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Description If you're not into reading, skip this tutorial, because it's LONG and there's A LOT to read.

This part concentrates on the ground, aka things you walk on. I will create the air tutorial later.

I suggest you read the first two parts before this one, so you get the basic information. I explained stuff less in this one, because many of the things were already handled in the two.

You can find them here:
Part 1: [link]
Part 2: [link]

I realize that it says Doll Customization Tutorial, and that this is basicly the Third part of my Doll Customization Tutorials, but at the same time this is a general Pixel Art Tutorial that goes through few basic background elements and how to create them.

Took me forever to finish with MS Paint but I'm fairly contented. I hope it's clear enough for people to understand and learn stuff.

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Comments: 36

leannetran [2011-12-01 00:38:02 +0000 UTC]

Very very helpful! Thanks a lot
Used it here: [link]

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midsneypixels [2011-11-24 18:45:54 +0000 UTC]

thamnk ye!

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EternalxRequiem [2011-11-03 11:50:15 +0000 UTC]

The water section will really help me out.

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Mysticara In reply to EternalxRequiem [2011-11-03 19:19:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that. If there are any other things you would like to get covered, let me know!

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EternalxRequiem In reply to Mysticara [2011-11-04 00:02:26 +0000 UTC]

Maybe sand? That's a good ground element. I checked out the small path part to see if I could maybe use that to help with sand making, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it's a great tutorial! ^^

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Mysticara In reply to EternalxRequiem [2011-11-07 18:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Mm. Good suggestion. I didn't really think about sand when I was doing the tutorial earlier on. I'll keep this in mind if/when I continue the series someday in the future.

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EternalxRequiem In reply to Mysticara [2011-11-08 01:07:47 +0000 UTC]

^^ Okie dokie!

Sand is usually sort of lumped in with dirt I've noticed.

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Mysticara In reply to EternalxRequiem [2011-11-09 16:58:24 +0000 UTC]

That is true. It can also be put together with stones.

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EternalxRequiem In reply to Mysticara [2011-11-10 04:16:48 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. ^^

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AmetAlias [2011-01-02 00:04:00 +0000 UTC]

This is really useful. Thanks!

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Inkognitolord [2010-11-28 09:33:17 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic tutorial.
Thank you.

Could you also make tutorials about a whole background maybe?
Like woods, castles or other scenarios?

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Mysticara In reply to Inkognitolord [2010-12-15 12:33:11 +0000 UTC]

I have been asked to continue the series before and I have to admit that I had plans for it before, but because like has been a bit busy, I haven't found the chance to. I do have plans for at least one more though, even if I have no definite knowledge on when I'll be able to properly work on it.

Thank you very much for your comment and interest. ^^

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Starblades [2010-07-02 05:14:10 +0000 UTC]

This is very usefull :3 thank you

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Mysticara In reply to Starblades [2010-07-12 06:42:23 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. ^^

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Lunathepsychofox [2010-06-28 04:33:45 +0000 UTC]

lolroadkill

love the tut^^ im probably going to use this

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Mysticara In reply to Lunathepsychofox [2010-07-12 06:42:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear you find it useful.

Road kills can make some gruesome details. >.>

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Lunathepsychofox In reply to Mysticara [2010-07-14 05:09:29 +0000 UTC]

lol, all i need to know next is how to pixel Houses

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Mysticara In reply to Lunathepsychofox [2010-07-14 07:13:44 +0000 UTC]

Houses are fun to do, both inside and outside. Lots of different textures and views to use. Are you going to go for an isometric of a non-isometric house? Is it going to be a piece of background or the main focus?

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Lunathepsychofox In reply to Mysticara [2010-07-14 15:25:50 +0000 UTC]

Hmm...Well i was going to make a tiny cabin for this emote project - [link] -
but I couldn't make one. I was planning on making it the main focus, and some emotes would be working on it

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Sidorra [2010-05-07 08:23:49 +0000 UTC]

It looks awesome, really the best tutorial I've ever seen!

This surely helps me alot!

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Lycuris [2010-04-06 10:50:01 +0000 UTC]

This is one of the best pixel tutorials I've ever read, and I've read quite a few . It is exactly what I have been looking for - thanks!

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Illuxsen [2010-02-08 03:01:42 +0000 UTC]

So..I definitely love this tutorial. Pixel art's pretty evil towards me, so this right here was just what I needed . Thank you sooo much!

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Mysticara In reply to Illuxsen [2010-02-10 06:14:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that you like my tutorial and that it can help you. ^_^

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Jolteon-Queen [2009-08-10 15:26:59 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Mysticara In reply to Jolteon-Queen [2009-08-11 13:08:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ^^

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Jolteon-Queen In reply to Mysticara [2009-08-11 14:35:58 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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BrittBailey [2008-09-20 19:31:55 +0000 UTC]

So many words D: But I read it all, and I like it. I'll have to try that out. X3

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Mysticara In reply to BrittBailey [2008-09-20 20:10:09 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear. Don't forget to show me what you came up with!

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BrittBailey In reply to Mysticara [2008-09-21 00:15:06 +0000 UTC]

I'll be sure too. ^_^

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Scarzzurs [2008-09-20 09:05:01 +0000 UTC]

Looks like a really nice tutorial Mystara. I only skimmed it though. The pieces of pixelart in there are really good. Hopefully i will get to read the rest later.

Thanks for sharing!

- Scarzzurs

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Mysticara In reply to Scarzzurs [2008-09-20 10:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I tried to do my best so the tutorial would look somewhat convincing and professional.

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morror [2008-09-10 01:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial, this will help me well x)

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Mysticara In reply to morror [2008-09-10 15:50:28 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear. ^_^

Also, thank you for the favorite.

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Aegis-Runestone [2008-09-09 18:01:44 +0000 UTC]

Oooo... nice tutorial. I like the tsunami wave the best.

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Mysticara In reply to Aegis-Runestone [2008-09-09 18:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. ^_^

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Aegis-Runestone In reply to Mysticara [2008-09-09 18:40:08 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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