How to start making pixel art #1

This is a little article on how to start making pixel art, intended for those who are really starting out or never even opened a pixel art software. For now I’ll cover only the very basics, how to create a file, setup the canvas size, and work with a color limit. This article was supported by <a href="https://www.patreon.com/saint11" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! If you like what I’m doing here, please consider supporting me there :) Also, this is the part 1 of a series of articles, read the whole series here in the <a href="https://medium.com/pixel-grimoire/intro/home" rel="noopener">Pixel Grimoire</a>. <h2>Before Starting</h2> Before jumping into pixel art, remember: pixel art is just another art medium, like guache, oil painting, pencil, sculpture or its close cousin mosaic. To make good pixel art you need to be able to make good drawings. In general, this means studying anatomy, perspective, light and shadow, color theory and even art history, as these are all essential for making good pixel art. <a href="https://medium.com/pixel-grimoire/how-to-start-making-pixel-art-2d1e31a5ceab">Website</a>