If you've been paying attention to my posts, you know that about three weeks ago now I set out to learn how to do pixel art. I've discovered a whole world of shapes and colors that sometimes resists me, but I enjoy doing it. To follow a sort of guide, I set out to complete a daily drawing challenge. Little by little I have been showing you the results. Each part of the challenge is focused on an object or shape to practice certain skills.
What do you learn when drawing houses?
Well, unlike what we might think, drawing houses is a very complete and fun exercise. It allows us to try different styles, practice perspective, shading, straight shapes and different materials.
My Creative Process
My creative process starts, of course, with the simple idea of drawing a house. From there, I start sketching my design, thinking about the structure, the colors and the details I want to include. I look for references and try different color palettes until I find my favorite. I decided to work on a 128x128px canvas. During this process, I recorded a short video so I could share with you every step.
Throughout this challenge, I discovered my weaknesses. Although I feel quite comfortable working with perspective, what I find most difficult so far is the choice of color palettes. Working with pre-created and restricted color palettes helps a lot to avoid improvising on the fly, but sometimes it can work against you when you have an idea and need more colors. However, every day I feel a little more confident and I see my skills improving.
Definitely, what seems like a simple exercise can be the best opportunity to improve and learn.
If you have reached this point in my post, I want to express my sincere thanks for taking the time to explore my progress in pixel art and appreciate my final work. Sharing my creative process with you has been an enriching experience and I greatly value your interest. I would love to hear your impressions, suggestions or any thoughts you have about my work in the comments. As always, I wish you much success and good vibes. Until next time, where I will continue sharing my journey in the fascinating world of pixel art. See you soon!
