Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Let's learn the secrets behind the pixel art of Pokémon trainer sprites, then attempt to create our own!

For more PokéPixel goodness, check out this Pokémon Gen 1-5 Render Breakdown by Thom O'Clock:
youtu.be/Q-CMM0b4qaM

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0:00 Intro
0:35 Generations of Design
1:01 Canvas Size
2:26 Colour Palette
3:00 Render Style
4:47 Dithering
5:56 Linework Tricks
7:35 Adaptation from Concept Art
9:05 Let's Create a Sprite! (Planning Phase)
10:01 Timelapse - Linework
11:37 Timelapse - Colour and Shading
12:30 Timelapse - Detailing
13:29 FINAL ARTWORK
14:42 CRT TIME
15:07 VID OVER
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🕹 Check out my game!:
store.steampowered.com/app/2795110/Petal_Runner

🎨 Find my art here:
instagram.com/brandonjamesgreer
twitter.com/BJGpixel

INPRNT Shop: inprnt.com/gallery/bjgpixel
Redbubble Shop: rdbl.co/bjgpixel

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop 2022
Need help picking a pixel art program? Watch this: youtu.be/90BghUX7SD0
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BJG title sequence theme music by Failpositive:
failpositive.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/failpositive

Background music courtesy of YouTube Audio Library.