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The tutorial covers planning at a small working size, setting up a pixel-based document and grid for accurate placement, and importing a sketch reference into a new document. It explains core workflow with Objects Docker, using a Paint tool with anti-aliasing disabled, and applying an Eraser for cleanup. It also outlines practical methods for adding color and effects using palettes, eyedropper sampling, flat backgrounds, mask-based fills, merge modes, and lenses.","Creating a Pixel Art Illustration in PHOTO-PAINT By Stefan Lindblad  \nWatch the illustration come to life in the speed drawing video.  \nPixel Art is a very popular drawing and illustrating style. It goes back to how the old computer games used to look-Space Invaders, anyone? Its previous limitations are now its biggest advantage and reason for being – individual pixels create a sharp, pixelated look.  \nEven if you made a large draft in a sketchbook, you still start any pixel art image in a very small image size. So small you can clearly see the pixels grid. And when finished with the image, youresample it to a larger size which is usually not done when working with digital painting, photos and illustration.  \nThis means that if you intend to create an illustration for a printed magazine or large format canvas, billboard – or any type of screen, you plan your image and follow the basic rules and it will be fine.  \nPlanning your Pixel Art Illustration  \nBefore you start creating your pixel art, it is helpful to create a sketch or draft first. You can sketch on paper with a pen or use a digital pen in PHOTO-PAINT. Import your sketch into a new document and when the draft is no longer needed you can simply delete the draft object.  \nDocument Setup  \nCreate a new document (go to File > New or use Ctrl + N) . In the Create a New Image dialog box, set the units of measure to Pixels, and for this tutorial I am using an image size of 150 x 150 pixels. You can choose 72 dpi or 300 dpi or any resolution you prefer. Click OK.  \nThe Document Grid is an invaluable tool when creating pixel art and you can adjust the grid settings to make it easier:  \n• Under the View menu, make sure both Rulers and Grid are enabled.  \n• Right-click on the ruler and choose Grid Setup.  \n• Change the horizontal and vertical numbers to 1.  \n• Enable Snap to Grid and Show Grid.  \n• You can also adjust the opacity and color of the grid if you like.  \n• Click OK.  \nBy changing these settings, you will have a grid that shows exactly where the pixels are, and you don’t have to always zoom in to 800% to see where the pixels are.  \nDrawing Tools and Techniques for Pixel Art  \nI suggest you use a digital pen tablet or stylus pen to create your pixel art illustration. 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