Pixel art
Placing pixels one at a time to make retro game-style sprites and scenes.
Pixel art
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 20 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
Heads upMore screen time
What it feels like
Pixel artAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$20About $0.19 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Draw a 16x16 sprite of a coin or a mushroom in a pixel editor using only four colours.
20 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does pixel art cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does pixel art take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 20 minutes or more.
Can I do pixel art at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is pixel art good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Draw a 16x16 sprite of a coin or a mushroom in a pixel editor using only four colours.
Do I need other people for pixel art?
No. It works fine on your own.