In a world of Pixels!

Pixel Art is another form of digital illustration. It is done in (raster) format, drawing pixel by pixel, anti-aliasing by hand and dithering, (See Wikipedia for more info). I love pixel art because it has a sense of techno, computer, geek like fashion to it. It was used alot back when computers first came out because it was efficient in the way of memory usage, and fast loading for games, computer icons etc. Some of the uses have died out due to 3D upgrade and enhancement of video games, and graphic programs, but to me, it's still a livley and great illustration style.

Wikipedia Says... "Pixel art is commonly divided in two subcategories: isometric and non-isometric.."

non isometric

isometric

Visit the Wikipedia page here.

(They know more about it than I do, I just think it's pretty.)

A picture from Supermaxibazar

Check out Supermaxibazar and eBoy for more eye candy.

Project: Advertising Campaign
Client: Coca Cola
Agency: McCann Erickson, Ireland

Pixel art still has its uses, and it is very effective. For example, this advertising campaign for Coca Cola. I think it's successfull because pixel art attracts the same or similar target market, it's fun, artistic, and bubbly. (I mean, who doesn't love that?)

Habbo Hotel
When I was a ten years old, I discovered Habbo Hotel, an amazing world of pixel art. It is a social network site where you create your "pixel" character and walk around, chat to others, or even buy furniture for your very own room. You can explore different cafés, go swimming, go to the theatre. It's practically another world.

Click on image to visit Habbo Hotel

Pixel art is beautiful, and it takes alot of time and effort into creating a detailed masterpeice just like any other illustration.

Pixel Art - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_art
date accessed: 28 Jul 2009

eBoy Blog
http://hello.eboy.com/eboy/
date accessed: 28 Jul 2009

Supermaxibazar
http://www.supermaxibazar.com
date accessed: 28 Jul 2009

HabboHotel
http://www.habbohotel.com
date accessed: 28 Jul 2009