The Ultimate Pixel Art Tutorial

[@stevemcwin]

Great video Saul! Also I'd like to point out again that CONSISTENCY IS KEY. Consistency is what makes an artstyle, each one of those principles Saul mentioned CAN be used, but doesn't have to (like he mentioned with the outlines, you can use them, or you don't have to). Consistency is why the piece at 12:36 works well, the artist "broke a rule" of orphan pixels, but he broke it everywhere, thus creating an interesting style!

[@saultoons]

Yup, exactly right, that’s what I mean when I say intentional! Consistency in choices :D Thanks Stevemcwin :D

[@khalidabdullaev]

barragan

[@stevemcwin]

@@khalidabdullaev isshin

[@flameofthephoenix8395]

I don't think you have to do that; you could start out with the cluster pixel rule then fade towards not having it around the edges.

[@wispophobia]

Generally consistency is key but look at styles like pizza tower; pretty messy looking but still unique and neat looking.

[@v5q211]

A doctor, firefighter,teacher,army,social worker,chef,detective,police,producer and now an artist. There's nothing the man can't do

[@saultoons]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@mysteriousm5665]

whaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@frostbite2041]

Grow hair-

[@tiltify2393]

@@frostbite2041 💀

[@saultoons]

Yo wtf 🤣 tru tho

[@BJGpixel]

Wow dude this really is *the ultimate*; an entire comprehensive and concise course in a single video! Thanks for the shout out btw, happy the sprite construction made the cut 😄

[@saultoons]

Thanks Brandon! It was certainly a beast of a video to work on 😂 no worries at all I’ve been using that method more and more, it’s very helpful… I’m glad the pixel overlord has approved! 🤣 hope you’re doing well man!

[@IIIMartinsonVFXIII]

@@saultoons it's de ultimate ART tutorial :_D... You explain all of thousand common artist dont know... Thats why the art people study arts... Because when yo say "that game looks like Borderlands" you are just saying all that art aspects... Bravo

[@saultoons]

@@IIIMartinsonVFXIII Yeah having knolwedge of fundamentals can definitely help you break down why something looks a certain way, or why it achieves a certain feel. I guess similar to musicians who know music theory can break down musical pieces :)

[@virtuoso513]

@@saultoons make a tutorial in udemy i will buy it

[@sukhchainsingh3095]

@@virtuoso513 This is the ultimate tutorial. You can support him on Patreon so that he can make more of these.

[@sorchatheraven]

The one thing I love about pixel art is that you don't really have to be a great artist to turn good at it. Drawing was absolutely never my strength, still I took up pixel art for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I'm learning a lot and can see progress in what I do. Still very very noob ofc, but here's these awesome tutorials to help us with that :D thanks to all pixel artists who put effort and care into teaching us newbies all about this awesome pixel art world

[@saultoons]

Yeah it’s one of the most accessible art forms for sure 😄 not requiring the dexterity for the drawing

[@dylantryalot6187]

@@saultoons yeah the reason I think it’s so good is it’s let’s the viewers imagination improve it

[@StarScarx]

Same, I struggle at traditional art and digital, then I tried pixel art and I love it

[@Mrmysterious-dj1ov]

I’m learning improve my pixel art as well I love most form art but I most do drawing and digital art

[@MarzaButTube]

Same here, ik practice makes perfect, I just didn't have the passion. I've kept thinking about how I'd love to make something using my writing skills and perhaps music since it's something I do have passion for, the visual medium felt like a gaping hole I'd have to pay someone to fill. Well, I just decided to try pixel art and I feel really hopeful that in maybe a few years I could make some kind of proper media all on my own now

[@pacococo3763]

a whole masterclass in pixel-art color theory in under 15 mins!

[@saultoons]

Haha there’s a lot more to colour than just this video but hopefully it’s an ok start 😁

[@pacococo3763]

@@saultoons Oh I know, but everything I saw was spot on and very refreshing, so good job!

[@saultoons]

Well i appreciate that

[@ACStuart]

What's funny about this is that a huge portion of it is just a really great introduction to illustration/painting concepts in general. The color theory and discussions of contrast, etc, are just things you'll learn in your first few months of art school. Really great video.

[@saultoons]

Thanks AC Stuart, yeah the fundamentals are vital in every art space I reckon, so had to include some that would help out at the start of a pixel art adventure :D Appreciate your kind words my friend

[@carrot-5]

Really when I went to school in Hong Kong, I went to a school where I probably was learning stuff like shading, proportion, elements of art and principles of design. Not sure when y’all learn this but I learnt it in Grade 6, or my first year of secondary/middle school.

[@ACStuart]

@@carrot-5 The quality of public education in the United States varies wildly based on where you live. In rich suburban areas, the quality of education can be top tier, as good an education as you'll get anywhere in the world. In middle-class and especially poor areas, particularly underfunded, over-crowded inner-city schools, they'll basically try to teach you how to read, do some algebra, give you the "USA is great and has never lost a war" version of history, and send you out into the world.

[@av3ngers17]

​@@carrot-5 my country thinks art is a waste of time and for junkies so we never learn anything useful about art in school

[@AlphaC0re]

i love art that has a value + hue change. it makes it look so unique

[@saultoons]

Yeah I like that style as well :D

[@codinginflow]

Wow there is so much more to it than I thought

[@saultoons]

Yeah there is even more than this video 🤣 but take your time and go one step at a time and have fun!!

[@nathanshepherd7027]

I am colorblind and the value section just absolutely blew my mind thanks so much

[@saultoons]

Glad it could help!

[@Toxicmiky]

I love the fact that this video is about pixel art but it actually covers everything you need to know in digital art as well! Amazing job o_o

[@saultoons]

Yeah a lot of art fundamentals are important in all mediums 😁

[@frenzykitty]

This must be one of the most concise, well produced and excellent tutorials that I have ever seen

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words! I put a lot of work into this one for sure :'D

[@frenzykitty]

@@saultoons it definitely shows. Great examples all the way through. Thanks for this

[@GFHCyan]

*remember kids: jaggies are for baddies & doubles can mean troubles*

[@saultoons]

Unless u use them wisely like a TRUE wizard hehe

[@paypercutts]

Awesome! XD

[@loveluclins]

It's really hard to find pixel art tutorials. And this one looks to be one of the best ones. I've already got a few years of experience, and I still managed to learn quite a few new things. I especially like the clear, direct terminology. Which makes it easier to break down art made by others, or to explain why I've made a sprite a certain way to others. Thanks!

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words Arthur! I’m glad the video can be helpful :)

[@petersinger8942]

Holy moly bro. Thats one of the most compressed and juiced art tutorials that I've seen in A WHILE.

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words Peter it was a difficult video to produce for sure 😂

[@CurrieGOAT]

Great video man, so much quality information, no time wasted and fun to watch 🤩

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much! It was a crazy video to work on but I’m happy with how it turned out 😄

[@Wimpiethe3]

That title sure isn't clickbait. Jampacked with the good stuff. As for the preference, I sadly prefer the hue to also change. I say sadly because it's (or I simply find it) more difficult. Haha

[@saultoons]

Yeah, I think a hue change looks nicer too :) I’m glad you found the video informative. Will probably be a while before I put THAT much in a single video again, my brain is fried 🤣

[@eduardoddutra]

Holy shit, this must be the single best video about pixel art i ever watched! So fast explanations and yet, better than full 10-30min videos of other channels. I'm going to recomend this video for everyone starting pixel art forever! I'm really, really impressed how well i managed to finally understand all these subjects with such short explanations! Your examples were on point! Thank you!

[@saultoons]

Glad it could help Eduardo thanks for the support :D

[@funkyn1]

i haven't heard a lot of people talk about converting a 3D model that you could pose however you want or animate and than edit it in aseprite for example. It saves so much time.

[@saultoons]

Yeah this technique is especially useful for top down movement where you might have 8 different directions of movement :)

[@Ainsatu]

I have watched dozens of pixel art tutorials and this is by far the best one! Each point is compact with information without making you overwhelmed, and all of them are explained really well.

[@saultoons]

Thanks Ain, I'm glad you found the video helpful :D

[@astranautic]

This is a great video for starting art in general even. You also mentioned a lot of good tips for people who aren’t beginners to art. I get caught up on mental “rules”, and when you included the part where you deleted one pixel on the wizard’s hat to help with readability, something clicked in my head. Thanks for the video!

[@saultoons]

Glad you found the video useful Astranautic

[@amaan169]

I am a beginner artist and this video appears in my youtube recommendation. Now I am starting pixel art. Watched your guide video loved it. Don't stop making videos. LOVE YOU ❤️

[@saultoons]

Yo Amaan! I’m glad I can help, I hope it goes well for you 😄 feel free to share progress in our community discord

[@remembernavarro5344]

I draw traditionally and digitally and was always interested in pixel art, this helps me to demystify it a bit. And it's a great tutorial for art fundamentals too. A lot of stuff in the video can totally be used for drawing in general.

[@dannylocardoso1251]

Love how you have a will to teach and make people acknowledged about what they are doing. Congratulations, keep on the amazing job!

[@saultoons]

Thanks Dannylo, I appreciate the support

[@geburu]

Thank you for doing this! I recently decided to take the plunge into pixel art as a total beginner and non-artist. It’s inspiring to see what’s possible and how accessible pixel art seems to be! Easy sub for me 🤘🏼

[@kireitonsi]

This dude has a separate youtube chapter for each sentence

[@saultoons]

Hahahaha yes :)

[@callmecarrots9628]

Organization is keyyy

[@piotrgoral8384]

I saw many tutorials but this is definitively ultimate. It covers almost all pixel art topics. My favorite video so far. And good reference to refresh memory.

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words

[@GM-hb1vr]

wow it's like taking pixel art class from an auctioneer speaker.

[@saultoons]

Hahahahahaha yeah a bit fast, if its too fast you can rewatch parts hehe

[@TheProfix]

This is probably the best example of a tutorial ive seen. Just straight to business, easy to understand, and no messing around. Perfection

[@saultoons]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@Bananacheesecake]

Wow… best pixel art tut I’ve ever watch! geez 🔥

[@saultoons]

Thank you so much Bananacheesecake 😀

[@ProPex580]

this opened my eyes so much to a world behind the scenes of pixel art that I had to idea it existed. It makes sense and I'm glad I know now.

[@saultoons]

YOU GOT THIS PROPEX, you are PRO now :D

[@renegadeZer01]

Wow, the the art examples of dithering, value, and anti-aliasing are something else!

[@saultoons]

I hope they got my point across properly! :’D Thanks for the love

[@sportsbluff4501]

You're a noob

[@renegadeZer01]

@@sportsbluff4501 Okay

[@jogsamson]

Holy hell the amount of knowledge required to be able to communicate these concepts so clearly and so concisely is insane - so impressed by this video

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the love J BT! :D

[@DarkFlarePrince]

This is one of the most informative, understandable, and well produced videos I've ever watched. The amount of knowledge that I actually got from this is insane. So many things I never even thought about!!!

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you found the video useful 😁

[@kubol779]

After 2 minutes of the video I literally thought like it was at least an hour of knowledge. I learned so much thanks to you. God bless you.

[@obifeverde]

I usually don't like or subscribe any KZbin channels... but watching this video just made me do it! The clarity of your speech allied with the amount of knowledge you managed to convey is just brilliant! I will definitely be following you and can't wait to see more of your videos!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for the kind words César, a lot of fun and informative videos planned for this year 😁

[@chriskt]

Wow! I've watched a couple pixel art tutorials with high production value that were boring and unhelpful for beginners. They just lay out 'rules' without exploring how the art changes with them. Yours has to be the best I've seen in terms of pacing, information, exploring the topic, presentation style... this is absolutely phenomenal! Great job!

[@skypiercer1721]

Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to learn pixel art for so long and I’ve never seen the process explained so clearly and comprehensively like you have. I love how you even delved into art fundamentals and integrated it in your discussion. I feel like I also learned a lot more about art in general beyond the pixel art tutorial!

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for the kind words Skypiercer, this was definitely my hardest video to make so far so I’m glad people are finding it so useful :)

[@nectarine6246]

Accidentally figured out I have a talent for pixel art, now I'm currently focusing on it as my main art style and a hobby, thanks for the helpful video!

[@saultoons]

Awesome!!! Glad I could help, good luck with your pixels :D

[@vkv69]

I have zero interest in drawing (mainly because my hands are very shaky ) But from pixel art it just gives a different vibe and I love it !

[@saultoons]

Yeah doing pixel art definitely is a different vibe from drawing, can be really chill 😄

[@vkv69]

@@saultoons true just Spotify running in the background and drawing pixel art , W H A T A V I B E ✨💖

[@idle.observer]

Short and clean, how I like a tutorial! Thank you for sharing this amazing roadmap sir!

[@saultoons]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@MrKira1999]

Thank you!! I been looking for ages for a tutorial that is more than just "Practice everyday" and that goes into details on what each element is, and this videos explains them perfectly, hope you keep with this great work for the beginners

[@saultoons]

No worries at all I’m glad it can help, I’ll probably deep dive into more of these topics and introduce more in the future :D Thanks for leaving a comment :D

[@BeanieBreak]

With my digital art tablet kaput and only enough money to but a Smasung Tablet, I was discouraged in my digital art progress. When I was recommended pixel art, it really spoke to me. Thank you for this video, I now have more understanding and confidence going into my work! Pixel art is something within my reach and this video showed just how fun it can be, even with all the technical knowledge behind it! Much love ❤

[@saultoons]

I was in a similar situation when my hand started hurting from digital art freelancing, I switched over from drawing tablets and digital to pixel art and have loved it! I'm glad the video could help Bee :D

[@auseawesome9112]

Been doing pixel art for 7 years now. Watched to see what you included and/or if there was anything I could learn. Very good video, wish there would have been something like this when I started!

[@saultoons]

Nice Auseawesome! Always good to refresh on the basics and it's great to be continuously learning even after so long, it's that kind of dedication that will make your work better and better!

[@bruh.9713]

8:55 Idk why but that wizard looks cool that way

[@saultoons]

Yah :D

[@livlove6345]

Me too

[@jarofjuice]

Thank you so much for this. I've just started yesterday, and after half a day I managed to draw a shovel, a lantern, and a heart (all 16x16) that I am satisfied with. There is so much to learn and it is overwhelming, but like you said, it's a journey, and I got into pixel art because I feel I have more control over what I want to show than other forms of art (which are also overwhelming). Plus, pixels are life! Thank you so much for the info and looking forward to my journey! Subbed and will be watching your videos :)

[@saultoons]

Nice, that's so great to hear Kinan! Yeah there is definitely a lot but take it one day at a time and do what you find fun!!! Best of luck with your art journey :D

[@Abby_Goth]

This is such a good tutorial. There are way too many tutorials where someone tries to explain the one way they create art while showing bad examples of how NOT to do something and more often than not I even prefer the bad example. This often discourages me, making me believe that my taste is just so bad that I'll never be able to create something others like. You only told us what effects different methods have and how it can be bad if its done unintentionally, while showing examples of how to utilizing it to make incredible art. This is such a positive approach and I love it.

[@saultoons]

Yeah I try to keep an open mind with techniques. I’ve seen some incredible art which uses what some may consider bad, and I think by understanding the effect these techniques have allows you to use them effectively. You kind of limit yourself to a specific art style if you see something as good or bad, and good and bad is subjective so I don’t think it’s so effective to teach that as that would just be my opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! 😄 thanks for taking the time to leave a nice comment

[@VuVuuInc]

Making random shapes then refining them to something cool is really fun I got to admit! And also Aseprite is very nice, I personally use it for all my pixel are stuff. Good tutorial!

[@saultoons]

Yeah I love doing that! Thanks for the love VuVuu :)

[@Ruggierini]

I dont know how you did to give a master class on fundamentals in 14 minutes, just thanks. I have some experience illustrating and im dwelling into pixel art for a project and its insane the ammount of skills and fundamentals that are needed. Thanks again!

[@HerickOliveira]

I’ll just say this: you’re very handsome, but that animation where your head explodes is just disturbing, it is undeserving of your handsomeness.

[@saultoons]

Hahaha my head actually going to explode with that comment

[@HerickOliveira]

@@saultoons do not explode that head. It is such a good head.

[@saultoons]

Hahaha

[@paypercutts]

I lol'd HARD at this comment! XD (in a nice way, not a reddit way =P )

[@saultoons]

hahahahah

[@gwengus2310]

This is one of the best videos of just basic art fundamentals I've seen on youtube.

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@elly946]

I'm not a complete beginner but still find it hard to start drawing pixel art and simply to believe in myself. This video was really inspirational.

[@saultoons]

You got this Helena!!! Just try and keep it fun, no pressure, no need to compare to others. Do something for you :D

[@moeether4940]

When I make pixel art, I usually use a desaturated pallet for most things, but for glowing things or places of interest, I use a higher saturated pallet. It really helps make certain places of the art pop and give the illusion of glowing or it can make places catch your eyes.

[@saultoons]

Contrast lets go!!!

[@boneguy4838]

This is the kind of tutorial I find most useful, like sure, I want to learn about color palettes, but I’m already good at that, but what are the kinds of lines and curves and how should I use them? How do I outline things properly? How do I prevent too much noise? None of the other tutorials I go to have this kind of stuff. Great tutorial man.

[@saultoons]

Thanks Ookachucka :D Glad you found the video useful :)

[@pollplace1]

firstly i wanted to make it very clear that i love you man... secondly: make a tutorial teaching how to make shadows in pixel art

[@saultoons]

hahah thank you! And perhaps, I'd recommend checking out my isometric tutorial actually, it has a nice section on shadows! :)

[@badiebakiri1294]

It's been 6 years since I started pixel art for my games but I never tought of the silhouette technique, good advices !

[@saultoons]

Yeah it helps me a lot, it's nice to have a bunch of different approaches to try :)

[@arnouthpessoa]

One of the most well-written, succinct, useful, and information-packed tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much and congratulations

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for the kind words Arnouth! This was certainly a beast to produce 😂 best of luck with your learning!

[@scariespaghetti9028]

I just got into game dev and since I've been watching game code videos I've seen this video recommended multiple times. I finally watched it and holy shit this video is so good. I've been into art longer than game dev and pixel art is never really talked about but I've realized i like it a lot and this video was mind-blowingly good

[@saultoons]

Glad you enjoyed the video spaghetti :D Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching! Good luck with your game dev :)

[@GameLabsOfficial]

Greetings from Russia with love! This is the best pixel art video I've been able to find on Russian and English-speaking KZbin. Dude, you're just awesome, keep it up!

[@saultoons]

Greetings Russia :D Thanks for the kind words

[@KikiAelita]

Thanks! I'm starting a project of a simple Gameboy Color game and this really helped! I haven't touched pixel art since I envied pixel artists who would make custom trainer and Pokemon images back on Pokemon role play fan forums in about 2006-2008 lol, so this helped a lot as a starting point!

[@saultoons]

You got this Stardusting, best of luck with the gameboy color game!!! Glad the video could be useful for you :)

[@micheya2944]

I felt like my mind was just blown at the hue shifting part. That was amazing

[@saultoons]

Yeah there are so many little things like that :'D

[@yanpol1831]

This is Criminally Underrated.

[@saultoons]

This comment is Criminally Underrated :D

[@yanpol1831]

@@saultoons well played :D

[@ahmaddiki5619]

"Art is lifelong process" Did you know how beautiful that sentences is ?

[@saultoons]

hahah just the truth my friend, glad you liked it! :)

[@GAMINGCHUNGUS]

3:14 The all doubles looks way better than no doubles

[@saultoons]

It's certainly a very valid style :D I think it looks cool too :)

[@GAMINGCHUNGUS]

@@saultoons Yeah it's awesome :3

[@rizwanzaman1793]

I'm a beginner digital artist on illustration and comics and I found most of the things I've learnt in the past few years summarized in your pixel art video 😇 This was very interesting and refreshing to watch.

[@saultoons]

Thanks Rizwan, yes a lot of this is applicable to digital art too, that's where I started and I still love making digital art, illustrations and comics, maybe i'll do more on this channel in the future :D

[@cr4ckr0c]

This video was definitely a good place to start as someone just getting into pixel art :) and despite being in AP art, some of the basic art concepts you explained really helped me further with my regular art!!

[@saultoons]

Glad it was helpful Anna! Yeah I've been doing art for years but coming back to the basic concepts and trying to understand them further always helps me, glad it could help you too :D

[@Mastercaped]

Another good tool to use is squinting a bit at what you've created, it always helps me pick out areas that don't fit well or need refining.

[@saultoons]

Solid tip!

[@Kmn483]

I look use peripheral vision and tilt or shake my head slowly. Careful with squinting too much, it can hurt your eyes during longer sessions.

[@nintonic20]

This is the first video I have watched of yours, and I can say that it was very handy , as I have no true experience in creating art, however it has always interested me, and pixel art seems like the way to go. I say that because I love pixel art, and have always wanted to make art of the characters that I have come up with over the years. Thank You!

[@saultoons]

You got this Nintonic, can't wait to see those characters you came up with :D

[@nintonic20]

@@saultoons Thanks!

[@cccatbug3837]

wow, thank you! I just start to have some interest in pixel art, and found there are so much to learn! It appears simple when looking at other people's work, and when I get started, I know that there are a lot to learn to get the result I want

[@saultoons]

Yes there's a lot to learn, but most important to have fun and learn as you go

[@younghogey5254]

You sir are the most solid teacher on this subject ever , I’m not even half way through the video

[@saultoons]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your learning :D

[@jisoospinkwig3294]

I usually dont write comments like this and you probably get this a lot but i just wanna say that i really really appreciate the way you explained all that in DETAILS and that also for free. This was one of the best free toturials i’ve seen in a while

[@saultoons]

Hi! Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave a nice comment, I really appreciate every single person that takes the time to share their experience, it wasn't that long ago that no-one would watch my videos so it's definitely not something I think I'll ever get used to, which is why I try to reply to all of them! I'm glad you found the tutorial useful, I hope your learning goes well :D Thanks Jisoo, feel free to share your work with me anytime on socials, I'd love to see!

[@TempestKrimps]

this was... surprisingly helpful, wow! i've watched so many pixel art tutorials by now, trying to find ways to improve my sel-out, hueshifted artstyle, and the explanation of value, dithering and "light bouncing" shed some new light on the difficulties i was having. i think this deserves the title as the ultimate pixel art tutorial indeed, hah

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words! I did my best to compile some stuff in there that I definitely find useful so im glad it can help 😄

[@FluffyLittleOwl]

Thank you! I was seeking for more information to level up my pixel art, and the last part was the most important!

[@Barthollomellow]

You gave me back motivation to dwell into pixel art. I used to draw a little, then stopped because I got frustrated with my lack of talent. But as I slowly realised that it's mostly about learning the theory and putting it into practice - and not so much about having a natural gift - I regained some interest in pixels. And your video was the selling point for me to trully give it another chance!

[@saultoons]

Glad I could help! Yeah it takes time and learning and practise. Make sure you’re having fun and it will fly by :D

[@Mrmysterious-dj1ov]

Don’t give up trust me I have no talent when comes art for most part you just learn and grow and can get good 😌

[@riczambrano_3709]

You are a lovely person. Even when I already knew almost all these info and hate long videos, I stand to the end. Thank you for the content! I really enjoy it.

[@saultoons]

Thanks so much for watching until the end Richard! It’s always nice to get a good refresher on the basic so hopefully it at least served that purpose for you 😄

[@RewdanSprites]

This video would have saved me years of learning pixel art 😂. There was even a couple of things I had forgot. Great stuff.

[@saultoons]

Haha yeah it always helps to have a refresh too! Glad it helped :)

[@kvazimodo2642]

Easily one of the best videos I've ever seen. Love u man

[@saultoons]

@@kvazimodo2642 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🥰

[@MarsFaust]

This guide is awesome, i like that each section is fast paste and tell the important thing in it, it helps not loose focus on the entire video. It is very informative, i learned a lot and it was entertaining to watch. I like the fact you take this wizard as an exemple for the whole video as well, it helps with consistancy and we don't get lost!

[@saultoons]

Yeah I was worried that there might be too much information in this video and be difficult to watch, but hopefully it stays fresh enough, and also people can always rewatch parts if they’re struggling to understand anything. Thanks for the support Emilie :D

[@sebastianwinters9864]

I learned more in this video than I did in 4 years of art classes about lighing.

[@saultoons]

Hahaha glad I could help Sebastian 😄

[@Vokalplus]

thank you!

[@saultoons]

No problem at all, thanks for watching :D

[@YellowBannanna]

for aseprite you can get it for free but have to compile all the files yourself. there are plenty of tutorials on youtube but always use the most recently uploaded one

[@proveau]

Concise, detailed, and informative once again. Thank you so much for doing these videos - seriously helping me learn so much more than I could have otherwise!

[@saultoons]

No worries at all I’m glad I can help! Thanks for the kind words 😄

[@selgoops]

This video is the best art fundamental video. Aside from the pixel art, the key fundamentals you pointed out are so concise and accurate. I'm a digital illustrator, stepping into the new world of pixel art and this video is just perfect. Definitely becoming a Patron. Thank you so much Saultoons!

[@saultoons]

I came from digital art too so you’re on the right path, the pixel art community is amazing thanks for the kind words 😄

[@Axel-px9ho]

This is so helpful, thank you

[@saultoons]

No problem at all Axel, I’m glad it could help!

[@whimseypixels]

I remember watching this vid around a year ago when I started making pixel art, love this vid so much 💗💗💗

[@alejandrotej]

Where did you find the font of the thumbnail? Its so pretty

[@youknownuno]

So much love and dedication in this video. Great job, @Saultoons!

[@saultoons]

Thanks Nuno! I worked super hard on this one and it knocked me out for a while haha, hope it can help :)

[@captainbillnemo369]

omg these guys are so quick, im not the fastest anymore ;-; (i never was) good video saul :D

[@saultoons]

hahah thanks Bill! You were close :'D

[@flamethrow868]

I would like to add that not only Aseprite is great, but it's also open source, so technically free. You can get a pre-compiled and auto-updatable version by buying it; but you can also do the leg work yourself and compile it from the source code for free, and it's completely legal! The open source version is the same in every aspect, the only difference is it being non-auto updatable

[@saultoons]

Dope

[@user-vm2kk3yh2c]

Wish i could give you 10 stars :D I have a Question, how do you make different sprites fit together? Like furniture, trees and enemy's...

[@saultoons]

haha thank you! In regards to your question, it all comes down to style consistency. For different things to appear cohesive they should share similar style attributes, including, but not limited to: value ranges, saturations, and colours palettes, shape language, outline style (if any)... :) I'll probably make a video exclusively on style at some point in the future

[@galledark]

This video should be shown to evryone who want to do pixel art ! Thanks for all thoses advices !

[@saultoons]

No worries at all Yannis, I'm glad it can help :D Thanks for the support

[@dibyoshreepaint9241]

Him : art fundamentals Me: *laughs in painter*

[@saultoons]

I've heard good things about painter :)

[@loveluclins]

I also find my sketch technique generally varies depending on what I'm making. Something organic like a creature? Rough or silhouette. Something with many sharp angles and straight lines like a car? Line sketch. Usually using different colours for bits of details to fill in later.

[@saultoons]

Yeah it can be helpful to be able to be dynamic with your approach for different things, I’m the same and it usually takes a little while to get it right.

[@lemonbot7755]

I was impressed by the replies to all the comments. Hope your day going well.

[@saultoons]

Haha I try my best to respond to those who take the time to comment, thanks, I hope your day is going well too :)

[@jameshamilton3348]

This is an amazing tutorial. I will need 2 or 3 run throughs to fully get it but he covers a lot and it's given me a lot to think about.

[@saultoons]

Thanks for the kind words James, I hope your learning goes well :)

[@brenoferreira7480]

Damn, this video is so necessary to pixel art enthusiasts, man. Thank you for this!

[@saultoons]

Glad you like it Breno, thanks for the support

[@stviz87]

This is a master class for character design

[@austingeorge6659]

This is like college level education in 15 minutes

[@saultoons]

Wow big compliment thanks a lot!

[@AvyHue]

Wow, i love how you provided a very clear details in doing pixel art! You have my follow.

[@saultoons]

Thanks a lot Avy, best of luck with your art 🥰

[@crecefinancieramente1673]

In what platform you made that wizard i mean PS etc....

[@saultoons]

Aseprite :)

[@monix373]

I feel lucky for stumbling upon your channel today. Wonderful content, thanks for sharing!

[@saultoons]

Thanks for watching Monica I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)