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Crystal pickup Pixel Art Template
Create a readable gem with a three-color value ramp.
Palette · 3 colors
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Opens as a whole project: this frame, the canvas and the palette, saved in your browser automatically.
Design breakdown
01Read the silhouette
Keep the brightest facet on one side so the gem reads as a solid shape.
02Separate light and shadow
Use the darkest color for structural edges, the middle value for the body, and a small light cluster for the focal point.
How to customize
- Replace the middle palette color while keeping the light-to-dark order.
- Change one edge pixel, then compare the silhouette at native size.
- Add a second frame and keep the outline stable while moving the highlight.
Animation ideas
- Move the bright facet one pixel per frame for a glint.
- Duplicate the first frame and compare the loop before adding more poses.
Related
Guide
Pixel Art Color Palette Guide
How to build a pixel art palette: how many colors you need, hue shifting instead of darkening, and how to keep every color pulling its weight.
OpenTutorialStart from a template
Take apart a finished sprite to learn its palette and shading, then remake it in your own colors.
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