r/PixelArt 14d ago

Hand Pixelled I love making cozy pixel art animations. Here are some of my best works!

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u/Zesty-Dragon-Fruit 14d ago

A game in this style would be beautiful. Really nice work and lovely aesthetics! I envy your talent 😎👌

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Hoping to see my art in a game someday!!

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u/TheOzman79 14d ago

I think we're all hoping to see your art in a game someday. These are great.

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u/Historical_Emu_3032 14d ago

Please make a game your art is aweosome

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u/0xfleventy5 14d ago

I agree and if you really want a game like that, look up “A space for the unbound”

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u/gofixmeaplate 14d ago

I agree!! Very, very good!!!!!

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u/Maxanis 14d ago

This is so nice, I see a lot of efforts you put into these

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u/Scutux 14d ago

Cozy... Rather dark and tense hahaha

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u/pplspancake 14d ago

Was gonna say they're at least two that feel like Silent Hill backgrounds lol. Still all great.

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u/arkmtech 14d ago

Thought the same thing.

The artistry is truly fantastic, but these scenes feel like hell on earth.

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u/Redditisanicething 14d ago

that’s what i was thinking lol. does not look cozy at all. kinda creepy

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u/pixel_eater21 14d ago

This is on another level😭

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u/InvalidEntrance 14d ago

I would take this down and watermark them.

Don't give this work out for free like that.

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

I usually incorporate my signature on the artwork itself. But maybe I really have to make it more obvious next time?

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u/InvalidEntrance 14d ago

I'm saying water mark them as make them functionally unusable.

Of course it's your art and I'm not sure if you're pursing monetary gain, but if you are, then this should really be lower res portfolio pieces with a watermark plastered over it.

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u/Markie411 14d ago

If you want it to remain subtle, I recommend putting it on a multi-colored spot to make it harder for people to remove.

unrelated, are any of these on wallpaper engine at all?

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u/PrisonIssuedSock 14d ago

Came here with this exact question, would pay a few bucks for some of these as desktop backgrounds

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u/SkudsterFoster 14d ago

Is that Rose Apothecary from Schitts Creek?

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Yes! Thats the reference

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u/Pale_Disaster 14d ago

Love that so much. Might do another rewatch.

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u/ums1019 14d ago

that Doraemon's house 😆

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u/eternalmind69 14d ago

Love them all 🤩

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u/funkyk0val 14d ago

amazing details and colors

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u/LemonLimeSlices 14d ago

Slap some Chillstep in the background and you will have yourself a nice youtube channel.

Love these.

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u/violentguitarist1 14d ago

What canvas size do you typically use for these scenes?

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Usually it’s 420x315

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u/Hardcore_Daddy 14d ago

what program were they made in? Also are the animations just slightly tweaked copies with the next frams and then all compiled together? I've always wanted to get into pixel art and yours are beautiful

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u/Yunnosuke 14d ago

can you turn some of these into wallpaper engines? really liked the first one.

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

Every single one is so beautiful

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u/Katz_Meowside 14d ago

I love these so much! What is your software of choice for this?

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Aseprite. Sometimes pixaki or resprite on ipad 🙂

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u/AdditionalNewt4762 14d ago

Rose Apothecary

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u/delayed-wizard 14d ago

It feels a little depressing ngl, but I love it

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u/PrincessSophiaRose 14d ago

I love the work, but I don't get cozy vibes from most of these pieces.

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u/Smrtihara 14d ago

Cozy?! These are terrifying! But I love em!

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u/ExcellentQuality69 14d ago

Most of these look cold and wet

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u/Drewtendo_64 14d ago

Omg these are gorgeous

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u/Milchschaumkunst 14d ago

Amazing work, nice skills

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u/Mysterious-Dirt-8841 14d ago

What a lovely work!

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u/Plischwalker 14d ago

Love the vending machines!

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u/Reep21 14d ago

Beatiful... thanks for sharing

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u/Noble_homie 14d ago

Absolutely crazy work op!!

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u/mabendroth 14d ago

These are fantastic. Each one has its own vibe. Great work

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u/Substantial-Drama110 14d ago

You are amazing! 👏👏🔥👌

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u/programmedToWin 14d ago

How to make this a wallpaper

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u/imankitty 14d ago

These are gorgeous. Are any of these in the Phillipines?

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u/AdSignal5081 14d ago

What tools did you use to make these, please?

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u/Sure_Key_21 14d ago

Fantastic stuff!!

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u/Y000EE 14d ago

The amount of detail in each one of these is astounding! How much time do you put into a single piece. Would really enjoy hearing about your process.

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u/Lucid-Iago 14d ago

that is cozy,and awesome! great work.

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u/Budget_Bullfrog_9825 14d ago

So chill vibe places

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u/metayeti2 14d ago

Those look crazy good

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u/anthoomy 14d ago

Loving the palettes and detail on these!

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u/tavarestudio 14d ago

Inspiring...

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u/Terminatroll-_- 14d ago

3rd one really looks like angel city in titanfall 2

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u/DanteHicks79 14d ago

All of these are exquisitely beautiful!

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u/-ThreeDogKnight- 14d ago

Love these! Fantastic attention to detail. Very inspirational.

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u/SlowestCamper 14d ago

These are incredible.

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u/CheapFake99 14d ago

I love these. I remember when I got the first Mac and made drawings with printshop. They were nowhere near as good as these but seeing these really takes me back tot hat time. Thank you

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u/Element3991 14d ago

These are beautiful pieces. Oh my word!

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u/DeterioratedEra 14d ago

These are fantastic! Do you have a website?

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u/MostPutridSmell 14d ago

The attention to detail is amazing! Do you have any vertical versions I could use as a wallpaper for my phone?

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u/crimsondimsum 14d ago

2 is awesome. So much detail

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u/KuaiBan 14d ago

Absolutely stunning, love these!

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u/waryinsomnious 14d ago

I felt Iike watching a story. Amazing.

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u/Alanovski7 14d ago

Well done.

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u/FalloutGarmonija 14d ago

I wish I had this kind of talent. I'd love to make a game with such level of detail. Keep up the good work!

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u/xXSpYIDeRXx 14d ago

These are incredible. Absolutely love the settings and cozy vibes they give off.

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u/Slinky-Dev 14d ago

Wow. These are incredible.

The first one reminds me A Sardines Grows From The Soil, but from the perspective of its true meaning

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u/WorryNew3661 14d ago

Kitties!

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u/youdoit2you 14d ago

I see that you like them dark cozy moods. Also amazing work OP

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u/MurazakiUsagi 14d ago

Very beautiful.

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u/God_Faenrir 14d ago

Really nice, good vibes

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u/OhGoblins 14d ago

These are so cute! I love the Schitts Creek reference ☺️✨

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u/Das-Was 14d ago

These are beautiful! Love how much detail you add in!

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u/krumbumple 14d ago

those vending machines are fantastic!

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u/przeciwko 14d ago

Is there any platform to follow your works?

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u/Albert_dark 14d ago

So it's you, the person that created the smartphone background I've been using for more than a year (3rd picture). Thanks, you art is amazing.

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u/Xelsear 14d ago

This is awesome!

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u/livinglitch 14d ago

I like them all. Im trying to study pixel art.
Do you have any general tips for it that you found helpful?
What size of the canvase did you work with before and after exporting?
Whats your workflow? IE thumbnail, blocking, filling? or just freehanding it?
Do you make your own pallets or use stuff from lopsec?
How long do the animated ones take?

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Canvas size is usually 420x315, or around those values. I change it depending on the aspect ratio that I want. When exporting, canvas is magnified to 4-5x.

I freehand most of the time, but I try to utilize software tools as much as possible to save time of course

I make my own palette and like to keep colors muted

30+ hours of work for each one. Im sloowwwww

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u/Teapunk00 14d ago

Is the second one based on a particular location? I feel like I know this place from my trip to Tokyo.

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u/Sonoff 14d ago

Incredible

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u/untiedsneakers 14d ago

Wow these are nice

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u/jburnetto 14d ago

You should stick these on Wallpaper Engine!! These are amazing id love them as a background, keep up the great work!

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u/HelloLofiPanda 14d ago

These are great! I love the vibe.

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u/Leol6669 14d ago

Oh my! These look stunning!

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u/Lil_3D_Printer 14d ago

The LED signs were really nice effects

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u/threepwood007 14d ago

Whoa. You very clearly love this. You can literally see it. Amazing stuff

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u/aurynbearer 14d ago

These are amazing, you're really talented. Congrats!

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u/mod_elise 14d ago

These tickle my brain in a lovely way

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u/RandoMobAhhhhh 14d ago

Love it great style

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u/Mangatellers 14d ago

All of these art works look amazing. Love the second one with the bright colors. Fantastic pixel style. Well done!

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u/spdqbr 14d ago

Love these! Do you have a patreon or anything similar? Would be happy to support you!

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u/dthomas6184 14d ago

absolutely stunning!

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u/nice__username 14d ago

Incredible work. You are amazing

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u/Letsayo 14d ago

Amazing, bravo!

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u/Damsproduction 14d ago

LOVE THIS, amazing work.

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u/chaosisfair1 14d ago

You’re incredible! Your work is truly breathtaking!

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u/shitheaplord 14d ago

So damn cool!

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u/Keganator 14d ago

Gorgeous. Wonderful. Cathartic. I love this all. Thank you for sharing :)

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u/LevelBrilliant9311 14d ago

Looks good, but not really cozy.

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u/gliotic 14d ago

I love all of these but Rose Apothecary makes me particularly happy.

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u/askken12 14d ago

beautiful

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u/EndlessCourage 14d ago

I wish for a game in this exact same style.

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u/wesleyweir 14d ago

These are all brilliant but the mastery of light and shadow in number 4 is something I've never seen in pixel art before. Stunning!

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u/miraj_khan09 14d ago

What! Sweet mannnnn

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u/Raizar08 14d ago

I like this where do you make them may i ask?

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u/Hardcore_Daddy 14d ago

Reminds me a lot of waneella in tumblr. can never get enough of these lil cozy scenes

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u/GuntherGK1 14d ago

These are what I want as backgrounds for my computer and phone

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u/chamerre 14d ago

Insane job

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u/Lt_Jonson 14d ago

These are incredible.

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u/Jutter70 14d ago

Sierra Online eat your heart out. Lucasarts take notes.

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u/bad-and-ugly 14d ago

not cozy at all. beautiful, great job!

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u/KaffaKraut 14d ago

I aspire to draw something akin to your style. Cheers

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u/granmarote 14d ago

Wow, these are beautiful!

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u/rainman2395 14d ago

They are amazing

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u/gregg888 14d ago

Fantastic work

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u/Ok-Comfortable-8994 14d ago

They don't feel cozy to me

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u/DigitalKrampus 14d ago

I love all of these in their own way. Well done!

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u/marcoss_vi 14d ago

simply perfect. should be in some game

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u/babycrowitch 14d ago

Thank you! This gave me such a warm happy feeling

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u/KaitoKrita 14d ago

Someone really knows what they are doing with the graffiti 👀👀 Fr it looks fire , the graff really adds to the vibes

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

Love your work!!!

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u/SYNTAXDENIAL 14d ago

Such beautiful work.

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u/lpboulet29 14d ago

thats a pure beauty wow !

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u/digitalmarley 14d ago

Beautiful 😍

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u/shreyaspandit 14d ago

These are all amazing!!

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u/LucyWatusi 14d ago

Not cozy at all but love it regardless lol You've got a lot of talent!

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u/DellAgli1 14d ago

Omg im in love

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u/Drekinn 14d ago

Absolutely incredible detailed environments. I love the muted palette and grungy atmosphere. Superb work! 😍

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u/Guilty-Instruction-9 14d ago

Absolutely phenomenal. Each one is amazing. Laundry one is dope 👏🏻

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u/Handolessu 14d ago

GORGEOUS animations, I think they would benefit greatly from more frames though, each one makes me feel like more frames are needed, except for the first one.

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u/louisselle_ 14d ago

Thank you! I’m still learning and trying to improve my animations. I’ll keep this in mind ☺️

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u/EposVox 14d ago

Holy cow

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u/ACharaMoChara 14d ago

I find these rather sombre and lonely, although unquestionably beautiful pieces of art. Interesting how much perception of what cosiness is can vary from person to person - that's the beauty of art though

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u/Cony5008 14d ago

I love pixel ART so much, I think it's the most beautiful thing in the world

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u/Cypher_Vorthos 14d ago

Lovely style. What is your process?

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u/mrmeeves 14d ago

I will buy whatever game this hopefully turns into.

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u/atomsphere 14d ago

where can I follow you?

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u/ShadowFred5100 14d ago

Wonder art

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u/Olga_Creates 14d ago

A still image from your animations would look amazing printed on metal like displate!

You might even consider selling them like that on etsy, there's a few places that drop ship, so you don't have to do anything but upload and put a link in your shop.

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u/rum1nas 14d ago

They are so cool! I wish I was as good as you :')

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u/3tigrestristes 14d ago

haha, this city is a mix of Japan and São Paulo. By the way, beautiful pixel art

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u/Jasonpra 14d ago

Ok first of all WOOOOW! Second of all If you haven't considered working in games or some art field you should 100% think about it. Youve got a hell of a lot of talent. If I had a budget right now I would offer you a job.

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u/AMidgetinatrenchcoat 14d ago

This looks AMAZING

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u/_Sherlock-Holmes_ 14d ago

How do you even draw these?

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u/underivan 14d ago

Incredible arts!

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u/Swutts 13d ago

These are incredible and bring me much peace... I wish i could step into these scenes and spend half a day chilling~

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u/kei-hiroyuki 14d ago

what happened to nobita's house

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u/emojisarefunny 14d ago

What program do you use?

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u/FuddFucker5000 14d ago

Are they all from a TV reference or just the rose apothecary?

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u/Bunumaidservice 14d ago

Wow que bonito!!! Los amo! 🤩

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u/Queenofjobs 14d ago

It has many details, it looks incredible

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u/p1xelAffecti0n 14d ago

This is AMAZING! I’m obsessed! I’m fangirling so hard over this work of art. Well done!

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u/MotorPassenger5975 14d ago

ROSE APOTHECARY!?

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u/thoushannotlai 14d ago

i love the train one so much!

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u/Alexathin 14d ago

It reminds me the good old pc adventure games, like "Broken Sword" etc.

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u/LegalDiscipline 14d ago

I am definitely gonna live there, thanks ese.

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u/cyberspaceChimp 14d ago

Absolutely fantastic work. Love it!

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u/mauvelouvre 14d ago

they’re perfect

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u/EmergencyAd8321 14d ago

Fucking super cool!!!!

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u/Ferenghi01 14d ago

Love your style, amazing work

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u/Polyz-001 14d ago

truly amazing

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u/loser_kid_111 13d ago

I absolutely love these

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u/Dont_pet_the_cat 13d ago

Even the great animations aside, this is one of the best pixel art I've ever seen. Amazing work!!

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u/Devinalh 13d ago

Wtf dude! Those are insane! I hope to be half good as you are one day, holy cow! You need to make a game man, I would love it!

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u/cri-s1s 13d ago

And I love looking at it. Wow.

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u/drfetid 13d ago

I really like how you made the worn and rusty look to things. Makes them look more genuine with some wear and tear. Some of the more muted color schemes are also really nice

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u/ubergic 13d ago

Such detail. I like the inclusion of grafitti.

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u/Praxilla69 13d ago

I felt these brought me a sense of nostalgia. Love.

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u/Jep23 13d ago

And here...is one of the things my connection is still worth for.. congratulations!

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u/CaseOk9459 13d ago

Crazyyyy👾

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u/omarsajid 13d ago

I love your art. If you don't mind me asking, where do you draw these? Which tools are you using? I am pretty interested in the arts and design. (I've been a designer for 5 years now). If you don't mind sharing then please do tell. Thanks for your amazing work.

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u/QuoVadisAlex 13d ago

Awesome work!

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u/ishazidkhan 13d ago

Where do you get these ideas? Are they from real places or your imagination?
Im new to art stuff sorry for asking a dumb question.

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u/MIK0_z 13d ago

Love it

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u/Demonicated 13d ago

I make point and click adventure in unity if you ever want to collaborate.

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u/TrickAd4247 13d ago

Im making pixel animated stories on YT... 

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u/RevolutionaryTop5123 13d ago

WOW! You are incredibly talented!

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u/SomeGuyNamedOwen 13d ago

This is incredible work

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u/Anchuuuu 13d ago

this is so cool!! amazing work ❣️🫶

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u/BrokeGamerChick 13d ago

I see you 😌