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Description I'm beginning to think I'm an idiot for this. Whilst writing this I'm thinking it's as easy as making beans on toast.

Anyway, this is more like a walkthrough than tutorial. Just like an insight to MY method. Meaning this is how I do it. All pixel artists work differently, so just bear that in mind.

All you need is practice and willingness to try anything and everything. I've been pixelling since Dobedo (We miss you! )

Enjoy, I hope atleast someone learns something. Finished can be found HERE

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MSPaint, Mouse. You've probably been waiting for me to submit something, eh?
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pluggedinbaby In reply to ??? [2006-03-09 19:55:56 +0000 UTC]

Awh thanks. (:

Your stuff looks good so far! <3

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Hikari-Byakko [2006-02-01 20:49:21 +0000 UTC]

<333!!! ZHOMG. I can pixel now. O___O I never thought I'd be able to learn-- but this taught me beautifully! First try at pixel art, and it didn't completely suck! ^_______^ *faves*

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dawnsierra [2005-10-24 14:09:58 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!!! Thanks so much for the tutorial..
Making something from start to finish without use of a base, etc. is SUCH a pain but I think this gives me a little hope. I might have to try this method myself (Rather than trying to do one peice at a time, an arm here a leg there, and somehow squishing it all together. Bleh never works..)

Good job!!!

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pluggedinbaby In reply to dawnsierra [2005-11-05 12:20:35 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, and I'm glad it helped!

Good luck to anything you do and please do show me! <3 Thanks for your lovely comment!

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sla [2005-09-01 14:13:01 +0000 UTC]

Very helpful! Just when i started experimenting on pixel art! Thanks!

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pluggedinbaby In reply to sla [2005-09-10 19:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Glad it helped! You're very welcome. :]

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electricnats [2005-06-09 15:46:13 +0000 UTC]

Made pretty interesting reading...Never knew how people did it before, but now I do! Makes me want to try it...'cept I dunno if I have the program to...Hmmm...

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pluggedinbaby In reply to electricnats [2005-06-10 17:29:45 +0000 UTC]

You don't have MSPaint? But you must do! Unless you're on a Mac or something... don't they have something simillar?

Glad you found it interesting.

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electricnats In reply to pluggedinbaby [2005-06-10 18:02:27 +0000 UTC]

Haha! I do have it...Thought it'd disappeared, but no, it's here. Well, maybe I can try it then!!

Thanks for making it interesting!

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pluggedinbaby In reply to electricnats [2005-06-10 19:46:33 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Let me know if you make anything! I love it when people do!

You're welcome... I mean, who wants to read a boring tutorial? "1. Sketch. 2.Outline. 3. Fill..." Gahh! XD

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electricnats In reply to pluggedinbaby [2005-06-11 16:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Will do!


This is very true. You'd get bored half way though it. Helps to have pictures.

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roronoa-zanji In reply to ??? [2005-04-21 20:14:15 +0000 UTC]

Waah~! That's so awesome Great tutorial ^_~

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pluggedinbaby In reply to roronoa-zanji [2005-04-21 20:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Sankyuu oh kind Sir. n_n

Sorry... I've been drinking too much fizzy and I'm in a stupid mood. If you come up with any pixel art, please do show me!

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roronoa-zanji In reply to pluggedinbaby [2005-04-21 20:46:07 +0000 UTC]

XD I'll make a point of doing that~!

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dacezo [2005-02-28 07:32:34 +0000 UTC]

That really heped......thanks

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Zulafish In reply to ??? [2005-02-27 23:44:20 +0000 UTC]

This makes me wanna try a pixel piccy! *hasn't drawn pixel art in a year so she probably sucks at it* Maybe I'll finally have the patience to do it. (doubtful)

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Age2003 In reply to ??? [2004-10-11 13:21:00 +0000 UTC]

i can't believe i haven't seen this already, gah i'm seriously laggy behind.

This is awesome Az , really great stuff . I experimented with this as i was looking at it and the instructions are as clear ay daylight .

This is definately getting a cos its a great way to show people how to character draw with pixels even in something as basic as ms paint.



I'm quite, speachless and very impressed.
I recognise that font too

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Little-Vampire In reply to ??? [2004-10-10 16:25:00 +0000 UTC]

woah cool
I'm not good with pixel art though... not enough patience

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pluggedinbaby In reply to Little-Vampire [2004-10-12 15:56:17 +0000 UTC]

Trust me, I have less patience than anyone you'll ever know.

I only stick with it because I find every moment of it fun.

Thanks for the comment hun!

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disturbed-angel [2004-10-06 11:45:09 +0000 UTC]

awesome tutorial hehe... and yeah it looked very yuri at one point

very well done to you love!!

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baklavah-x [2004-10-03 06:24:16 +0000 UTC]

ahh mspaint i love the tutorial imma fave it for reference... gah now if only i was a master at the line tool... i shall master you one day, line tool!

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darkmage8 [2004-09-27 06:00:54 +0000 UTC]

Awesomeness That tutorial rocked. It was very thorough and even got a little steamy for a sec, mwa ha ha ha. ...ahem. I took some some of your shading styles and am trying them right now. I have learned much from this, oh wise one ^_^

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pluggedinbaby In reply to darkmage8 [2004-10-02 18:07:00 +0000 UTC]

'Steamy'? I make steamy tutorials? Mwehe, it's like a gift. . . . . O_o;

Thankies, I'm glad you learned something!
I have more shading styles up my sleeve and thought of making them into a very small tutorial, but that, my friend is for another day!
Be sure to show me what you make! Thanks again!

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avelarion [2004-09-14 20:11:31 +0000 UTC]

wow! Uber awesome, Pluggy! ^^ I read through the whole thing and found it very educational and quite interesting! I had no idea how to go about pixel art before! You make it look so very awesome, too! I always loved that particular picture of yours! (Your commentary on the various steps could get quite interesting, as well. ^^)

I am tempted to go attempt pixel art! XD

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pluggedinbaby In reply to avelarion [2004-09-14 20:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Lamont You read through the whole thing??



Educational, ha Commentary get interesting in what way? Fucking crazy? xD

Do some pixel art, you know you want to.

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avelarion In reply to pluggedinbaby [2004-09-14 20:53:11 +0000 UTC]

^^ Yes, I did read through the whole thing! I love tutorials!!

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kizomba [2004-09-09 11:57:03 +0000 UTC]

This is realy cool, very nice job & the final work is exelent!!!
--
If i die before i wake
I pray the lord my soul to take

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pluggedinbaby In reply to kizomba [2004-09-10 10:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. =]

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bcboo [2004-09-09 09:27:07 +0000 UTC]

wow, that is good, its very helpful

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kickintheteeth In reply to ??? [2004-09-07 11:14:14 +0000 UTC]

as i've said, excellent tutorial Az, seriously good work

pity i don't have the patience for it





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k4tt In reply to ??? [2004-09-06 18:01:48 +0000 UTC]

this is an EXCELLENT tutorial/walkthrough.

I tell you, it's REALLY opened my eyes as to the simplicity and usefulness of MSPAINT!!

well done, and keep up the most excellent work!

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pluggedinbaby In reply to k4tt [2004-09-08 20:04:03 +0000 UTC]

Never underestimate MSPaint.

Thanks lots good sir.

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lumi-sama In reply to ??? [2004-09-05 14:39:58 +0000 UTC]

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pluggedinbaby In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-05 14:46:40 +0000 UTC]

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lumi-sama In reply to pluggedinbaby [2004-09-05 15:05:03 +0000 UTC]

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pluggedinbaby In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-05 15:09:31 +0000 UTC]

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lumi-sama In reply to pluggedinbaby [2004-09-05 19:15:21 +0000 UTC]

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midgetgem In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-06 09:06:46 +0000 UTC]

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midgetgem In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-06 18:43:41 +0000 UTC]

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midgetgem In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-07 10:14:52 +0000 UTC]

Never say never is one of my most hated phrases in the english language.
I don't particularly think that you have any right to lecture me about my english grammar either, especially since I wasnt taking a shot at yours in the first place.
Whats XD.. ;; meant to symbolise anyway? It's not exactly grammatical is it?

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lumi-sama In reply to midgetgem [2004-09-07 21:22:08 +0000 UTC]

Umm when you say "it's not exactly grammatical", that's not really true XD.
I mean, it's like drawing a picture after something O_o.
Drawings aren't grammatical or not grammatical.
Btw, I think you should know that the phrase she used was "To each their own" which is acTually "to each his own", which is grammatically correct XD.
Btw, I'm not lecturing you about your grammar.
I'm telling you that if you have the right to say things about my grammar or grammar corrections, I should be able to do the same to you X_X.

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midgetgem In reply to lumi-sama [2004-09-08 18:44:14 +0000 UTC]

The english phrase IS 'each to their own' . Grammar does not come into 'old wives' english phrases.

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lumi-sama In reply to midgetgem [2004-09-07 21:21:37 +0000 UTC]

Umm when you say "it's not exactly grammatical", that's not really true XD.
I mean, it's like drawing a picture after something O_o.
Drawings aren't grammatical or not grammatical.
Btw, I think you should know that the phrase she used was "To each their own" which is acTually "to each his own", which is grammatically correct XD.
Btw, I'm not lecturing you about your grammar.
I'm telling you that if you have the right to say things about my grammar or grammar corrections, I should be able to do the same to you X_X.

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vonny-t-h-m In reply to ??? [2004-09-04 14:25:27 +0000 UTC]

you make it look so easy

but nicely done

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pluggedinbaby In reply to vonny-t-h-m [2004-09-04 18:56:57 +0000 UTC]

What do you mean? It is easy! ^^

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Blue-eyed [2004-09-04 13:43:27 +0000 UTC]

ahh that's brilliant
thanks
step 8 will be very useful to meeee...

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pluggedinbaby In reply to Blue-eyed [2004-09-04 18:57:31 +0000 UTC]

Glad I could help.
Thanks for the lovely comment.

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simplyem [2004-09-03 15:22:49 +0000 UTC]

This is very comical, I think you've managed to make trying to understand pixel art quite fun Although, not surprisingly, I got lost at around Step 2 I think I will deffo be leaving pixel art to you

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