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Dungeon key Pixel Art Template
Draw a recognizable key using a ring, shaft and two teeth.
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
Leave one transparent pixel inside the ring and protect that gap during recoloring.
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
- Shift the highlight between the ring and the teeth.
- Duplicate the first frame and compare the loop before adding more poses.
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