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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


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