Creating pixel art, by Derek Yu (1 brilliant half of the duo behind "Aquaria")

[Darren Dirt]

http://www.derekyu.com/extras/pixel01.html

I especially like how clearly he explains anti-aliasing (by hand).


more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Yu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaria_%28video_game%29
http://www.bit-blot.com/index.php


PS: I just heard of this amazing, truly-indie game, when a "1up" interview/video mentioned it as winning first place in some kind of GOTY contest, beating out the almost-as-deserving "Everyday Shooter" (also quite amazing and unique)

New "Golden Era" of creative, non-studio-produced video games, perhaps? *crosses fingers*

[Mr. Analog]

There is a whole Pixel Art category at deviantArt (you may want to check it out).

Pixel art, if you build it form scratch is hard. The end effect is pretty rad though.