Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization
Dressing Up Your Character
A course by Jude Buffum , Pixel artist
About the video: Dressing Up Your Character
Overview
“In this lesson, you will create the rest of the variations for your character’s traits, such as their outfits and accessories.”
In this video lesson Jude Buffum addresses the topic: Dressing Up Your Character, 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
“In this lesson, you will create the rest of the variations for your character's traits. such as their outfits and accessories. So you should already have at least one of each trait that you drew by hand and then pixelated. So we're just going to bring that in. This is my tuxedo that I had drawn with the hat and the monocle. This is actually going to end up being one of the eye traits. And we got the accessory, which is the cane in the hand here. And that's going to be on its sort of its own layer. And then the hat up here, the top hat, and we're going to do a whole bunch of these, but I'm j...”
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Course summary for: Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Pixel Art

Jude Buffum
A course by Jude Buffum
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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