pixivision - Illustration features tagged pixel art

Ugoira Featuring Pixel Art - Pixels in Motion!

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0900

On pixiv, artists can upload animated illustrations called ugoira. Among these illustrations, animated pixel art stands out for evoking the nostalgia and excitement of retro video games. From subtle twitches to intricate movements, pixel art animation has a uniquely endearing appeal.

This collection of dynamically animated pixel art ugoira will have you mesmerized!

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Nostalgic and Futuristic

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. In particular, ugoira of pixel art can evoke feelings of nostalgia, and their simplified boxy aesthetic can easily transport you to the past or have you hankering for the early days of the internet regardless of your age.

Which style of pixel art do you enjoy the most? Keep scrolling to discover the many types of pixel art created by our talented users, ranging from nostalgic to futuristic!

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Taking Things Back a Bit

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0900

The pixelated art style is one that brings up a lot of nostalgia for the early days of the internet, right? Back then, even the best images were made up of so few pixels that everything had a sort of boxy look to it. Seeing some of today's more popular characters depicted in this style is sure to bring a smile to many, especially those of a certain age.

Naofumi Iwatani (from The Rising of the Shield Hero) and Kaede Honjo (from BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense) are two prominent shield users who've been given a whole new pixelated look.

Have any of the illustrations below got you connecting the dots?

Collection of Pixel Art and Animations - Never Going Out of Style

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Pixel art is one of those styles that will never die and is likely to evoke some level of nostalgia in almost every gamer around the globe.

While the latest trending games might have drifted away from this aesthetic, it's always interesting to look back on older titles, or even reinterpretations of our favorite characters in this art style.

Which of the featured artwork would you actually see fit in an arcade game?

Pixel Ugoira - Like the world in a video game!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0900

The very sight of these pixel ugoira (moving illustrations) will warm your heart with nostalgia. Watching such pictures come to life will make you feel as though you've gone astray into a world of the very video games you used to play some time ago.

This time we are featuring pixel ugoira. Enjoy!

It's familiar and strange at the same time!? Drawings in pixel-art game style

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Those who have played the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo must be familiar with retro pixel-art video games. While immersing themselves in video games every day, back in their childhood many people must have entertained the idea of having their favorite manga or anime adapted into a video game or even creating their own.

Some artists decided to manifest those wishes in the form of these pixel-art illustrations. Enjoy!

So nostalgic! Pixel Art

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Dot, dot, dot, dot... Pixel art was particularly popular during the Super Nintendo era. In the 80s, many people were surprised at the variety of illustrations that could be created with a bunch of colors and many, many dots. Thinking about how much care goes into these illustrations makes our heads spin!

Today we collected a number of beautiful pixel art illustrations. Enjoy!

How To Create Pixel Art GIFs? An Interview With Illustrator Yuuta Toyoi

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0900

Hello everybody, it's Nyalra (@nyalra).
Today I'm interviewing Yuuta Toyoi (@1041uuu), illustrator and pixel artist who is also part of Geek House, a project that collects various creators and which was introduced in the Japanese TV program The Non Fiction. His pixel works are beautiful and have a strong retro vibe, and have gathered a lot of attention from media. Toyoi has refused to release interviews up until now, but I took advantage of my friendship with him to visit him in Wakayama prefecture, where he currently lives. Surprisingly, he agreed to answer a few questions.

This is going to be a very rare interview article, so I hope you're grateful it exists.

You Can Do It With Paint or SAI! Easy Pixel Art

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever tried to create some pixel art illustrations? Not only you can do it with any painting software (Photoshop, SAI, CLIP STUDIO PAINT etc.), but there’s also a dedicated free program called “edge” you can try out! Of course, let’s not forget Microsoft Paint, the iconic drawing software included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. Sometimes the canvas is as small as 16x16 pixels, but with just a few tricks the drawing process itself couldn’t be simpler! With pixel art, you can create some cute NES-style retro characters or try out some designs to use in Minecraft. Today we collected a series of tutorials and mini-lessons about pixel art. Enjoy!