1-Point Perspective Pixel Art (sketch + timelapse)

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Published 2021-04-04
Today I’m trying out some proper one-point perspective drawing in pixel art! After creating a rough sketch to plan out my piece, I share the workflow required to construct perspective lines and generate a pixel art city skyline. After that I try a new approach to colouring!

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0:00 INTRO
0:06 Rough Sketch
2:14 1-Point Perspective Lines in Adobe Photoshop
2:55 Constructing the Buildings
5:02 Detailing the Buildings
7:30 HIGHLIGHT: Placing an Object in Perspective
8:31 Small Sprite Work
10:05 Large Sprite Work
11:55 Colour
14:55 Final Artwork
16:02 CRT Time
16:44 VID OVER

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop (CS6)
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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:
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Other music featured throughout this video was obtained from the Youtube Audio Library.

All Comments (21)
  • @cryostorage1578
    MAAAN i never would have thought to do a marker style coloring in pixel art. i've also never seen anything like it. Props for real.
  • I love your video style! It's simple, but not lazy, polished, but still personal, calm, but not boring... Just perfectly balanced!
  • @cormano64
    Love it that you present the finalized art on a CRT to get that genuine way pixel art used to be presented. I'd love your take on how CRT's actually shaped the way pixel art was conceived in the first place back in the day.
  • @RAI-diate
    At first I wasn't so keen on the imperfect marker style because it challenged my perfectionism but I really like how it turned out!
  • Some really interesting and unique things in this one. The marker style coloring is so refreshing an approach, given that pixel art, by its very nature, is primarily about precision. The broken line thing you're going with recently fits the idea of perspective lines really well, too, since it gives you so many more options for angles that don't look terrible!
  • @slundqsale
    This is absolutely mind blowing art, but it looks like they are just having an argument, not a fight.
  • @moctawolf
    It looks amazing ! I think it's one of my favorite Pixel Art ever, really nice !
  • @pixelninja5827
    YAY perspective! I always wanted to practice perspective but never knew how to make it look good. But now you posted a perspective video! :DDD I literally jumped when I saw that you uploaded a new video. Thanks for the videos I feel like I got a 100x better at pixel art just by watching your videos!
  • @Sr.Signori
    I started to love and make pixel art because of you ... Thanks =D Your videos are really cool, man. Congratulations!
  • @jackbennett9040
    This is the third video of yours I've watched and 3/3 of them included cats. Amazing. Instant subscription.
  • @ulrickai
    Daaaang. When I saw the title I was thinking that while not my cup of tea or a style I'm interested in trying yet, it was at least going to be super informative on perspective. The end coloring though really blew me away with how even in pixel art, the coloring can convey quite a different style by just how you play around with how you shape it. Your content has always been a treat in terms of information and inspiration but this was just a great surprise for me on how well getting these different elements can make something far greater than any expectation. Great work as always and thanks for the informative video~
  • @CKTDanny
    Darn! I don't have my Wii anymore, will I be able to do without the specialized tool? 😂 Man, that's a super unique look! I don't think I've seen such a style done in this pixel art format before but it really works here and the style reminds me of those colouring books we'd fill in as kids. Kinda nostalgic 😁✨
  • I remember doing this work back in elementary school. I was obsessed with perspective drawings. This was awesome, Brandon!
  • @saultoons
    Awesome! Love the idea for marker style colouring. But... WHO WON THE FIGHT?! 🐱🐵
  • @luca12377
    amazing stylistic choices! so inspiring
  • @nithen8179
    Awesome art Brendan! You really inspire me to do pixel art! btw will you be making a 100k special?
  • @WastelanderLucky
    recently found your channel and i must say, i'm autistic and I struggle with multiple step processes -- what 'portfolio' I have is 95% sketches over 2.5 decades because I never learned how to plan. seeing and hearing you explain the steps YOU take PERSONALLY and WHY you take them is...probably the most inspiring, helpful thing i've seen in years!! and the music and editing is phenomenal...and your voice and manner of speech is so pleasant. you are so underrated, dude!! ❤
  • @zetazimmer4769
    I wasn't expecting to like the rough marker look, but I ended up really digging it. Would love to see this catch on as a trend in pixel art.
  • I have started doing pixel art as a way to relax and I fallen in love with it, because of you! Thank you 😊 ❤