touch-ups but I'm content with it. I'm not that great with shading fruit, especially a multifaceted fruit like an apple.

Nina February 1st, 2016 8:47 PM

Not counting the food sprites anyone has done so far, we have the point for the first week's challenge!

Fan Favorite: Getting the most likes, the bonus +5 are awarded to Logieden this week!

Current Standings

Logiedan: 20
ZKE: 20
Kirby: 15
Cyberglass: 15
Nina: 10
JohnnyMustang: 10
Foxrally: 10
Merlin: 10
Deltakirby: 10
Loki: 10
Tobiasu: 10
M.L : 10
zappyspiker: 10


PoLlOrOn February 2nd, 2016 5:09 PM

Isn't the best banana sprite.

http://orig02.deviantart.net/8d71/f/2016/033/b/e/banana_by_polloron-d9qar1o.png

Skip Class February 2nd, 2016 6:10 PM

Tried to do a simple burger:
http://i.imgur.com/JEK41kT.png

http://i.imgur.com/vZPXgBl.png

Fairy February 3rd, 2016 7:18 PM

Delicious food everyone! :) I've got some sushi to add to the pixel menu!

http://i.imgur.com/wAIPwHz.png
http://i.imgur.com/aRAl16g.png

Skip Class February 3rd, 2016 11:48 PM

http://i.imgur.com/bD20ExL.png

http://i.imgur.com/IzpIM6N.png

Gonna rework this one, but I'm to the point of making pixel arts of my dinner haha xD

Nina February 6th, 2016 3:53 PM

Here's four more! I had a 5th one, bacon, that didn't go as well.

http://imgur.com/J2tk4SE.png

http://imgur.com/gyMMrlO.png

Nina February 8th, 2016 4:36 PM

24 Hours Left!
Get in those last minute entries and like your favorite ones!

Also, as an announcement, you can now get emblems for participation in this contest. What do they look like? Well, you'll just have to get some points and see!

Pixel Challenge #3

Tiny

:pokeball: It can be anything under 20x20 pixels! Whatever colors you want, whatever item you want, but just be around or under 20 x 20 pixels.
(example is a previous work, i'm not getting any points for this one.)


:pokeball: For this week.... (#3)
You'll get 5 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 2 points for every sprite after, up to 10 extra sprites.


ZKE February 8th, 2016 10:34 PM

I got nothing on foodstuff, so have a micro Kyurem Origin Forme for the third week.

I'll submit micro Izaga Region sans route-connections yet with cities and towns instead for my first entry.

http://i.imgur.com/DeJxhYH.png

Changed my mind on Kyurem. I think the map is far more intricately detailed.

Spherical Ice February 9th, 2016 7:48 AM

http://i.imgur.com/KBqo6Kq.png
I chose the most obvious thing to sprite but then tried to be a little different with the palette. Experimenting with hue shifting is fun!

Logiedan February 11th, 2016 10:24 AM

1. Dragon Quest's mascot, Slime
2. Terraria's mob, Demon Eye
3. Kirby's mob (and sometimes friend!), Waddle Dee
http://i.imgur.com/TwVyfQM.png http://i.imgur.com/OtfpAYq.png http://i.imgur.com/0u2DT7P.png
http://i.imgur.com/HpNVFti.png http://i.imgur.com/1ozEHgE.png http://i.imgur.com/1gStk6F.png

might add some more monsters this was quick and fun to do

Nina February 11th, 2016 10:59 AM

Fan favorite is a tie between Fairy and Logiedan! I'm counting the highest amount on one post by the way, not the total. (I only just hit 3 after the 24 hours period, so it doesn't count for the tie.)

Current Standings (Week 2)

Logiedan: 35
Kirby: 33
Nina: 32
zappyspiker: 23
M.L : 20
ZKE: 20
Cyberglass: 15
JohnnyMustang: 10
Foxrally: 10
Merlin: 10
Deltakirby: 10
Loki: 10
Tobiasu: 10
PoLlOrOn: 10

It's close!
ppsstt you should try getting to 50 points this round

Juno February 11th, 2016 3:02 PM

This challenge is a cool idea! :D I've never done pixel art before but I've wanted to, this is a good place to get started. Lot of inspiration in this thread too, really liking what I've seen so far.

Potion
http://i.imgur.com/tpWsO0W.png

Ice cream bar
http://i.imgur.com/VghdJjU.png?1

Coffee
http://i.imgur.com/ZqXfzvk.png

Vendily February 11th, 2016 5:25 PM

19 Attachment(s)
I love size restrictions!
Tiny Gen 1 Starters! (~10 by 10 each)
Attachment 77910 Attachment 77911 Attachment 77912
That was fun. I might do the other starters later.
EDIT: I lied! I did them now.
Tiny Gen 2 Starters!
Attachment 77913Attachment 77914Attachment 77915
Tiny Gen 3 Starters!
Attachment 77916Attachment 77917Attachment 77918
EDIT2: Anything beyond Chimchar doesn't count.
Tiny Gen 4 Starters! (My first Gen!)
Attachment 77919Attachment 77920Attachment 77921
Tiny Gen 5 Starters!
Attachment 77922Attachment 77923Attachment 77924
Tiny Gen 6 Starters!
Attachment 77925Attachment 77926Attachment 77927
Done!

Nina February 15th, 2016 2:15 PM

24 Hours Left! You guys have been doing really great!

Pixel Challenge #4

Resize

:pokeball: Make a sprite or use one you've made before and resize it! Bigger or smaller, increase or decrease it's size in halves. *make it 200% bigger or 50% smaller.
(example is a previous work, i'm not getting any points for this one.)


:pokeball: For this week.... (#4)
You'll get 10 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 4 points for every sprite after, up to 5 extra sprites.


-> o <-

Allllso sliding in my late last minute entries!
http://imgur.com/tgAKjmJ.png
http://imgur.com/iwxb18N.png

Nina February 16th, 2016 8:08 PM

For this week it's a three way tie between Logiedan, Vendily and Spherical Ice for fan favorite! Congrats guys!

Current Standings (Week 3)


(Now with rank arrows to denote if you went up in standings or have been added to the standings!)

Fairy February 16th, 2016 9:48 PM

Lets start off with these. 8)

edit; okay I actually read the thread this time lets try this again!

http://i.imgur.com/B012q2e.gif http://i.imgur.com/RZhzyeH.gif http://i.imgur.com/ZfhR1Ko.gif
http://i.imgur.com/OYsoM58.gif http://i.imgur.com/Sloe1Ba.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/r8veumJ.gif

Vendily February 17th, 2016 5:36 PM

4 Attachment(s)
200% 100% 50%
Two old ones
Attachment 77996
Attachment 77997
And a new one.
Attachment 77998

esperance February 20th, 2016 12:42 PM

I was convinced to give this a try so here we go...

100% and 50%
http://i.imgur.com/en0hsEE.png http://i.imgur.com/xJHCuob.png

They're some of the first sprites I've ever drawn. :)

M.L February 21st, 2016 2:26 AM

These are some characters I made sized at 200% 100% 50%.
http://orig09.deviantart.net/367f/f/2016/052/3/8/character_by_mllm-d9sk82j.png
Were made for fun.

Nina February 22nd, 2016 2:00 PM

24 Hours Left!
Let's keeping it rolling!!!

Pixel Challenge #5

Cards

:pokeball: Make a pixel card! It can be a tarrot card, a playing card, a clow card or anything else! No size limit or color restrictions, but I'd recommend going monochromatic if you want to do a more detailed card.


:pokeball: For this week.... (#5)
You'll get 15 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 5 points for every sprite after, up to 5 extra sprites.


Nina February 23rd, 2016 4:41 PM

For this week Lostelle gets fan favorite! You guys are doing really great!

I hope the points don't seem daunting to everyone to catch up! Vendily caught up in only two weeks!
: ) If anyone has suggestions for challenges or want to redo some, feel free to say it!

Current Standings (Week 4)

Juno February 25th, 2016 6:20 PM

Since I've been playing this game recently, I decided to make a Hearthstone card:
https://i.imgur.com/NP6G3Sy.png

It's the Murloc Raider (couldn't fit in the full name), I just love the goofy noise Murlocs make when you play them. :P

Nina February 26th, 2016 9:37 PM

Here's my entry!

http://i.imgur.com/Tlz6SL3.png http://i.imgur.com/qoR318x.png

Nina March 1st, 2016 9:36 PM

Sorry guys, doing a few other things right now! Since there's low entrants this time, I might as well extend this till next week!

Nina March 7th, 2016 8:32 PM

Alright guys, let's get rolling again! I'm so sorry I've been kind of off the ball lately.

Introducing....

Pixel Challenge #6

Tamagotchi

:pokeball: Make a tamagotchi! You can make a pokemon version of one, or anything you like! I'm sure there are different kinds of tamagotchi sprites, but the kind I'm looking for here are black and white only!

Examples:
http://spritedatabase.net/files/gameboy/1755/Sprite/Tamagotchi-Eggs.pnghttp://www.erikagoering.com/tamagotchi-collection/images/p2.gif

:pokeball: For this week.... (#6)
You'll get 30 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 10 points for every sprite after, up to 10 extra sprites.
We're doing some bonus points this round since I couldn't get to it last week.


esperance March 8th, 2016 11:47 AM

I call it Ducktchi
http://i.imgur.com/uFtwnX3.png
Part of the fun is that it isn't actually a duck

Nina March 8th, 2016 11:31 PM

Here's a few little tama friends :0

http://imgur.com/pUtZsyN.png
http://imgur.com/SdCTQtv.png

Fairy March 9th, 2016 7:58 AM

Mine's a poo-agotchi. :>
http://i.imgur.com/Fdv6jCY.gif

ZKE March 9th, 2016 10:25 PM

http://i.imgur.com/l7toOBC.png
Dude-a-gotchi has appeared.

Fairy March 10th, 2016 6:40 PM

Now I got a comma-gotchi! :3

http://i.imgur.com/y2kVgma.gif

Nina March 14th, 2016 12:40 AM

I will be tallying week 5 and week 6 together! After 24 hours is up I'll round them all up and we'll be back to speed.

We're going to do things a little different this time.

Pixel Challenge #7

Atmospheric
a study of merrigo

:pokeball: You are to make a pixel art with works of the pixel artist merrigo (amanda) in mind! Many of you might know that she did some of the artwork for Undertale!

There are many amazing things I can say about this artist, but we are to focus on the atmosphere of her pixel and landscape works.
She often has a very limited but amazing pallet that tackles large swaths of clouds and skies with minimal, if not any dithering! The lighting in this artist's work is something that should be studied closely.
I don't want you to copy her work, but to let it inspire you, or try and use the color pallets that she has.

I don't have any set restrictions, but it's recommended to go large!

Examples of Lighting:
http://49.media.tumblr.com/34b3a6b2b47f2c5da7e1f85f4746186e/tumblr_o32yfhsavk1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/df6e0ae22d74fae6ffdc820144f4547a/tumblr_nttdijDlvn1qc2xm1o4_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/fcd2f0396cf124607bc232eae49f4a00/tumblr_neaby1N1uL1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/17f1f6c1cc9ec33edcaff6f8060f054d/tumblr_nh86exUUg61qc2xm1o1_500.gif
Examples of Landscapes:
http://49.media.tumblr.com/5010d089c0dd1fe22834f3628521580e/tumblr_o1c95rnBzr1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://45.media.tumblr.com/a8e8623fc8b4f3d89a916ca640217bfc/tumblr_nk1p2qpKZC1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/4d30032c533701d444d0218ed4d42728/tumblr_nj2daz7uxh1qc2xm1o1_500.gif
http://49.media.tumblr.com/1e56bf2e4891cba2c06dd8cd4aa9e23a/tumblr_nubqp9ZLey1qc2xm1o1_500.gif


:pokeball: For this week.... (#7)
You'll get 20 points for doing your first sprite. You then will get 15 points for every sprite after, up to 2 extra sprites.
I'm willing to give partial points for WIPs so please post them too!


Nina March 14th, 2016 2:03 AM

Ok, actually I couldn't sleep so I'm just going to tally them up right now. If you have a last minute entry you can still submit it, I'll just edit the points in!

Current Standings (Week 7)

ZKE March 14th, 2016 6:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nina (Post 9162736)
:pokeball: You are to make a pixel art with works of the pixel artist merrigo (amanda) in mind! Many of you might know that she did some of the artwork for Undertale!

Incredible stuff. I can say with certainty that I've never approached pixel work on that level of scale before. I'll see what I can come up with.

ZKE March 14th, 2016 11:18 PM

WIP 1.5
http://i.imgur.com/K7NJSlK.png
Started off on Miiverse for the black and white, now going back over in MS Paint to tune up and colorize. The blue thing in the middle of the sky is supposed to be an airship, transitioning from New Camalot up in the background to [unnamed techno-city] in the foreground. Having some trouble making up my mind on the palette - I'm looking at merrigo's work to help with detailing and colors that blend well, and I may keep the blue or revert back to the hot pink from v1.2.

WIP 1.7.4
http://i.imgur.com/iOultJf.png
Thinking I'll need to expand clouds all behind [techno city] to help break up the fleshy-tan background. I have to say, this is a surprisingly fun expedition. I'll trying to keep in mind techniques I've learned and put them to use as I proceed. Not so sure about the airship though.

WIP 1.7.9

http://i.imgur.com/NCb9dk7.png

WIP 1.8.3
http://i.imgur.com/utvOgI7.png

Nina March 16th, 2016 2:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZKE (Post 9164426)
WIP 1.5
http://i.imgur.com/K7NJSlK.png
Started off on Miiverse for the black and white, now going back over in MS Paint to tune up and colorize. The blue thing in the middle of the sky is supposed to be an airship, transitioning from New Camalot up in the background to [unnamed techno-city] in the foreground. Having some trouble making up my mind on the palette - I'm looking at merrigo's work to help with detailing and colors that blend well, and I may keep the blue or revert back to the hot pink from v1.2.

WIP 1.7.4
http://i.imgur.com/iOultJf.png
Thinking I'll need to expand clouds all behind [techno city] to help break up the fleshy-tan background. I have to say, this is a surprisingly fun expedition. I'll trying to keep in mind techniques I've learned and put them to use as I proceed. Not so sure about the airship though.

WIP 1.7.9

http://i.imgur.com/NCb9dk7.png

WIP 1.8.3
http://i.imgur.com/utvOgI7.png

ZKE This is really turning out great!!! I love seeing the progress on it, I think you've really got it!!

Meanwhile I'm struggling with mine at the moment, I'll go ahead and post a WIP in case I can't finish it.

http://i.imgur.com/Uxw3NM5.png

http://i.imgur.com/DbfMQYj.png

Fairy March 16th, 2016 4:13 PM

C-can we maybe request an extension on this one? Or can I just turn one in after the allotted time for no points because this is literally the best thing ever but I dunno if I'll be able to participate! /cryyy

Nina March 16th, 2016 6:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby (Post 9167048)
C-can we maybe request an extension on this one? Or can I just turn one in after the allotted time for no points because this is literally the best thing ever but I dunno if I'll be able to participate! /cryyy

With how long this one is taking me and seeing ZKE work on theirs, I'll just allow you guys another week to turn it in for points, while still having a new theme for next week. I'd really like to give everyone a chance to do this one!

ZKE March 18th, 2016 6:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nina (Post 9166901)
ZKE This is really turning out great!!! I love seeing the progress on it, I think you've really got it!!

Thanks! I'm surprised that the process is coming along as smoothly as it has been, actually.
WIP 1.8.5
http://ultraimg.com/images/wklspttun8_4.png

I'm experimenting with window style on the towers, kind of aiming for a gothic influence I think? Not sure which tower's panes looks better if either, I may scrap them both and try for something else. Maybe those things gargoyles sit on jutting from the 'floors'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nina
Meanwhile I'm struggling with mine at the moment, I'll go ahead and post a WIP in case I can't finish it.

I think it's coming along quite well. You have Ash and Pikachu down, and the overarching feel of Palette Town, even in the current state, is recognizable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby (Post 9167048)
C-can we maybe request an extension on this one? Or can I just turn one in after the allotted time for no points because this is literally the best thing ever but I dunno if I'll be able to participate! /cryyy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nina (Post 9167273)
With how long this one is taking me and seeing ZKE work on theirs, I'll just allow you guys another week to turn it in for points, while still having a new theme for next week. I'd really like to give everyone a chance to do this one!

{:3} That's great. I'm really interested to see who else contributes for this challenge and what else is presented, so c'mon, Kirby, and show us what'cha got!

Edit
WIP 1.8.7
http://i.imgur.com/mE58m0p.png
Not a great deal improved but I'm satisfied with the windows on the towers now. Added some extra clouds in the background as they weren't looking right in the foreground as I'd intended. Not sure what more I'm going to do with this but I have so much free space remaining that I might have to throw in some extra townage to fill things in.

WIP 1.9
http://i.imgur.com/eS7bXyf.png
Pretty sure I've got this licked. I really don't know what more I can add to Rose Tokyo now that I've got the major architecture finished for the towers. They're supposed to be resting on islands of stone jutting up from the sea, so I suppose I can add a last few textures to indicate stone beneath, but that's about it. I'm really happy with the way this has turne dout.

ZKE March 18th, 2016 3:49 PM

Sorry to double-post again. But... I'm done. At least as far as I can tell, at this point.

Complete. V1.9.4
http://i.imgur.com/DlJ91F9.png

Feels good. Really good. I really didn't think I could do this. And... well, it wasn't easy but it wasn't the struggle I was expecting, either. Kudos to Nina for this challenge!

Edit
Also, have a delightful gif of the process from start to finish.

Fairy March 18th, 2016 5:29 PM

I'm lifting the double posting rule on this thread - the way it is for a personal gallery. Art doesn't happen in such an orderly fashion and if someone has multiple entries but for whatever reason can't edit a previous post, they shouldn't be punished for contributing regardless. Just don't go too crazy with it, kids!

Nina March 18th, 2016 8:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby (Post 9169785)
I'm lifting the double posting rule on this thread - the way it is for a personal gallery. Art doesn't happen in such an orderly fashion and if someone has multiple entries but for whatever reason can't edit a previous post, they shouldn't be punished for contributing regardless. Just don't go too crazy with it, kids!

That helps a lot with how I'll post the next prompt and then get to the tally the next day without any last minute entries in between! I felt a little bad, but I also felt it was necessary. :0

Nina March 21st, 2016 12:41 PM

We will be continuing this week's into next week, but will also be having another challenge! So you can do either or both this week!

Pixel Challenge #8

Mockup

:pokeball: Make a game mockup! Even if it's just a start screen, just make a screen that looks like it could be from a game! I'd probably stick with gameboy or gameboy advance games, to keep it simple.

Example:
http://i.imgur.com/AQu5Ic5.gif

http://i.imgur.com/pijImLu.png
My example for a show opener.


:pokeball: For this week.... (#8)
You'll get 15 points for doing your mockup! There's a bit of work into this, so I don't expect multiples.


The Legacy of The Legends Creator :D March 25th, 2016 3:24 PM

howve i not seen this yet o.o these are really interesting contests lol

Nina March 29th, 2016 9:12 AM

We will be on a break now! Due to other things to be dealt with and reformatting of Art School, this challenge is going on a break and might be reformatted/refreshed!

During this time, feel free to make art from any of the past challenges!
I will be awarding points for any of them you do. So if there was a cool one you missed or just started worked on and couldn't finish, now is the time to do it. : ) Thanks guys for all you've done so far.

ZKE March 29th, 2016 11:18 AM

Presenting the most impressive 3D jousting game you will ever see in your life in 8-bit glory... Knight MII Jousting!

http://i.imgur.com/RahLLcc.png

Oh, uh. Where are the knights and horses? Drat! It's one of those games that blanks out the on-screen sprites when you pause it!

Well that's a complication. But hey! Look at those beautiful stats! And the intricate depth of that background! What a stunner, eh?

...

Sorry guys. I wanted to actually give something worth while here but I just cannot capture a horse or knight on horse back and I'm finding the process to be a lot more frustrating than fun.

Edit
Well crap, I guess that's what I get for opening the post tab a few hours ago and not refreshing while I was tinkering away at the above.

Nathaniel98643 March 30th, 2016 6:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nina (Post 9183013)
We will be on a break now! Due to other things to be dealt with and reformatting of Art School, this challenge is going on a break and might be reformatted/refreshed!

During this time, feel free to make art from any of the past challenges!
I will be awarding points for any of them you do. So if there was a cool one you missed or just started worked on and couldn't finish, now is the time to do it. : ) Thanks guys for all you've done so far.

Art school ;o; id love to see that

CDB April 13th, 2016 10:47 PM

Just joined but I figured I should try all of these challenges out for some good pixel art practice haha

Silhouette: (tried to cram a Mantine in there)
http://i.imgur.com/AoOxggW.png

Byte Sized Food: It's a melon!
http://i.imgur.com/hO2Kqw4.png

Tiny: Tried to do speakers but idk if that's clear
http://i.imgur.com/n0oOMSy.png


Resize: Tiny melon!
http://i.imgur.com/hO2Kqw4.png http://i.imgur.com/qUhdnJh.png

Card: It's a Starmie
http://i.imgur.com/E6hLJJz.png

Tamagotchi: Tried to do Vanilluxe lol
http://i.imgur.com/a7uFAbg.gif http://i.imgur.com/crV5YkW.gif

Atmospheric: Good ol NYC :)
http://i.imgur.com/6veoHcO.png

Game Screen: went a little lazy with this one haha
http://i.imgur.com/8rNeN5i.png

Tensu April 20th, 2016 12:51 PM

This is my first ever pixel art. I know it sucks, lol.
http://piskel-imgstore-b.appspot.com/img/371794eb-072d-11e6-ab83-4f5d209f20fe.gif
(It's really small so you'll need to zoom in if you want to see it.)

EDIT: Just realized I put it in my sig too. xD

Nina June 2nd, 2016 1:29 PM

WE'RE BACK AT IT GUYS
CDB SHOOTS into first by making up the rest of the old ones!


Pixel Challenge #9

Cursor

:pokeball: Make a mouse cursor! Pretend it's the early 2000's and everyone had to have that custom cursor on their webpage. Yes, people still use them now, but usually it's ironically unironically...oh you know!


:pokeball: For this week.... (#9)
You'll get 10 points for doing your cursor! +3 if it's animated and +5 for each cursor, up to 5 total.

:pokeball: When's the deadline?:
When the next week's challenge is posted, you have 24 hours left on last week's prompt.

Current Standings (Week 9)

CDB June 9th, 2016 1:03 PM

Wooo guess all that work got me to first haha

tbh I didn't even notice this thread; the A&D School is a bit quiet in terms of activity so I didn't even realize that this was moved here, but I will keep this in mind! I don't have anything for the cursor yet, but I have an idea of what I want to do :)

Nina June 9th, 2016 3:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDB (Post 9279033)
Wooo guess all that work got me to first haha

tbh I didn't even notice this thread; the A&D School is a bit quiet in terms of activity so I didn't even realize that this was moved here, but I will keep this in mind! I don't have anything for the cursor yet, but I have an idea of what I want to do :)

Yeah you really did a good work load! You deserve it. :>

I knew that it would have decreased activity, but I'm trying to help art school itself get more activity so...it'll be here for now. Hopefully it'll be joined by more challenges! :D

Juno June 9th, 2016 5:01 PM

Same here, didn't realize this got moved, haha. Made a little blinking onigiri cursor for this week!

http://i.imgur.com/BDZ2B5o.gif

Nina June 9th, 2016 5:42 PM

I guess my announcement needs more sparkles and emoji for attention! :0!

ジュナイパー June 13th, 2016 4:37 AM

This sprite took way longer than it should've. But it's here now, right?

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p481/CatmanDaPhotographCat/cursor_zpstvip1xvx.png

It's a tree. With fire swirling around it. :S

How is it? This is my first time doing this kind of thing, so all feedback would be appreciated!

EDIT: P.S, is it too late to do Challenges 1-8?

Nina June 13th, 2016 2:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatmanDaTrainer (Post 9283867)
This sprite took way longer than it should've. But it's here now, right?

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p481/CatmanDaPhotographCat/cursor_zpstvip1xvx.png

It's a tree. With fire swirling around it. :S

How is it? This is my first time doing this kind of thing, so all feedback would be appreciated!

EDIT: P.S, is it too late to do Challenges 1-8?

I feel like it's probably fine to let people to earlier challenges, I guess. :0 Unless anyone else has some objections.

Next challenge coming soon. After I...stop being lazy. ;p

Fairy June 13th, 2016 3:33 PM

Can we still put in entries for challenge #9? ;o;

Nina June 13th, 2016 5:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairy (Post 9284495)
Can we still put in entries for challenge #9? ;o;

Yeah, still doing the 24 hours after I post the next challenge thing.

EDIT: Here's my thing!

http://i.imgur.com/ge18uFe.gif

http://i.imgur.com/hYgzHal.gif

Nina June 13th, 2016 9:22 PM

24 Hours Left on Challenge #9!


Pixel Challenge #10

Fish/Aquarium

:pokeball: Pixel a fish! You can also put it in a container/small animations, I'll throw some extra points your way. ; )


:pokeball: For this week.... (#10)
You'll get 10 points for doing your fish Again, some extras depending if you want to make an aquarium/extra details.

Strange June 14th, 2016 4:01 AM

http://i.imgur.com/tlRnk1J.gif http://i.imgur.com/QVNG1rD.gif

I can't believe I actually pulled this off. Maybe I'm better than I thought?

Although I did use a semi-transparent pencil to get the water to look cool, and that probably put like a million colors into it. But, it looks good so that's all that matters right? :P

Edit:

Running with the fish theme:

http://i.imgur.com/8WZPMC3.gif http://i.imgur.com/ykwMHz7.gif

In case your background is white, there are white animated bubbles.

CDB June 14th, 2016 4:52 PM

Sorry I'm a bit late haha but here's my cursor!

http://i.imgur.com/3atQhuF.gif


edit: the css cursor is being a bit funky idk why :p

Nina June 15th, 2016 8:17 AM

Update!
edit: AHHH I just saw that you actually put CSS to make it show as the cursor, it's so cuuuuuttteee. It doesn't animate but wow so cute.

Current Standings (Week 10)

CDB June 15th, 2016 7:05 PM

Wooo still in first haha
And yeah, I tried to get the cursor to animate but the css is being weird :(

I actually love the fish theme; I've been working on an underwater-themed site for the past week and the fish just compliments that haha

Edit!!
Didn't want to double post haha Does Sharpedo count as a fish?

http://i.imgur.com/234ZKlw.png

Nina June 21st, 2016 11:56 PM

A sharpedo does count as a fish and WOW I forgot to update. Let's just let this one an extra week longer shall we?

Strange June 22nd, 2016 3:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDB (Post 9287532)
Wooo still in first haha
And yeah, I tried to get the cursor to animate but the css is being weird :(

Oh lol I thought animating only while you move it was intended XD

Nina June 27th, 2016 5:30 PM

24 Hours Left on Challenge #10!


Pixel Challenge #11

C A N D Y

:pokeball: CANDY Candy turned 20 a while a go, so pixel some CANDY!


:pokeball: For this week.... (#11)
You'll get 5 points 3 for every extra.

Logiedan June 27th, 2016 10:08 PM

for the challenge #10

I did a different approach to get into practice. idk if it counts though haha, but it was all good practice and fun

http://i.imgur.com/BNoFgGq.png
angler fish.
I was lazy with the background there

CDB June 29th, 2016 6:08 PM

Here's a bunch of lollipops haha this was very fun

http://i.imgur.com/wHhxW8f.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/WdLWZ7u.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/3o1GSdb.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/E6x0r6H.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/EPEU0Wb.png

Nina June 29th, 2016 9:19 PM

Current Standings (Week 11)

Nina July 5th, 2016 11:38 AM

There's a bevy of events going on because of the GT as well, so this is a time to do some past challenges if you want!

Nina July 29th, 2016 11:13 PM


Pixel Challenge #12

Pixel Self-Portrait

:pokeball: Make a portrait of yourself! Or of someone's face if you're too uncomfortable to do yourself, but we're looking for people who look more "real".


:pokeball: For this week.... (#12)
You'll get 10 points 5 for every extra!

Entermaid July 30th, 2016 1:20 PM

I decided to do a pixel potrait of Tilda Swinton. Not sure if it looks much like her. Then again, I have never attempted a pixel portrait. :p
http://i.imgur.com/2SGszHG.png

Reference Image

CDB July 31st, 2016 8:02 PM

hello it's me i was just wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
http://i.imgur.com/JITja32.png

Squirrel August 2nd, 2016 5:50 PM

This thread is genuinely amazing and I am very sad that I have only just come across it! Really wish I'd known about this earlier as this looks like great fun and a wonderful chance to practice spriting skills with some really cool challenges. I assume it's too late to submit entries for previous weeks? There's no way on earth I'm good enough for this week's portrait contest but I might try some of the others for fun now and join in when there's something I can manage! If it's worth points then I'm even more game 8D

Edit: Been reading through the whole thread and there are a lot of "submit work for the previous challenge" posts so I'll go ahead and do them but if they don't count that's fine, doing it for fun/practice :D Also woah you guys have made some really amazing things here.

Nina August 5th, 2016 7:31 PM

http://imgur.com/qakKhZU.png

Going to bed for tonight, so I'll post the WIP incase I never get it done ahaha

EDIT:

Finished!
http://imgur.com/mZd6dsb.png

http://imgur.com/0XfEJG9.png

skimsy September 6th, 2016 6:20 PM

This looks so fun! I'll be looking out for the next challenge :)

Nina September 25th, 2016 9:00 AM

Pixel Challenge #13

Make a Scene

→ Another inspiration round! Make a mock-up, scene, or mood with pixel art! Our example for these two weeks will be from the upcoming game Eastward. Lighting optional.


Points:
15 points! No extras, but all your work into one!

When's the deadline?:
When the next week's challenge is posted, you have 24 hours left on last week's prompt.



Points will be updated after a few rounds!

Fairy September 25th, 2016 4:01 PM

Ahh, very challenging. Excellent prompt, Nina! I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with!

Logiedan October 4th, 2016 11:22 AM

For the sake of clarification, the custom lighting is allowed right (using FX programs such as photoshop)? I figured I asked this since it isn't in the pixel art realm unless done by hand, however Eastward uses this lighting technique for its amazing visuals.

Nina October 4th, 2016 3:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logiedan (Post 9436264)
For the sake of clarification, the custom lighting is allowed right (using FX programs such as photoshop)? I figured I asked this since it isn't in the pixel art realm unless done by hand, however Eastward uses this lighting technique for its amazing visuals.

Yes! I don't expect you to do this lighting by hand, or if you included lighting, to do it the same caliber as Eastward.

Strange October 15th, 2016 5:45 AM

https://i.imgur.com/FCXBthP.png

Ahhh I'm so proud of myself :D


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