Illustration Techniques in Pixel Art

You will start knowing the work and influences of Galamot (from console graphics to more traditional illustrations).

Next, you will learn how to configure a file in Photoshop and the tools necessary to work with pixels in a simple way.

You will also learn to conceptualize objects in a 2D space and practice different shading techniques.

Once you have the foundations of Pixel Art clear, you will see how to create a sketch of a portrait from a photograph by scaling the composition and limiting the color palette to define lights and shadows. Next, you will create a general lighting map of the image.

Once you have the base of your portrait in Pixel Art, you will learn to add details such as brightness and textures, try different color palettes and, finally, export the final project.

As an extra, Galamot will take a tour of some useful formats to output a creation in Pixel Art in print media, GIFs, videogames or animation.