tips
Working with Limited Color Palettes
Embrace constraints and create stunning pixel art with as few as 4 colors.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
Blog
Pixel art insights
& tutorials
Tips, techniques, and stories from the pixel art community. Learn something new or share your own knowledge.
inspiration
5 Indie Games with Stunning Pixel Art
Explore five indie titles that push the boundaries of what pixel art can achieve in games.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
inspiration
The History of Pixel Art: From Atari to Modern Indie
Trace the evolution of pixel art from hardware necessity to beloved artistic medium.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
inspiration
Pixel Art Meets Architecture: Digital Miniatures
How architects and designers are using pixel art to visualize buildings and urban spaces.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
inspiration
Community Spotlight: Pixel Artists to Follow in 2026
Discover talented pixel artists pushing the medium forward with incredible work.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
inspiration
From Sketch to Sprite: An Artist's Creative Process
Follow one artist's journey from initial concept sketch to polished pixel art sprite.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
game-dev
Designing Character Sprites for Platformers
Key principles for creating player characters that are readable, animatable, and fun to control.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
game-dev
Sprite Sheet Organization for Large Projects
Keep your game assets organized with smart sprite sheet layouts and naming conventions.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14
game-dev
Pixel Art UI Design for RPGs
Design menus, dialog boxes, and HUD elements that match your game's pixel art aesthetic.
Donald Cjapi
Apr 14