So I'm trying to learn pixel art, very slowly. I'm a programmer normally and as such have almost zero artistic talent.
I thought I'd try learning by doing a Bob Ross-style landscape, in a pixel-art style. I followed directly along with one of his videos, trying to translate what he was saying to work in a different medium.
Advice on how to get a sky that doesn't suck would be greatly appreciated!
If thats the style you want to go for then this technique really helped me when I got started.
- Google Skylines
- Pick one that looks interesting and has no clutter (just sky)
- Pop it in photoshop and switch it to black and white
- Use the Posterize tool (which i think is from the 'Image' - 'Adjustment' dropdown menu.
- Mess with the values but keep them low (around 5-10ish)
- Then take the final image, change the colours to what you want and polish up in the pixel art program of your choice.
You won't get mind blowing work but it should help you learn what works and what doesn't.