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Adventures in Pixel Art

By bart on 22 July 2009 - 8:27am

Greets!

So, over the last couple of weeks, I've been trying to learn a little bit about pixel art. The image you see here is my current progress on my own base sprite. When it's done, my plan is to slap an open license or two on it and send it out into the ether. :)

I'd like to take a minute, though, to talk about my process. While I wouldn't call myself a particularly good pixel artist, I'm learning fairly quickly, thanks in large part to the help of some of the pixel art communities around the teh internets. Specifically, I'd like to plug:

* Pixel Joint ( http://www.pixeljoint.com )
* Pixelation ( http://www.wayofthepixel.net )

I've posted my art to both forums and received helpful advice in each case. The trick, really, is to realize that the people critiquing you (especially if you're a beginner) have a lot more experience than you do and thus know what they're talking about. Have thick skin, listen to their advice, and be prepared to re-work your art multiple times.

Oh, and for the love of all that is holy, USE REFERENCES! Do this regardless of whether you're drawing a person, a monster, a rock, or whatever. Not using references is a common beginner's mistake, and it's quite obvious. Even the pros use them -- there's no shame in it.

If you'd like to follow my progress, you can check out the critique threads:
* http://www.pixeljoint.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8734
* http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=8844.0

Peace!

Bart

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How a non-artist can help OpenGameArt.org

By bart on 21 July 2009 - 9:50am

Greets! A number of people have been asking how someone who isn't an artist might help OpenGameArt.org expand their archive. As you may or may not know, we only archive media from projects that have specifically given us permission to do so, regardless of the license used. At the moment, we have permission to archive art from three projects:

  • Widelands ( http://wl.widelands.org/ )
  • OpenArena ( http://www.openarena.ws/ )
  • Spring 1944 ( http://s44.koshi.homelinux.net/ )

So if you're up to it, download the artwork from these projects (generally included in the source distributions), package it up an an organized fashion (being sure to preserve licensing information), and submit it to the site. Do as much or as little as you want, even if it's only one piece of art -- every little bit helps! Edit: The reason I've only named a few projects here is that some artists and developers would prefer that their work not be used elsewhere. While it might be legal to archive work in those cases, I would prefer to respect their wishes. If you'd like to archive work here that's from another project, please get permission from that project first.

Thanks!

Bart

P.S. The pixel art contest ends in 10 days!

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OpenGameArt.org Pixel Art Contest Reminder

By bart on 1 July 2009 - 1:22pm

OpenGameArt.org is currently hosting a pixel art contest, which ends on August 1, 2009! We are looking for hair, faces, clothes, accessories, and other modifications to our base sprite sets. The entries don't need to be extensive, just cool. Here are the sprites you'll be working with:


By: Migel Angel Hijo de Pedro


By: Mandi Paugh

Note: These are not the full sprite sets -- they're just previews! The full sets can be found on the contest rules page.

The winner of the contest will receive US $100, with a second prize of US $50 also available. Interested? Stop by and read the rules, then submit an entry!

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New battle sounds, sprites, and tiles added!

By bart on 19 June 2009 - 3:33pm

Greets!

In the last couple days, we've had a number of excellent submissions, including some awesome sprites and a bunch of battle sound effects. Check out our Latest Submissions page, or subscribe to the RSS feed!

Here are some highlights:

Attack sounds

Town Tiles

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Female base sprite now available!

By bart on 15 June 2009 - 8:28am

Just wanted to let everyone know that the exclusive female base sprite has been posted. You can find it here.

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UPCOMING OGA EVENTS 2020

Submitted by Chasersgaming on 16 January 2020 - 6:02am
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Here is a summary of upcoming OGA events that are taking place this year and when, So get these in your calendar! :)

Be sure to check back for updates and keep an eye on their forum threads posted for announcements nearer the time. 

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OGA Summer Game Jam 2019

Submitted by Chasersgaming on 1 July 2019 - 9:59am

Welcome to the Unofficial OGA 'Summer' Game Jam #3!

  • Jam starts: Already! (July 1st)
  • Submit your game by: July 27th
  • After that, submitted entries will be rated by: August 11th

 

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The OGA Spring Game Jam 2019 - Announcement

Submitted by Spring Spring on 28 March 2019 - 12:20pm

Spring is in the air and it's time to create something new, something fun, something exciting, something for the OpenGameArt.org Spring 2019 Game Jam!

 

This year's theme is 'I enjoy my life' and enjoy your life you will if you participate in this thrilling game jam!

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Spring 2019 Art Challenge - A New Look (due March 24, 2019)

Submitted by withthelove on 1 March 2019 - 9:52am

This Spring's Art Challenge theme is:

A New Look

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OGA Game Jam (1st July)

Submitted by Chasersgaming on 20 June 2017 - 1:44am
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Show off your project!

I have put a Jam together which starts on the 1st July for those that are interested. :) 

heres the link:

https://itch.io/jam/opengame-art-game-jam

Any questions or anything else please comment on this thread below as I would like to keep this thread for the games created and announce winner/s

https://opengameart.org/forumtopic/opengameart-gamejam

 

thanks! all the best everyone and good luck!. :)

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