Having entered two Pixel Art Weekly's it got noticed I was using a made-up PAW logo. @jonny-clearwater asked if he could use that and also if I could do a new post header image, because he was basically using a random pixelart image unrelated to Steem or Steemit. Naturaly, I said I could and would do that.
In the short time here I've already noticed it's all about the community and what beter way to give something back to it.
This therefore, I am proud to say, will be the new post-header.
And I'll do you one better. I am going to walk through the process of making something like this. I hope you'll like it
first I start out by sketching random shapes. Get my thoughts out on canvas, see where my mind wants to lead me. It lead me to this shape, which reminded me of a zombie for some reason.
Then I just start laying down some colors, adding more characters in the mix. Also adding some front/back colors to define depth.
Time to shade the newcomers as well and tweak overall colors and shading, finding a color-palette that works.
Enter the BUB (Big Ugly Bastard). Also notice the change of the creepy crawler. the head is much improved. In between stages I often revisit something that just doesn't feel right.
That has GOT to hurt ...
A small step, introducing the eye-popping force
Time to add some further shading and highlighting to make things POP
Ahah ... here comes our Hero, our MVP! swiiiiiiiiiing Let's focus on this part.
Of course, our hero is due for some tweaking and shading as well.
Time to spruce up the place. Some zombie movies/games/series references. Our previous band of undead return as well. and I changed BUBs head. It just makes more sense that it turns this way from the direction of the force.
After that, we need to set the scene. The characters are really alive at this point, but where is all of this taking place ?
The city scene wasn't working for me. Back to the drawing board with a sketch for a most epic tree.
Moar progress. The scene is developing well. We might even have a story going on. Our hero is fighting his way to The Winchester.
OR IS HE !!
Obviously there are a lot more steps in between of trial and error, what works, what doesn't. reshape, reshape again.
But posting all steps might've turned you into one of the characters in this scene.
I hope you enjoyed reading this / watching it unfold as much as I had making it.
Untill next time. (yes I have more pixelart, also 3d and other things to share with you 😊
Full STEEM ahead my fellow Steemians
Man this is fantastic! Reminds me also of the good old days of gaming!
Thanks man. REALLY enjoy making this. It's better than psychotherapy. I swear.
Unbelievable work! The highlights and shadows really bring it to life. Thanks for sharing your process.
Thanks man and you're welcome. I had fun making this small making-of. Glad you enjoyed it.
Stunning work!
Proud to have this as my new image for #pixelartweekly
As far as I can remember from our childhood , my brother created stunning art. Super proud of @eqko to see him contribute this kind of art to the community. And believe me, you still ain't seen nothing yet, there's more to come.
Not half as proud as me for it being used. Thanks again for asking. Let's hope PAW will reach epic heights with even more epic entries.
Messaging you on chat
It will be used for every theme and top 3 announcement moving forward
That's just ... wow. Really appreciated. Can't buy that kind of exposure ! Doing good begets good begets good and so on and so forth.
real deal
You bet.
That is really pretty cool! I suck at doing anything creative like this...
I bet you are good at other things though that I might suck at. Can't have it all. Wish I was a rocket scientist to be honest, but totally suck at it ;)
Yes BRO!!!! You fully deserve this! More like these posts man! Brings back good memories of me seeing my little brother full time in your room creating art like a boss! You still got it man! Love you big time bro!
Oh don't worry. I got plenty more where this came from. Love you back man !
I am here by the redirection from jonny-clearwater :P
It is amazing! I though I was lonely in steemit and it is not! (ToT)
Cool pixel art and the zombie are a bit lovely x)
Wow incredible work!! That you for taking snapshots of each step in your progress. I love seeing the "work in progress" shots. I cant wait to see what else you create! Followed :)
Thanks. glad you like it. Love doing them. Love your 4th of july entry. Hope to post more howto's
ah the good old days :)
That is mainly why I love pixel art I suppose. Nostalgia !
@nadialafi Gettin' a little spammy are we? XD