[kubb]

I’ve always wanted to learn how to make sprites and pixel art, but I always got stuck. because I had no idea how the process should look like. Does anyone have any advice about going from unskilled to decent?

[runsonrum]

I recently wanted to learn the basics to help my son and came across this article that made the most sense to me.

Pixel Art Tutorial: Basics

https://www.derekyu.com/makegames/pixelart.html

I have come across other articles that are similar in context but not as cleanly laid out.

The article doesn't go into the usage of software though. I think the design work flow, within software, would be greatly helpful in the understanding of achieving a great outcome. At least in a faster manner.

I hope that helps!

[sn0n]

http://www.petesqbsite.com/sections/tutorials/tuts/tsugumo/

Is a classic in this aspiring pixel artist space.

[onename]

Maybe this can help. The image in the video is the one Steffest won the Oldskool Graphics Compo with at Revision 2025

https://youtu.be/kkjfk8zjaak

The program used can be found here https://www.stef.be/dpaint/

[baobun]

Start by shamelessly imitating (in private). Copy, tweak and extend from styles and artists you like. Your own style will develop over time.

[mitthrowaway2]

Great example of this in the video by Brandon James Greer on drawing Final Fantasy characters in the Chrono Trigger style:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KFp_FSTD2bs