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A group that is focused solely on producing and appreciating art in the form of pixels.

:star: Before joining, please read the GROUP'S RULES HERE :star:

Group Guidelines & Rules

Becoming a Member
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If you are interested in joining our group you click the "Join this Group" at the big blue bar at the top of the page. A moderator will quickly review you for acceptance. When you are a member you then have access to submit work and suggest faves.

Submitting Work
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:bulletred: We do not accept low-effort submissions. These are pieces that display a lack of a certain amount of detail and effort. This does not discriminate against beginner pixel artists though, because we will judge according to your level. For more information, check [link]

:bulletred: We only accept genuine pixel art. This means work that is solely produced without aid of photoshop (or other programs like Sai, Painter...) filters, methods to create a 'pixelated' look, or editing pre-made sprites to make your own. Color reduction, the use of semi-transparency, and fonts that are not self-created are also not accepted. Images in formats other than .png and .gif will not be accepted (like .jpegs). This also means that backgrounds, shadows, textures, and any other non-pixel method will mostly likely not be accepted.

:bulletred: Artwork that is covered with watermarks will most likely be rejected.

RULES OF SUBMITTING WORK
:bulletblue: Must be pixel art, any other form of art will be denied. Tool shading is not classified in this group as pixel art, so if submitted it will be denied. Stolen, copied and "sliced" work is forbidden in this group. If found we will report your work. If you are unsure of what this means, click here for more details.
:bulletblue: We do not consider drawn work in a pixel format to be pixel art in the group, you must have a good understanding and experience of pixel art that shows through your work in order for us to accept your submissions
:bulletblue: Please have the submission be in a .gif or a .png. jpegs and other file formats should not submitted
:bulletblue: Select the correct category for your work. See below for category descriptions so you can determine the best place to put your work. If you are unsure, check the gallery to see what folder is best for your work.
:bulletblue: Only submit 1-2 works per week, otherwise we will deny your other submissions
:bulletblue: We reserve the right to move your work to other folders, deny your work if it is not appropriate for the group, and remove your work from the group if it becomes necessary
:bulletblue: These rules are subject to change
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Founded 4 Years ago
Aug 9, 2008

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Retro Gaming Month - 8-bit Challenge

In celebration of the roots of pixel art and gaming, this month has been unofficially deemed Retro Gaming Month. Consequently, we're holding our first contest in awhile, the 8-bit Challenge.

:star:Contest:star:

This contest is about rediscovering the roots of pixel art, recreating anything from your favourite video game or movie moment, to a scene in a book or your life, all in eight (8) colours. That's right 8 colours!

HINT: It's best to work in monochrome, like the original GameBoy.

After the finish date, a vote will be held in another journal entry, where both you and contributors  (secretly) will vote.

:star:Rules:star:

:bulletred: Above all else, the piece must abide by all of deviantArt's existing rules.
:bulletred: The piece must abide by the groups pre-existing rules. Read them here.
:bulletred: The piece must be completely pixelated and original. That means no edits, stock font, or computerized dithering/shading/transparent.
:bulletred: The piece may not have more than 8 colours, transparency excluded.
:bulletred: The piece must be submitted to the correct folder, 8-bit Challenge, by the posted date.
:bulletred: The piece must be submitted to deviantArt after the contest started.
:bulletred: The content of the piece if it is about a game/movie/book should be relatively faithful to it, so no crossovers unless it is actually part of what happened.
:bulletred: Anyone can enter, regardless of ability.
:bulletred: Nothing sexual, overly gory or offensive.
:bulletred: The piece can be any size within reason. Nothing smaller the 50x50 though.
:bulletred: HAVE FUN!

:star:Prizes:star:

Do you have a prize you want to done to a winner? Note the group or any of its Contributors!

1st Prize
:bulletorange: Featured in the Winner's Circle section of this Journal
:bulletorange: Featured on the front page of the group until the next contest

2nd Prize
:bulletorange: Featured in the Winner's Circle section of this Journal
:bulletorange: Featured on the front page of the group until the next contest

3rd Prize
:bulletorange: Featured in the Winner's Circle section of this Journal
:bulletorange: Featured on the front page of the group until the next contest

:star:Dates:star:

Contest Start Date: April 03, 2012
Contest End Date: May 01, 2012

:star:Entries:star:

None yet.

:star:Winner's Circle:star:

To be announced
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:iconhestiasdragonborn:
~HestiasDragonBorn May 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hello there. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to join this fantastic group of yours. I do pixel sword, shield, ax and helmet designs.
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:iconmesmerizedsoul:
Of course, anyone with an interest in pixel-art is more than welcome to join! :)
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:iconhestiasdragonborn:
~HestiasDragonBorn May 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thank you^^ here is an example of what I have done~ [link]
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:iconimptoxin:
~imptoxin May 6, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
hi there! i accidently added my drawing to animated section. well...its not. :icon0u0plz:
can you change it?
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:iconzimica:
Mood: Joy ~Zimica May 6, 2013  New member
Thanks for the acceptation :)
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