Made It! SDPL Makes...Pixel Art using Photoshop CC 2020

TL;DR

Learn how to make pixel art in Photoshop step-by-step with color palettes and export options.

Transcript

so in photoshop we're going to create a new document and we're going to set up our canvas to be 40 by 40 pixels and let's name our document pixel character make sure your resolution is set to 72 pixels per inch and our pixel aspect ratio is set to square pixels and hit create we have a tiny blank canvas we need to scroll into at least two thousand ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Setting up a 40x40 pixel canvas with grid lines and specific settings is crucial for pixel art in Photoshop.
• 🎨 Using the pencil tool for precise pixel drawing and creating color palettes from images enhance the artistic process.
• 🥰 Exporting pixel art as a JPEG after finalizing details like cropping and resizing allows for easy sharing with others.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you set up the canvas for pixel art in Photoshop?

To set up the canvas, create a 40x40 pixel document with specific settings like grid lines, square pixels, and nearest neighbor interpolation for sharp edges.

Q: How can you create color palettes for pixel art in Photoshop?

Color palettes can be created by selecting colors from the color picker, extracting colors from images, or using Adobe Color extract theme to generate a palette for your pixel art.

Q: What tools are helpful for drawing pixel art in Photoshop?

The pencil tool is recommended for drawing one pixel at a time, while the paint bucket tool can be used to fill in spaces. Use the eraser tool or Ctrl+Z to remove unwanted pixels.

Q: How do you finalize and export pixel art in Photoshop?

After drawing and coloring your pixel art, merge all layers, crop the canvas, resize the image, and export it as a JPEG with a scaled-down percentage to share your creation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Set up a 40x40 pixel canvas with specific settings, grid, and interpolation.

• Use pencil tool for precise pixel drawing and create color palettes from images.

• Finalize art, crop, resize, and export as JPEG for sharing.