Pixel art curriculum
Go from your first pixel to a finished 16×16 project.
Follow the paths in order or jump directly to the skill you need. Every practical lesson connects explanation, drawing history, and a browser-based exercise.
Pixel Art Fundamentals
Understand intentional pixels, clusters, silhouettes, small canvases, and clean edges.
2 live lessons →
Path 02 · Hands-on16×16 Pixel Art
Train proportion, silhouettes, value ramps, and material rendering under a strict limit.
34 live projects →
Path 03 · TechniqueColor & Shading
Build useful ramps, shift hue with intent, and make materials readable with fewer colors.
2 live lessons →
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Foundation lessons
What is Pixel Art? A Complete Guide to the Retro Art Form
Learn everything about pixel art — its history, techniques, tools, and why it's making a huge comeback in gaming and digital culture.
How to Draw Pixel Art Food Icons: A Meat Chunk and a Drumstick, Step by Step
A beginner-friendly, fully interactive guide to drawing game-ready pixel food icons. Scrub through every stage of a meat slab and a chicken drumstick, and learn the one rule that keeps a tiny icon looking crisp: every colour you add must add a detail.