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Title:	Eerie windy windmill hill
Pixel Artist:	FrankieSmileShow (Level 6 Manager :: 8572 points)
Posted:	6/22/2007 20:48
Palette:	2 colors
Statistics:	55 comments 210 faves 0 avatars
Its an eerie, windy windmill hill (thats the name). spent over 20 hours on it, over a week. I really love it, though I cant shake the feeling that somethings not right with it. Maybe its the two colors I chose. (though I think I say that with every single piece I make) Didn't think id animate it at first, and almost gave up on it twice! What a journey that was! Thanks to orbofwisdom, skiff and the other good people from #pixeljoint for comments (especially orb for the birds, THE BIRDS) And finally, Id like to add that I did not pixel this with my hands exclusively, I also used a mouse (sorry)

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Himmel12 (Level 3 Sergeant) @ 6/7/2022 08:08

Dude, its insane!

syedahumna56 (Level 2 CGA) @ 6/4/2022 11:24

Very nice

Matt (Level 3 Clone) @ 3/14/2021 12:56

The most insane 2 colour image I've ever seen

ROM (Level 1 Private) @ 3/7/2018 17:47

I have to come back twice to find the word that best describes this work... but I think that in the end an ecstatic silence will be much better.

Druid_cz (Level 1 Rookie) @ 3/16/2017 14:10

Lovecraft approves!

Lindion45 (Level 4 Lieutenant) @ 11/17/2015 11:44

Not a fan of this type of art, but I absolutely love this!

8 Bit Dreams (Level 10 President) @ 2/11/2015 17:49

Well done!

Bam112 (Level 1 Intern) @ 5/29/2012 16:45

Amazing for 2 colors :O

PAMVllo (Level 1 Rookie) @ 12/7/2011 18:47

MOTHER OF GOD! YOU JUST USE 1 COLOR! O.O YOU-ARE-FFFFFFFFFFANTASTIC!!

peanutcookie (Level 1 Jukyu) @ 9/23/2011 13:47

Incredible :o

jasonrodriguez (Level 1 Intern) @ 3/25/2011 09:53

This is probably my favorite thing ever.

Patt (Level 1 Rookie) @ 2/11/2011 13:58

OMG , divo

Mistiqueshis (Level 1 Rookie) @ 10/23/2010 13:07

Holy ****!

This is very incredible! I can't believe it have only 2 Colors ;O

Congratulations!

ZeroNova (Level 4 Lieutenant) @ 8/29/2010 15:08

This is amazing.

avo (Level 8 Cannibal) @ 7/25/2010 08:50

looks interesting

solzinhonb (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/2/2010 10:27

brilliant...

slabnsla (Level 5 Sniper) @ 4/1/2010 21:38

brilliant man

Jabber (Level 3 Private Eye) @ 2/19/2010 23:30

Holy yes.

sapphira83 (Level 4 Button Man) @ 9/18/2009 20:13

love the animation

Soloque (Level 1 Rookie) @ 11/13/2008 13:54

Not only the animation is smooth and brilliant, the whole picture is stunning! Great job!

fawful (Level 6 Yonkyu) @ 9/28/2008 05:01

Ruddy anchor spredable!

That sir heading strait to my favorites.

Ndsfreak (Level 5 Soldier) @ 7/4/2008 10:44

Jesus Christ, this is possibly the most amazing pixelart I've seen on this site so far. Faved.

Slemsvamp (Level 6 Serial Killer) @ 2/13/2008 14:17

Omfg, I'm so friggin' jealous right now

new-age-reject (Level 1 Depressed) @ 2/7/2008 15:36

The blowey effect of the grass is awesome and the mountain is just immense!

H�dan (Level 2 Hired Gun) @ 1/5/2008 03:05

I like the effects of the light on the moulin, perfect work

DevonR (Level 1 Intern) @ 11/7/2007 23:17

now THIS is a nice size for pixel art! Great work! I don't think I would have the patience to make such major animations (especially looping it all together)

Kaz21 (Level 1 Jukyu) @ 10/18/2007 19:13

It's so... awesome and massive. O.o Fav'd...

D-Hixxle (Level 1 Gangster) @ 7/13/2007 19:41

What especially drew my attention where the birds in the background. xD Insane sprite, added to favourites.

-God- (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/29/2007 11:22

holy Al Pussah's left eyebrow hair! omfg. COol

rabidbaboy (Level 4 Shichikyu) @ 6/28/2007 21:45

Fuck, how could this NOT win?

There are just some places where it becomes unreadable, but it's understandable, it's 1bit for god's sake.

rabidbaboy (Level 4 Shichikyu) @ 6/28/2007 21:40

Fuck, how could this NOT win?

There are just some places where it becomes unreadable, but it's understandable, it's 1bit for god's sake.

Huggkruka (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/28/2007 01:37

That is amazing... my mind is blown. The dutch would be proud, I suppose.

spartan_117 (Level 4 Lieutenant) @ 6/28/2007 00:25

i like how u made the pixels seem to have a random position but describe the image perfectly.

Nightmare Maker (Level 8 Regional Boss) @ 6/27/2007 17:41

the pic is sweet.

all the frames of the twisting windmill.... perfect!

but... where is the monkey??

I can't see it =P

Womped (Level 3 Hatchet Man) @ 6/26/2007 13:15

Isn't that opposite of how the vanes should be? I think they should be flipped, since this way it's weighing it down. T'would move faster since that way the vanes on the left side would serve as a weight, making it easier for the opposite vane to rise high enough to move on its own.
You get what I'm saying?

Anyway, it's sweet.

Metaru (Level 8 Brigadier General) @ 6/26/2007 09:04

indeed... there's a hidden monkey in this picture... :D

iLKke (Level 9 Nidan) @ 6/26/2007 02:56

LOL! I can see the monkey! :D

Xion Night (Level 1 Thug) @ 6/25/2007 15:58

Not a fan of the grass or clouds, but geez, man, this is awesome! Sweet windmills.

Sirus (Level 1 Jukyu) @ 6/25/2007 07:17

This is awesome. One of those works where you really have to look at it for a long time to take in every detail.

c0ffee (Level 1 Gangster) @ 6/25/2007 01:29

Really nice %) The only thing bugs me is a monkey in a middle of the picture

Stickman (Level 7 Sheriff) @ 6/24/2007 23:08

That is one HUGE anim! It almost didn't play on this computer !

Really good work!

Valcron (Level 2 Corporal) @ 6/24/2007 21:01

T_T Screw you and your talent too. This. is. AWESOME. How you do this stuff in so little time ... It baffles me.

jalonso (Level 11 Godfather) @ 6/24/2007 18:14

A most awesome job in this piece. You are most talented.

Noburo (Level 5 Captain) @ 6/24/2007 17:57

This is hands down the best animation I've ever seen.

iLKke (Level 9 Nidan) @ 6/24/2007 01:42

You need professional treatment. :D

circuscommando (Level 1 Depressed) @ 6/23/2007 19:27

asdasdasdasd

cassiechihuahua (Level 2 Hired Gun) @ 6/23/2007 13:35

Amazing Job pulling this scene off/together with two colors!

InTheDark (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/23/2007 11:19

Thats just ridiculous. Definately deserves to win.

DJD (Level 4 Button Man) @ 6/23/2007 07:49

As much as you probably hate having me comment on this, I want to say it looks a lot more polished than it originally did and I think the little details in addition to the windmill animation really brought the piece together. Even though I'm still not a huge fan of the scratchiness, I'll gladly say the other stuff you've added really brings it together as a pixelart piece. And a wonderful one at that. Nicely done.

Mykola (Level 3 Corporate Drone) @ 6/23/2007 01:50

Frank you're joining some great company by winning my award for pixel art excellence:

http://despicable.org

Varock Shade (Level 7 Underboss) @ 6/22/2007 22:58

i didnt't know you would be adding an animation, nice job! and very very good job that even the grass is moving! one of the best 1-bit pieces ive seen so far!

Zhou9 (Level 1 Rookie) @ 6/22/2007 21:52

I wish it weren't so messy, but I still think it's amazing.

The B.O.B. (Level 11 Master Assassin) @ 6/22/2007 21:43

DAMN IT, FRANK! I thought I told you to stop being so damn awesome, already!! Honestly and truely, though, this is going to be one tough street whore to beat in the competition. Not only in the comp., but this is one of the biggest, and best animations of scenery that I've ever seen. With skills like these, who needs over the top colors. Fantastic job!

" And finally, Id like to add that I did not pixel this with my hands exclusively, I also used a mouse (sorry)" I'm guessing that you're referring to the pj forum arguments regarding the true definition of pixel art? This is most definitely pixel art, hands down...don't worry about the nay sayers...

sedgemonkey (Level 11 Coelacanth) @ 6/22/2007 21:36

This is really one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen and I'm not just talking about pixel art. It's like an etching come to life. I want to step into the scene and explore. Just stunning work.

Edit: Damnit, I hate when I sound like a gushing moron -- sometimes I just can't help it. :P

soda (Level 10 President) @ 6/22/2007 20:55

Wow, you win...

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