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Pixel Loop 9

I know we all have Monster under our bed, but let’s Make Them Tiny and Cute (need to have 3 EXTRA limbs, 1 EXTRA eyes, so if your vision of your Monster have 2 and 2 eyes limbs make it 5 limbs and 3 eyes!!) Note: “Cute” as in the eye of the beholder (you). 

Canvas Size – Max 200 x 200

Colours – max 33 (palette + transparency) https://lospec.com/palette-list/purpley-perfect  

https://lospec.com/palette-list/purpley-perfect-8x.png

Transparency - Optional

Animation - optional



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by gawrone @ 4/13/2026 01:25  |    0
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The April Fools 2026 pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the April Fools 2026 forum thread for more information.
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Posted by gawrone @ 4/13/2026 00:55  |    0
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Pixel Loop 8

Create and design a joker card, either or not inspired by any joker movies, (do what you like) but this card must fit into a playing card deck (poker card).

You have to use the Florentine24 palette by Haboo

You have to use the template:

https://lospec.com/i/y83y


https://i.lospec.com/y83y.png

Canvas size: Exactly 48x66px. (vertical).

Colours: Max. 25 (palette + transparency).

Transparency: Required (for the corners).

Animation: Forbidden.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by gawrone @ 4/6/2026 00:13  |    0
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Don't forget to comment on the pieces you like!  Not only does a comment have the potential to make the artist's day, if you post a lot you'll win one of the fancy new trophies!

 
 
 
March top commenter awards go to:
 
  1. phenomenician
  2.  QueenKami
  3.  Cotufa


And March most favourited award goes to:
Most Faved Artist - October 2020 (#1)Cotufa

Posted by gawrone @ 4/6/2026   |    0
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Hello and welcome to a new PJ palette competition.


https://pixeljoint.com/pixels/images/awards/contest1.gifhttps://pixeljoint.com/pixels/images/awards/contest2.gifhttps://pixeljoint.com/pixels/images/awards/contest3.gifhttps://pixeljoint.com/pixels/images/awards/contest4.gif

All the info you can find on the forum post.
 
You have a month to finish your palette. Besides the opportunity to win a beautiful trophy, and have your palette used in an upcoming secret project, there will be a chance that your palette will be used in a weekly challenge. Posting it on lospec will be advisable and convenient but not required.
 
 
 



Posted by gawrone @ 3/30/2026 02:12  |    0
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The Robotic Past? pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the Robotic Past? forum thread for more information.
Posted by gawrone @ 3/30/2026 01:53  |    0
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I've created an online pixel art learning platform for beginners who need a bit more structure!

The site uses focused and structured lessons that dive deep into important topics, and include downloadable assignments that help you put the things you learn into practice.

I've developed these classes over a few years with hundreds of students, and am happy to finally make it widely available as a self-guided course.

We have a 30% off Grand Opening sale going on through the next week, and we offer regional pricing. 

Currently the only the Intro to Pixel Art course is available, but I also have Art Fundamentals and Game Art courses written, and they will be added soon.

If you're looking to break into pixel art but have trouble knowing where to start or what to practice, this could be just what you need! 

Learn more:

PixelSchool.org

Posted by skeddles @ 3/26/2026 10:35  |    0
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This time we decided to give you two weeks for the challenge. We will simply not close it next week, but leave it open for another one. 


Rules for anyone who is new to this PJ tradition:

1) Choose an artist you like, you admire, you stalk or you just want to mess with.
2) Create an artwork imitating their style, techniques, colour choices, and/or themes.
3) Pretend they are the author of that piece.

Bonus challenge: While you're free to use the full two weeks, submitting on or right before 1st of April is encouraged if you can make it in time.

Canvas Size - Imitate the choices of your prank victim.
Colors - Imitate the choices of your prank victim.
Transparency - Imitate the choices of your prank victim.
Animation - Imitate the choices of your prank victim.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

Posted by gawrone @ 3/23/2026 01:16  |    1
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The Door to somewhere pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the Door to somewhere forum thread for more information.
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Posted by gawrone @ 3/23/2026 01:06  |    0

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