Pixel Art Characters by Reece Geofroy (GameDev.tv)
Release date:2022, June
Author: Reece Geofroy
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Want to make your games stand out? Pixel art is quick and easy when you know how!
This course teaches you how to create unique, stylized characters in just a few hours. You’ll develop the skills to quickly make special and professional characters, making your game stand out (ideal for game jams, portfolios, and more)!
Modern graphic resolution is better than ever, but Pixel Art games remain firm favorites. Learn to recreate the nostalgic feel of early computer games with pixel art!
From designing characters, creating character portraits, and crafting enemies & monsters to customizing and animating your sprites. This course has it all!
The character design process can be applied to all types of 2D character design, not just Pixel Art.
I’d like you to learn how to create proper silhouettes to build out sprites—detailing, shading, and highlighting your pixel art. And explore animation for video game assets.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn pixel art from the ground up or more intermediate and want to improve your skills, this course will help you become a better pixel artist.
Using the highly popular LibreSprite / Aseprite, your instructor, Reece, will provide many tips and tricks to quickly and efficiently improve your asset creation process.
Pixel art is fantastic, fun, quick, and accessible. You don’t need any experience or a drawing tablet; an interest in learning pixel art, a mouse, and a keyboard is all you need.
All students have access to the Q&A, where our Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Community are ready to help answer your questions and cheer on your success.
Jump in and start creating your fantastic characters now!