Remaking the FIRST pixel art I ever made (...5 years later!)

I just recently passed my 5-year anniversary with pixel art 🎉 so I thought it’d be a perfect time to dig out the very first piece of pixel art I ever made and see what improvements I could make after all this time!
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[@kalinkamalinka4333]

The animation actually was very helpful since we don't really get to see your animation process

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks! I've been meaning to share some animation timelapse and this felt like a really useful one to show :D

[@e-xmile1044]

@@BJGpixel but in my opinion the t-shirt has gone too quickly edit: but animation is ok :)

[@soymilk.mp4]

I like ur name.

[@frostnora8451]

@@BJGpixel why not aseprite?

[@user-rp3ei8fq4x]

Fr

[@ralphofficial7794]

Other pixel artists: i make pixel art Brandon: I make pictures out of tiny squres

[@bon4iq]

Yes

[@theaddictofgaming9174]

Isn't pixel art making pictures of pretty big squares?

[@osc-omb47896]

@@theaddictofgaming9174 yeah, regular art is more like art out of tiny squares

[@manic.bRother]

@@osc-omb47896what about vector art?

[@thekingscrown8931]

@@osc-omb47896 *digital art, as it's the one that mainly uses tiny squares. Where as traditional art is more like making art out of tiny spheres.

[@bamzoof]

Seeing that old art and looking at him now really shows the progress of how he improves over the year. Amazing art my man!

[@kuuly3334]

Over 5 years yes

[@animasuper1343]

i like how the expression for the first pixel art you made was just like 0oO

[@hellothere-nv8gc]

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[@animasuper1343]

0 O O

[@AshStay_]

òOÓ

[@waza255]

That Nano hulk caught me so off guard 😂 The animation actually helped a lot with my learning

[@paulthompsonx]

I like the way you've gone for blue hues for shadows rather than just darker versions of the main colour. I shall keep that in mind.

[@matthewstone2545]

He made a whole video about hue shifting if you want more depth, check it out!

[@tiberiusfdaapproved5350]

i do a darker version, but i should add a hue change (or something) to the shadow

[@jaycreate7701]

Color theory guys. It helps

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Kinda eminds me of an article "Why Monet Never Used Black, & Why You Shouldn't Either" Basically, why use just the darker shade of a color when you can use color theory (the illusion that simple hue contrasts could bring) to do the job, and even better.

[@CKTDanny]

10:22 😱 I love the idea of having a single idea to revisit every year, like drawing a new Luke Skywalker. 2019's looked really good, can't wait to see what this year's will look like! I need to start waking up earlier to catch these videos at a better time 😅

[@BJGpixel]

Haha thanks dude! Yeah I really liked the stylistic departure with the 2019 Skywalker, and I'm not sure what I'll do yet for the 2020 version - maybe an animation using that styling..? 🤔

[@CKTDanny]

@@BJGpixel Oooh! A Bespin or Throne Room vs Vader animation would be so rad! 😁

[@TypetwoAbsolute]

Watching you fix the animation at the end reminded me of some of the nintendo transformations in games where the character would cycle between frames for a moment before transitioning to the next frame then cycling between that one to lengthen the animation time of the transformation and make it look more intense, I wonder if that trick would look good in this animation too.

[@helmenhjelmen1955]

the reason I love pixel art is that you have to use your imagination and work with a limited amount of supplies. when drawing you can basically just. "draw" but here you have to think more strategically

[@MikeRaven0]

I'm dying over 'credible holk' right now

[@Senfyre]

This is the definition of Minecraft youtubers saying: "I did a little work off-camera", and then EVERYTHING looks different. (But still good)

[@lemonke8132]

He did all the work on camera tho?

[@Senfyre]

@@lemonke8132 I... don't think you get it but sure ok. (This comment hasn't aged well in the slightest...)

[@milesparker557]

@@lemonke8132 i think he meant if you compared the old version with the new version?

[@fenvinetwist]

this guy really helps teach and give tips about pixel art, and his lessons help for beginners and experts! this particular video formed my style of bright yet soft colours. :)

[@shortboypinoy]

When you said your first pixel art was in 2015 I said to myself, "Damn... I'm old." I started copying old tamagotchis and redrawing GBC Pokemon art in the late 90s and then started editing my own art over the style of the DBZ Legacy of Goku sprites. I haven't done pixel art in a while but alway still enjoy the process.

[@punkysuen]

It's kind of "NES vs SNES version" in a certain aspect.

[@amirhamzah5859]

it is

[@DimJOfficial]

dang i just wrote the same thing...

[@melo-7904]

“A short break of 5 years” Valve: you did good son

[@johncormier]

This was brilliant to watch. It was a tutorial without being a tutorial. Very informative and fun. Thanks!

[@TheGlenofKrokot]

This video made me go back to my favorite art and now i'm applying new approaches and slightly more advanced techniques. That's a lot of fun and lets me see how my vision changed with time. :)

[@ClaraJaborandy]

been doing pixel art for a month, thank you for encouraging me to always do better!

[@ekizun7714]

Amazing work! Just wanted to say that I´ve been watching your videos for the past week, and absolutely love them. Thank you for the hard work, beautiful pixel art, great editing and comprehensive tutorials!!

[@nuclear-meltdown]

Thanks for making this, love your work

[@LlamaRed]

I've been doing pixel art since around 2005, and 15 years later you're still far beyond my ability after just 5 years. Inspirational, but also a little demoralising. :V Well done!

[@augustusbrown1061]

I love the animation keep it up ! And congrats on 50k subs! You have the equivalent of a small town following you!

[@BJGpixel]

Hahaha interesting way to think about it, and thanks for the support! 🎉

[@saulinuxxx]

That was amazing! Expressionism is piece of cake next to doing and animating a 28 pixel art!

[@270jonp]

the Nano was fantastic! I was hoping but didn't expect. Thanks for that. Awesome work as always, looking forward to the next one :)

[@batcat2338]

I've been making pixel art for 3 years i really should try the same thing it sounds so fun

[@1gn_]

Ur videos make me happy. They are so smooth and relaxing. Keep it up!

[@willmanjm]

Always learn a lot of new ideas/techniques from your videos! Thanks!

[@JoeFantazmo]

KZbin algorithm came through. Just been recommended your channel and I know I'm gonna be hooked.

[@rollingstonesonroad]

Amazing progress. Loved the video thoroughly. So much fun.

[@nurjafri]

So freaking dope :D. Really enjoyed it :D Keep up Brandon

[@moohy]

Thanks for sharing your art process with us, it was really helpful!

[@Gr8GooseYouTube]

This channel has helped my pixel art so much! All the tips and inspiration is a good way to show people how you do your pixel art and how they can improve theirs as much as they can.

[@ramens]

You’ve improved so god damn much aaaa

[@CupOhJoe]

That's definitely the biggest glow up of The Hulk in 2020. Looks great man and awesome growth on your art! Excited to see more!

[@BeingFriends]

Love the animation work! Great video again :)

[@thomascrawley99]

Dude, I started pixel art yesterday and this freaking blew my mind! It’s insane!

[@mtmanmanman822]

My dude you are killing it

[@_miamango_]

Thanks to your awesome videos I'm trying out pixel art! It's great to see where you began, makes me feel better😅

[@darkendgamin2339]

Same dude, same.

[@creepalotl8841]

I hope that’s going well for you!

[@_miamango_]

@@creepalotl8841 thanks 😊

[@asemabuelhija4501]

Wow.. at first I thought you had been doing pixel arts for decades. This gives hope and motivation what a great progress

[@aquash]

OMG this type of pixel art makes my eyes tears, but tears of joy, nice job bro.

[@FoxxyMoxxy13]

Watching your videos is getting me into pixel art

[@andres154525452]

Loved the counter at the end!

[@mateusbertolaccini3805]

Wow! Awesome video. You acquiried a new fan

[@Elhiot]

Really nice !! This is huge !

[@_sparrowhawk]

Astounding work buddy wow

[@neonspheregaming]

you've got me excited about pixel animation again. Subbed!

[@Paulo280713]

you are super talented sir

[@dandeliondew]

Wow, what a jump from 2018 to 2019! Playing around with a few sprites for 2019 as well, to show off your many gained skills!

[@PokatiPie]

Keep it up my man !!

[@oblisk420]

this channel is amazing!!!!!

[@brcarloseduardo]

subscribed, your videos are really didatic, i could learn much to practice in my sprites! thanks

[@KyleSzklenski]

Amazing stuff. Really inspiring.

[@c_42]

Awesome video! Seeing other people's art improvement makes me feel hopeful. Maybe in some years I'll be satisfied with my work... :p

[@JR1ckDoodles]

nice remake!

[@HyperCat392]

These videos have helped a lot. Thanks.

[@hobosheep8757]

There is something Blankaesque in this Hulk. I like it. Probably the yellow eyes and tint give that feeling. You progressed a lot in five years. Nice vid.

[@ukiyo6094]

I love your videos. I am trying to do Pixel art myself so your input helps a lot.

[@duyle452]

Man i love it!!!

[@QuetzalcoatlGames]

Great Work!

[@drbuni]

Impressive work! I know very little about animation, and I am not jealous at all!

[@lause5809]

you inspired me to do pixel art and now i've started commissions, made 3 sales so far! Thanks for giving me money basically

[@JamalDolleyGames]

Amazing video!

[@kosnk]

As always, great work, Brandon! Very significant progress you've made! We hope to follow your steps 🙂 P.S. I love how that little fella turns into a big green Brezhnev 😧Hehe

[@mattthebanana]

Beautiful!

[@godkingzulu]

I like it as it is--reminds me of the 80's cartoon. He somehow got his clothes back when he turned back into Banner. :D

[@manfredicadelo9604]

"I'm not gonna create a new sprite" proceeds to edit the heck out of the first one until it is unrecognizable

[@Ghy574]

This was really useful

[@richmondarellano6078]

Lol short break... for 5 years. But seriously that respite looks so awesome!

[@AnasMations]

I have started doing pixel art 4 years ago and I think I'm joining this challenge now!

[@StevenCasteelYT]

Those 2019 Luke pieces look awesome! Getting a LucasArts point and click vibe. Love the simple eyes and nose.

[@Yuzuki1337]

I love that the Hulk Nano from the last community preview discussion made it into the video, awesome easter egg!

[@autumngalix4616]

Been wanting to try pixel art, I think today is a great time to start.

[@nonehuynh2573]

I love your art, you inspiring me a lot even though im not good at pixel and still have to copy a lot from your amazing artwork :D "sorry for my bad english"

[@podthereal]

Dude... so good... 😂 Kinda jealous

[@MrQuijibo]

I'm sure I've seen this guy in a cartoon, can't think which one though, this is gonna drive me nuts. Nice pixel art btw.

[@Flo_ki__]

C'est réellement impressionnant

[@TheKoalaGamerYT]

The way you made the new shading really tought me a lot since I usually do shading like the 2015 pixel art.

[@clutchclark]

This is so good.

[@bakrobertjohnston4889]

The newest mega man villain: hulk man

[@mypkamax]

Or Blanka? We already had a Hulk-looking Capcom character.

[@theonewhowatches869]

Weapon Get: Hulk Smasher

[@StarLightShadows]

Gamma Man.

[@FarizDrawing]

Very good tutorial 👍

[@manolomaru]

Simply wow bro. ✨👌😎😯😱😯😎👍

[@tranglomango]

This is excelent content Thanks

[@MartinPurathur]

Thanks my dude

[@dereckdplays4906]

umokay! 3 years left! almost 2 omg

[@sooslokosvivem]

So cool!!!!

[@orengoreng4538]

“I did some spriting off camera!” *PROCEEDS TO MAKE IT 10X BETTER* I really love this video yo!

[@0.leo_]

"just see what I've could do better" Everything my man.... Everything

[@smeni9495]

It aint that bad

[@xilnoi]

Ya the fact that it’s another mega-man copy made it so much worse tbh

[@volatus2354]

Being very truthful, I believe this additional exaggerated frame in the transformation process actually threw away some of the smoothness of the animation, the version without it was a lot smoother to look at (in my opinion); still, amazing artwork done there, mainly from someone doing this for the first time. Your pixel art skills are amusing.

[@Nbrother1607]

10:21 The Credible Nano 😂

[@JaredThe]

Was kinda expecting you to build on the idea of this version of the hulk being styled to be like a Mega Man boss, still rad sprites tho :).

[@benirodriguez9516]

would be cool a little platformer game with Hulk... transforming when he got angry for some reason :P

[@Bluey]

wow that is much better

[@marksmod]

that hulk transformation sound sounded like the death of a slime in caves of qud

[@Vertigo97]

You should do one of these transform animation with curt connors! (The lizard)

[@n4fizz]

Damn you are so cool, I can’t do pixel art at all lol

[@Ruok98Reborn]

I can’t remember the video. But I watched a video about the sprites used in Metroid and how they created a smoother animation by having frames in between full pixel jumps. I think this could help with his idle breathing

[@Ruok98Reborn]

Update it’s called sub-pixel. I can’t find the original video I’m referring to but there are some good videos about it

[@Gerardo_Ponce]

Wow!

[@OffSatan]

Hulk's face kinda remindes me of the pixel art on the back of some of the Scott Pilgrim books

[@kaiblood8583]

Weirdly enough, I also started pixel art by taking heavy reference from the nes mega man sprite

[@pivot44]

i love pixel art