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monochromera β€” how mono pixels! a tutorial (sorta) by yours truly

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Description FIRST OF ALL THAT FILE SIZE
YOU SHOULD DOWNLOAD IT TO SEE IT BECAUSE OTHERWISE ITS GOING TO BE FUZZY

*DIES*
I'M DONE HERE

second of all
I'm not good at explaining things so I apologize, this will probably be really... skip-ahead-ie (?)

third thing:
this is the same general way I do pixel dolls and such, only those are 150x150px instead of... whatever size this is.
SO YES. this tutorial will teach you my ways (maybe?)Β 

also, the program is microsoft paint. even if you have a different version, it should still work for you!


and finally

art (c) monochromera
character (c) Espherio
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duskss [2018-05-26 04:25:19 +0000 UTC]

what size canvas did you use?

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monochromera In reply to duskss [2018-05-26 05:55:54 +0000 UTC]

652x450 for that exact image! but normally my pixels are 150x150, I just used a larger image as an example to show more details

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duskss In reply to monochromera [2018-05-26 05:56:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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galaxiesis [2017-10-22 03:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh my!
I didn't know you can do that without having fancy and expensive art softwares.
I should've tired this out when I had my tablet back then...

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monochromera In reply to galaxiesis [2017-10-22 03:46:25 +0000 UTC]

yep! A lot of people don't realize how good Mspaint can be :> artists like Oniongrump and PokekoksΒ  use MSpaint as well, it's definitely a good pixel program!
and you can do pixel art without a tablet! I use mouse and mousepad for most of my pixels c: though it is easier for smaller pixels, just place them a few at a time.

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aSimpleMoose [2017-06-20 03:04:06 +0000 UTC]

bless

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bbybria [2017-04-07 03:20:48 +0000 UTC]

this is the best tutorial ever, thank you so much!

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monochromera In reply to bbybria [2017-04-07 05:50:47 +0000 UTC]

aww, I'm glad you think so! you're welcome c:

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Martith [2017-02-17 13:31:25 +0000 UTC]

MS Paint is so great tool I had no idea

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monochromera In reply to Martith [2017-02-18 03:53:01 +0000 UTC]

it definitely can be! just takes getting used to it c: the simplicity works out rather well for pixels, through most pass it off.Β 
though this tutorial is so outdated, I really ought to make a new one!! O:

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Martith In reply to monochromera [2017-02-18 08:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Please make it! I wanna see some new tricks (perhaps you could share some secrets of making so amazing eyes in your pixels? )

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monochromera In reply to Martith [2017-02-18 19:19:25 +0000 UTC]

then I certainly shall!

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mlstymountalns [2016-10-09 06:58:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes! And thank yuo for teaching me how to do the thing to color the pixel lines by left clicking and holding!

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monochromera In reply to mlstymountalns [2016-10-10 22:55:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome c:Β 
I am glad it was helpful!!

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mlstymountalns In reply to monochromera [2016-10-10 23:35:53 +0000 UTC]

C:Β 
Yeah it really was!

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radiiiance [2016-02-01 23:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Best pixel tutorial I've found.Β 

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monochromera In reply to radiiiance [2016-02-02 03:32:19 +0000 UTC]

aww, I'm happy you think so! <3

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radiiiance In reply to monochromera [2016-02-02 16:27:41 +0000 UTC]

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KiwiKoli [2016-01-12 23:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I use the paint bucket clearing tool thing too XD

I love this! I will use it~!

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tiffma [2015-05-31 21:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Impressive!

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monochromera In reply to tiffma [2015-05-31 21:02:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks Β 

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Turtlekisskiss [2014-10-22 15:32:28 +0000 UTC]

HOLY CARP

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Ada-Erika [2014-09-14 12:55:25 +0000 UTC]

After I cleared everything I wanted do I go to file and "Save to my computer" ?

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-14 21:55:10 +0000 UTC]

yes! and be sure to save it as a .png Β so that it doesn't get fuzzy looking! Β 

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-14 21:57:12 +0000 UTC]

Ok I did!

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-14 22:02:49 +0000 UTC]

fantastic Β 

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-14 22:05:37 +0000 UTC]

sta.sh/01g90rtvxseb This is how it looks like at the end

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-14 22:10:40 +0000 UTC]

o.o oh
my goodness


that is absolutely incredible!!! I can't imagine how much time that must have taken... my gosh! it's gorgeous! you did such an amazing job on it ;A;Β 
skfhlkajsfghalkjflakjflkjahglkjhafhΒ 

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-14 22:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Made with MS paint of course. Well I started around Friday evening and finished this one about 9 hours ago.

I was supposed to put a background but I couldn't do what I imagined :/

But I can't put this to dA yet cause I need to figure out a Bio and Story for the lower character :/

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-14 22:29:19 +0000 UTC]

gosh dang...... ;w; that's a heck of a lot of time and effort.... but it was certainly worth it!

ahh yea, backgrounds are super tough to get right, especially with pixel stuff!


that works! c: when you do, be sure to send me a link so I can hoard it into my favs X3

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-14 22:34:28 +0000 UTC]

sta.sh/0491vj3svsh original sketch.

This is for DTA where I can win that lower character.

I know! >o< annoying!

Oh I will if I remember cause I'm really forgetful! ;3;

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-16 22:55:30 +0000 UTC]

well, I wish you the best of luck! ;w;

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-17 04:30:32 +0000 UTC]

I put it on me page now

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-17 04:32:30 +0000 UTC]

o.oΒ 
your pixels
are so incredible
why was I not watching you before?!

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-17 04:34:58 +0000 UTC]

I dunno xD same though when I saw your pixels

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-17 04:36:15 +0000 UTC]

;w; awwww~Β 
that means a lot! especially coming from someone as talented as yourself~

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-17 04:42:04 +0000 UTC]

Hey gurl look at your art and all beautiful details I couldn't do those!

But I have a trick that you might know but I want to show you. On MS but I get off school in 6 h

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-17 22:40:45 +0000 UTC]

;3; liiieesssss! but thank you anyway haha

and I'd love to hear it, when you're not busy with school that is ^^

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-18 02:41:39 +0000 UTC]

No they aren't xD

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Turtlekisskiss [2014-09-13 21:22:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Ada-Erika [2014-09-08 16:54:46 +0000 UTC]

How do I make that thumbnail? :0

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-09 16:57:15 +0000 UTC]

go to "view" on the top of the menu bar, then there should be an option that says "thumbnail" and as long as you're zoomed in more than 100% it should show a thumbnail! though I don't know if it's available in older MSpaintsΒ 

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-09 17:02:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow thank you so much! omg cool thank you<3

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-09 20:09:55 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^^ hope it helps~

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-09 20:13:02 +0000 UTC]

A LOT

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Ada-Erika [2014-09-02 05:22:05 +0000 UTC]

How big was this picture?

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-02 05:25:48 +0000 UTC]

the tutoria itselfl; 1218 x 14144 px
the drawing (when finished); 562 x 450 px

^^Β 

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Ada-Erika In reply to monochromera [2014-09-02 05:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I meant the drawing. Thank you :3 They are amazing

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monochromera In reply to Ada-Erika [2014-09-02 05:45:24 +0000 UTC]

ah okay >w<
and daww thanks!

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ArthurGhostpaw [2014-08-27 16:27:38 +0000 UTC]

That red lines bit is so cool and genius too!! I have to try sometime ;D

Amazing tutorial! ;;

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