Wreckage Discovery
Almost forgot to post this here. This was for the pixel_dailies theme, 'wreckage.' Love creating these moody scenes in desolate alien landscapes.
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Thyrian Defenders - 7
After another daring dash through hyperspace our heroes gain access to the exotic worlds of the Ether system. First stop, the planet sized robot colony, Krillis.
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The Krillians are a peaceful robotic species focused on data...
December Schedule 2018
Hey everybody! Can’t believe 2018 is already winding down. But it’s not over yet, there’s still one more month of pixel goodies to look forward to before completing another orbit around the sun.
The pixelweeklies slot on Fridays will co...
2018-12-02 17:04:04 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 6
Our heroes have managed to liberate another system from the the Exodon, but distressing reports from the Ether system indicate the war is far from over. Looks like another risky trip through Hyperspace is the only option.
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Rep...
Thyrian Defenders - 5
We've reached the 5th world in the game and things are really heating up!
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Legend has it the first dragons in the galaxy were born from the molten depths of this fiery hell of a planet. To this day, Pyrex is worshipped by drag...
Tutorial - 23 - Sky Lighting
Lighting totally changes the mood of a scene. Bright blue skies gives both an energetic and relaxing feeling. The warm hues of dawn create a contemplative mood, while a fiery sunset can speak of romance. Let’s get creative and explore the expressiv...
2018-11-20 14:20:11 +0000 UTC View PostTutorial - 22 - Landscape
A break down of how I often approach background landscapes. Might have to watch a few times to absorb everything.
Tutorial - 21 - Clouds
Here’s a simple approach I often use to make clouds. This is just one style of cloud, but this basic technique can be used to make all kinds of clouds. Try various shapes and light conditions.
2018-11-20 14:17:39 +0000 UTC
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Pixelblog - 11 - Landscape `Pixeling
Let’s explore the joy of pixeling landscapes. Follow along as I show you techniques to create clouds and natural scenes with depth.
2018-11-20 14:13:08 +0000 UTC
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Prairie Churches Assets Pack
9 top-down church sprites from my Pixelminis series. Each made at 64x64px, these detailed structures can be put to good use in your pixel art stud...
2018-11-20 14:05:23 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 4
After passing through Hyperspace Alpha our heroes reach the Vulcan system, wherein lies the planet, Draconia. This is where the majority of the galaxies' dragons reside.
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Thousands of floating continents drift across this gase...
Thyrian Defenders - 3
Our heroes must make several daring trips through hyperspace in order to reach other systems affected by the Exodon invasion. The first leg is Hyperspace Alpha, and sure enough this route is clogged with baddies.
Briefing-
Hyperspace is...
Pixelmotion - 11
Departure
A sentimental goodbye. So many feels in here.
96 Frames
42 colors (mondo)
240x160(3x)
Made in Photoshop
Dragon's Loft
Did the pixel dailies theme today, which is 'castle'. Architecture is always an enticing subject for me, as it suits my style well.
Colors come from
2018-11-14 02:34:30 +0000 UTC
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Thyrian Defenders - 2
Now we move on to the second location in the game, Crypto. Here is a truly alien world featuring mushroom fields, indigo cliffs, luminescent swamps, and dank caverns. This ecosystem provides the perfect spawning grounds for the Space Kraken, and it's...
2018-11-12 21:30:57 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 1
Welcome to the Thyrian Galaxy! I'm excited to start showing a more detailed look at the art and design going into Thyrian Defenders. Specifically, I want to take this opportunity to share the story and cutscenes as I develop them. We actually want to...
2018-11-09 19:39:33 +0000 UTC View PostNovember 2018 Schedule
Hi everybody! Getting prepared for another month of pixel action here. November’s schedule follows the same structure as usual but I have some new surprise content. Instead of creating another game mockup I’m going to share my progress as I work ...
2018-11-02 12:13:25 +0000 UTC View PostHalloween 2018
Happy Halloween! Here's a little something I made for the spirit of the season. Hope you like it^^
Made in Photoshop
160 frames
Floating City of 5000
The Slynyrd colony has been expanding! This is my floating city concept, which represents my following on social media. I recently hit 5k followers on twitter, nearly 6k on instagram, and 1.5k on facebook. The naming scheme and updates revolve around...
2018-10-19 21:01:55 +0000 UTC View PostGame Mockup - 3
Frontier Post. A game about delivering mail in a remote countryside.
I decided to invest my time in the details and treat this screenshot as more of a piece of art than a functioning game mockup. While it sure looks nice, creating custom gr...
Tutorial - 20 - Water Reflection
A simple but effective water reflection technique using Adobe After Effects.
More tutorials and explanation in Pixelblog 10
Tutorial - 19 - Waterfalls
A breakdown of Murdock's Sea Tower to help illustrate simple waterfall animations.
More tutorials and explanation in 2018-10-16 14:54:52 +0000 UTC
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Tutorial - 18 - Wave Motion
The constant rolling motion of a wave can provide the base for many pleasing animations, including water effects but not limited to.
More tutorials and explanation in 2018-10-16 14:33:48 +0000 UTC
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Pixelblog - 10 - Water in Motion
An assortment of tutorials on flowing animations inspired by water. Please enjoy!
2018-10-16 14:28:09 +0000 UTC View PostPalette - Lucky Sevens
Introducing Lucky Sevens, a 140 color palette I originally created for my Xenaqua mockup. While it was created with a vivid sci-fi aesthetic in mind, it’s proven to be a very useful general purpose palette. I have to say the value transition acr...
2018-10-16 04:49:57 +0000 UTC View PostGame Mockup - 3 (WIP2)
Welcome back to the world of Frontier Post. The image is progressing well and I've thought some more about the concept.
The setting is inspired by rural mid-west America during the great depression. Times are tough but the mail must still be d...
Sky Temple
Here's the static version of Pixelmotion 10, so you can really soak up those warm pink hues.
Prints & Merch&nbs...
Pixelmotion - 10
Sky Temple
The sacred teachings are secure within this flying fortress. Over 75% of the structure is dedicated to levitation and stability, while only the top portion houses a few thousand residents. With such limited real estate, only the mos...
