Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization

Introduction to Photoshop - Part 2

A course by Jude Buffum , Pixel artist

Pixel artist. Philadelphia, United States.
Joined October 2022
37 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

About the video: Introduction to Photoshop - Part 2

Overview

“In this lesson, we continue introducing Adobe Photoshop.”

In this video lesson Jude Buffum addresses the topic: Introduction to Photoshop - Part 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization. Create your pixel art avatar in Photoshop and make your profile picture unique..

Partial transcription of the video

“Now let's go to the layers window and create a new group and call it face. Make sure it's above the head group. So click and drag it. Here, it's called face. The topmost layers will appear on top of the layers below them. Obviously, if you can't see a layer, make sure that it's not hidden underneath another layer. Within the face group, we're going to create a new layer and call it mouth. Now it's time to use our primary drawing tool, the pencil tool. The reason I like using the pencil tool is because you can shrink it all the way down to one pixel. You can see that up here under the tool o...”

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Course summary for: Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization

  • Level: Beginner
  • 37 students
  • 4 units
  • 14 lessons (1h 48m)
  • 10 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Character Design, Digital Illustration, Pixel Art

Jude Buffum

Jude Buffum
A course by Jude Buffum

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Jude Buffum is a seasoned professional illustrator with over two decades of experience, having collaborated with renowned brands such as BMW, Taco Bell, Sony, and UPS. His expertise lies in the vibrant world of 8-bit pixel art, a style deeply inspired by the classic video games he cherished during his childhood in the 80s. Jude's formal education in Graphic Arts and Design, obtained from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, has been foundational in his journey. He has also enriched the academic realm by teaching Illustration and Design courses at universities like Temple and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Passionate about merging traditional and digital techniques, Jude brings a unique perspective to his creative process. His work, often infused with nostalgia and humor, reflects his lifelong fascination with vintage gaming. Beyond the studio, Jude's interests in travel and mixology add layers to his artistic endeavors, providing a well-rounded approach to his craft. His accolades include awards from prestigious organizations such as American Illustration and the Society of Illustrators, underscoring his impact and dedication to the art world. Jude's work not only celebrates the past but also paves the way for future artistic exploration.


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Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization. Illustration course by Jude Buffum

Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization

A course by Jude Buffum
Pixel artist. Philadelphia, United States.
Joined October 2022
  • 37 students