Redrawing My First Ever Pixel Art

[@BJGpixel]

I love redraws like this because there's such a dramatic difference after 8 years of experience! The new sprites look great; values are on point, and I love the SF Alpha influence. I also admire you taking the time to create the background, it really elevates the drama for the combination of poses you selected and shows how far you've come 😁 btw I had no idea you were running a community challenge for redraws; I think I inadvertently submitted my entry with my previous video 😅

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much man! Even during this there were some slip ups and things I would change but we’ll have to see how I improve that after another long time 🤣 SF Alpha looks so good, right!?!? I have to try making something directly in that size and style one time. Hahah dude I loved seeing your recent redraw, you’re a constant inspiration, I watched you do your first Hulk drawing again from a while back and that’s actually what inspired this community challenge!!! ❤️ Always so excited to see what you do next 😁

[@BJGpixel]

@@saultoons Probably good to have some challenge/slip-ups because it just means you're still pushing yourself even while composing the new one - plus it'll give something to catch in another 8 years 😅 Oh very cool, happy that could inspire this! It's funny to have our first drawings follow us; I'm sure I'll be destined to make more Hulks in the future 😂 And thanks dude, same to you!

[@CurrieGOAT]

Love that you not only dramatically Improved but also know how you did it! So much great information in this video as always 😁✌🏿

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much man! Yeah, going through that process where I'm actually making informed decisions instead of just winging it was such a nice change :D

[@watermelon9718]

Out of all my fave artist I didn’t think I would see you here haha

[@saultoons]

I had been doing digital art for a while before trying out pixel art so don't be discouraged

[@saultoons]

@CheeseAdd1ct hahaha yeah we gonna stream TODAY tho :o

[@andrewandroulidakis5578]

I love it.... Even the background was great!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Andrew!!!

[@TimConceivable]

yooo i love your cartoony stuff! super fun style. this redraw is such a huge improvement as well. nice job.

[@bananaramaman9031]

Amazing. I love how you made the canvas smaller. But included so much more detail

[@saultoons]

Thanks! That’s the beauty of pixel art, you can show so much with so little 😁

[@remka2000]

An easy tip for static poses is to draw a vertical line downwards from the head and see if it's off-center or not. The opposite works well to suggest motion/instability (character fallong etc.)

[@saultoons]

Yes, a good tip, I share the same advice in my animation tutorial, it's incredibly useful! Thanks for sharing :D

[@krishnamshinde5589]

Wow thanks for featuring my work also DUDE YOUVE BEEN DOING PIXELART FOR HALF MY AGE LIKE WTF

[@saultoons]

hahaha I'm old yes

[@island-life8548]

Newbie pixel artist here! This video got me super excited to start making my first pixel art! Love the format of your video and how you jump in with quips! yay!! (exclamation marks!! can't contain excitement!!)

[@saultoons]

Hahah glad you like the videos thanks for the support! Good luck with your pixel art 😄

[@SidFish]

Your pixel art has come a long way, your experience certainly shows. Love how the main characters pop from the background.

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Sid 😄 Its fun to look back on older work and I look forward to doing the same in another 8 years or so 🤣

[@Wimpiethe3]

Great entertainment and the new piece looks great! I also like your focus on community. It's welcoming. Not that I will post an improved piece. I made my first proper sprite a week ago haha. Learning a bunch from you though.

[@saultoons]

Yes the community is awesome, it inspires me too :D NICE, I'm glad I can help, keep going :) Remember to keep the first piece so you can compare in a few years :D

[@PryorPrevails]

your videos are incredibly well edited and helpful. As I've started my animation journey I really feel comfortable coming back to your videos whenever I need help, or just a laugh!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad you find the videos useful and entertaining 😄 how’s the animation journey going so far? :)

[@jofresh9461]

what a massive glow up! loving the humor and editing, as well as the community spotlight. Subscribed >:3

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Jo! I'm glad you like the video :D

[@stan0wska200]

Great video as always! I love to watch other people's improvement through the years 😁

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much stan0wska :} Yeah it's fun to see what people do differently... But always random glow :D

[@travis8106]

This is incredible I absolutely love it. One of my favorite games too.

[@saultoons]

Thanks Travis! 😄 I love LOU as well :)

[@paypercutts]

So many great pointers here, that I can use later on for my game for some static images etc. Even good for my backgrounds with lotsa depth. Great work Saul!!

[@saultoons]

Cheers bro, hope it can help in some way :'D Though your game is looking awesome so no help needed I reckon

[@paypercutts]

@@saultoons Thanks Saul!!

[@aleiocus]

Wonderful video, as always! I always love seeing your process. The finished piece is perfection. The new version is pretty alright, too :p

[@saultoons]

Thank you!!!! My process was pretty solid for this one, apart from a couple of oversights, but that's good because in 10 years we can see again :'D

[@GamesBySaul]

Fantastic work the difference between your work then and the work now is insane! :D

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Saul! Yeah it’s nice seeing the difference, good to look back and see the improvement sometimes so you don’t go crazy 🤣

[@GamesBySaul]

@@saultoons Exactly! And that applies to basically any skill/hobby/job! :D

[@Ramolos]

Tks for sharing art from the community ! It's so inspiring

[@saultoons]

Thanks Sebastian, the community are amazing, and thanks for the kind words

[@zaxolotl]

I really loved the video! it's really fun to see progress. And yes, I definitely agree that you should try diversifying the lighting angles and colours more! lighting can play just as big a role in composition and colour! Sharp coloured rim highlights from behind that outline the characters are really fun imo :)

[@saultoons]

Yeah definitely, always learning more and trying to improve :D

[@UltiemeHack]

I always leave your videos with a positive vibe and a ton of inspiration. Thank you 🙏

[@saultoons]

Glad you can get some inspiration! Thanks for watching DK 😄

[@StottyHD]

Quality vid as always mate!

[@saultoons]

Cheers bro!!!! :D

[@liadkamely8058]

Love your work so much, i usually never comment on videos, but you're amazing. Much love 💕

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Liad

[@elijahscott896]

The background adds so much character great work!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much!

[@NewMateo]

Youve improved alot! Joel looks cross eyed and I cant unsee that lol.

[@saultoons]

hahaha true!!

[@NewMateo]

@@saultoons maybe when they were ambushed he was hit upside the head? "Ellie. You need to get my back. I can only see 1 foot infront of me right now! This could add to the lore building in the scene!

[@saultoons]

@@NewMateo I like it, yes this was intentional :'D

[@cold_horizon]

Wow i didn't watch the full video but i am so excited after the community post

[@saultoons]

OH YEH!!!! Thanks Covego

[@spielendelternsein]

Really good job! I enjoy your videos so much!

[@saultoons]

Thanks Antje, I'm glad you like the videos, it's worth all the hard work

[@mystmoirgames]

Love the video. Everybody did a great job!

[@saultoons]

Thanks Mystmoir, everyone always kills it 😄

[@viktorpavlovych]

Awesome video, thank you so much for super hiqh quality tutorials!

[@saultoons]

No problem Viktor, thanks for watching!

[@mattyshier4608]

why was your first pixel art so much better then even my pixel art now what the heck

[@saultoons]

My first pixel art but not my first art piece! I had been doing art for a little while before this :)

[@delvechiocavalhieri2105]

You, sir, are a legend

[@saultoons]

Appreciate you Del, thanks for the love!

[@czesionyo]

This is amazing!!! I learn so much since I started to watch your videos. They are easy do understand and funny too :D. To bad I currency have no time to use that knowledge. Soon though...

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Czesionyo, I’m glad my videos can help, and that you find them funny 😂 Yes soon! Make sure your share your work in discord community when you get a chance too :D

[@funlabsdesignstudio]

Lol needs the toilet haha. Humor aside you did Pretty good for your first pixel artwork! Now you have grown as an artist and can now go back and fix it up. That's how you grow! And funny you did The Last of Us cause I just finished working on the HBO tv series in Lighting Dept. Love how you do the breakdown poses. Lol so sad about the perspective grid you can still do it up after. Pixel art isn't easy because of the limited restrictions but you're definitely kicking butt on it! 👌🏼👍🏼

[@saultoons]

Thanks! Yeah gotta keep working and getting better over time! Oh really? I bet that was an awesome experience :D Would love to hear more. Thanks for the kind words my friend, I appreciate you taking the time to comment as well

[@funlabsdesignstudio]

@@saultoons Exactly practice, practice and grow your skills always! Yah it was a pretty interesting big production and definitely think fans will enjoy it! I cannot speak more then that of course 🤣 NDA's but it's definitely going to cater to the fans. And no problem, love to support fellow artists, creatives, game enthusiasts and developers alike. I just recently started my channel so learning the ropes haha but yours is great! 👍🏼

[@Evermatronic]

Can you do an in depth guide to making a character. I find that when I make a character they’re facing straight ahead and when I try to make one for a 2D platformer game it always looks wonky or not entirely right.

[@saultoons]

Sure, I already have a basic character tutorial on my channel which can help. Focusing on the overall silhouette should help this wonky feeling you're having. What else would you like to learn? :D

[@joaoadelinobittencourt1323]

Que vídeo fantástico! Parabéns pelo conteúdo, muito divertida a sua didática. Morro de rir com seu jeitão. What a fantastic video! Congratulations on the content, your teaching is very fun. I laugh and laugh every time I watch your videos.

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words! :D I'm glad you like the videos, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@makra42069]

I see we've come long way!

[@saultoons]

OH YEH!!!

[@shredda7]

you honestly deserve 250k subscribers

[@saultoons]

Appreciate the support :D one day we’ll get there!!!

[@duffsman]

this turned out great!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Felix

[@ReddmarQuevedoCarrasquero]

I loved the video! But i also feel like "Owww man!". I didn't notice this challenge, i would've liked it to participate!, It would be next time. Everybody's improvement was awesome!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Reddmar! Yes it was a fun challenge! Maybe if people do late submissions I can include in a future video 😄 No stress though can always catch the next one 😁

[@ReddmarQuevedoCarrasquero]

@@saultoons Sure! I'll be waiting for the next challenge! Thanks for everything!

[@animationsbelike]

Wow, this is great :)

[@saultoons]

Thank you very much! :D

[@echratus]

Just started pixel art there are some things that are hard to understand but atleast I'm making pixel art Bs this video telling me that eventually I'll improve to prob remake my first pixel art one day

[@saultoons]

Yeah it takes time as well, just keep making sure you're enjoying the process

[@echratus]

@@saultoons I am! Thank you

[@ringo___6931]

Damn i like ur videos! They are so positive 👍

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Ringo

[@TheDuckInATux]

Great video dude

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much Duck In A Tux

[@yazor8716]

😱 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️ Great work! Helpful tips!

[@saultoons]

🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️ ZOMBINIS!!! 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️ Thanks YaZor

[@Zeptoid]

I love that style in 3:52. Have any tips on how to get a realistic character like that? Im a beginner

[@saultoons]

Any time you want something to be more realistic, you're going to need to refer to real life. So learning anatomy and posing can help, always use reference, and note here that the amount of pixels is larger so they can fit more details in. Hope that helps!

[@juliussnijders1032]

Love it

[@saultoons]

Thanks Julius

[@juliussnijders1032]

@@saultoons ur welcome

[@AXELLEST]

your first pixel art is better than my current pixel arts lol

[@saultoons]

haha I had been doing digital art for a couple of years before this so it's ok, we are all at different stages. YOU GOT THIS AXEL KEEP GOING!!! :D

[@AXELLEST]

@@saultoons Thanks, you too!! :D

[@svenhegenmusic]

her gun and foot are on top of the foreground zombie because you drew them on the background layer.

[@saultoons]

Ah yes in the reveal, nice spot! Too late to change it now that was... intentional :'D

[@01froglover0]

Him:Random glow Also him:OoOoOOo yAy

[@saultoons]

Kinda nice tho hahahah

[@01froglover0]

@@saultoons yes

[@muhammadnourhereh4581]

I don't know any thing about drawing qnd i'm intersted in pixelart so ... should I learn some basics first or just start with pixelart. I don't mind if it will take some extra time.

[@saultoons]

Check out my ultimate pixel art tutorial, should teach you everything you need to get started and then just get going! You gotta have fun with it :)

[@sanstheelumbu]

Fourstuuh!?? I start in 16 bit I did some shading And i was like nice , try more And there it gone Now im trying good

[@saultoons]

YOU GOT THIS SANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sanstheelumbu]

@@saultoons lol no But This is where i got interest I wanted to make a logo But sans with red shirt so I downloaded it And used a pixel art software instead because i don't know much of resolution , since image size is big , its a bit hard thing to do .. I lost interest But i got the interest later So i tried to do in 16 bit Then 32 Then 64

[@saultoons]

@@sanstheelumbu Nice keep trying multiple sizes and you'll get it right eventually :'D

[@sanstheelumbu]

@@saultoons oh that was 3 months back btw I used to post images on your Discord too

[@sanstheelumbu]

But still trying sizes differently

[@lucasjbond]

Poor Scooby... Where did life go wrong

[@saultoons]

Too many scooby snacks on the street corners

[@user-iw2hw2qr6r]

Sorry for the beginner question ^^ : Do you use/ are you recommending a drawing pad for aseprite or are you just using the mouse?

[@saultoons]

I like both a mouse and drawing pad, I use a drawing pad for larger work like this, but a mouse for smaller pixel art work. Mouse works totally fine for all though, just may be slightly different :D Trackpad is fine too haha

[@user-iw2hw2qr6r]

@@saultoons thank you so much for replying! :) What's the best affordable drawing pad in your opinion? Have been drawing for a bit now, but might really consider getting one then..

[@zaos3028]

How do you work on pieces like these? Every time I start a big piece I do well, but when I take a break I lose all motivation to finish said piece and work on another one, leaving me with lots of unfinished works

[@saultoons]

Yeah it can be difficult, I think you have to build up to big pieces because they can be demotivating. Finishing work is an important skill in itself, so if you struggle finishing things, just reduce the task so you can get it done. You'll learn much more from finishing a piece than not, so start small with projects and build your way up. For me, a lot of it comes down to discipline as well, I typically only work on one thing at a time, I take regular breaks but this forces me to finish it because I know I can't start anything else until it's done. I might not always be happy with the final result but I learn so much through finishing it. If you need any more help come and join the discord and we'll do our best

[@dookcurruff9047]

lol! ellie looks funny

[@saultoons]

Yah haha

[@mahddh7871]

♥︎

[@saultoons]

Thanks :D

[@mahddh7871]

@@saultoons at first i thought you just started and thats the reason of low likes and subscribers but i just shocked when i saw u where uploading since 2014. Wish u the best and hope you reach the peaks of youtube🤍🤍

[@saultoons]

​@@mahddh7871 Thanks for the support

[@kristiyanaleksiev8403]

how do you get that speedart video?

[@saultoons]

Clip studio records it automatically :D

[@kristiyanaleksiev8403]

@@saultoons oh that's cool :)

[@Default_2tuff]

Do i need to learn how to draw to be a pixel artist? Cuz ive been struggling on drawing a person.

[@saultoons]

No, not at all. It can help, but if you struggle with drawing people I would say just learn basic proportions and some anatomy and try and replicate so you know what you can change :D

[@rezrimax]

Warning! Terrible english level approaching. Sorry Great video as usual. Very interesting, full of tips and important advices. We really feel that you are investing in your work. It's great. keep it up man.

[@saultoons]

Rezrimax you beast!!!!!!! Thanks so much for the kind words and all the support you give

[@itsME-dc4vm]

nice ;D

[@saultoons]

Thanks :D

[@lafiajisamuel]

Nice

[@saultoons]

Thanks INFINITY blaze :D

[@donkeygamer6585]

lol I was hoping I would appear in the credits and I did.😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@saultoons]

Woohoo! Thanks for taking part

[@vtt03]

This inspired to redraw my old pixel art too which by the way far worse than your first art just curious, over all how long does this drawing take in real time?

[@saultoons]

Haha yeah I had been doing digital art for a little while before trying this pixel art so it’s not my first digital based art that’s for sure, that is a lot worse and I can’t even remember what that was 🤣Excellent glad I could inspire you to give it a shot. Not sure exactly how long these take real time because it’s done in bits and bobs over a couple of days or week and sometimes I stream the process which is super inefficient for working so can’t say accurately, but for this piece I’d say around 4-6 hours :)

[@mogaming3523]

I hope to reach this level

[@saultoons]

You got this easy!

[@kittyn5222]

My first actual pixel art is a brick It's more of an example thing but I did make a wall out of it It was 4 types regular cracked mossy cracked moss it's kinda boring so I added random flowers on the moss and i made a big brick and it was long time after I made the original and I made other art before the big brick like a slice of water melon and the big brick was terrible.

[@saultoons]

That's cool, I love little pixel items like bricks, can be a really fun challenge :D

[@kittyn5222]

@@saultoons I also made different sizes(other than big brick)they are regular long and small

[@saultoons]

Dope! Always good practise

[@kittyn5222]

@@saultoons they all look really good and see something I learned is a grid or pattern is boring you should add small unique details that break up the pattern like moss instead of making it same for everything add a flower there another there but don't place it the same for every brick And make the vines cross from brick to brick to connect it and put unique shades of red green and purple

[@arazos3535]

How do you check values in greys?

[@saultoons]

What do you mean? Like convert to grey? You can put a layer of black on top and change the layer mode to brightness I believe

[@arazos3535]

@@saultoonsYeah Thanks, thats what I meant, but found it in your other videos allready. Found your channel 2 days ago, and amazing videos man. Watched everything by now. Can't wait for more!

[@saultoons]

Thanks more on the way… eventually :)

[@Dhragan360]

Bob wire?

[@saultoons]

Barbed wire :'D hahah

[@МаксимБойко-с2ч]

Честно, я ничего не понял, но я хочу тебя поддержать

[@saultoons]

хахахаха большое спасибо

[@reelz7580]

u dont have nft?

[@saultoons]

nope

[@raul286162]

I need 7 years to reach that level jajajaja

[@saultoons]

hahaha

[@KaiDid]

He tried a pixelation blur on pixel art lol

[@saultoons]

LUL

[@satisfactiongamer7385]

that's not even joels backpack

[@saultoons]

Haha yeah took some artistic license with it. Satchels r cool too 🤣

[@cansado2287]

:)

[@saultoons]

:D

[@yellow4602]

hi

[@saultoons]

Ello

[@ringo___6931]

Nice

[@saultoons]

Thanks :D