Pixel art never really went away. Today's indie developers use it to create clear, expressive worlds that run on almost any device.
Why it still works
Limited detail forces artists to focus on silhouette and colour. That clarity helps players read the screen at a glance.
Getting started
Free editors make it easy to draw sprites on a grid. Begin with a 16 by 16 character and a small palette of six or eight colours.
Pixel art rewards restraint. Fewer, better pixels usually beat a crowded canvas.
