Pixel Art Fundamentals - Environment (Beginner Friendly!)

ORTANT: 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)

For laptop users, it is highly recommended that you also bring a mouse or drawing tablet!

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Summary:
Learn how to create a memorable pixel art game environment with varying levels of budget/effort!

You'll learn the basics of pixel art, how to create environment assets that look great, and how environment artists utilize Aseprite's extensive list of useful features! (possible in other programs!)

You'll also learn how you can achieve good-looking results, whether you are solo-crafting your dream game, or looking to understand the environment art pipeline of a small studio.

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.

>>> Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/zKF6QHNJNU