pixel art

A short focussed project on pixel art

What is a Pixel?

A pixelPicture Element - the smallest part / single point in a bitmap image (short for "picture element") is the smallest controllable dot of color on a digital screen. Think of it like a tiny tile in a mosaic. A bitmap imageI have no idea what this means (like GIF, PNG, or JPG) is made up of a grid of these pixels. Each pixel has its own specific color and position. Pixel artI have no idea what this means is a type of bitmap image where the pixels are clearly visible and carefully placed to create the artwork.

Instructions

Select a Tool: Click a tool icon on the left.

Choose Color: Click the color square to pick a color.

Set Size: Use the slider change the size (1-4 pixels) for pencil and eraser.

Draw: Click and drag on the canvas to draw.

Hold Shift with Rectangle/Ellipse for perfect squares/circles.

Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) with Rectangle/Ellipse to draw from the center.

Grid: Toggle the pixel grid overlay using the grid button (bottom left).

Undo/Redo: Use the curved arrow buttons or Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y.

Import/Export: Use the buttons to load an existing image or save your art as a GIF.