What is Pixel art?
{{no sources|date=December 2023}} '''Pixel art''' is a form of digital art where images are built using [[Pixel|pixels]] as the only building block. It is often used in [[Video game|video games]], but it can also be used to create other types of art, such as [[Illustration|illustrations]], [[Animation|animations]], and even [[Sculpture|sculptures]]. Pixel art is created using a variety of software programs, but some of the most popular ones include: * Aseprite * Piskel * Lospec * Pixilart * GraphicsGale Pixel art can be created in different styles, but some of the most common ones include: * Isometric pixel art: This type of pixel art uses a [[3D]] perspective to create images that look like they are popping out of the screen. * Animated pixel art: This type of pixel art uses multiple images to create [[Animation|animations]]. * Sprite pixel art: This type of pixel art is used to create characters and objects for video games. * Tile pixel art: This type of pixel art is used to create backgrounds and other repeating elements for video games. Pixel art can be used to create a wide variety of images. It is a popular choice for video games because it is simple to create and can be scaled up or down without losing quality. Video games: Pixel art is often used in video games to create characters, objects, and backgrounds. Some classic video games that use pixel art include [[Mario]], [[Pac-Man]], and [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. Newer video games that use pixel art include [[Minecraft]] and [[Undertale]]. Illustrations: Pixel art illustrations can be simple or complex, and they can be used to create a variety of different styles of art. Animations: Pixel art animations can be simple or complex, and they can be used to create a variety of different types of animation, such as [[Cartoon|cartoons]], [[Graphics Interchange Format|GIF]]<nowiki/>s, and even full-length films. Sculptures: . Pixel art sculptures are created by stacking individual pixels together to create a [[three-dimensional]] object. [[Category:Art]]