Juncajar - Gallery 1
The first half of the Juncajar series.
2018-03-23 15:01:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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Side-View Farm
I just assembled all the side-view assets from Pixelblog 3 and it turned into a really nice scene. How do you like my creative title?
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Tutorial - 5 - 3/4 Side-View House
I use this unique projection all the time.
Tutorial - 4 - 3/4 Top-Down House
A common projection for rpgs and top-down adventure games.
Full feature
Pixelblog - 3 - Graphical Projection Part 1
In this tutorial I will explain my tricks to create simple 3D illusions by using graphical projections. Follow along as I make a house in 3/4 top-view and 3/4 side-view.
2018-03-20 13:40:30 +0000 UTC View PostPrairie Churches - 4
St. Fidelis - Victoria, KS
With lofty twin towers, this impressive limestone structure graces the horizon from miles away.
Lost in the Matrix
Static version of Pixelmotion - 3
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Pixelmotion - 3
Lost in the Matrix
A visualization of the burden imposed on a technology addicted world. Completely absorbed, isolated, and unconscious to the surrounding environment.
80 frames
Made in Photoshop
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Prairie Churches - 3
St. John - Ellis County, KS
A true prairie church standing alone miles out in the country.
Fish Tank
Another minimalistic cat piece I made for Pixelcast - 24. I had fish and cats as pets growing up, but never at the same time. I wonder how the cats would have reacted to them. Anyway, I miss my cats. They're all dead now.
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Pixelcast - 24
Curiosity abounds when land dwellers are faced with a slice of the water world.
I kept the design simple this time and made the playback speed slightly slower than usual. Hopefully this allows viewers to better understand the process. Although, I should mention I created a rough draft and pinned down my color palette before making this final version, as is the usual practice. This makes my actions much more precise and results in a smoother, more engaging video than if I go in raw. <...
Prairie Churches - 2
St. Teresa - Hutchinson, KS
Unique asymmetrical design and artful use of common red brick make this historic building stand out.
March 2018 Schedule
February has been a fast and furious month, as it usually goes with the shortest month of the year. However, it was packed with productivity. My tutorials have really started to gain traction and the influx of new patrons is the greatest it's been since launch. I think we have 8 or 9 new members just this month! I'd like to welcome all newcomers and give a special thanks to all members. Your support fuels my passion and brings the best out of me.
Now, let's get hyped about new stuff comin...
Pixel Weeklies series selection round 2
Cast your vote for the next Pixel Weeklies series!
2018-02-22 19:10:09 +0000 UTC View PostTutorial - 3 - Wheat
This dense texture illustrates how to create textural contrast using color.
2018-02-20 14:34:20 +0000 UTC View PostTutorial - 2 - Modular Tree Technique
Easily create complex textured sprites with this layered approach.
2018-02-20 14:31:18 +0000 UTC View PostTutorial - 1 - Wild Grass and Flowers
This simple tutorial incapsulates the basic principles I use to make textures of all kinds.
2018-02-20 14:19:58 +0000 UTC View PostPixelblog - 2 - Texture
Learn all about how I make many of my favorite textures in this comprehensive article. This time I've included mini tutorials along with loads of examples and useful downloads. Why are you still here? Click on the link now!
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Prairie Churches - 1
St. Joseph - Hays, Kansas
I'm excited to present my first work of a new series. As promised, I will be depicting real-life churches in western Kansas. I decided to go with a skewed top-down view, which allows me to capture the complete structure with surprising detail.
This particular church has special significance to me, as I've attended several weddings and funerals there. I even helped carry my grandfather's casket through those doors.
At some point, I would like to pixe...
Floating City of 3000
I made this artwork to celebrate a few recent milestones in the growth of my community. 3k followers on Twitter. 500 on Facebook. 700 on Instagram and fast approaching 1k.
Also, here on Patreon I recently exceeded 10 patrons. That may not sound like a lot, but my goodness you are hard earned and it means a lot to me. I just want to say thank you for being a part of my creative journey. Your feedback and support help keep the whole operation afloat. Truly, thank you for your patronage.&...
Preflight
Static version of Pixelmotion - 2. Makes a great desktop background. 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 versions available.
Download here
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Pixelmotion - 2
Preflight
Exploring more aircraft designs, but this time our bird and pilot are peacefully parked on the ramp. I challenged myself to create subtle, yet meaningful animations. Turns out, making slower animation is actually more difficult than the hyperactive flashy stuff where you can just hide the messy frames with speed. The slightly foreshortened figure was a bit tricky to apply motion to, but I think his actions are all clear with the subtle expression I was going for. The relaxed sce...
Star Fighters - Complete Gallery
Now that's what I'm talking about! After 4 months in the making, all the pilots are paired with their ships in sparking colors. So many fun designs to work with here. With all the personalities and background info I've come up with, a rich world has been ripened for a potential video game project. I doubt that will ever happen but it's certainly interesting to think about the possibilities.
I had a blast with this series and learned a lot. Especially the portraits were a challenge for ...
Star Fighters - Pilot Gallery
Finally, all the pilots have assembled. I think I captured a nice balance of cool and odd characters, who could nicely fill out the cast of a video game. Who's your fave?
2018-02-12 14:18:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Our Place
Here is the static version of Pixelcast 23. The concept and colors are built off a commission piece I recently made, which I will share as soon as I'm allowed to. Stay tuned!
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