Right-click on the ruler and choose Grid Setup.Under the View menu, make sure both Rulers and Grid are enabled.The Document Grid is an invaluable tool when creating pixel art and you can adjust the grid settings to make it easier: You can choose 72 dpi or 300 dpi or any resolution you prefer. In the Create a New Image dialog box, set the units of measure to Pixels, and for this tutorial I am using an image size of 150 x 150 pixels.
Document SetupĬreate a new document (go to File > New or use Ctrl + N). Import your sketch into a new document and when the draft is no longer needed you can simply delete the draft object. You can sketch on paper with a pen or use a digital pen in PHOTO-PAINT. Planning your Pixel Art Illustrationīefore you start creating your pixel art, it is helpful to create a sketch or draft first. This means that if you intend to create an illustration for a printed magazine or large format canvas, billboard – or any type of screen, you plan your image and follow the basic rules and it will be fine.Ĭlick on any of the images below to view full-size. And when finished with the image, you resample it to a larger size which is usually not done when working with digital painting, photos and illustration. So small you can clearly see the pixels grid. It goes back to how the old computer games used to look – Space Invaders, anyone? Its previous limitations are now its biggest advantage and reason for being – individual pixels create a sharp, pixelated look.Įven if you made a large draft in a sketchbook, you still start any pixel art image in a very small image size. Pixel Art is a very popular drawing and illustrating style. Creating a Pixel Art Illustration in PHOTO-PAINT