Pixel Art

'Pixel art is a form of digital art where images are edited on the pixel level' (Wikipedia).

 

There are a number of techniques often employed by pixel artists (which may or may not be used depending on the desired outcome). These include:


Dithering: using two colours to create the impression of more by varying the placement of individual pixels. This is most commonly done in a chequerboard pattern.

Anti-aliasing: smoothing curves, transitions and hard pixel lines by hand.