[TUTORIAL] How to turn DRAWINGS into GAME ART

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • How do I turn my PAPER DRAWINGS into GAME ART?
    I've been asked this for literally years now, so with my potato camera, pens, paper, and selection of software I decided to take you on a journey of turning doodles into assets, scribbles into graphics, drawings into art, and sketches into games.
    Feel free to change any of this up and find your own methods of generating game art from your own wonderful creations, I'd love to see YOUR stamp on it.

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  • @fedoraduck5057
    @fedoraduck5057 3 года назад +82

    Would definitely use this tutorial if I was good at drawing. 10/10

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +16

      Do it anyway! There's a lot of charm sometimes in non-representational art (that some people call 'bad') that could make your game really stand out, in theory. :)

    • @BigJDawg6969
      @BigJDawg6969 3 года назад +4

      I suck also, I suggest pixel art.

    • @CronixEdits
      @CronixEdits 7 месяцев назад

      Despite popular belief,​@@BigJDawg6969, pixel art and digital art or drawing is equally hard

    • @-wiseguy
      @-wiseguy 3 месяца назад

      Same

    • @aibou2399
      @aibou2399 28 дней назад

      ​@@BigJDawg6969pixel art is not easier tho. Animating PA is way more painful than animating vectorized or skeleton 2D

  • @JonathanPriceArt
    @JonathanPriceArt Год назад +11

    I've been trying to figure out ways to make art for my games in a more interesting, efficient way. This video may be old but it's helping me tons. Nice to see another Construct user too.

  • @ytd
    @ytd 3 года назад +19

    Mate, this was amazing. I love your art style, the bold lines work so well.

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. :)

  • @agent9149
    @agent9149 3 года назад +11

    I have been trying to find a way to make art for video game projects I wanna do for fun. I have tried pixel art, digital paiting, 3d modeling etc. They all just have too much of a learning curve. But this method seems to be easiest for me. I draw much better by hand!

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +4

      I think this is the exact reason I ended up coming up with this method; like, I have a Wacom for drawing digitally, but without being able to feel the pen tip's tension on actual paper it just doesn't see the same. Digital art's hard, I feel ya there! :)

  • @CaptainCretaceous91
    @CaptainCretaceous91 7 месяцев назад +5

    I'm not a developer, but what I do is sketch on Photoshop, then ink and color in Illustrator. Vector graphics seem perfect for hand drawn video games.

  • @PensnPixels
    @PensnPixels  3 года назад +17

    Friends, what's one gamedev trick you'd love to see a guide to?
    Or, what's one you'd love to be able to share with the world?

    • @Athelion123
      @Athelion123 3 года назад +2

      I'd love to see how you handle drawing humanoid characters and animate them for games, I can draw inanimate objects but suck and drawing and animating humanoids

    • @Gamer-zu5ob
      @Gamer-zu5ob 3 года назад +1

      new subscriber from india👍make a video about easiest way to create 2d game character and animation tutorial video like walk, shoot etc and also make a video about endless runner and endless top down shooter video(endless means not like flappy bird),and
      easiest way to create 2d game assets,game music sound effects,game animation softwares,
      suggest game genere for bigginner
      devs,game ideas for dev
      and tell me which is best pixel art or non pixel art?

    • @ScarfboyMrReese
      @ScarfboyMrReese 3 года назад

      I'd like to see more examples of your coloring process.

  • @hiiistrex2838
    @hiiistrex2838 3 года назад +7

    1:02 Lycansubscribe, played by YOU, is my favorite character

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      I really enjoy when they show up in a story, yeah. ;)

  • @HammerHeadGameStudio
    @HammerHeadGameStudio 2 месяца назад +1

    A combination of this and skeletal animation feels like a powerful combination. Digital art feels so awkward for most people.

  • @beginnereasy
    @beginnereasy 2 года назад +5

    I learned to draw last year (my art in my photo) and so I'm excited to create my game!! I designed it to all take place on one map like a MOBA and I'm going to start painting and drawing the world 😁

  • @ambushbugz
    @ambushbugz 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm learning rpg maker and as a musician I needed help with the art part. Thank you for this video, I will totally use your type of art to practice !

  • @ghostpotato0808
    @ghostpotato0808 9 месяцев назад

    that grid tip is really useful never thought of that

  • @funlabsdesignstudio
    @funlabsdesignstudio 2 года назад +1

    Bloody Fan-tastic to say the least! Definitely would love to see more Tuts made by you good sir! As pencil on paper is definitely my favorite aesthetic of all. Great work and looks great! 👌🏼

  • @ClassPunkOnRumbleAndSubstack
    @ClassPunkOnRumbleAndSubstack Год назад

    You make a very good point here. Game design by yourself can be totally overwhelming. It actually sounds like a good idea to me to build an entire game with total crap graphics to get the gameplay ironed out, then move on to the graphics.

  • @totallyjustmagic
    @totallyjustmagic 3 года назад +1

    Oh gosh i love your humour and quality of the videos

  • @antonymitchell3385
    @antonymitchell3385 3 года назад +1

    Median filtering is the classical solution to salt-and-pepper noise, if you're having trouble getting clean results, I think GIMP's noise reduction has a median filtering option that might help :)

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      The default noise-removal generally gives me really clean art though. Helps that I already draw pretty solidly. :)

  • @FullMoonGame
    @FullMoonGame 2 года назад +1

    A follow-up on backgrounds would be great! Or even just a few tips if you don't want to make a full video

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  2 года назад +1

      Backgrounds, huh? I think I have an idea for how to tackle that...

  • @njIV86
    @njIV86 2 года назад +1

    This is great. I draw much better on paper than on a graphics tablet. Thanks so much!

  • @HomeofLawboy
    @HomeofLawboy 3 года назад

    The grid paper scale and threshold tips are solid gold. +1sub

  • @owenshield9077
    @owenshield9077 8 месяцев назад

    it looks so awesome! i dont know if you've ever played it but the style reminds me of super paper mario, a game i have v fond memories of. great video!

  • @TheBuffED
    @TheBuffED 3 года назад +1

    Man, what an awesome resource and walkthrough! Thanks for making this and looking forward to more

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Thank you! I shall endeavour to make more, but tutorials are HARD. XD

  • @idle.observer
    @idle.observer 10 месяцев назад

    I love your art style reminds me Mignola and Bourassa. I'm learning hand drawing at the moment, hope I'll be able to draw stuff like these :)

  • @taire773
    @taire773 5 месяцев назад

    Hi! I'm new to your channel and also new to game design, have you done a video tutorial on hand drawn sprites/animations you use/ all that jazz? If you haven't yet, consider this a sign that at least one person would be interested in seeing the video! Thanks!!

  • @BiimGamesDev
    @BiimGamesDev 3 года назад +1

    Amazing, I am glad you shared this video on the Construct group on FB.
    It is very inspirational :-)

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! That does mean a lot to me, and I hope it can help at least someone out there. :)

    • @BiimGamesDev
      @BiimGamesDev 3 года назад

      @@PensnPixels definitely it's of a good help for lots of people!
      And I totally rely on how much is important a feedback on a video. You get already a good quantity here, that means you have done a great job! :)

  • @renji-hjk
    @renji-hjk 7 месяцев назад

    This will be be my guide to migrate from pixel art

  • @emilemil5373
    @emilemil5373 3 месяца назад

    So valuable content ❤

  • @KonesMorroh
    @KonesMorroh 6 месяцев назад +1

    construct?? sickkk

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  6 месяцев назад +1

      A fellow Construct user, AKA person of good taste? ;)

    • @KonesMorroh
      @KonesMorroh 6 месяцев назад

      @@PensnPixels definitely hehe

  • @aliadosmc
    @aliadosmc Месяц назад

    This is gold 🔥

  • @KennethReber-qy5nr
    @KennethReber-qy5nr Месяц назад

    I thought you did a great job breaking it down for a noob like myself

  • @linuxrant
    @linuxrant 6 месяцев назад

    how about more complex animations? it's sure cool to draw a one or two rocks or leaves, but how about a fully animated character? would you hand draw it too? or do you avoid having to draw too animated stuff?

  • @ALHJ1997
    @ALHJ1997 3 года назад

    I'd love to see a follow up video for this!

  • @gigioedave
    @gigioedave 2 месяца назад

    I usually use procreate and is easier i think, cause u can add the grid directly in the porject and work with it

  • @anaibrahim4361
    @anaibrahim4361 3 года назад

    Love that kind of game dev

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Thank you! Evidently, so do I!

  • @KeySimplicity
    @KeySimplicity 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video bro. Will definitely be helpful while creating some things

  • @ric8248
    @ric8248 9 месяцев назад

    simple and effective.. excellent video!

  • @sammimilianosorri521
    @sammimilianosorri521 2 года назад

    Very beautifull. I needed an alternative method to Pixel Art to create a quick mini game to give to a friend for his birthday. This tutorial solved all my problems. A thousand thanks!

  • @AbraIsaKing
    @AbraIsaKing 2 дня назад

    This a dope channel, can we do this with 3D?

  • @zendevve
    @zendevve 2 года назад +1

    What do you call that type of pen? I'm really intrigued:>

  • @onionike4198
    @onionike4198 2 года назад

    It really is a nice art style

  • @nicolasbatistoni2036
    @nicolasbatistoni2036 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @4lkareth
    @4lkareth 3 года назад

    Nice video. Keep going mate and you'll go from nobody to almostbody to, eventually, somebody (: I'm here from one of your comments at LTGD and from what I just saw, you're as good at this as he is.

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, so much! LTGD and I are actually good friends, have been for many years now, and we collaborated on his A Brief History of Golf (I did the art), so I wouldn't entirely rule-out a collaboration in the not-too-distant future if that's your kinda thing. ;)

    • @4lkareth
      @4lkareth 3 года назад

      @@PensnPixels Definitely would. Love the accent, the humor and your art style (which is, let's face it, quite better than his)!

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      LTGD's got his strengths too though, much respect to him as a creator. A big inspiration to me.

  • @McMomfaceplustwo
    @McMomfaceplustwo 2 года назад

    Brilliant! Thanks, dude!

  • @matthewbrookeart
    @matthewbrookeart 3 года назад

    brilliant stuff ! really easy to follow to

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Coming from yourself, that means a lot!

  • @cargorunner9960
    @cargorunner9960 10 месяцев назад +1

    Really like your drawing style & artwork. Really memorable in NekoNecro. Any plans to release on PS4?

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  10 месяцев назад +1

      I'll perhaps look into it in the future, I have a PS4 and it'd be lovely to be able to play NekoNecro on it. But I'm still resting from the whole four-year ordeal of having made the game, so I'll re-assess at some point in the near future.

    • @cargorunner9960
      @cargorunner9960 10 месяцев назад

      @@PensnPixels Big congratulations on releasing the game. It's a massive achievement that's really under appreciated.

  • @kiddbusiness
    @kiddbusiness 2 года назад

    DUDE THIS IS AMAZING
    New sub btw

  • @calinvlad858
    @calinvlad858 3 года назад

    This was a pretty cool video.

  • @jwlee9791
    @jwlee9791 8 месяцев назад

    i wish i can draw like you!! thanks!

  • @joeeggleston7879
    @joeeggleston7879 6 месяцев назад

    Great video but I was sad that it didn't have the same outro music from 1:00

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  6 месяцев назад

      Hah, that's a sped-up ending credits roll music from my game Quickly, Quackley! Perhaps I may dig it out if I ever decide to do any kind of standard video outro...? 🤔

  • @gameghost7837
    @gameghost7837 3 года назад

    Hey. Great video! Wonderful editing.

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Thank you, so much! Glad you liked it!

  • @zuprazazel4380
    @zuprazazel4380 Год назад

    Thank you this is super useful

  • @KombiSuely220
    @KombiSuely220 5 месяцев назад

    Show cara muito obrigado pela
    aula

  • @ChickenDev
    @ChickenDev 3 года назад

    Slick videos! Definately subscribing! I have to use this!

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Again, thank you! I'd love to see people put their drawings; and unique art styles; into more games.

  • @deadsamurai001
    @deadsamurai001 15 дней назад

    cool

  • @followMLS
    @followMLS 7 месяцев назад

    Great Video!

  • @Minnvin
    @Minnvin 3 года назад

    Wow thanks will try this with my game even though am not good at drawing lol

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      That's totally okay though, as sometimes a lack of drawing ability can be overcome somewhat by having an appealing style. I always like to point out the popular nerd webcomic 'xkcd' as an example of this; it's all stick-figures! And y'know what? That's cool!
      I'm sure you'll do fine. :)

  • @eightsprites
    @eightsprites Год назад

    Really good video

  • @myibmaccount
    @myibmaccount 2 года назад

    well done!

  • @AMGamez20000
    @AMGamez20000 11 месяцев назад

    This is a great video for someone that can't draw I have watched this video like 4-5 times today but I had a few questions what pends do you use and my second question is what assists would you recommend like rulers and stuff along those lines

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  10 месяцев назад

      I'd recommend whatever you work best with. I know that's a cop-out answer, but the only reason I don't use rulers for straight lines is that I kinda like the wobbly thing I have going on; just the grid-paper squares is enough for me personally. In essence, if it works for you personally - it works!

  • @jfrank1500
    @jfrank1500 2 года назад

    Awesome 👌

  • @SSMLivingPictures
    @SSMLivingPictures Год назад

    Question for you my friend...When you say 'scan the grid paper and find out what is a decent size for your level art', what are you using as a 'measuring stick' to say what is decent? I am starting a game with hand drawn art myself, and Ive already made a sprite sheet of walking anaimation for my character but I stopped myself to learn a bit first, for I worry my files are too large. Should I scale them down to the point where they don't overcompress and get a bit fuzzy? And am I doing this to try and limit the overall size of asset files so the game doesnt have performance issues? Any input you can provide is appreciated, thank you!
    Edit: I am using Unity and I realize you are using Construct, but I feel your info will still be just as valid.

  • @Rand00mThing
    @Rand00mThing Год назад

    I can see the immense value of this video but unfortunately I can't use the knowledge shared... It's so crazy, I'm amazed by this video but I can't use anything because I don't know what to do and lack the skills

  • @ghostpotato0808
    @ghostpotato0808 9 месяцев назад

    Why did you fill the background with blue before removing it?

  • @soleypas
    @soleypas 8 месяцев назад

    Subbed 🎉

  • @beginnereasy
    @beginnereasy 2 года назад

    Graph paper for sizing consistency 👍🏻

  • @Azzavhar
    @Azzavhar 3 года назад

    Good stuff ✅🔥

  • @FakeDani69
    @FakeDani69 3 года назад

    Literally usefull🔥

  • @Thekappa
    @Thekappa 2 года назад

    I'm using a canvas instead of a computer or sketch.?

  • @TwoJaysMoon
    @TwoJaysMoon 2 года назад

    Is there a way to do this with art that has been colored on paper already?

  • @whilefree
    @whilefree 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful. But I wonder why you don't draw on a digital pen tablet from the very start? What's the point of drawing on paper?

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  5 месяцев назад

      I've never really vibed with it for some reason; I think it's because I partially rely on the feedback from paper to pen. But there's also the fact that I can take a pen and sketchbook practically anywhere with me; most of NekoNecro was drawn in various food and drink places whilst away from home. :)

    • @whilefree
      @whilefree 5 месяцев назад

      @@PensnPixels I see. So there is no "technical" reason not to use a digital pen from the very start.
      I'm new to drawing and ask stupid questions, you know. xD

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  5 месяцев назад

      No technical reason at all. I guess I've drawn on actual paper for so long that I'm just incredibly comfortable with it.
      And IMO, if it comes from an honest place there no such thing as a stupid question. You wanted to know a thing, and asked it. Stay curious!

    • @whilefree
      @whilefree 5 месяцев назад

      @@PensnPixels Thanks :D

  • @spang1e858
    @spang1e858 27 дней назад

    Any suggestions on good pens to use for this?

  • @JStaticJ
    @JStaticJ Год назад

    question,i dont have a scanner , can i just use a photo made with my phone

  • @liapengmakhele8276
    @liapengmakhele8276 2 года назад +1

    Game engine do you use

    • @unrealamas
      @unrealamas 5 месяцев назад

      2 years later... The answer is Construct 2/3

  • @n8dev
    @n8dev 3 года назад

    yesssssssssssssssssss

  • @miusoft
    @miusoft 8 месяцев назад

  • @beginnereasy
    @beginnereasy 2 года назад

    This!

  • @martinthomas6393
    @martinthomas6393 Год назад

    Ive designed a whole asset set formy game but downsizing renders them FUZZY! Do I need to redraw using your 32 x 32 block technique?

    • @SolarPunchGames
      @SolarPunchGames 10 месяцев назад

      maybe try not downsizing them so much?

  • @goofyblocks
    @goofyblocks 3 года назад

    I wish I could scan stuff now

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      At a push, a camera/phone can take pictures of drawings on paper; but it's a bit more of a task to get the sizing consistent. Failing that, most modern printers annoyingly have a built-in scanner for some reason -- perhaps you know someone who owns one that would allow you access for a bit?

  • @ChickenDev
    @ChickenDev 3 года назад

    Quick question: Why would you scan instead of taking a picture?

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Primarily to get the image consistent; to take a picture with a camera that's usable would mean more work -- ensuring distance, angle, lighting, et al are all the same from capture to capture. A scanner is much easier, if you have access to one.

  • @TamilgamingFunnymoments
    @TamilgamingFunnymoments 2 года назад

    Which app did u used bro?

    • @shibjorn
      @shibjorn 7 месяцев назад

      Gimp
      It's free

  • @tejasagarkar8377
    @tejasagarkar8377 3 года назад

    I had a question sir, which game engine you use?

  • @DevNoob
    @DevNoob 3 года назад

    If only I could draw haha

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад +1

      Y'know, I may do a video about that too, someday...

  • @quocanalexdjentertaiment99996
    @quocanalexdjentertaiment99996 6 месяцев назад

    Hey guys

  • @Gamer-zu5ob
    @Gamer-zu5ob 3 года назад

    i don't have scanner 😭

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      Apparently most phones these days have a camera mode that's almost as good; if you're able to get images from phone to computer, you should be good. :)

  • @mihaleben6051
    @mihaleben6051 3 года назад

    Its easy just draws things on a paper

  • @m0ch1_6
    @m0ch1_6 3 года назад

    Well RUclips is weird. It showed this video has 534k views!! Well I clicked cuz I'm a programmer and I want to do some art! But anyways RUclips is scary!! 😂😂😂😂
    😱😱😱😱😰😰

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      I can only dream of getting such reach!
      I have been requested to do actual-drawing tutorials on this channel. If the requests keep up, I may consider doing some... :)

  • @Junivieve
    @Junivieve 3 года назад

    Bro just use clay ? 3D pog

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  3 года назад

      😁
      Honestly, if I had a 3D scanner you'd probably see 3D things from me. I love sculpting when I can, but 3D modelling software confuses the h*ck outta me. XD

  • @Hot18Shot
    @Hot18Shot 10 месяцев назад

    As a graphic designer, your artstyle is like porn to my eyes.

    • @PensnPixels
      @PensnPixels  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! I studied a little graphic design myself in my '20s so hopefully a little bit of that still remains? Again, thanks! :)

  • @TwoJaysMoon
    @TwoJaysMoon 2 года назад

    Is there a way to do this with art that has been colored on paper already?