Pixel Art Fundamentals- Composition and Construction

IMPORTANT: The class will be held at room 2.130.1!
Please check this page every week to know where the next class is held!

Requirements: Laptop with Aseprite (recommended) or Libresprite, or iPad with Pixsquare
https://www.aseprite.org (Paid, around $20)
https://github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/releases/latest (Free and 90% identical to Aseprite. Download libresprite-development-[your OS].zip and extract. Open libresprite.exe from the folder)
https://www.pixquare.art/ (Paid, around $20, extended demo has all features but 2 canvases max)

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Summary:

This week, we'll be learning how to take references for both form and style and break it down into the fundamental elements to translate into your pixel art. We'll practice thumbnailing, analyzing and constructing shapes, silhouette definition, and go over some rules of thumb for creating good compositions.

Bring at least 3 references for STYLES you want to emulate! It can be pixel art or any other medium. For those who did not attend last week's art style and identity session, please watch this video to understand what to look for in style references -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEvMHRgPdyk

Take a look at our handy-dandy reference folder for a sneak peek of what you’ll be learning ->[ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ttO9Pr0_VCft2R4YcHoqOwjljzzR2C-b](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ttO9Pr0_VCft2R4YcHoqOwjljzzR2C-b)

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Per the library's policy, the reserved room for this event can only be accessed when a minimum of 3 guests are present, so please be sure to arrive on time!

Slots limited. Please make sure you'll definitely be attending and update your RSVP if you can't make it. See you guys there!

*NOTE: This course is beginner friendly, and no prior art or pixel art experience is required.
>>> If any Artists would like to share their knowledge / expertise (Pixel Art, Inking, etc.), and would like to host for future Art Meetups please feel free to message Zach (Zichaelpath) or Cesar (CBJR) on Discord.