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.
Briefing -
The Krilli...
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....
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 Hyperspac...
2018-11-30 18:36:28 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 5
We've reached the 5th world in the game and things are really heating up!
Briefing -
Legend has it the first dragons in the galaxy were born from the molten depths of this fiery hell of ...
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 roman...
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.
2018-11-20 14:18:47 +0000 UTC
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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.
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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 struct...
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.
Briefing -
Thous...
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 w...
2018-11-16 18:05:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Pixelmotion - 11
Departure
A sentimental goodbye. So many feels in here.
96 Frames
42 colors (mondo)
240...
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 perfe...
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 an...
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 ...
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 face...
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 mo...
Tutorial - 20 - Water Reflection
A simple but effective water reflection technique using Adobe After Effects.
More tutorials and explanation in 2018-10-16 14:58:22 +0000 UTC
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Tutorial - 19 - Waterfalls
A breakdown of Murdock's Sea Tower to help illustrate simple waterfall animations.
More tutori...
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 purpo...
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 depres...
Sky Temple
Here's the static version of Pixelmotion 10, so you can really soak up those warm pink hues.
2018-10-10 22:57:04 +0000 UTC
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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 resi...
