Celebration Halton Pixel Art Wall
Join hundreds of Halton residents in our collaborative Pixel Art project to help celebrate Halton Borough of Culture 2021
Have you already created your Pixel Artwork?
Not ready yet? No problem! Keep reading to find out more about the project and how you can get involved.
Please note: All artwork will be considered, but not all artwork is guaranteed to be used in the exhibit.Β
Any artwork deemed to be inappropriate, offensive or illegal will not be used.
Activity Overview
The Mako Create team are challenging you to create a Pixel Art design that will be showcased alongside hundreds of others in this community art peice to help Celebrate Halton.
This specially designed Pixel Art Wall exhibit is currently being displayed at The Culture HQ in Runcorn Shopping City. We’re really excited to collate and showcase hundreds of Halton’s individual pixel art creations into one giant exhibit to celebrate Halton’s diversity of culture during Halton Borough Of Culture 2021.
Using FREE online software the Mako Create team will guide you through the creative process.
Can you create Pixel Art that says something about you? The possibilities are endless. Ideas could include:
- An avatar of yourself
- Your initials in your favourite colours
- Your favourite Book/TV series/Film
- Your favourite thing to do with friends and family.
- A landmark from around Halton
- Your own random design or pattern
Take a look at the handy guide below for a step-by-step tutorial on how to get started.
Still need help creating your perfect Pixel Art? What this quick video, which is perfect for beginners, on how to make your own pixel art.Β
I this video, Ian from Mako Create looks at creating a Pokeball using Pixel Art, but for this project you can create anything you want.Β
Follow along, learn, practice, then do your own thing.
We can’t wait to see what you make.
Equipment You Will Need
- A computer (PC or Mac), tablet or phone.
- Access to the Pixilart.com website
Who Can Take Part?
Anyone can create Pixel Art.
People of all ages are welcome to try it out and get creative.
All you have to do to have your artwork displayed as part of this community artwork is to create and submit your pixel art using the form below.
Artwork Criteria
Your artwork can be about just about anything that means something to you.
- You can create your artwork using any graphic design software or Pixel Art creator
(Mako Create recommend using Pixilart.com) - Please use a canvas size of either 16×16, 32×32 or 100×100.
- Please submit a final file that is at least 500px wide.
- Please submit either .jpg or .png files
If you are not sure about any of the above, please see Mako Create’s “How to create Pixel Art” guide.
When you’ve finished your Pixel Art design, you can submit it to us using this online form.
Please note: All artwork will be considered, but not all artwork is guaranteed to be used in the exhibit.Β
Any artwork deemed to be inappropriate, offensive or illegal will not be used.
About the Maker
Mako Create (hosts of Halton MakeFest) have created this amazing opportunity for residents of Halton to work together and collate their artwork into one giant piece of art
Mako Create specialise in providing unique, fun and engaging training and experiences in all things creative and digital β inspiring our learners to embrace creativity, letting their imagination run wild to see where it takes them. No matter what their age or ability.
Β For more information about Mako Create and their work please visit their website here:Β http://www.makocreate.co.uk
