241 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

ui - I would consider that manipulated photo of yours pixel-art.

There are no signs of it not being made entirely out of pixels like smooth diagonal lines, its actually 100% pixels.

And you kept it within a 4tone color palette so it could possibly be put into a ROM and used on real hardware(well a 128x128pixel section of it could be put into GlitchNES anyway).

I think it looks rad.

And it would be hard to argue that its not art made entirely out of pixels so therefor it would be considered pixel-art even if its not 100% drawn by hand.

I have respect for artists who choose to draw entirely by hand but I also have respect for artists who find creative ways of doing things like using copy/paste to their advantage, manipulating photos, using other advanced techniques, modern tools and software, and drawing inspiration from other artists and their artwork.

Even on occasion a "retooled" stolen piece of artwork can be very beautiful and inspiring.

Try to have an open mind and an open heart.

We all only live once.

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242 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

And I'm one of the only people in this community who will offer my graphic abilities or ROM hacking abilities to anyone here with a good request, free of charge.

I am a "real" artist who also supports other "real" artists.

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243 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

What?

I stuff is "real" pixel art.

I do use copy/paste and advanced graphic design techniques from time to time but my stuff is legit.

I draw most of my stuff by hand and if i use advanced techniques I pretty much always make sure my pixel art can work on real hardware(in GlitchNES, or other ROMs).

My art isn't done in 2 minutes with some hi-contrast/levels I use skills and talent.

Please don't hate.

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244 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(211 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Yeah of course!

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245 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(211 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Looks awesome!

But I think it might need a Volume-1 or Vol.1 on it somewhere.

Or maybe a 2011 after Chiptune Collection or something?

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246 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

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247 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

I used the real(or very close to the real) colors that are on the actual Louis Vuitton print.

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248 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(211 replies, posted in Trading Post)

The image in your previous post has a broken link or something.

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249 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(53 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

budmelvin - Thank you,

What you have done is very helpful.

I'm still having a little trouble because yy-chr is set up to edit 16x16tiles and your tile layout is 20x18.

I'm trying to figure out a work around to this problem.

The only thing I've come up with so far requires tons of tedious work and a lot of copy/pasting.

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250 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(211 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Apricorn - Yeah, do you want me to send that version of GlitchNES to you?

Or were you going to just right click>save image as...

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251 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

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252 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(1,052 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

I made these using images that I had originally made/used for GlitchNES.

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253 Reply by SurfaceDragon

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Color? - Sometimes

I really like using a 4tone-hyper-color paint palette -

Black - 0, 0, 0
Pink - 255, 0, 189
White - 255, 255, 255
Blue - 0, 255, 255

I don't really like dithering unless I have to and I like to invert my colors a lot as you've probably already noticed.

I make many other types of artwork that isn't pixel art as well.

I am a very experienced artist with an extensive background in art/music but I usually like to keep my artwork simple and enjoyable.

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254 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(39 replies, posted in General Discussion)

This is where I want to go.

http://www.expression.edu/

I've personally been there and I have to say its beyond awesome but kinda expensive.

I have a few friends that are getting their degrees there right now and they tell me that its very challenging, has strange schedules, and has highest quality everything, including well educated but strict instructors.

They all tell me that you have to live within a few miles(walking distance) of the school because there are crazy split schedules and hectic bay area traffic.

This school is very very professional.

A degree from this school would be an incredible thing to have on your resume.

Its not for the feint of heart, its tough, serious, and expensive.

Its what I would consider an amazing school for people who want to devote their lives to the music/entertainment industry.

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255 Reply by SurfaceDragon

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256 Reply by SurfaceDragon

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

I haven't done this mod but you might want to check out NeX's SP Pro-Sound Mod -
http://ns2.opencollective.cc/forums/vie … p?id=20354

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