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Getting Started with Pixel Art!

Let's go through the process of creating your Mosaiqs brick art! We'll start by showing you how to create Pixel Art, and then the rest is straightforward. Simply upload your pixel art file to mosaiqs.com and order your Mosaiqs. You will receive a 32x32 plate, which serves as the canvas for your brick art, along with labeled pieces sorted by color, and a set of instructions that include a color map showing where to place each piece.

Create Pixel Art

To create Pixel Art, you'll need a software tool. Some great options include online editors like Pixil and Piskel. For enthusiasts, Aseprite is an excellent choice, though it costs around $20. For Mosaiqs brick art, we're focusing on simple 32x32 art, so advanced features aren't necessary.

General Pixel Art

All pixel art software has a paint-like feel, so basic painting principles apply. A useful feature in these programs is layers, which allow you to create independent images that combine into the final artwork. For simple 32x32 pixel art, we recommend using two layers: one for the main object and one for the background. This approach makes it easier to experiment with colors and patterns.

IMPORTANT: Avoid adding frames or extra elements to your sprite. Keep your design simple. Complex or animated sprites may not translate well when uploaded to Mosaiqs, as we need a clear, single-frame image for brick art conversion.

  1. Go to pixilart.com
  2. On the top right click on 'Start Drawing'.
  3. Set the 'Width' and 'Height' to 32 by 32 and hit 'NEW DRAWING'
  4. Create you pixel art in Pixil
  5. Export it as a .PIXIL file. In the top left click on the tab 'FILE' and hit 'SAVE AS .PIXIL'. This file is the one you will upload to Mosaiqs!
  1. Go to piskelapp.com
  2. Click on 'Create Sprite'
  3. On the right hand side, click on resize (under the gear and above the save icon) and set the width and height to 32 by 32.
  4. Create your art, it should feel like paint and give you some nice good old memories.
  5. Once done, click on the save icon on the right side, give your creation a title, and then hit 'Save as .piskel'. And, this is the file you will upload to Mosaiqs.
  1. Download Aseprite directly from aseprite.com or from Steam (recommended).
  2. On the top left, click on 'File', then hit 'New'.
  3. Set the 'Height' and 'Width' to 32 by 32.
  4. Pixel art the design you have in mind!
  5. Save your creation, again, on the top left click 'File' and 'Save'. You will save your pixel art as a .aseprite file. This is the file you will upload to Mosaiqs.